{"product_id":"vintage-tailor-toyo-tt11145-reversible-sukajan-xl-335th-chiefs-chitose-hawaii-pan-am-flying-clippers-souvenir-jacket-m-l","title":"Vintage Tailor Toyo TT11145 Reversible Sukajan XL 335th Chiefs Chitose Hawaii Pan Am Flying Clippers Souvenir Jacket M-L","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRare Discontinued Toyo Enterprise Aviation Sukajan with 1954 USAF Squadron Artwork, Personalized “Bob” Embroidery and Hawaiian Islands Reverse\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and highly narrative reversible sukajan by \u003cstrong\u003eTailor Toyo\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining two distinct chapters of postwar Pacific aviation culture within one collectible Japanese souvenir jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first face is rendered in lustrous emerald-green satin with silver-gray sleeves and burgundy, gold and cream striped ribbing. Its back is dominated by a profile portrait derived from the historic insignia of the \u003cstrong\u003e335th Fighter Squadron “Chiefs”\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by the embroidered motto \u003cstrong\u003e“FOURTH BUT FIRST”\u003c\/strong\u003e and the commemorative wording \u003cstrong\u003e“335TH FTR SQDN CHIEFS CHITOSE 1954.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second face travels south from Hokkaido to Hawaii. A cream satin body with deep wine-burgundy sleeves carries an embroidered Pan American Airways-inspired travel composition featuring a classic passenger aircraft, the words \u003cstrong\u003e“Hawaii”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Flying Clippers,”\u003c\/strong\u003e labeled Hawaiian islands, tropical imagery, marine life and the winged PAA globe emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne face feels military, personal and squadron-specific. The other evokes the golden age of trans-Pacific air travel. Together, they create a wearable textile document of the routes, bases and memories that connected Japan, Hawaii and the American Pacific during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpening Impression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket possesses the quality that separates the strongest Tailor Toyo pieces from ordinary embroidered bombers: it tells a complete story on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green face reads like a personalized squadron tour jacket. Its large central portrait, military lettering, heraldic chest badge and embroidered name give it the atmosphere of a piece commissioned to preserve one individual’s service memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream-and-burgundy face becomes a colorful travel souvenir. A Pan American Flying Clipper crosses above an embroidered map of Hawaii, surrounded by island names and small scenes drawn from the visual language of vintage tourism, postcards and airline advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is simultaneously a military-history sukajan, an aviation collectible, a Hawaii souvenir jacket and a distinctive example of Japanese amekaji craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdentification and Subject\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tailor Toyo \/ テーラー東洋\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toyo Enterprise Co., Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel number:\u003c\/strong\u003e TT11145\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric catalog reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully reversible sukajan \/ Japanese souvenir jacket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight satin-to-satin reversible bomber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% polyester satin on both faces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald green and silver-gray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream white and wine burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal subjects:\u003c\/strong\u003e 335th Fighter Squadron Chiefs, Chitose 1954, Native American chief-profile squadron emblem, Hawaii map, Pan American Airways Flying Clippers and trans-Pacific aviation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalized embroidery:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Bob” with Japanese katakana 「バブ」\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Japanese retail price:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¥29,400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching documentation identifies this exact design as Tailor Toyo model TT11145, with the green “335th FTR SQDN Chiefs Chitose 1954” face paired with the Hawaii and Flying Clippers reverse. Surviving catalog information records the original construction as satin on both sides, without padding, and lists the original retail price as ¥29,400. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 335th Fighter Squadron “Chiefs” Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFourth But First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe words \u003cstrong\u003e“FOURTH BUT FIRST”\u003c\/strong\u003e arch across the upper back in large cream-colored embroidered lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the motto associated with the celebrated 4th Fighter Group and later 4th Fighter Wing lineage. The 335th Fighter Squadron formed part of that organization and carried the nickname \u003cstrong\u003e“Chiefs.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The embroidered wording therefore does not function as decorative fantasy. It refers to a documented American fighter-unit tradition. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motto gives the jacket an assertive, heraldic structure. It crowns the back portrait and immediately establishes the military identity of the design before the viewer reaches the squadron wording below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistoric Chief-Profile Insignia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center is a large profile portrait wearing a feathered headdress, densely embroidered in cream, white, gray, turquoise, red, yellow and dark outlining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image reproduces the historical visual identity of the 335th Fighter Squadron rather than serving as unrelated generic ornament. The United States Air Force’s official squadron history explains that the “Chief’s Head” insignia originated with RAF No. 121 Squadron, one of the Eagle Squadrons formed from American volunteers before the United States entered World War II. That lineage later became part of the 335th Fighter Squadron. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is executed with a deliberate mid-century souvenir-jacket character. The facial modeling is relatively flat and graphic, while the feathers create the composition’s most elaborate region through repeated white shapes, colored interior accents and red-tipped ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turquoise headband introduces a bright horizontal division between the face and headdress. Red, yellow and blue hanging ornaments bring movement to the lower portion of the portrait and echo the color of the striped ribbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChitose 1954\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the portrait appears the embroidered wording:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e335TH FTR SQDN CHIEFS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHITOSE 1954\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis inscription refers to Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, Japan. Historical unit records place the 335th Fighter Squadron at Chitose from approximately \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 26, 1954 until December 8, 1957\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the post-Korean War period. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe date \u003cstrong\u003e1954\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the historical subject being commemorated. It should not be interpreted as the manufacturing date of this Tailor Toyo reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4th Fighter organization relocated to Chitose during this era with F-86 Sabre aircraft and participated in the air defense of northern Japan. That history gives the green face unusual specificity. It is not simply a broadly military-styled jacket, but a textile recreation of an identifiable base, unit and moment in postwar aviation history. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSquadron-Style Chest Embroidery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front continues the military narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne chest carries a heraldic shield embroidered in yellow-gold and blue, topped by a fierce feline head and accompanied by the \u003cstrong\u003e“Fourth But First”\u003c\/strong\u003e banner. The angular shield, diagonal lightning-like element and warm gold thread contrast sharply against the deep-green satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposite chest carries the personalized name:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eバブ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe katakana is embroidered exactly as shown on the garment. Although 「ボブ」 would be the more conventional modern katakana rendering of Bob, the jacket preserves the original design’s 「バブ」 lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis personalized detail strengthens the period-tour-jacket atmosphere. Names and nicknames were central to the emotional language of souvenir garments, transforming a standardized design into something that felt connected to one wearer, posting or remembered journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen and Silver Color Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green face uses a rich emerald body with pale silver-gray sleeves. Long green satin panels run from the neck across the shoulders and down the sleeves, bordered by fine reddish piping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy ribbing is striped with yellow and cream at the collar, cuffs and hem. These warm stripes prevent the cool green-and-silver body from feeling sterile and quietly repeat the red and yellow accents within the chief-profile embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination feels distinctly mid-century, somewhere between a military athletic jacket, a squadron souvenir and a luxurious Japanese satin bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHawaii and Flying Clippers Reverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHawaii Travel Panorama\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse replaces military green with a cream-white body framed by deep wine-burgundy raglan sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is headed by the word \u003cstrong\u003e“Hawaii”\u003c\/strong\u003e in large copper-brown script. Beneath it, a classic passenger aircraft travels horizontally across the upper body. The fuselage bears \u003cstrong\u003e“Flying Clipper,”\u003c\/strong\u003e while the tail carries \u003cstrong\u003e“PAA,”\u003c\/strong\u003e referring to Pan American Airways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft is embroidered in white, gray, black, turquoise and red, with its long profile forming a visual bridge across the upper back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the plane is a stylized map of the Hawaiian archipelago. Individual islands are outlined and labeled in varied colors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKauai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiihau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOahu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolokai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKahoolawe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaui\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHawaii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall decorative elements enrich the map. These include tropical botanical imagery, a hula figure, marine fish and island-specific interior motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting Hawaii as a single palm-tree symbol, the jacket treats the islands as a journey across an archipelago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGolden Age of Pacific Aviation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flying Clippers imagery evokes the period when Pan American Airways transformed Hawaii into a major gateway within trans-Pacific aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan Am began developing its Pacific routes during the 1930s, initially through survey and airmail flights before establishing scheduled trans-Pacific passenger service. Honolulu became one of the defining stops within the romantic public image of Clipper travel. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft embroidered here resembles a postwar land-based passenger airliner rather than one of the earlier ocean-landing flying boats. The phrase “Flying Clippers,” however, preserves the prestigious Clipper branding that Pan American continued to associate with international travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual effect is pure aviation nostalgia: white satin, an airborne silver aircraft, colorful island outlines and the idea of Hawaii as a distant point reached through the expanding sky routes of the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePAA Flying Clippers Chest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream face carries two balanced front compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne chest displays a pair of palm trees standing on a small island or shoreline, accompanied by pale cloud embroidery and small green vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposite chest carries the blue winged-globe insignia with the letters \u003cstrong\u003ePAA\u003c\/strong\u003e and the embroidered script \u003cstrong\u003e“Flying Clippers.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese designs are smaller and more restrained than the back map, giving the jacket a highly wearable front while retaining immediate recognition for collectors of airline and aviation memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine-Burgundy Sleeves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse sleeves are a deep burgundy-brown satin, divided by long cream stripes running from shoulder to cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collar, cuffs and hem use black, burgundy, cream and metallic-looking striped ribbing. The darker trim grounds the light central body and gives the Hawaii face a slightly dressier, more mature appearance than the brighter green reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two wearable faces share the same fundamental silhouette while presenting entirely different color identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Cultural Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMilitary Souvenir Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilitary souvenir jackets were created to preserve memory through clothing. Unit names, bases, dates, aircraft, maps and personal names allowed service members to transform garments into portable records of where they had been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official Toyo Enterprise history traces the sukajan tradition to the late 1940s, when Japanese-made embroidered jackets were supplied to American military-base PX stores as souvenirs. Toyo Enterprise’s predecessor, Kosho \u0026amp; Co., participated directly in this postwar trade. