S101AX-SAKURA - 18oz "Ai-Plus-Sakura" Jean Jacket - Type I
The S101AX-SAKURA “Ai-Plus-Sakura” Jean Jacket from Samurai is a masterpiece of contrast and craft - blending two traditional Japanese dyeing techniques into one extraordinary fabric. Woven from an 18oz selvedge denim, the yarns are dyed first with natural indigo (ai-zome) and then overdyed with a cherry blossom–inspired sakura dye. The result is a deep, blue-violet hue with a subtle pinkish cast that changes under light and wear, revealing complex tones over time.
The jacket itself takes cues from the classic Type I design, refined with Samurai’s signature modern precision. You’ll find iron-made custom buttons, selvedge construction throughout, and that unmistakable heavyweight texture that softens beautifully with age. As always, Samurai brings together artistry and toughness in perfect balance - a collector’s piece that wears like armor but feels like heritage.
- 18oz Japanese selvedge denim
- Natural indigo (ai-zome) x sakura overdye yarns
- Type I–inspired silhouette with single chest pocket
- Custom iron Samurai buttons
- Selvedge construction throughout
- Heavyweight texture softens with wear
- Leather patch
- Made in Japan
| Size | Chest | Shoulder | Back Length | Sleeve Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 42.5 | 18.1 | 23.8 | 23.8 |
| 42 | 44.1 | 18.9 | 24.8 | 24.4 |
| 44 | 45.7 | 19.7 | 25.2 | 24.8 |
A variance of +/-.5" is within tolerance.
Fit Notes: Being that this is a Type I jacket, which is generally built to be a smaller silhouette, Tommy sized up to a 42 or XL in this piece. We highly recommend sizing up at least once. You can see the chest is quite generous, but the rest of the jacket fits short, as a type I always does. Tommy is 5'10," 162lbs with a 40" chest.
Description
The S101AX-SAKURA “Ai-Plus-Sakura” Jean Jacket from Samurai is a masterpiece of contrast and craft - blending two traditional Japanese dyeing techniques into one extraordinary fabric. Woven from an 18oz selvedge denim, the yarns are dyed first with natural indigo (ai-zome) and then overdyed with a cherry blossom–inspired sakura dye. The result is a deep, blue-violet hue with a subtle pinkish cast that changes under light and wear, revealing complex tones over time.
The jacket itself takes cues from the classic Type I design, refined with Samurai’s signature modern precision. You’ll find iron-made custom buttons, selvedge construction throughout, and that unmistakable heavyweight texture that softens beautifully with age. As always, Samurai brings together artistry and toughness in perfect balance - a collector’s piece that wears like armor but feels like heritage.
- 18oz Japanese selvedge denim
- Natural indigo (ai-zome) x sakura overdye yarns
- Type I–inspired silhouette with single chest pocket
- Custom iron Samurai buttons
- Selvedge construction throughout
- Heavyweight texture softens with wear
- Leather patch
- Made in Japan
| Size | Chest | Shoulder | Back Length | Sleeve Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 42.5 | 18.1 | 23.8 | 23.8 |
| 42 | 44.1 | 18.9 | 24.8 | 24.4 |
| 44 | 45.7 | 19.7 | 25.2 | 24.8 |
A variance of +/-.5" is within tolerance.
Fit Notes: Being that this is a Type I jacket, which is generally built to be a smaller silhouette, Tommy sized up to a 42 or XL in this piece. We highly recommend sizing up at least once. You can see the chest is quite generous, but the rest of the jacket fits short, as a type I always does. Tommy is 5'10," 162lbs with a 40" chest.
