Here is an amazing Ijin back issue : The Ijin Stadium Jumper.
Based on original reversible silk Baseball zipper jackets ( called 'jumpers' in Japan) the standard full back embroideries traditionally show the islands of Japan in close proximity to neighbouring threat , Korea.
The Ijin philosophy of avoiding replicas is well documented here, as we can see the interpretation of the 'real threat' is non other than our old friend the Gundam, who having invaded Earth already , are firing lazer beams at the human astronaut who has been exiled into outer space to become an 'alien' in his own planet.
Here's a close-up to check the stitch count on that embroidery & the beautiful shading on the cosmonauts glass helmet.Not surprisingly, this item was from the Spring 06 'Capsule' collection......
On the front we can see some other expelled cosmonaut comrades floating in limbo on the front pecs.
Details are always a key feature with Ijin garments & here we can see the traditional 'Cheung Sam' jacquard fabric ( or Suzie Wong dress fabric to the 'gwai los' out there...) used as the reversible wear side of these style of jacket.
A close-up of the double label which is based on the hand-stamp personal details logo adopted by 'ijins' & other fellow aliens.
The curved welted pockets are meticulously finished with hand-stitched triangles of pastel silk.
The raglan sleeve is seamed with a sports stripe, which is in turn embellished with standard double twisted silk piping.
And here's the final item worn bravely reversed side out by Ijin's very own Asian correspondent & 'brother', Mr Sin ( real name) & down-to-earth 'alien'.
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