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTT11145 draws heavily from that historical language. Chitose, 1954, the squadron insignia and the name Bob provide a military-personal narrative, while the Hawaii reverse adds the tourism and travel imagery frequently encountered on genuine period souvenir garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChief-Profile Squadron Emblem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central portrait should be understood within the documented history of the 335th Fighter Squadron insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting the imagery as a generalized depiction of Native American identity, the jacket recreates a specific military emblem inherited from RAF No. 121 Squadron and later associated with the 335th “Chiefs.” \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, this distinction is important. The image is part of an identifiable unit history and should be described respectfully in that archival context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHawaii Map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMap jackets occupy an important place within souvenir-jacket collecting because they record geography as memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labeled Hawaiian islands transform the reverse into a textile itinerary. Instead of one symbolic destination, the design represents a chain of places connected through aircraft, sea routes, military movement and tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAirplane and Clipper Imagery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft symbolizes mobility, technological optimism and the shrinking distances of the postwar Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced opposite a Chitose fighter-squadron composition, it also creates a compelling civilian-and-military aviation pairing. One side concerns air defense and squadron identity. The other concerns passenger travel, islands and the romance of international flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyle, Materials and Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis garment is a lightweight, non-padded sukajan designed for transitional weather and fluid layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts known and visible construction details include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reversible two-sided design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% polyester satin on both wearable faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight, non-insulated construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense multicolor machine embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaglan sleeve silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible metal zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTYE Tokyo-branded zipper hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngled welt pockets on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting shoulder and sleeve stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine decorative piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriped rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailor Toyo Hand Embroidery label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToyo Enterprise care label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese XL size tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching photographs of this exact example show the \u003cstrong\u003eTailor Toyo Hand Embroidery\u003c\/strong\u003e label, yellow XL size tab, Toyo Enterprise care label and a zipper pull engraved \u003cstrong\u003eTYE TOKYO\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polyester satin produces a bright, flowing sheen without the fragility associated with some vintage acetate or silk examples. Its surface shifts noticeably with light, causing the green to move between emerald and forest tones while the cream side changes from bright ivory to warmer champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeriod Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a discontinued early-21st-century Tailor Toyo reproduction sukajan, not an original garment manufactured in 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChitose 1954\u003c\/strong\u003e wording identifies the historical scene recreated by the embroidery. The garment itself belongs to Tailor Toyo’s later archive of historically inspired souvenir-jacket designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurviving model references identify it as \u003cstrong\u003eTT11145 \/ No. 160\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally priced at ¥29,400. The model has been described in the Japanese secondary market as an older Tailor Toyo release purchased approximately fifteen years ago, placing it broadly within the late-2000s to early-2010s era. Because a confirmed season catalog has not been located, it is best presented as a discontinued archive piece rather than assigned an unsupported exact production year. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is therefore collectible for three separate reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a discontinued Tailor Toyo model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt recreates a highly specific 335th Fighter Squadron Chitose design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt offers an unusually detailed Hawaii and Pan American Airways reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned collectible condition with visible characteristics consistent with age, storage and prior use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral wrinkling and storage creasing across both satin faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal changes in sheen created by the direction of the satin weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface wear consistent with a previously owned jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible faint age toning or light discoloration on portions of the cream satin, particularly around lower areas and edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface irregularities that may include fine pulls or handling marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidery remaining vivid, legible and substantially intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChief-profile, lettering, aircraft, map and chest embroidery retaining strong definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband appearing complete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible zipper present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious large holes, major tears or severe areas of embroidery loss visible in the supplied photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reflective satin can exaggerate folds, shadows and tonal variation under direct photography. Buyers should examine every