{"product_id":"rare-2012-tailor-toyo-kosho-tt12679-alaska-boy-map-reversible-sukajan-jacket-black-velvet-red-quilted-special-edition","title":"Rare 2012 Tailor Toyo KOSHO TT12679 Alaska Boy Map Reversible Sukajan Jacket Black Velvet Red Quilted Special Edition","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKOSHO \u0026amp; CO. Collector-Grade Alaska Souvenir Jacket with Arctic Child, Polar Bears, Dog Sled Teams and “The 49th State” Map Artwork\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003eTailor Toyo KOSHO \u0026amp; CO. Special Edition reversible sukajan\u003c\/strong\u003e, model \u003cstrong\u003eTT12679-119\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining a deep black velveteen exterior with a vivid red-and-gold quilted acetate reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficially catalogued in 2012 as \u003cstrong\u003e“ESKIMO BOY × MAP OF ALASKA”\u003c\/strong\u003e and also archived as \u003cstrong\u003e“ALASKA BOY × ALASKA MAP,”\u003c\/strong\u003e this extraordinary model revives one of the most imaginative subjects in the historic Alaska souvenir-jacket tradition. The black face presents a warmly dressed Arctic child running through an icy landscape beneath bold \u003cstrong\u003eALASKA\u003c\/strong\u003e lettering, while the front carries lightning-struck polar bears and elaborate dog-sled teams extending along both sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the jacket inside out and the visual language changes completely. The reverse becomes a brilliant diamond-quilted red-and-gold tour jacket centered upon a detailed illustrated map of Alaska beneath the banner \u003cstrong\u003e“ALASKA THE 49th STATE.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin polar bears stand on floating ice across the chest, while the printed map is populated by aircraft, wildlife, Arctic scenery, place names and playful travel imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased as part of Tailor Toyo’s historically exacting KOSHO Special Edition program, TT12679 was made in Japan with cotton velveteen, acetate satin, cotton filling and wool ribbing. Its original Japanese retail price was ¥69,300, positioning it among the premium collector-grade sukajan of its period. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply a reversible bomber with an alternate colorway. It is a two-part embroidered and illustrated narrative about Alaska, Arctic travel, statehood and the wonderfully eccentric visual imagination of the 1950s souvenir-jacket era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpening Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finest souvenir jackets carry the atmosphere of journeys that may never be fully reconstructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey preserve names, destinations, dates and distant landscapes in thread, turning a garment into a portable postcard. This Tailor Toyo Special Edition takes that idea to its most playful extreme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the black face, a bundled child in an orange winter suit runs through an Arctic landscape. A fur-trimmed hood surrounds the smiling face, while blue mittens, a pale igloo, evergreen trees, drifting ice and stylized aurora lines establish the setting. Above the scene, large red-and-white \u003cstrong\u003eALASKA\u003c\/strong\u003e lettering curves across the shoulders like the title of an illustrated storybook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front broadens the scene beyond a single central character. White polar bears roar beneath lightning bolts, while processions of sled dogs descend along the sleeves. The embroidery transforms the entire garment into a moving panorama rather than confining the artwork to one square panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse functions like a vintage tourism map unfolded across the body. Alaska appears in yellow against a glowing red field, accompanied by animals, aircraft, mountains, coastal imagery and the declaration that it is \u003cstrong\u003e“The 49th State.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlaska officially entered the United States as its 49th state on January 3, 1959. The lettering therefore connects the artwork with souvenir culture surrounding statehood and the late-1950s Alaska designs produced for military-base markets. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne face is soft, dark and heavily embroidered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other is bright, quilted and densely illustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they form one of the most distinctive Alaska jackets in the Tailor Toyo archive. ❄️🐻❄️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdentification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTailor Toyo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyo Enterprise Co., Ltd., Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKOSHO \u0026amp; CO. \/ 港商 Special Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Number\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTT12679-119\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArchival Number\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO-365\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelease Period\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Archival Design Names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESKIMO BOY × MAP OF ALASKA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso catalogued as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALASKA BOY × ALASKA MAP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first title is the wording used in surviving 2012 Japanese retailer archives. “Alaska Boy” is used throughout this listing as a more neutral reference to the historic product design while retaining the original archival terminology here for accurate identification and collector searchability. