{"title":"Tailor Toyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our \u003cstrong\u003esecond-hand Tailor Toyo souvenir jacket and sukajan collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, dedicated to iconic jackets rooted in post-war Japanese culture. Tailor Toyo, now a specialist division of \u003cstrong\u003eToyo Enterprise\u003c\/strong\u003e, traces its origins to the 1940s and \u003cstrong\u003eKosho \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fabric import-export company regarded as the brand’s direct predecessor. When Toyo Enterprise was officially founded in Tokyo in 1965, it inherited the historic sukajan manufacturing business developed for American soldiers stationed in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouvenir jackets, or sukajan\u003c\/strong\u003e, appeared in the immediate post-war period, mainly around the American base at \u003cstrong\u003eYokosuka\u003c\/strong\u003e. GIs had satin jackets embroidered with dragons, tigers, eagles, Japanese motifs, maps of Japan and military insignia, creating a hybrid style combining American influences and Japanese culture. Tailor Toyo claims direct continuity with this original production, stating that it has made sukajan since the 1950s using traditional methods, materials and motifs inherited from Kosho \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur selection features \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic second-hand souvenir jackets and sukajan\u003c\/strong\u003e: reversible satin styles, traditional Japanese embroidery, Yokosuka motifs, historical Asian scenes, spectacular dragons and details drawn from period craftsmanship. Every Tailor Toyo jacket is thoroughly checked, inspected and selected for its fine embroidery, faithful construction and iconic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for lovers of \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese vintage clothing\u003c\/strong\u003e, military heritage, striking embroidered jackets and pieces steeped in history. A rare collection bringing together the defining features of authentic sukajan, Japanese culture, American heritage and timeless vintage style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/so-industrie.shop\/en\/collections\/tailor-toyo.oembed","provider":"SO INDUSTRIE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}