{"product_id":"vintage-studio-d-artisan-alabuta-pig-tank-reversible-sukajan-size-m-embroidered-velveteen-osaka-souvenir-jacket","title":"Vintage Studio D’Artisan ALABUTA Pig Tank Reversible Sukajan Size M Embroidered Velveteen Osaka Souvenir Jacket","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRare Circa-2008 Japanese Amekaji Jacket with ALABUTA Thunder Pig Embroidery and Quilted “3rd Osaka Division” Tank Reverse\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully eccentric and increasingly difficult-to-find \u003cstrong\u003eStudio D’Artisan reversible sukajan\u003c\/strong\u003e, uniting the brand’s signature pig mascot with two lovingly exaggerated interpretations of classic vintage souvenir-jacket imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal face is constructed in deep brown-black velveteen and presents the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eALABUTA\u003c\/strong\u003e design: a large embroidered pig stands beneath bolts of yellow lightning, surrounded by the words \u003cstrong\u003e“ALABUTA”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Artisan Denim Frontier.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller matching pigs occupy the chest, while an entire procession of expressive pig characters travels down both sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the jacket inside out and the mood changes from comic Alaska-inspired folklore to fictional military pageantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is made in black diamond-quilted satin with contrasting ivory sleeves. Its back reads \u003cstrong\u003e“3rd Osaka Div.”\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e“3rd Tank BN Naniwa”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“79 08,”\u003c\/strong\u003e framing a cartoon tank fitted with distinctly porcine details. The chest carries a shield-style unit emblem and the words \u003cstrong\u003e“Pig Tank.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is playful without becoming disposable novelty clothing, precisely because the embroidery, reversible construction and historical references are handled with the seriousness of genuine Japanese Amekaji craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a jacket where the joke has excellent tailoring. 🐖⚡\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpening Impression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, the velveteen side resembles a classic Alaska souvenir jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark pile fabric, pale central animal, frozen-looking ground and lightning bolts all recall the dramatic compositions found on mid-century embroidered outerwear. Look more closely, however, and the expected polar bear has been replaced by a cheerful Studio D’Artisan pig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeves deepen the joke. Rather than conventional dragons or eagles, they carry a long parade of pigs in different sizes and poses, some appearing to march, tumble or gather into strange little formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse continues the transformation. Military insignia, battalion lettering and a tracked vehicle are reimagined as the fictional \u003cstrong\u003ePig Tank unit of Osaka\u003c\/strong\u003e, turning the visual language of a commemorative military jacket into a distinctly D’Artisan piece of wearable satire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdentification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio D’Artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eステュディオ・ダ・ルチザン\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALABUTA × Pig Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApproximate Period\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidered \u003cstrong\u003e“79 08”\u003c\/strong\u003e on the quilted side appears to reference Studio D’Artisan’s founding year of 1979 and the jacket’s apparent 2008 production era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interpretation is strengthened by the fact that Studio D’Artisan’s official 2014 anniversary material described that year’s ALABUTA design as a revival of an earlier celebrated motif. The photographed jacket is therefore best understood as an earlier ALABUTA-generation piece rather than the later 2014 SP-023 anniversary release. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarment Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversible sukajan\u003cbr\u003eJapanese souvenir jacket\u003cbr\u003eVelveteen bomber jacket\u003cbr\u003eQuilted satin jacket\u003cbr\u003eEmbroidered Amekaji outerwear\u003cbr\u003eJapanese heritage streetwear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTagged Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese size M generally presents with a compact vintage bomber silhouette. The fit may feel closer to a contemporary Western small-to-medium depending on the wearer’s preferred layering and proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrimary Colors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep brown-black\u003cbr\u003eBlack\u003cbr\u003eIvory white\u003cbr\u003eOatmeal beige\u003cbr\u003eYellow\u003cbr\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003eSilver-grey\u003cbr\u003eGold\u003cbr\u003eBlack-and-beige striped ribbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVisual Presence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket succeeds because both sides are complete designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe velveteen face is immediately recognizable from a distance. Its composition is clean, graphic and almost poster-like: one pale pig, a dark field and sharp yellow bolts. The limited palette gives the artwork tremendous clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quilted side is denser and more typographic. It uses military-style lettering, a fictional armored-unit identity and a deliberately crude pig-shaped tank to create the visual equivalent of an inside joke shared by denim enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth faces carry strong personality, yet neither relies on excessive color or visual clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe velveteen side feels playful and archival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe satin side feels industrial, comic and proudly Osaka-born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe ALABUTA Velveteen Side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCentral Back Embroidery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is dominated by an upright white pig embroidered against dark velveteen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pig stands on an uneven pale ground with its front legs raised, mouth open and red tongue visible. Four angular yellow lightning bolts cut across the surrounding darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the figure appears the word:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALABUTA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is the partially visible phrase:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTISAN DENIM FRONTIER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design plays with the visual vocabulary of vintage Alaska souvenir jackets. The word itself combines the sound of “Alaska” with \u003cstrong\u003ebuta\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Japanese word for pig, producing the wonderfully absurd concept of an “Ala-buta” jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio D’Artisan later continued using ALABUTA imagery in other garments, describing the design as an adaptation of popular vintage Alaska-style souvenir graphics through the company’s pig-centered visual language. