SAILOR COLLAR Wool Varsity Jacket, Zip Hood, 1950s Reproduction

A straight reproduction of a vintage jacket found at a used-clothing shop in Koenji, Tokyo. A zipper runs over the top of the hood, and when it is opened the hood becomes a big collar. Wool jackets of this shape already existed in the 1950s, but few survive and they are sought after by vintage collectors abroad.

The practicality of a hood that zips open and shut, and a look you recognise at a glance: that is SAILOR COLLAR.

The body is a heavy 28 oz wool (wool 80/20). realsimons in script at the chest, 86 on the front, APACHES with a character on the back, and script embroidery inside the hood as well, in chenille and chain stitch. The yellow hood lining and striped rib stand out against the black or navy. The lining is a glossy heavy Japanese fabric, quilted.

■ Material
Body: wool 80/20 (28 oz)
Rib: wool blend
Lining: quilted

■ Details
Front: snap buttons (YKK)
Hood: zipper over the top (YKK), opens into a collar; drawcord
Cuffs and hem: striped rib
Pockets: two at the waist
Embroidery: chest, front, back and inside the hood

■ Colour
Black / Navy (both with yellow trim)

■ Photos
Black: 1-12. Navy: 13-22.
*Photos 2 and 3 show both colours side by side.

■ Sizes
S / M / L / XL / 2XL
For full measurements, see “Measurements” just below the size selector.

■ Country of origin
China

■ Care
・Keep it out of the rain. If it does get wet, blot the water off with a dry cloth and let it dry naturally in the shade.
・Store it on a hanger that matches the shoulder width.
・Wipe dirt away gently with a well-wrung cloth, and spot-clean any marks that stand out.
・Keep it out of direct sunlight, heat and damp.