{"product_id":"rare-tailor-toyo-kosho-tt11201-bulldog-tiger-reversible-sukajan-jacket-2006-yellow-quilted-velvet-japan-souvenir-bomber","title":"Rare Tailor Toyo Kosho TT11201 Bulldog Tiger Reversible Sukajan Jacket 2006 Yellow Quilted Velvet Japan Souvenir Bomber","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLimited Collectors Selection Japanese Jacket with Roaring Tiger, Bulldog, Ronald Landrum Personalization and 1954–1958 Embroidery\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce \u003cstrong\u003eTailor Toyo KOSHO \u0026amp; CO. Special Edition reversible sukajan\u003c\/strong\u003e, model \u003cstrong\u003eTT11201-170\u003c\/strong\u003e, recreating one of the most wonderfully personal souvenir-jacket designs preserved from the golden age of 1950s Japanese embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased as part of Tailor Toyo’s \u003cstrong\u003e2006 Collectors Selection Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this highly collectible jacket combines two dramatically different surfaces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA luminous golden-yellow quilted satin face embroidered with a roaring tiger, bamboo, “Japan” script and the personalized name \u003cstrong\u003eRonald Landrum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep wine-red velveteen face embroidered with a powerful bulldog, the surname \u003cstrong\u003eLandrum\u003c\/strong\u003e and the commemorative dates \u003cstrong\u003e1954–1958\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchival retailer documentation identifies TT11201-170 as the padded \u003cstrong\u003eBULLDOG × TIGER\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Edition, style number NO-341, originally produced in wine and yellow with velveteen on one face and quilted satin on the other. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not an anonymous reproduction assembled around generic motifs. Tailor Toyo preserved the name, dates and unusual animal pairing of the historical source jacket, giving the piece the intimate atmosphere of a personalized mid-century military souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpening Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finest sukajan often feel less like fashion products and more like portable biographies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery on this jacket carries the name \u003cstrong\u003eRonald Landrum\u003c\/strong\u003e, the word \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e and the dates \u003cstrong\u003e1954–1958\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together, these details evoke the highly personal jackets commissioned by American servicemen and overseas personnel during the postwar period, when names, stations, dates, beloved animals and memories of Japan were translated into silk and thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden face presents the familiar visual force of the Japanese tiger. It roars from a bamboo branch, its striped body stretched across a brilliant quilted field that appears to glow beneath changing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is quieter, warmer and unexpectedly affectionate. A bulldog stands proudly across the back of deep wine-colored velveteen, while the embroidered dates sit below like the caption to a private memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a two-sided portrait of strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger represents wild movement, danger and command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulldog represents loyalty, stubborn courage and companionship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they form one of Tailor Toyo’s most distinctive animal pairings, preserved within a heavyweight collector-grade reproduction that has now reached its own two-decade milestone.\u003c\/p\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 Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKOSHO \u0026amp; CO. \/ 港商\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKOSHO \u0026amp; CO. was the predecessor of Toyo Enterprise and played an exceptionally important role in the original production of postwar souvenir jackets. Toyo Enterprise states that Kosho supplied approximately 95 percent of the souvenir-jacket market during the genre’s 1950s peak, preserving that history today through the Tailor Toyo name. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Number\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTT11201-170\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArchival Style Number\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO-341\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2006 Collectors Selection Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Motif Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBULLDOG × TIGER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColorway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine velveteen × yellow quilted satin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarment Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversible Japanese sukajan\u003cbr\u003eYokosuka souvenir jacket\u003cbr\u003ePadded embroidered bomber\u003cbr\u003eVelveteen and quilted satin jacket\u003cbr\u003e1950s-style military souvenir reproduction\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Amekaji outerwear\u003cbr\u003eUnisex collector fashion\u003cbr\u003eWearable textile art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Dating Clarification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidered dates \u003cstrong\u003e1954–1958\u003c\/strong\u003e belong to the reproduced artwork and narrative of the historical source jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tailor Toyo edition itself was released in \u003cstrong\u003e2006\u003c\/strong\u003e as a limited reproduction. It should therefore be understood as an early-2000s Japanese archive piece recreating a personalized 1950s souvenir jacket, not as an original garment manufactured between 1954 and 1958. