The silk embroidered bomber – souvenir jacket – is a trend that you should be paying attention to.
In this post, I’ve pulled out a mix of souvenirs to meet any budget.
I’m wearing:
Originating in Japan after World War II, The souvenir jacket (Japanese: sukajan) was originally commissioned by American soldiers to commemorate their time spent overseas.
But 70 years after their creation, Louis Vuitton, Pringle and Saint Laurent have all championed the trend; with Gucci’s Alessandro Michele going big with it this year in his Asian-infused ready to wear collection.
But the souvenir isn’t just for the big designers, with loads of high street and online retailers creating their very own silk bombers.
The edit:
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- ASOS | £55
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- The Cuckoos Nest | £74.99
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- Reclaimed Vintage | £75
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- Reclaimed Vintage | £80
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- G-Star | £160
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- Diesel | £260
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- Evisu | £320
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- Evisu | £359
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- Sasquatchfabrix | £440
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- Blue Blue Japan | £725
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- Valentino | £1,325
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- Gucci | £1,508
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- Gucci | £1,510
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- Gucci | £1,708
How to wear:
- Layer a darker bomber over an oxford shirt with chinos or black jeans for a smarter, evening look.
Or…
- Bright colours and patterns are great for spring/summer.
- Wear the bomber one size bigger with fitted jeans for a more urban look.
- Keep it fuss-free with a plain coloured shirt or t-shirt.
- Avoid a car crash of textures, colours and patterns.
- Less is more with the souvenir
