NEXD — 2000s JAPANESE ARCHIVE CHEVRON TECH FAUX LEATHER JACKET

Made in Japan / Model NX-AW-5-JK-06

An experimental jacket from Japanese label NEXD, associated with the technical streetwear design language of the 2000s.

Constructed from a distinctive nylon-polyurethane stretch fabric with a leather-like finish, the jacket combines a tailored silhouette with sharply angled panel construction and unconventional ribbed detailing.

Its most recognizable feature is the series of arrow-shaped, V-shaped chevron seams extending from the front opening across both sleeves.

These dimensional panels create a strong directional pattern, giving the jacket an architectural appearance that goes beyond conventional tailoring.

The cuffs incorporate substantial knitted rib elements, adding texture and a contrasting sportswear-inspired detail to the technical outer fabric.

The interior features an all-over cross-pattern graphic lining, providing an additional visual element that is revealed when the jacket is worn open.

The charcoal-black exterior has a distinctive cracked and distressed-looking surface, contributing to the garment's industrial, worn-in aesthetic.

Despite its leather-like appearance, the outer material is a nylon-polyurethane blend rather than genuine leather, offering a different weight, feel, and degree of flexibility.

[ JAPANESE TECHWEAR & ARCHIVE CONTEXT ]

NEXD represents a lesser-known side of Japan's experimental streetwear and designer fashion scene of the 2000s.

During this period, Japanese labels explored the intersection of streetwear, technical textiles, unconventional tailoring, and futuristic design.

This jacket reflects that approach through its engineered chevron panels, stretch synthetic material, hybrid tailored construction, and detailed interior graphics.

NEXD was also featured in the February 2025 issue of Japanese fashion magazine Them, in a feature discussing Japanese designer archives and 2000s technical streetwear.

The piece offers an interesting example of an era when Japanese fashion labels were experimenting with alternative materials and forms outside conventional luxury fashion.

For collectors interested in obscure Japanese archives, early-2000s technical fashion, and experimental streetwear, the jacket has a distinctive design identity.

[ DETAILS ]

- Brand: NEXD
- Model Number: NX-AW-5-JK-06
- Era: 2000s Japanese Archive (Attributed)
- Made in Japan
- Item: Tailored Tech Faux Leather Jacket
- Color: Dark Charcoal / Near Black
- Outer Fabric: 50% Nylon / 50% Polyurethane
- Lining: 100% Polyester
- Fabric Finish: Distressed / Cracked Leather-Like Texture
- Construction: Dimensional Arrow / Chevron Panel Seams
- Cuffs: Heavy Knitted Rib Detailing
- Interior: All-Over Cross-Pattern Graphic Lining
- Style: Japanese Techwear / Avant-Garde / Experimental Streetwear

[ SIZE & MEASUREMENTS ]

Tagged Size: M

- Shoulder Width: 45 cm / 17.7 in
- Chest Width (Pit to Pit): 55 cm / 21.7 in
- Length: 73 cm / 28.7 in
- Sleeve Length: 69 cm / 27.2 in

All measurements are approximate and taken with the garment laid flat.

Please compare these measurements with a jacket you already own.

[ CONDITION ]

Vintage pre-owned condition with visible surface texture and signs of wear.

The outer fabric has an overall cracked, rubbed, and distressed appearance. According to the original design description, this textured finish is part of the garment's intended aesthetic.

There are also minor signs of wear from age and use.

Because polyurethane-based materials can change over time, please carefully examine all photographs, especially the surface finish, seams, cuffs, and areas subject to bending or friction.

The exact extent to which the surface texture comes from the original finish versus subsequent aging cannot be independently determined.

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