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinction strengthens rather than diminishes its collecting appeal. The jacket preserves an unusually specific mid-century design through Tailor Toyo’s historically focused KOSHO Special Edition program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYellow Quilted Tiger Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoaring Tiger Back Embroidery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden-yellow face is dominated by a large embroidered tiger seated dynamically across a slender bamboo branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts front body rises upward as the animal throws back its head in a full roar. The mouth is opened wide in brilliant orange, white and black thread, exposing sharply embroidered teeth and a curling tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is rendered in yellow, cream and black, with long directional stripes following the tiger’s shoulders, torso and tail. Silver-gray bamboo leaves extend around the animal, giving the composition movement without distracting from its powerful central silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a static heraldic tiger, this creature appears caught mid-motion. The lifted chest, curved back and extended forelegs create the impression that it could leap directly from the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJapan Lettering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e is embroidered above the tiger in flowing orange-red cursive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts placement immediately identifies the jacket within the souvenir tradition. The lettering is simple and personal, resembling the hand-scripted destination names that appeared on postwar tour jackets and commissioned travel garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm thread harmonizes with the tiger’s mouth and the name below, visually linking all three textual elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRonald Landrum Personalization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eRonald Landrum\u003c\/strong\u003e is embroidered beneath the tiger in matching cursive script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is among the jacket’s most distinctive details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany modern sukajan reproduce only generalized dragons, eagles or tigers. TT11201 preserves the identity embroidered onto the source garment, allowing the modern reproduction to retain the atmosphere of an individual commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name transforms the jacket from a conventional animal design into a reproduced personal artifact. It suggests that the original inspiration was made for one particular wearer, carrying his memories of Japan rather than simply advertising a country or military unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwin Tiger Chest Embroidery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the yellow side carries two opposing tiger heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach animal roars inward toward the center zipper, its mouth filled with orange thread and surrounded by fine white whiskers. The mirrored placement creates a balanced front while maintaining the aggression and energy of the large back composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chest embroidery remains compact enough to wear easily, but becomes immediately recognizable when the jacket is viewed open or closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiamond Quilting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire yellow face is constructed with broad diamond-pattern quilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis quilting gives the satin body visible structure, insulation and dimensionality. Light moves across each panel differently, creating a surface that shifts between golden yellow, mustard and amber according to the direction of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe padded structure also gives the jacket a fuller silhouette than an unlined spring sukajan, making it suitable as a substantial transitional outer layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrown Ribbed Trim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm brown rib-knit trim completes the collar, cuffs and waistband on the yellow side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earthy tone connects naturally with the tiger’s stripes and prevents the bright yellow body from appearing overly theatrical. It also gives the garment a convincingly aged, 1950s-inspired palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Velveteen Bulldog Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMonumental Bulldog Back Embroidery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse presents a broad, muscular bulldog embroidered across the center back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animal stands squarely with its legs planted apart, head turned toward the viewer and shoulders pushed forward. Cream, white, tan, brown and black threads define the heavy jowls, broad chest, paws and compact body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulldog has none of the polished perfection of contemporary digital illustration. Its proportions are expressive and slightly eccentric, preserving the warmth and individuality associated with mid-century souvenir embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts face is stern, yet there is an unmistakably affectionate quality to the design. The animal appears less like a generic mascot and more like a remembered companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1954–1958 Embroidery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dates \u003cstrong\u003e1954–1958\u003c\/strong\u003e appear beneath the bulldog in large golden-yellow numerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the reproduced visual narrative, the dates may commemorate a period of service, travel, ownership or personal significance connected to the original wearer and animal. The jacket does not require a definitive interpretation for the dates to carry emotional weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey act as a time capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four-year span gives the bulldog face the character of a memorial or personal tribute, setting it apart from ordinary sports-mascot jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBulldog Chest Portrait\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smaller bulldog head appears across one side of the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts wrinkled face, broad