Undercover/Jun Takahashi

Undercover AW03 "Paper Doll" Osama/Bush Down Puffer Jacket. Along with the iconic hybrid reconstructed jacket and pants from the coveted "Paper Doll" collection are two patterns depicting the faces of American President George W Bush and Al-Queda Founder Osama Bin Laden in forms of military camouflage which were applied on various garments. Jun Takahashi, similar to his strongest source of inspiration, Vivienne Westwood, never came short in expressing his anti war sentiments in the peak iconoclast eras of Undercover -- These were, for the most part, exclusive to the mens collections. Possibly due to Takahashi's focus on women's fashion as a creative outlet while the men's designs were focused on what he sees himself wearing. Fairly recently however, Undercover is said to have take a strong shift in its principles by focusing on the conceptual aspect of menswear. Down jacket has osama/bush pasted on the eyes of skulls and patterned in different contrasts of moss green. Nylon outer, with down feather insulation. Multiple hidden compartments in the back and two small hidden zip pockets in the left arm. What looks like a removable blank velcro nameplate on front and back. YKK zippers. 8/10 condition. Sz M, fits true.  

Undercover SS03 "Scab" Military Jacket 50/50. SS03 was the Paris reveal of Jun Takahashi's label featuring edgy motifs tied with punk and iconoclast elements. Runway models walked with hanging fabric, crudely sewn in patches with hoods and toe cut boots. Jacket here consists of Anti-War sentiments, vivienne/world's end references and military semblance. Sz L, fits Large loosely. 8/10 condition. One cosmetic button missing.

Undercover FW15 NO (B)ORDERS William Blake Fishtail Parka. "The Witch of Endor Raising the Spirit of Samuel" by William Blake was printed on garments and slippers for NO (B)ORDERS. The painting features Samuel, from the Book of Samuel, summoning the Witch of Endor under the demand of King Saul.Removable raccoon fur trim in big hood. Upper is made from cotton as bottom brown is made from a cashmere wool blend. Quilted removable moss green lining. Adjustable mid waist tassels with leather accents. 9/10 condition. Size 3 fits medium to large with layers.

Undercover SS16 "The Greatest" Paperdoll Bomber. For the SS16 season Undercover revisited some of the more celebrated past seasons by designing new garments in spirit of the seasons labelled. Each piece is slapped with a label on the lining which references a past season's name and year that Jun is paying tribute to. This Paperdoll bomber borrows the iconic reconstructed sweater pattern from FW03 as seen on the back side and arms of the bomber. Wide, puffy, oversized fit. 10/10 condition New With Tags. Size 3, Fits an OS M.

FW15 Undercover "No (B)orders" D-Hand Ma-1 Bomber in the Teal/Olive colourway. NO (B)ORDERS visualized something in between Nosferatu, Alfred Hitchcock and David Bowie. Models with slick haircuts dressed in large coats and capes plastered with ghoulish graphics stood still in poses mimicking David Bowie's "Heroes" album cover under violet/indigo light. The “Hand” as shown on the back and front of the bomber was a staple for FW15 which portrayed the classic horror films of the mid century. 9/10 condition. Size 3 fits a relaxed medium.

Undercover AW02 "Witch's Cell Division" Cracked Shearling Blouson. Faux shell and shearling which emulate cracked leather. Traditional blouson with rider details at wrists, pockets, adjustable straps and pull hardware. Witch's cell division consisted of straight forward witch influences incorporating green and black tones accompanied by ghastly patterns and comical stripes. Men's collection introduced the now iconic "Rebelgods" jacket. Fully lined. 9/10 condition. Size S Fits S.

Undercover SS06 "T" "Zamiang" Varsity Bomber. SS06 was Jun Takahashi's most adored collection, outside of SS03 "Scab", which featured memorabilia and "merchandise" from a handful of bands completely fabricated from Takahashi's mind with their own lyrics, blank records, band passes, custom graphics, concert wristband and ethos. Pieces on the runway were cut out from multiple band tees and sewn or patched onto vintage leather, as they did in the 1980's german progressive rock/punk scene. For sale here is a varsity jacket with chenille appliques, cotton band patches and SS06 motifs from the album "The Crouh" by "Zamiang/House of Zamiang". Chenille patches on the arms as well as back and chest. Crudely sewn patches on chest. Custom "Zam" inner tag which resembles band merchandise. 9/10 condition. Size L. Fits smaller.

Undercover FW10 "Avakareta Life" Astro Jacket. Jun Takahashi's FW2010 season focuses on journeyman urban life, honest craftsmanship and his "GIRA" ethos. Features a removable fur lining hood, faux sherpa lined head wrap, and deer skin tassels. Paneled details and reinforcements throughout. Two graphics patched on the shoulder and bottom waist which coincides with the technical, 19th century physicist vibe which portrays chemical compounds and other scientific images. Darted slim. Cuffed wrists. Zip bottom. Sits at the mid-upper waist. 8/10 condition. Mild Fading. Size 2 fits a slim M.

FW13 Anatomicouture's Plaid Rider. Despite the collection revolving around anatomy and bone structure, this rider and a few other pieces were fitted outside that concept and more into the British punk look of fitted trousers and plaid patterns. Made of a flannel outer and polyester inner. Cinches in back to adjust structure and fit. Two long breast pockets. All season round jacket and incredibly versatile. This jacket is a size 5, the most uncommon size in Undercover and highly sought after from out-of-Japan buyers as Undercover sizing is rather small. 9/10 condition. Size 5 Fits L-slim XL.

SS15 "Television Marquee Moon" Denim Jacket in a deep dark indigo blend. Jacket texture resembles a distressed weathered look. Fabric is heavy. "Television" band's distressed patch on left chest with big utility pockets. Hidden placket with buttons, external upper chest buttons. "Television Marquee Moon" lettering on back. This collection was limited due to the cease and desist from Television halting/limiting some of the sourcing and distribution of the items. 9/10 condition. Sz 3 And fits an oversized medium comfortably or a TTS large.

This is the FW09 Earmuff Maniac Ethnic Rider in the most sought after Black colourway. A Beauty and Beast. Leather Vest front, Wool knit arms. a complex mix of beads, charms and medallions hanging on the shoulder of the piece. Inside, on the inner flaps, is a set of Peter Saville's Joy Division "waves" graphics. A true grail. 9.5/10 condition. Sz 3

SS15 Silk Blend Bomber by Undercover. "Too Much Contradiction" written on the back. "Noise Music Laboratories" patched on the sleeve. Super comfortable and airy, season round piece. New With Tags. Size 2 but fits really big.

FW15 from Undercover is one of my favourite collections. Features Alfred Hitchock vibes, nosferatu and the entire collection was shot with models posing like David Bowie on the "Heroes" album. The "Hand" as shown on the back of this sweater was a staple for that season which portrayed the classic horror films of the mid century. 100% Wool Sweater in a cobalt/navy blue in the front and the knit graphic hands on the back. 9/10 condition. Sz 2, Fits a S-M