{"product_id":"bright-shoemakers-tailor-toyo-1960-s-vietnam-map-jacket-tt15892-119","title":"Tailor Toyo 1960 S Vietnam Map Jacket Tt15892 119","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis jacket is a faithful reproduction of a piece originally brought back to America by a soldier stationed at a U.S. military base in Pleiku, Vietnam, during the mid-1960s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRich with character and history, the embroidery features a fierce tiger on the right chest, the character for “fortune” on the left, dragons running boldly along both sleeves, and a detailed map of Vietnam across the back—an iconic combination that defines the classic Viet-jan jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhile many vintage Viet-jan jackets are known for their rough, hand-done stitching, this reproduction celebrates the design with beautifully dense embroidery and exceptional craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe cuffs are finished with buttons inspired by antique coins, just like those found on original vintage pieces, adding an authentic touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlongside the traditional black version, a rare off-white variation is also available in very limited numbers, offering a unique take on this historic style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMuch like the Sukajan jackets that emerged in post-war Japan, Viet-jan jackets are souvenir jackets born during the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThey were typically made from cotton twill or repurposed camouflage poncho liners, and decorated with bold embroidery using thick, matte-colored threads—creating garments that were not only souvenirs, but vibrant expressions of the era and the stories behind them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e__________\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTailor Toyo is a Japanese heritage label known for producing some of the most authentic souvenir jackets (Sukajan) in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe brand traces its roots to post-World War II Japan, when American soldiers stationed in the country commissioned embroidered jackets featuring dragons, tigers, eagles, and maps as keepsakes of their time overseas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eToday, Tailor Toyo—part of Toyo Enterprise Company—carefully recreates these historic garments using original designs, vintage references, and traditional embroidery techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBy preserving the craftsmanship and stories behind these iconic jackets, the brand continues to carry forward one of Japan’s most distinctive pieces of postwar fashion culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e__________\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize guide from Tailor Toyo's official website:\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLength\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLength\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e44.0cm front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e53.5cm front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e59.5cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e59.0cm around\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e46.5cm front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e57.0cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e63.0cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e61.0cm around\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e49.5cm front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e59.5cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e65.5cm front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e63.0cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e52.0cm front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e62.0cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e68.0cm around\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e64.5cm front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e55.0cm front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e66.0cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e71.5cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e67.5cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BRIGHT SHOEMAKERS","offers":[{"title":"Medium (38)","offer_id":52962687254807,"sku":null,"price":554.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (40)","offer_id":53143605379351,"sku":null,"price":554.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (42)","offer_id":53143605412119,"sku":null,"price":554.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/IMG_1855.jpg?v=1777522696","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/bright-shoemakers-tailor-toyo-1960-s-vietnam-map-jacket-tt15892-119","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}