muzzle and alert eyes repeat the personality of the large back figure while allowing the front to retain a clean, wearable composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery uses pale thread to lift the dog’s face from the deep wine velveteen, creating strong contrast without overwhelming the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandrum Script\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposite chest carries the surname \u003cstrong\u003eLandrum\u003c\/strong\u003e in elegant golden-yellow cursive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smaller personalization connects the front directly to the full \u003cstrong\u003eRonald Landrum\u003c\/strong\u003e name on the tiger side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two faces therefore operate as parts of the same story rather than unrelated reversible designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep Wine Velveteen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is finished in rich wine-red velveteen, a material strongly associated with premium winter sukajan and 1950s-inspired Japanese reproduction clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe velvet nap absorbs and reflects light unevenly, shifting from burgundy and crimson to darker oxblood tones. This natural movement gives the otherwise simple surface depth and emphasizes the sculptural quality of the bulldog embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral and Brown Ribbing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe velveteen side is framed by rib-knit trim in warm coral, rust and brown tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese colors soften the red body and connect visually with the yellow reverse, allowing the shared ribbing to feel intentional from either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiger and Bulldog Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tiger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger is one of the defining animals of Japanese souvenir-jacket imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts striped body, open jaws and curved silhouette were ideally suited to the sweeping horizontal embroidery possible across a jacket back. In this design, the tiger communicates ferocity, command and untamed strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bamboo surrounding it adds another visual rhythm. Thin branches bend around the much heavier animal, suggesting resilience and flexibility alongside power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bulldog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulldog introduces a very different form of strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is compact rather than fluid, planted rather than leaping. Its visual language centers upon loyalty, persistence and refusal to retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn military, collegiate and athletic garments, bulldogs often function as symbols of courage and tenacity. Here, however, the personalization and dates make the animal feel more intimate than a conventional team mascot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Two-Sided Character Study\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reversible structure brings these qualities together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger is motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulldog is endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger roars through a brilliant Japanese landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulldog stands in a field of wine velvet like a loyal guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is this contrast that gives TT11201-170 its unusual emotional range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTailor Toyo KOSHO Special Edition Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailor Toyo’s KOSHO \u0026amp; CO. Special Edition series is its historically intensive reproduction line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyo describes these jackets as elevated reproductions of early postwar souvenir pieces, using experienced embroidery craftspeople, vintage-style wool ribbing and reversible zippers recreated using restored old machinery. The KOSHO woven label references the company that preceded Toyo Enterprise. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchival documentation for this specific TT11201 model records the following construction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine velveteen face\u003cbr\u003eYellow quilted satin face\u003cbr\u003eFully reversible design\u003cbr\u003ePadded interlining\u003cbr\u003eEmbroidered artwork on both sides\u003cbr\u003eReversible zipper\u003cbr\u003eRaglan sleeves\u003cbr\u003eRib-knit collar\u003cbr\u003eRib-knit cuffs\u003cbr\u003eRib-knit waistband\u003cbr\u003eAngled front pockets\u003cbr\u003eCollectors Selection specification\u003cbr\u003eKOSHO \u0026amp; CO. heritage treatment \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Japanese retail price was listed at \u003cstrong\u003e¥58,000 plus tax\u003c\/strong\u003e, a premium price for a sukajan at the time of release. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is documented as a combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelveteen\u003cbr\u003eQuilted satin\u003cbr\u003eEmbroidery thread\u003cbr\u003eRib-knit trim\u003cbr\u003ePadded interlining\u003cbr\u003eMetal reversible zipper\u003cbr\u003eWoven pocketing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact fiber percentages should be confirmed from the garment’s care label where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a KOSHO Special Edition reproduction, the materials and hardware were selected to recreate the behavior and aging of an original vintage jacket rather than to imitate a modern lightweight fashion bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilhouette and Wear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has the compact, rounded shape associated with padded 1950s-style sukajan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull raglan sleeves\u003cbr\u003eBroad chest\u003cbr\u003eShort bomber length\u003cbr\u003eFitted ribbed waist\u003cbr\u003eSoftly rounded shoulders\u003cbr\u003eVisible padded volume\u003cbr\u003eFluid satin movement\u003cbr\u003eStructured velveteen face\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quilted construction gives the tiger side greater body than an ordinary unpadded acetate jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe velveteen side presents a richer, heavier visual texture suitable for colder-season Amekaji styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeriod Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTT11201-170 belongs to Tailor Toyo’s \u003cstrong\u003e2006 Collectors Selection Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is now an approximately twenty-year-old Japanese collector garment in its own right, while faithfully reproducing a design associated with the mid-1950s souvenir-jacket era. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis places the jacket at an interesting intersection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not an anonymous contemporary reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not an original 1950s military garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an early KOSHO-era Tailor Toyo collector reproduction that has itself become scarce, discontinued and increasingly difficult to locate in strong condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVintage Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine pre-owned collector jacket with visible age, wear and storage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow Quilted Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow satin displays:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePronounced natural wrinkling and quilting compression\u003cbr\u003eSurface rippling across the body and sleeves\u003cbr\u003eTonal variation within the bright yellow fabric\u003cbr\u003ePossible faint marks and age-related discoloration\u003cbr\u003eGentle wear near the cuffs, collar and waistband\u003cbr\u003eLight flattening along folds and high-contact areas\u003cbr\u003eNatural stitch and thread irregularities associated with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger embroidery remains visually powerful and highly readable. The black stripes, orange mouth, pale body highlights and bamboo details retain strong contrast against the yellow ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidered lettering also remains clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Velveteen Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine-red face displays:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural movement and variation within the velvet nap\u003cbr\u003eLight flattening where the garment has been folded or handled\u003cbr\u003eSoft creasing through the sleeves and body\u003cbr\u003eSubtle tonal changes according to the direction of the pile\u003cbr\u003eNormal age and wear around the rib-knit trim\u003cbr\u003ePossible minor surface marks associated with previous use and storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulldog embroidery remains substantial and expressive, while the Landrum name and 1954–1958 dates remain prominent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo major holes, severe tears or catastrophic structural damage are apparent in the supplied full-garment photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller marks, pulls, loosened threads, rib irregularities or signs of age may be present and should be considered part of the garment’s pre-owned collector character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKOSHO Special Edition jackets were intentionally built with historically inspired components and delicate vintage-style construction. They should be handled with greater care than an ordinary mass-produced synthetic bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine every photograph carefully. The images form an essential part of the description and provide the clearest record of the satin, velvet nap, quilting, embroidery and overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize and Measurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tagged size is not visible in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us for the latest flat-lay measurements before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this padded raglan-sleeve model, the 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 across the ribbed waistband\u003cbr\u003eSleeve length measured from the center back collar to the cuff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchival sizing for this model was offered in Japanese size categories including Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large, with short vintage-inspired body lengths. Actual garment measurements should always take priority over general size conversion. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese sukajan commonly fit shorter through the torso than many contemporary Western bombers. Buyers planning to layer the jacket over a sweatshirt or knit should allow additional room through the chest and sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling Possibilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow Tiger Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden face pairs naturally with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw indigo selvedge denim\u003cbr\u003eBlack straight-leg jeans\u003cbr\u003eBrown engineer boots\u003cbr\u003eVintage military chinos\u003cbr\u003ePlain white or black T-shirts\u003cbr\u003eWorkwear trousers\u003cbr\u003eHeritage sneakers\u003cbr\u003eRockabilly clothing\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Amekaji\u003cbr\u003e1950s-inspired casualwear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow field is intensely visual, so simple supporting garments allow the tiger to remain the center of the outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Bulldog Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe velveteen side works especially well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaded blue denim\u003cbr\u003eCream knitwear\u003cbr\u003eBrown leather boots\u003cbr\u003eWide military trousers\u003cbr\u003eBlack jeans\u003cbr\u003eVintage sweatshirts\u003cbr\u003eIvy and collegiate styling\u003cbr\u003eWorkwear layers\u003cbr\u003eClassic motorcycle accessories\u003cbr\u003eMuted earth tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts wine-red surface has a warmer and more restrained character than the bright quilted side, while the bulldog retains enough scale to make the jacket unmistakable from behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and Collecting Appeal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket has exceptional display value because each side tells a different chapter of the same story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed with the yellow face outward, it becomes a vivid emblem of Japan, travel and the classic roaring-tiger tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed with the wine side outward, it becomes a personal tribute centered upon a bulldog, surname and dated memory.