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChest Embroidery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo smaller pigs face inward across the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach is surrounded by yellow lightning and stands over a small patch of pale ground. The mirrored placement keeps the jacket visually balanced when worn closed and allows the design to remain recognizable even when the large back artwork is hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Sleeve Pig Embroidery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeves are perhaps the jacket’s most unusual feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple pigs descend from the shoulders toward the cuffs in irregular formations. Some appear stacked or clustered, while others stand independently. Their bodies are rendered primarily in pale thread with black outlines and small pink-red snouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrangement gives the jacket continuous movement from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a conventional sukajan that reserves its most important artwork for the back, this piece allows its characters to travel down the arms, making the jacket animated even when viewed from the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVelveteen Surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark face appears to use a short-pile velveteen or cotton-velvet material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts surface absorbs and redirects light depending on the direction of the pile. As a result, the fabric can shift between black, dark brown, charcoal and soft bronze under different lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tonal movement gives the relatively simple embroidery a richer background and helps distinguish the jacket from ordinary flat satin souvenir jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Pig Tank Quilted Side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e“3rd Osaka Division” Back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse centers on a fictional military-style insignia composed around a cartoon tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back includes the embroidered wording:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3RD OSAKA DIV.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e79 08\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3RD TANK BN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNANIWA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Naniwa” is a historic name strongly associated with Osaka, reinforcing Studio D’Artisan’s local identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tracked vehicle itself is deliberately humorous. The tank’s upper structure resembles a pig, complete with a rounded snout-like cannon, pointed ears and a curling tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image transforms an intimidating armored vehicle into a waddling mechanical mascot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiamond-Quilted Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body and sleeves are stabilized with diamond-pattern quilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stitching introduces structure, light insulation and visual texture. It also closely follows the construction vocabulary of reversible mid-century souvenir jackets, where the reverse frequently functioned as a padded or quilted face rather than a conventional hidden lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChest Insignia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left chest carries a shield-style emblem with a central star and the words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIDELITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHONOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVALOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3RD OSA DIV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposing chest reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIG TANK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result resembles a fictional unit jacket assembled for a battalion that exists only inside Studio D’Artisan’s peculiar universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack and Ivory Color Blocking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black quilted body is framed by contrasting ivory sleeves with dark shoulder stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis athletic color blocking introduces an element of vintage varsity and military-tour outerwear. It also makes the reverse lighter and more immediately graphic than the dark velveteen face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Pig\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pig is central to Studio D’Artisan’s identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, it replaces the heroic animals normally seen on souvenir jackets. Bears, tigers and eagles traditionally project strength or ferocity, while D’Artisan’s pig brings humor, stubbornness and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substitution does not reject the history of the sukajan. It affectionately bends that history until it belongs to the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow Lightning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightning gives the otherwise friendly pig an exaggerated supernatural charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bolts recall vintage American athletic mascots, pulp illustrations and Alaska souvenir imagery. Their sharp geometry also breaks through the soft velvet surface with immediate visual energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tank represents the jacket’s most elaborate visual pun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a distance, it resembles a military emblem. Closer inspection reveals the ears, snout and tail of the Studio D’Artisan pig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not intended as an authentic military-unit garment. It is a fictional Osaka-themed parody that borrows the typography and composition of commemorative service jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e“Naniwa” and Osaka\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Osaka terminology is especially important because Studio D’Artisan began in Osaka in 1979 and became part of the movement later known as the Osaka Five, a group associated with the rise of Japanese selvedge denim and vintage-inspired craftsmanship. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e“79 08”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numerals appear to link the founding year \u003cstrong\u003e1979\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than functioning as a random military serial number, they anchor the fictional Pig Tank division within the company’s own timeline and support a circa-2008 period attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStudio D’Artisan and Japanese Amekaji\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio D’Artisan began in Osaka in 1979, during the formative period of Japan’s modern heritage-denim movement. The company became known for studying older weaving, dyeing and sewing methods while producing Japanese interpretations of American workwear. