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WACKO MARIA × WOLF'S HEAD Tiger Face Embroidery Reversible Ska Jacket / Sukajan

WACKO MARIA × WOLF'S HEAD Tiger Face Embroidery Reversible Ska Jacket / Sukajan

$1,580.00 USD
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DESIGN, ICONOGRAPHY & SUBCULTURE CONTEXT

This reversible ska jacket represents a high-impact collaboration between WACKO MARIA and WOLF'S HEAD, a cult Tokyo label known for its punk, biker, and underground counterculture aesthetics.

The dominant tiger face embroidery channels both traditional Japanese ferocity symbolism and postwar sukajan iconography, reinterpreted through bold color blocking and contemporary execution. Unlike narrative battle scenes, the frontal tiger visage asserts confrontation, authority, and raw presence.

The reversible construction reflects WACKO MARIA’s mastery of functional luxury—allowing the wearer to alternate between maximal visual impact and restrained minimalism, a feature highly valued among serious collectors.

 BRAND & COLLECTOR SIGNIFICANCE

Collaborations involving WOLF'S HEAD are especially prized due to their limited production and deep roots in Japanese underground culture. When combined with WACKO MARIA’s archive-driven design philosophy, the result is a jacket that transcends trend cycles.

This piece sits comfortably alongside premium sukajan, varsity jackets, and souvenir jackets within high-level Japanese fashion collections. Japan-made construction further elevates long-term collectibility.

MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION & MEASUREMENTS

Outer Fabric:
Pile cotton (100%)

Rib Knit:
Cotton 54% / Rayon 46%

Lining (Reverse Side):
Rayon 100%

Reversible:
Yes (two wearable faces)

Measurements:
Length: 69 cm
Chest Width: 61.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 61 cm
Shoulder Width: 54 cm

Buyer Personas:
• Sukajan collectors
• Japanese streetwear archivists
• Punk & biker culture enthusiasts
• WACKO MARIA completionists
• Collectors of reversible jackets

Japanese Souvenir Jacket Sukajan スカジャン Yokosuka Jumper Bomber Jacket Sizing Guide - www.japonista.com


There are 2 type of jackets with different measuring guides as can be seen above. Please be guided accordingly to distinguish which is which.

Authenticity & Archive Standards

Each piece is evaluated under the Japonista Authentication Framework™, with close attention to:

  • Fabric, material, and construction analysis

  • Stitching, embroidery, print, and hardware verification

  • Brand, era, and stylistic consistency

  • Condition grading and wear-pattern assessment

  • Handling, storage, and long-term preservation considerations

All items are 100% authentic, backed by the Japonista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™.

A Note on Stewardship & Archive Curation

At Japonista, we approach Amekaji fashion archives not merely as clothing, but as cultural garments shaped by craft, subculture, and time. Every piece is carefully examined, researched, and curated with respect for its origin, design language, and place within the evolution of Japanese street and heritage fashion.

Our role extends beyond offering rare pieces — we act as responsible stewards of archive-grade fashion, connecting garments with collectors who value authenticity, depth, and intention.

Before Proceeding

We kindly encourage customers to review our shop policies and house guidelines, available via the website footer. These outline shipping, handling, and condition considerations specific to vintage, archive, and collectible fashion pieces.

A Closing Note

Thank you for exploring Japonista’s Amekaji fashion archives and rare street-heritage pieces. We are honored to share garments that carry history, craftsmanship, and character — and to help place them where they will continue to be worn, preserved, and appreciated.

If you have questions or wish to explore related pieces, please feel free to contact Japonista Concierge™ at any time.

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