Originating from Jun Takahashi’s Spring/Summer 2009 “Neoboy” collection, this Undercover jacket encapsulates the label’s enduring negotiation between utilitarian design and subcultural symbolism. Crafted from a robust vintage-type cotton, the garment foregrounds tactility and structure, evoking military surplus archetypes while recontextualising them within Undercover’s distinctly conceptual framework.
The silhouette is defined by a field-jacket configuration, articulated through multiple functional patch pockets positioned across the chest, waist, and sleeve. These compartments reinforce the garment’s pragmatic orientation while contributing to its visual density and architectural balance. The cotton fabrication possesses a structured yet worn-in character, enhancing its archival sensibility and aligning with the collection’s emphasis on reworked classicism.
A defining feature is the integrated “watchviewer” window at the cuff—an industrially framed circular aperture that allows the wearer to check the time without adjusting the sleeve. This detail operates both functionally and symbolically, reflecting Undercover’s continued interest in hybridising technical innovation with everyday wear. The sleeve construction further incorporates branded zip reinforcement, subtly marked with Undercover insignia, which stabilises the front fastening while accentuating the garment’s engineered aesthetic.
The jacket also features a packable contrast hood concealed within the collar. Executed in a complementary tonal fabric, the hood introduces modular adaptability, enabling a transition between streamlined field jacket and weather-ready outerwear. This duality underscores the collection’s thematic exploration of youth identity, protection, and transformation.
Rendered in an earthy khaki tone, the SS09 “Neoboy” Watchviewer Jacket stands as a highly collectible archival piece. It exemplifies Undercover’s capacity to merge technical detailing, militaristic references, and conceptual narrative into a cohesive garment that transcends seasonal trend cycles.
Size Medium
Measurements:
20.5” Pit to Pit
32” Back Length
23” Sleeve Length
Regular price
$249.00
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