Steely Dan Aja cover


What is that ribbon supposed to be?  It looks like a piece of the US flag.  Is that what it's supposed to be or something else? I never understood it.  I see the profile of the face of the Japanese model, though.

shtinkydog

It was outtake of the cover photo shoot.

The red and white are part of the kimono/happi coat/robe the model is wearing. It extends along the front were it opens. It also looks like it trims the end of the sleeve.

Her face BTW is almost full front but veiled.

US Flag Code 8(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free.

What is that ribbon supposed to be? It looks like a piece of the US flag

I see a black robe with red and white trim.

All these US flag references are a bit nationalistic.