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough its roots are in selvedge denim, the brand’s most memorable outerwear often combines serious construction with humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pigs allow Studio D’Artisan to reference military garments, workwear advertising, motorcycles, vintage denim labels and souvenir embroidery without simply copying them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ALABUTA jacket embodies that approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt understands the visual codes of American and Japanese vintage clothing, then rewrites them in Osaka dialect with a pig driving the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSukajan Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sukajan emerged from the postwar exchange between Japanese embroidery workshops and American servicemen stationed in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly jackets combined American bomber construction with Japanese dragons, tigers, eagles, landscapes, maps and unit references. They functioned as wearable souvenirs, carrying memories of specific locations, bases or periods of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater Japanese brands transformed the sukajan into a major category within \u003cstrong\u003eAmekaji\u003c\/strong\u003e, or Japanese American-casual fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Studio D’Artisan example belongs to that later interpretive tradition. It respects the reversible bomber structure and commemorative typography of older souvenir jackets while replacing expected imagery with the brand’s comic pigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEmbroidery and Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisible Construction Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversible construction\u003cbr\u003eRaglan sleeves\u003cbr\u003eFull front zipper\u003cbr\u003eDark velveteen face\u003cbr\u003eBlack-and-ivory quilted satin reverse\u003cbr\u003eDiamond-pattern quilting\u003cbr\u003eRib-knit collar\u003cbr\u003eRib-knit cuffs\u003cbr\u003eRib-knit waistband\u003cbr\u003eAngled front pockets on both faces\u003cbr\u003eFull back embroidery on both sides\u003cbr\u003eMirrored chest motifs\u003cbr\u003eExtended sleeve embroidery\u003cbr\u003eContrasting athletic striping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmbroidery Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery uses a deliberately graphic, vintage-cartoon approach rather than photorealistic rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pigs are outlined in dark thread with pale bodies and pink-red snouts. Yellow lightning introduces the strongest color contrast on the velveteen face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quilted side relies heavily on white lettering and linework against black satin. The limited palette allows the fictional Pig Tank insignia to resemble period military-tour embroidery while retaining its unmistakably humorous character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeriod Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket appears consistent with an \u003cstrong\u003eearlier ALABUTA production from approximately 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidered “79 08” provides the strongest internal evidence. The design also predates Studio D’Artisan’s documented 2014 thirty-fifth-anniversary ALABUTA revival, which the company officially described as a return of a previous popular motif. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinction gives the jacket added interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not simply a current reinterpretation of the design. It appears to represent an earlier chapter in the ALABUTA lineage, complete with its original Pig Tank counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo model-number or composition label is visible in the supplied photographs, so the listing avoids assigning an unconfirmed product code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Condition with Visible Wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket has substantial authentic wear and should be purchased as a character-rich vintage garment rather than a pristine collector example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied photographs show:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible soiling, discoloration and age-related marks on the ivory satin sleeves\u003cbr\u003eMore concentrated staining and darkening around the cuffs and lower sleeves\u003cbr\u003eNoticeable fraying, thinning and small damaged areas in portions of the rib-knit cuffs and waistband\u003cbr\u003eLoose or projecting embroidery threads in several areas\u003cbr\u003eNatural lint and surface fibers on the dark velveteen\u003cbr\u003eChanges in the direction and appearance of the velveteen pile\u003cbr\u003eGeneral rubbing, flattening and surface wear\u003cbr\u003eCreasing throughout the quilted satin side\u003cbr\u003ePossible small pulls, scuffs and stitch irregularities\u003cbr\u003eWear around the pocket openings and zipper area\u003cbr\u003eAge-related yellowing or tonal variation in the beige ribbing\u003cbr\u003eSmall holes or weakened points visible around parts of the lower rib-knit trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery remains visually strong and the principal artwork is clearly readable on both faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo complete structural inspection beyond the supplied photographs has been performed for this description. Buyers should examine every image carefully and assume there may be additional small signs of wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition contributes to a convincingly worn Amekaji appearance, but buyers seeking mint, unworn or near-new condition should not purchase this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional cleaning or textile restoration may improve some areas, although no specific result can be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTagged Size and Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTagged Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpected Silhouette\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact Japanese bomber fit\u003cbr\u003eRaglan shoulder construction\u003cbr\u003eModerately roomy chest\u003cbr\u003eShorter vintage-style body\u003cbr\u003eTapered ribbed hem\u003cbr\u003eFull sleeves\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for light layering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA currently listed comparable ALABUTA × Pig Tank example in size M records approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest width: 54 cm\u003cbr\u003eLength: 59 cm\u003cbr\u003eRaglan sleeve reach: 83 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures belong to another garment and are provided only as a general reference. Exact measurements of this jacket should be confirmed before purchase. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact flat measurements will be added when available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease message us before purchasing if measurement confirmation is essential. Priority measurements can be provided for serious inquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Denim Uniform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the velveteen side with high-rise raw denim, a loopwheel sweatshirt and work boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black-brown surface works especially well with indigo because both fabrics develop character through texture rather than bright color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGraphic Streetwear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it with wide black trousers, a simple white shirt and low-profile sneakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual sleeve procession gives the jacket enough visual movement to carry an otherwise minimal outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkwear with Humor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine the Pig Tank side with fatigues, a chambray shirt or canvas trousers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fictional unit graphics play naturally against real military-inspired clothing without making the outfit appear excessively severe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJapanese Archive Fashion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket can also be styled with cropped trousers, vintage sneakers, silver accessories or other early-2000s Japanese streetwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of mascot design, reversible construction and strong branding makes it a natural conversation piece in an archive-focused wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Jacket Stands Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece combines several characteristics rarely found together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn earlier ALABUTA design\u003cbr\u003eThe double-main ALABUTA × Pig Tank configuration\u003cbr\u003eA dark velveteen face\u003cbr\u003eA contrasting quilted satin face\u003cbr\u003eExtensive embroidery on both sleeves\u003cbr\u003eFull back artwork on both sides\u003cbr\u003eStudio D’Artisan’s signature pig humor\u003cbr\u003eOsaka and Naniwa references\u003cbr\u003eA probable 2008 production-era date\u003cbr\u003eTagged Japanese size M\u003cbr\u003eStrong visual patina\u003cbr\u003eA design later important enough to receive an anniversary revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany reversible jackets have one obvious primary face and one comparatively plain reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket refuses to pick a favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALABUTA side provides the bold mascot design, while the Pig Tank side offers an entirely separate graphic identity. Both are capable of functioning as the exterior rather than merely serving as a lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and Collectible Potential\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket displays exceptionally well with the sleeves extended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the velveteen face, the pigs descending both sleeves frame the central lightning composition and create an almost comic-strip rhythm across the entire garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the quilted face, the white sleeves form a high-contrast border around the black unit graphic, allowing the Pig Tank emblem and Osaka typography to read clearly from across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would suit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Studio D’Artisan archive\u003cbr\u003eJapanese denim collections\u003cbr\u003eAmekaji displays\u003cbr\u003eSukajan collections\u003cbr\u003eMascot-art collections\u003cbr\u003eVintage streetwear wardrobes\u003cbr\u003eJapanese pop-design collections\u003cbr\u003eEditorial fashion styling\u003cbr\u003eMusic and stage wardrobes\u003cbr\u003eTextile and embroidery displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts visible wear makes it particularly compelling as an authentic wardrobe piece rather than a garment preserved without life behind glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePurchase, Shipping and Vintage Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned vintage garment and is sold in its present condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural and visible signs of previous ownership, wear, handling, storage and age are present. These include staining, discoloration, rib-knit wear, fraying, small damaged areas, loose threads, surface friction, lint, pile changes, creasing and other characteristics described above or visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully before purchasing. The photographs form an essential part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a unique vintage collectible, all sales are final. Returns, exchanges, cancellations, partial refunds and post-delivery claims based on fit, color interpretation, expected vintage characteristics or condition details visible in the photographs are not accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark velveteen can appear black, brown, charcoal or navy depending on lighting and the direction of its pile. Satin may also appear lighter or darker depending on reflected light and screen calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparation, shipping and handling normally takes \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 business days or earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is normally arranged through \u003cstrong\u003eJapan Post EMS or another appropriate tracked international delivery service\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tracking information will be supplied after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for customs duties, import taxes, brokerage fees and other destination-country charges when applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRespectful and realistic offers may be considered.\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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#StudioDArtisan #StudioDArtisanJapan #ALABUTA #PigTank #Sukajan #VintageSukajan #JapaneseSukajan #SouvenirJacket #ReversibleJacket #VelvetSukajan #VelveteenJacket #QuiltedJacket #JapaneseStreetwear #JapaneseVintage #Amekaji #OsakaFashion #OsakaFive #PigEmbroidery #MascotFashion #EmbroideredJacket #VintageBomber #JapaneseDenim #HeritageFashion #ArchiveFashion #RareJapaneseFashion #WearableArt #JapanJacket #StreetwearArchive #SizeM #Japonista\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estudio d artisan, alabuta jacket, pig tank sukajan, reversible jacket, velvet sukajan, japanese vintage, souvenir jacket, osaka streetwear, embroidered pig, amekaji jacket, size m bomber, military parody, rare japan jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evelveteen, velvet pile fabric, quilted satin, embroidery thread, rib knit, metal zipper, padded lining, woven trim, satin sleeves\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52974028095781,"sku":"SK 1900","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/DSCF9736.jpg?v=1785854069","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/vintage-studio-d-artisan-alabuta-pig-tank-reversible-sukajan-size-m-embroidered-velveteen-osaka-souvenir-jacket","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}