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Retail Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e¥69,300 including tax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarment Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversible sukajan\u003cbr\u003eJapanese souvenir jacket\u003cbr\u003eKOSHO Special Edition jacket\u003cbr\u003ePadded velveteen bomber\u003cbr\u003eQuilted acetate tour jacket\u003cbr\u003eAlaska souvenir jacket\u003cbr\u003eAmekaji heritage outerwear\u003cbr\u003eCollector-grade Japanese reproduction\u003cbr\u003eUnisex wearable textile art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTT12679 is unusually compelling because neither face behaves like a secondary lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black side offers the tactile depth of velveteen and the drama of multicolor embroidery. Its artwork has an almost animated personality: a running child, roaring polar bears, lightning bolts and dog-sled teams occupy the body and sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is flatter, brighter and more graphic. The red quilted body becomes the background for a printed map filled with miniature narrative details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emotional register also changes when the jacket is reversed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black face feels nocturnal and wintry, with white, blue and gold thread emerging from the dark pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red face feels celebratory and touristic, recalling period maps, postcards, travel pennants and statehood memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis contrast gives the wearer two entirely different interpretations of the Alaska souvenir theme while preserving the compact silhouette of a classic padded sukajan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBlack Velveteen Alaska Boy Face\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCentral Arctic Child Embroidery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal back artwork centers upon a child dressed for an Arctic winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn oversized fur-trimmed hood encircles the face, embroidered in cream, gold, brown and pale yellow thread. The orange snowsuit is accented with mint-green trim, blue gloves and gray footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure appears to be running or sliding forward, with one leg raised and a small burst of snow behind the foot. This gives the design a humorous sense of motion rarely seen in traditional tiger, dragon or eagle sukajan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe child is not presented as a static portrait. The entire figure has the energy of a mid-century cartoon or illustrated postcard translated into embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eALASKA Lettering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold \u003cstrong\u003eALASKA\u003c\/strong\u003e lettering curves across the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red letter faces are bordered or shadowed in pale thread, helping them stand away from the deep black ground. Their irregular, lively shape complements the playful central artwork rather than introducing a formal military typeface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lettering immediately establishes the garment as part of the highly collected \u003cstrong\u003eAlaska-jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e, or アラスカジャン, tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAurora and Northern Sky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorizontal gold and pale lines hover beneath the lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese may be read as stylized aurora, clouds or Arctic wind currents. They create a visual threshold between the title and the figure below while adding a sense of northern atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIgloo and Evergreen Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small pale-blue igloo appears behind the child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the opposite side, two narrow evergreen trees rise from the black background. These compact details establish the landscape without crowding the central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sparse placement is especially effective against velveteen because the surrounding darkness functions almost like a winter night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIce and Snow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue and white embroidery forms a jagged shelf of ice beneath the child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidered snow burst behind the foot strengthens the impression of running movement, while the limited icy-blue thread ties the background to the gloves and igloo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBlack-Face Front Embroidery\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePolar Bears and Lightning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo pale polar bears occupy the front chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bear rises upright from an icy base while gold lightning bolts radiate behind its body. The pose is fierce and almost heraldic, transforming the polar bear from a natural-history subject into an emblem of Arctic strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightning-and-polar-bear imagery is among the best-known and most desirable themes within surviving Alaska souvenir jackets. Tailor Toyo’s own archive identifies polar bears, lightning and dog-sled sleeve embroidery as signature elements of rare Alaska designs. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposing chest placement creates a strong symmetrical front, especially when the jacket is worn closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDog-Sled Sleeve Embroidery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong formations of white sled dogs extend down both sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animals are arranged vertically, connected by fine reins that give the embroidery the appearance of an active sled team moving along the arms. Their small orange facial accents and pale bodies remain highly visible against the black velveteen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve embroidery of this scale is one of the jacket’s most important features. It expands the artwork beyond the torso and creates movement whenever the wearer raises or turns an arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed Pocket Accents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlender red pocket welts introduce small flashes of color across the lower black body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir placement quietly anticipates the vivid red reverse without disrupting the dark, primarily monochrome front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Velveteen Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black cotton velveteen absorbs light differently according to the direction of its pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAreas may appear deep black, charcoal or softly silvered as the fabric moves. This natural tonal movement gives the garment richer visual depth than a flat synthetic satin bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRed and Gold Alaska Map Face\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e“ALASKA THE 49th STATE” Banner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse back begins with a sweeping banner reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALASKA THE “49th” STATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lettering transforms the jacket from a general Arctic fantasy into a statehood souvenir. Alaska became the 49th U.S. state in 1959, making this phrase an important period marker within the historic visual language reproduced by the jacket. