Vintage Script Japan souvenir jacket, J.Crew tee, Levis denim, Frecap Shoes
Here is another souvenir jacket in my collection. I acquired it in a small thrift store in Seoul. It was in pretty awful shape, but it reminded me of an antique that just needed a little refurbishing. The colors shine bright after dry cleaning and the details in the embroidery stand out. A few stains remain to remind me of its age. Red, gold, and green combined is lovely. This jacket reminds me of the holidays without looking costume - I think of home whenever I look at it.
Script Flower Trip Orchestra is a brand from Japan that creates beautiful souvenir jackets. The colors they use are unique and their quality is unmatched. Looking through their current offerings online, I am intensely overwhelmed by how many styles I want to get. There is an attention to detail that makes each jacket worth every
This particular jacket may be a brand special. The bird (I am not sure if it is a crane or phoenix) is actually the brand's logo - not to mention the brand name "SCRIPT" emblazoned on the back. The other side features a beautiful dragon that wraps around the shoulders and onto the chest. I like the symbolism of a phoenix and dragon in one piece - masculine and feminine.
- jerome
hey. just wanted to let you know that i love this blog and wanted to ask where you exactly found this jacket? i cannot find an online store with such jackets....but i am like <3____<3
ReplyDeletethank you! it took a long time for me to find good souvenir jackets, but once i found my sources i amassed quite a collection haha. i purchased most of mine vintage in seoul. if you arent headed to south korea any time soon, there are a few places to get them online. the high quality originals all come from japan. look for the brands "script" and "toyo enterprises." any jackets from those brands are considered collectables and can get expensive. find them on here: http://www.fits-is.co.jp/?mode=cate&cbid=1147217&csid=1&sort=n or on ebay. if youre looking to try out the look with something less expensive, try here: http://store.japan-zone.com/apparel-sukajan-jackets-c-1_40.html. hope that helps!!
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What kind of offer would I have to make for you to send this to me? I saw this exact jacket in Seattle last night and tried to buy it off the guy but he wasn't gonna sell it. Now I found it on your blog. I want it so bad ;(
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It is one of my favorites in my collection and will stay with me until the end of time haha. But I do search for souvenir jackets regularly and if I see it again I will be the first to let you know.
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