\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 sukajan\u003cbr\u003eJapanese souvenir jackets\u003cbr\u003eBulldog memorabilia\u003cbr\u003eTiger embroidery\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Amekaji\u003cbr\u003eMilitary-inspired fashion\u003cbr\u003e1950s reproduction clothing\u003cbr\u003eVelveteen jackets\u003cbr\u003eQuilted satin jackets\u003cbr\u003ePostwar cultural history\u003cbr\u003eWearable textile art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA broad padded hanger is recommended for display. Prolonged direct sunlight should be avoided to protect the yellow satin, wine velveteen and embroidery colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Model Stands Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Tailor Toyo jackets are collectible because they reproduce historically significant dragons, eagles, maps or tigers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTT11201-170 goes further by preserving an individual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinguishing features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerified TT11201-170 model identity\u003cbr\u003e2006 Collectors Selection Limited Edition\u003cbr\u003eKOSHO \u0026amp; CO. Special Edition lineage\u003cbr\u003eUncommon bulldog and tiger combination\u003cbr\u003eFull Ronald Landrum personalization\u003cbr\u003e1954–1958 commemorative dates\u003cbr\u003eWine velveteen exterior\u003cbr\u003eGolden-yellow quilted reverse\u003cbr\u003ePadded construction\u003cbr\u003eLarge embroidery on both faces\u003cbr\u003eTwin tiger chest portraits\u003cbr\u003eBulldog chest portrait\u003cbr\u003eStrong period-specific color palette\u003cbr\u003eDiscontinued production\u003cbr\u003eIncreasing scarcity in larger international markets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe personalization gives this jacket something that cannot be created by simply combining popular embroidery motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the ghost of a story stitched directly into its fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRarity and Market Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original TT11201-170 retailed for ¥58,000 plus tax and has long been discontinued. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sold Japanese listing for an Extra Large example was recorded at \u003cstrong\u003e¥69,800\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a 2024 Japanese auction for another Extra Large example ended at \u003cstrong\u003e¥67,100\u003c\/strong\u003e after 27 bids. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore recent Japanese-market examples have been positioned considerably higher. One Extra Large example sold at \u003cstrong\u003e¥150,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another was offered at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e¥166,666\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting increased recognition of the design’s scarcity and the premium attached to larger sizes. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition, confirmed size, zipper function, embroidery preservation and the presence of the original KOSHO label strongly influence final value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePurchase, Shipping and Vintage Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine pre-owned collectible garment and is offered in its present \u003cstrong\u003eas-is condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of previous wear, storage, satin creasing, velvet-nap movement, quilting compression, embroidery-thread variation, surface marks and natural aging are inherent characteristics of vintage and historically styled clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs and written details carefully before purchasing. The photographs form an essential part of the description and provide the clearest representation of the garment’s color, texture, embroidery and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors may appear slightly different according to lighting, screen calibration and the reflective direction of the satin or velveteen pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage and Japanese-market sizing may differ from contemporary Western sizing. Please compare the final flat-lay measurements with a jacket that already fits comfortably.\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, natural material 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 #TT11201 #BulldogSukajan #TigerSukajan #VintageSukajan #ReversibleJacket #JapaneseSouvenirJacket #YellowSukajan #VelvetSukajan #QuiltedJacket #JapanJacket #ToyoEnterprise #Amekaji #JapaneseStreetwear #TigerEmbroidery #BulldogJacket #RonaldLandrum #1950sStyle #JapaneseBomber #YokosukaJacket #CollectorsJacket #WearableArt #MilitarySouvenir #VelveteenJacket #PaddedSukajan #RareJapaneseJacket #JapanVintage #EmbroideredBomber #KoshoSpecialEdition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etailor toyo, kosho sukajan, tt11201 jacket, bulldog sukajan, tiger sukajan, reversible jacket, yellow sukajan, velvet sukajan, japan bomber, vintage sukajan, embroidered tiger, dog bomber jacket, amekaji jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evelveteen, quilted satin, embroidery thread, rib-knit trim, padded interlining, metal reversible zipper, woven pocketing\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53031410467109,"sku":"Ina 21","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/ina21_25of37.jpg?v=1786062260","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/rare-tailor-toyo-kosho-tt11201-bulldog-tiger-reversible-sukajan-jacket-2006-yellow-quilted-velvet-japan-souvenir-bomber","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}