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small flag-like emblem appears above the banner, strengthening the commemorative character of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustrated Alaska Map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large yellow map of Alaska occupies the center back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace names are scattered across the interior, while miniature figures and landmarks populate different regions. The map does not aim for modern cartographic precision. It belongs to the illustrated souvenir-map tradition, where geography is combined with humorous images and memorable regional symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible details include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft\u003cbr\u003eMountains and snowfields\u003cbr\u003eIndigenous-inspired figures\u003cbr\u003eWildlife\u003cbr\u003eCoastal scenes\u003cbr\u003eFishing and marine imagery\u003cbr\u003eSmall settlements and place names\u003cbr\u003eThe adjacent word \u003cstrong\u003eCANADA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAleutian island forms\u003cbr\u003eA walrus resting on floating ice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map rewards close inspection. From a distance, it reads as a bold yellow silhouette against red. At closer range, it becomes a miniature travel narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWalrus on Ice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA walrus appears below the map, resting upon a floating white ice sheet surrounded by blue and red water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts position outside the main landmass adds depth to the composition and gives the lower back a visual anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAircraft Imagery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red aircraft appears to one side of the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAviation is central to the popular imagination of Alaska, where vast distances and difficult terrain historically made aircraft an important symbol of exploration and movement. Within the jacket, it reinforces the theme of travel and the souvenir experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed Diamond Quilting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red acetate body is covered with broad diamond quilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis quilting secures the cotton filling while creating the padded structure associated with winter-weight souvenir jackets. Light catches the raised and recessed areas differently, shifting the red surface between scarlet, coral and deeper crimson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stitching also gives the printed map a distinctive grid-like background, blending illustration with textile structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGold and Cream Sleeves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse sleeves are finished in pale gold or warm cream acetate with red shoulder and side stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lighter sleeve color prevents the red body from becoming visually overpowering and harmonizes with the yellow map, polar bears and illustrated details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue, Cream and Black Ribbing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped rib-knit trim surrounds the neck, cuffs and waistband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue is particularly effective against the red body, recalling cold water, ice and northern skies. Cream and black lines connect the trim to the reverse sleeves and black velveteen face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRed-Face Front Embroidery\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwin Polar Bears on Ice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo polar bears stand on individual ice formations across the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bears bend forward toward the water or ice, creating a quieter and more naturalistic scene than the upright lightning bears hidden on the opposite face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir placement mirrors the symmetrical chest structure of the black side while offering a completely different mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAngled Pockets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo angled pockets sit beneath the polar bears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir pale borders visually link the openings to the cream sleeves and the ice beneath the animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuilted Front Panels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond quilting continues across the front body, giving the jacket a warm, rounded profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a thin summer souvenir jacket. The cotton filling produces visible volume and makes the reverse feel closer to a genuine cold-weather bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKOSHO \u0026amp; CO. Special Edition Construction\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailor Toyo’s KOSHO Special Edition series was created to reproduce early souvenir-jacket construction with unusually close attention to historic materials, dye behavior, rib knitting, filling and zipper architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact TT12679 archive identifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack cotton velveteen exterior\u003cbr\u003eRed-and-gold acetate satin reverse\u003cbr\u003e100% cotton filling\u003cbr\u003e100% wool ribbing\u003cbr\u003eEmbroidered artwork on the velveteen face\u003cbr\u003ePrinted artwork on the quilted acetate face\u003cbr\u003eMade-in-Japan construction\u003cbr\u003eFully reversible configuration\u003cbr\u003eA KOSHO label attached at the velveteen-side pocket \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchival documentation further explains that KOSHO Special Edition fabrics were deliberately woven and dyed according to vulnerable vintage-style specifications. The wool ribbing was produced on old knitting machinery, the filling used cotton batting, and the reproduction zipper was made using restored historic equipment with cotton zipper tape. These details were intended to age more like an original period garment than a conventional modern bomber. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReversible Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth faces are designed as legitimate exteriors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket includes pockets, complete decoration and finished seams on each side. Neither surface should be understood simply as an inner lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCotton Filling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton interlining gives the jacket its padded winter profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also means the garment should not be compressed unnecessarily during storage and should never be treated like an ordinary machine-washable fashion jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWool Ribbing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream ribbing frames the black face, while blue, cream and black stripes become more prominent when the red face is worn outward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbing is part of the historically inspired construction and should be protected from moths, moisture and prolonged tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReproduction Zipper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKOSHO Special Edition zippers are deliberately modeled after early hardware and require gentle use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slider should be aligned carefully before closing, and force should never be applied if the teeth or pin do not engage immediately. The archival retailer specifically warned that the recreated cotton-tape zipper is more delicate than a typical modern closure. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePeriod Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2012 Collector Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTT12679 was released in \u003cstrong\u003e2012\u003c\/strong\u003e as a Tailor Toyo KOSHO Special Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment is therefore now an established Japanese streetwear and Amekaji archive piece rather than a current seasonal release. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistoric Design Language\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork reproduces Alaska souvenir-jacket imagery associated with the late 1950s and the transition to statehood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e“49th State”\u003c\/strong\u003e wording indicates a design concept tied to 1959 or later, while the KOSHO construction program recreates the materials and manufacturing character of early postwar souvenir jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailor Toyo’s historical material explains that Alaska designs were produced for U.S. military-base PX markets, using regional imagery inspired by photographs and postcards available to Japanese embroiderers. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present jacket should not be represented as an original 1950s military souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a highly specialized 2012 Japanese reproduction of that historical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAlaska-Jacket Collecting Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong sukajan collectors, Alaska imagery forms a distinctive category sometimes referred to as \u003cstrong\u003eAlaskajan\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eアラスカジャン\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese jackets differ from more familiar Japan-map, dragon and tiger designs through their use of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolar bears\u003cbr\u003eDog sleds\u003cbr\u003eArctic wildlife\u003cbr\u003eState flags\u003cbr\u003eThe aurora\u003cbr\u003eAlaska maps\u003cbr\u003eTotem-inspired imagery\u003cbr\u003eStatehood lettering\u003cbr\u003eMountain and glacier scenes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailor Toyo describes original Alaska motifs as scarce within the vintage market, with lightning-and-polar-bear compositions and dog-sled sleeves enjoying particularly strong recognition among collectors. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTT12679 is more unusual still because it adds the animated Alaska Boy scene and pairs embroidery with a lavish printed statehood map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVintage Condition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine pre-owned collector garment with natural age and material character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased upon the supplied photographs, the jacket appears visually well preserved overall, particularly considering the intentionally delicate construction of KOSHO Special Edition garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Velveteen Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural directional movement in the velvet pile\u003cbr\u003eSoft creasing through the body and sleeves\u003cbr\u003eMinor impressions associated with folding and storage\u003cbr\u003eSubtle tonal variation under light\u003cbr\u003eGentle shaping through the padded body\u003cbr\u003eLight surface dust or lint that may adhere naturally to dark velveteen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central Alaska Boy embroidery remains vivid and clearly defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red-and-white lettering, fur-trimmed hood, orange suit, igloo, trees and ice retain strong contrast against the black ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo large holes, severe velvet loss or major structural tears are evident in the supplied back photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEmbroidery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal embroidery appears visually strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dog-sled, polar-bear, lightning and Alaska Boy designs retain substantial thread