SKU RS121
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✅ Era

Late 1990s – Early 2000s

Clues:
• Bold embroidered graphics
• “American Style / New York” pseudo-branding trend
• Faux leather crinkle texture common in 90s/00s fashion markets
• YKK-style zipper

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✅ Gender

Men’s (unisex wearable)

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✅ Color

Black with white embroidery

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✅ Founder / Brand Information

Brand: CPS / CPS Classic

Important notes:
• This is NOT the Thai high-end brand “CPS CHAPS”
• This version appears to be:
✅ a generic / street market label
✅ produced in Asia for export
✅ inspired by American sportswear style

These “American Style New York” graphics were widely used by:
• Korean
• Chinese
• Indonesian
• Middle Eastern streetwear manufacturers in the 90s–2000s

No known founder or official registered brand history.

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✅ Type of Garment

Hooded faux leather windbreaker jacket, features:
• Lightweight synthetic leather shell
• Front zipper
• Embroidered sports-style logos
• Hood with drawstrings
• Elastic cuffs and hem
• Sport streetwear silhouette

Not real leather – appears to be polyurethane (PU) or PVC-coated fabric.

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✅ Description

This CPS American Style hooded jacket features a black faux leather exterior with bold embroidered New York athletic graphics on the front and back. The crinkled synthetic leather look and oversized streetwear cut reflect late 90s to early 2000s fashion trends. Designed as casual sporty outerwear, it provides lightweight protection with a strong visual style.

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✅ Tips for Styling

Works best with:

✅ Streetwear looks:
• Joggers or cargo pants
• Sneakers
• Baseball cap

✅ Retro / Y2K styling:
• Baggy jeans
• Graphic tee
• Chunky shoes

Avoid pairing with formal clothing or real leather pieces.

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✅ Condition Rating

7/ 10

Reasoning:
• Material deterioration (sleeves fading / peeling)
• Wrinkling and structural wear
• Stitching stress visible
• Color fading on sleeves
• Aging faux leather surface

Still wearable, but condition lowers value.

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✅ Conclusion

This jacket is a late 90s–early 2000s faux leather streetwear piece inspired by American athletic branding. It has visual appeal for:

✅ Y2K fashion collectors
✅ Streetwear enthusiasts
✅ Costume or casual use

However, due to:
• generic brand origin
• synthetic material aging
• visible wear