AKAGI JACKET

Crafted in Japan in lightweight rayon gabardine, the Akagi Jacket revives a rare and fluid fabric used in select 1950s souvenir jackets.

Less common than satin yet historically significant, rayon gabardine offers a matte finish, enhanced durability and a twill structure that allows embroidery of exceptional precision and depth.

Each piece features authentic Yokoburi embroidery, executed on a traditional period machine now unique worldwide.

The motifs are drawn from original 1950s templates, carefully preserved and rediscovered in a former Kiryu workshop, to which Eastwood Studio holds exclusive access.

The jacket is fitted with original vintage Talon zippers on the chest and front opening, sourced from early American technical garments and renowned for their robustness and authenticity.

Influenced by American western wear and the raw energy of 1950s rockabilly culture, the silhouette reflects the encounter between U.S. military garments and post-war Japanese youth.

Context

In 1950s post-war Japan, the influence of American culture reshaped local craftsmanship. Alongside satin jackets, more robust silhouettes emerged, crafted in rayon gabardine.

Following the Korean War, the lifting of textile restrictions allowed this rare fabric to gain broader adoption, enabling denser embroidery and greater structural resilience.

The Akagi Jacket embodies this evolution — where Japanese artisanal technique meets American cultural influence — translating historical sukajan codes into a contemporary expression.

The prices shown correspond to our Atelier Edition direct pricing.

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