coverage and remain immediately readable. Minor thread movement, loosened ends or vintage-style irregularities may be present within such dense embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe period-style embroidery should be protected from jewelry, bag straps, rough seating and other surfaces capable of catching thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed and Gold Quilted Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acetate face displays:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wrinkling and rippling\u003cbr\u003eQuilting compression\u003cbr\u003eLight tonal movement\u003cbr\u003ePossible small age-related marks or surface variations\u003cbr\u003eGentle softening associated with wear and storage\u003cbr\u003eVisible changes in sheen according to the direction of light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map artwork remains colorful and detailed, with the \u003cstrong\u003eALASKA THE 49th STATE\u003c\/strong\u003e banner, yellow landmass, wildlife and travel illustrations retaining good visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWool Ribbing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rib-knit trim displays natural age character, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft surface fuzzing\u003cbr\u003eGentle waviness\u003cbr\u003ePossible light tonal aging\u003cbr\u003eRelaxation associated with previous wear\u003cbr\u003eMinor variation at the cuffs and waistband\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the wool ribbing was intentionally produced without modern moth-proofing, careful inspection and protected storage are recommended. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverall Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo obvious large tears, catastrophic seam failures or major missing sections are visible in the supplied full-garment photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller marks, minor thread pulls, spot discoloration, rib irregularities or handling wear may be present. Please examine every available image closely, as the photographs form an essential part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment should be approached as a delicate collector jacket rather than rugged daily workwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSize and Measurements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tagged size is not visible in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us for the current flat-lay measurements before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchived sizing for TT12679 was offered in Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eSmall, Medium, Large and Extra Large\u003c\/strong\u003e equivalents. Approximate archival chest widths ranged from 50 cm to 60 cm, with body lengths from approximately 55 cm to 59 cm. Because the jacket contains cotton filling and non-stretch velveteen, period retailers noted that it may feel approximately 1–2 cm smaller than its exterior measurements suggest. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most useful measurements are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest width measured from armpit to armpit\u003cbr\u003eBack length measured from the base of the collar\u003cbr\u003eHem width measured across the ribbed waistband\u003cbr\u003eSleeve length measured from the center back collar to the cuff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese padded sukajan typically have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short bomber body\u003cbr\u003eFull raglan sleeves\u003cbr\u003eA rounded chest\u003cbr\u003eA fitted ribbed waistband\u003cbr\u003eCompact layering room\u003cbr\u003eA closer fit when the velveteen face is worn inside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most reliable fit, compare the jacket’s actual measurements with a padded raglan-sleeve bomber that already fits comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStyling Possibilities\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Velveteen Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black side pairs naturally with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw or faded indigo denim\u003cbr\u003eBlack straight-leg jeans\u003cbr\u003eMilitary chinos\u003cbr\u003eEngineer boots\u003cbr\u003eWork boots\u003cbr\u003eHigh-top sneakers\u003cbr\u003ePlain white T-shirts\u003cbr\u003eCream knitwear\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Amekaji\u003cbr\u003eRockabilly styling\u003cbr\u003eVintage motorcycle clothing\u003cbr\u003eMinimal monochrome streetwear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft black ground makes the embroidery appear especially vivid without requiring additional patterned garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed and Gold Map Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse works particularly well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack denim\u003cbr\u003eDark navy trousers\u003cbr\u003eCream work pants\u003cbr\u003eBrown leather boots\u003cbr\u003eVintage sweatshirts\u003cbr\u003eVarsity-inspired layers\u003cbr\u003e1950s casualwear\u003cbr\u003eHeritage sneakers\u003cbr\u003eBold color-blocked streetwear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright map side already contains a dense visual program, so restrained supporting pieces allow the jacket to remain the center of the outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDisplay and Collecting Appeal\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket has exceptional display value because each face tells a different version of the same Alaska story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed with the black face outward, it becomes an embroidered Arctic character scene framed by polar bears and sled dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed with the red face outward, it becomes a quilted illustrated statehood map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would sit naturally within collections focused on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailor Toyo\u003cbr\u003eKOSHO \u0026amp; CO.