image closely, as the photographs form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis garment has not been represented as new, mint or unworn. Its light signs of history are consistent with the character of a discontinued, pre-owned Tailor Toyo souvenir jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize and Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese tag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA surviving period size chart associated with model No. 160 lists the following reference measurements for size XL:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChest width:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 62 cm \/ 24.4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody length including ribbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 61 cm \/ 24.0 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYuki sleeve length, center back neck to cuff:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 89 cm \/ 35.0 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are model-chart reference measurements and minor variation may occur between individual garments and measuring methods. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same chart lists the XL as the largest standard size produced for this design, adding appeal for international collectors who often find older Japanese sukajan examples only in S or M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese XL sizing should not automatically be treated as equivalent to a contemporary oversized Western XL. The short bomber body and raglan sleeve construction are characteristic of the sukajan silhouette. Buyers should compare the dimensions with a well-fitting jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and Styling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket offers a classic short souvenir-jacket profile with a relaxed chest, flexible raglan shoulders and a gathered rib-knit waistband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green face pairs naturally with dark denim, military trousers, fatigue pants, chinos and leather footwear. Its silver sleeves and aviation embroidery give it a strong amekaji and heritage-flight-jacket presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream Hawaii face works beautifully with burgundy, brown, indigo, cream or tropical-inspired styling. It can be worn as a softer resort-aviation piece while retaining the authority of a collector-grade Tailor Toyo jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each side has a complete front and back design, this is effectively two highly distinctive jackets occupying one garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Character and Collectibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model stands apart from more familiar tiger, dragon and eagle sukajan designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts appeal is unusually broad:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailor Toyo and Toyo Enterprise collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary souvenir-jacket enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e335th Fighter Squadron and 4th Fighter Wing historians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChitose and Hokkaido aviation collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF-86 Sabre-era memorabilia enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan American Airways collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlying Clipper and airline-history collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHawaii souvenir and map-jacket collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmekaji and Japanese Americana buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalized military-garment collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchive streetwear and reversible fashion enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket’s embroidered “Bob” personalization is especially evocative. It gives the piece the atmosphere of an individual tour souvenir rather than a purely anonymous fashion reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual geography also strengthens its narrative rarity. Few jackets move so convincingly between the cold northern airfields of Hokkaido and the tropical air routes of Hawaii.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn display, the green face reads like a squadron banner. The cream face resembles a satin travel poster. Worn in motion, the reflective fabric animates the feathers, aircraft, islands and lettering as the light moves across the folds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePurchase, Shipping and Vintage Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned, discontinued collectible garment offered in its present condition. Natural wear, storage creasing, surface variation, minor thread irregularities, faint marks and other characteristics associated with age and previous use should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs, measurements and descriptive information carefully before purchasing. Colors may appear slightly different depending on lighting, screen calibration and the reflective direction of the satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the individual nature of vintage, pre-owned and collectible garments, all purchases are considered final. Returns, exchanges, cancellations and claims based on fit, minor condition characteristics, color interpretation or personal preference cannot be accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe item will be packed carefully and shipped worldwide from Japan through EMS or another appropriate tracked international service.\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 provided following dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties, taxes, customs charges and local handling fees, where applicable, remain the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the item price or shipping charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRespectful offers may be considered depending on current demand, rarity and availability.\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\u003ch3\u003eHashtags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#TailorToyo #ToyoEnterprise #TT11145 #ReversibleSukajan #Sukajan #SouvenirJacket #Chitose1954 #335thFighterSquadron #FourthButFirst #ChiefsSquadron #MilitaryJacket #AviationJacket #PanAmerican #PanAm #FlyingClippers #HawaiiJacket #HawaiiMap #JapaneseStreetwear #Amekaji #JapaneseAmericana #EmbroideredJacket #SatinBomber #YokosukaJacket #ArchiveFashion #MilitaryCollectible #AirlineCollectible #WearableHistory #JapanVintageStyle #UnisexBomber #Japonista\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etailor toyo jacket, reversible sukajan, chitose jacket, 335th chiefs, pan am jacket, hawaii sukajan, flying clippers, souvenir jacket, japanese bomber, aviation jacket, native chief art, amekaji jacket, vintage streetwear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epolyester satin, embroidery thread, rib knit, metal zipper, embroidered textile, satin fabric, woven polyester\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52962968961317,"sku":"SK 946","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/SK946_10.jpg?v=1785716163","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/vintage-tailor-toyo-tt11145-reversible-sukajan-xl-335th-chiefs-chitose-hawaii-pan-am-flying-clippers-souvenir-jacket-m-l","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}