\u003cbr\u003eToyo Enterprise\u003cbr\u003eVintage-style sukajan\u003cbr\u003eAlaska souvenir jackets\u003cbr\u003ePolar-bear clothing\u003cbr\u003eDog-sled embroidery\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Amekaji\u003cbr\u003e1950s reproduction fashion\u003cbr\u003eMilitary-base souvenirs\u003cbr\u003eStatehood memorabilia\u003cbr\u003eJapanese streetwear archives\u003cbr\u003eVelveteen jackets\u003cbr\u003eQuilted acetate jackets\u003cbr\u003eWearable textile art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA broad padded hanger is recommended. Long-term folding may compress the cotton filling and create fixed creases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment should be stored away from direct sunlight, high humidity, moth activity and rough surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy This Model Stands Apart\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTT12679 is distinguished by a combination rarely found within one jacket:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerified 2012 KOSHO Special Edition identity\u003cbr\u003eExact TT12679-119 model number\u003cbr\u003eArchived NO-365 designation\u003cbr\u003eMade-in-Japan construction\u003cbr\u003eBlack cotton velveteen face\u003cbr\u003eRed-and-gold acetate quilted reverse\u003cbr\u003e100% cotton filling\u003cbr\u003e100% wool ribbing\u003cbr\u003eAlaska Boy back embroidery\u003cbr\u003ePolar bears and lightning across the chest\u003cbr\u003eDog-sled teams embroidered along both sleeves\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated Alaska map reverse\u003cbr\u003e“The 49th State” banner\u003cbr\u003eOriginal ¥69,300 premium retail position\u003cbr\u003eDiscontinued production\u003cbr\u003eStrong two-sided display appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost modern jackets would select one of these ideas and enlarge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTT12679 gathers them all into a complete visual ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black side feels like an animated Arctic tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red side feels like a statehood travel poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket’s true power lies in the conversation between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRarity and Market Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal value depends heavily upon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirmed tagged size\u003cbr\u003eCondition of the wool ribbing\u003cbr\u003eZipper operation\u003cbr\u003eVelveteen pile condition\u003cbr\u003ePreservation of the acetate\u003cbr\u003eCompleteness of the map print\u003cbr\u003eEmbroidery stability\u003cbr\u003ePresence of the KOSHO label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger sizes generally support stronger overseas positioning because many original Japanese-market examples have compact proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePurchase, Shipping and Vintage Policy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine pre-owned collector garment offered in its present \u003cstrong\u003eas-is condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural velvet-pile movement, satin creasing, quilting compression, rib fuzzing, thread variation, small surface marks, hardware patina and other signs of storage or previous use are inherent characteristics of a delicate vintage-style jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review every photograph and written detail carefully before purchasing. The photographs form an essential part of the description and provide the clearest representation of the colors, textures, embroidery, printed map, ribbing and overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor appearance may vary slightly according to lighting, display settings and the reflective direction of the velveteen and acetate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage and Japanese-market sizing may differ substantially from contemporary Western sizing. Please compare the final flat-lay measurements with a similar padded jacket before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the collectible, pre-owned and internationally shipped nature of this item, returns, exchanges and claims based upon fit, previously disclosed condition, expected vintage-style characteristics or minor color variation cannot be accepted, subject to applicable Etsy policies and consumer law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReasonable and respectful offers may be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket will be carefully protected, folded without unnecessary compression and packed for international transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is normally provided through Japan Post EMS or another suitable tracked international service where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparation, shipping and handling normally takes \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 business days or earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tracking information will be supplied after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny customs duties, import taxes, local handling fees or destination-country charges remain the responsibility of the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for this design or model in another size, please feel free to message us. Although availability cannot be guaranteed, we may be able to locate the same or a closely matching piece in a different size through our sourcing network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#TailorToyo #KoshoAndCo #TT12679 #AlaskaSukajan #AlaskaBoy #AlaskaMap #VintageSukajan #ReversibleJacket #JapaneseSouvenir #PolarBearJacket #DogSledJacket #VelvetSukajan #QuiltedJacket #Amekaji #JapaneseStreetwear #ToyoEnterprise #KoshoSpecialEdition #AlaskaJacket #SukajanCollector #JapaneseBomber #WearableArt #MapJacket #StatehoodJacket #JapanVintage #EmbroideredJacket #VelveteenJacket #ArcticFashion #RareSukajan #MilitarySouvenir #CollectorJacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etailor toyo, kosho sukajan, alaska sukajan, tt12679 jacket, alaska boy, alaska map, velvet sukajan, reversible jacket, polar bear jacket, dog sled jacket, japan souvenir, amekaji jacket, rare sukajan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecotton velveteen, acetate satin, 100% cotton filling, 100% wool ribbing, rayon embroidery thread, printed acetate textile, reproduction metal zipper, cotton zipper tape, woven pocketing\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53031498383653,"sku":"Ina 23","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/ina23_7of19.jpg?v=1786067792","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/rare-2012-tailor-toyo-kosho-tt12679-alaska-boy-map-reversible-sukajan-jacket-black-velvet-red-quilted-special-edition","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}