A ARNYS PARIS Forestière Jacket, estimated to be from the early 2000s.
An exceptional arrival.
The legendary maison ARNYS PARIS, which we have long sought and have finally been able to acquire, no longer exists.
The Forestière, the defining model of ARNYS, remains elusive on the vintage market. Its distinctive aesthetic, rarely seen elsewhere, continues to be sought by many.
Once called "ARNYS on the Left Bank, Hermès on the Right," it was the defining house of the Seine's Left Bank.
Where the Right Bank embodied aristocratic conservatism, the Left Bank represented popular spirit, innovation, and artistic sensibility.
ARNYS vanished through distributor changes and acquisition.
The trademark was sold to Berluti years ago, leaving only the memory of the brand.
Having stood alongside Hermès, every piece reflects meticulous craftsmanship.
The dedication to production—selecting different ateliers by item—speaks to an era of uncompromising quality.
We present the acclaimed Forestière,
also known as the "Keeper of the Forest" jacket.
Among ARNYS creations, it remains the most coveted.
This Forestière was born from a commission by Le Corbusier—Charles-Édouard Jeanneret—the towering modernist architect of the twentieth century, to the founder of ARNYS.
While teaching at the Sorbonne, he requested a jacket that would allow his arm to rise freely when writing on a chalkboard.
The inspiration emerged from the gamekeeper's jacket—
what we call a hunting jacket.
Generously proportioned armholes ease movement, lending a casual spirit, yet an understated elegance and refinement persist throughout.
There is something of the French vintage coverall's ease about it.
This example is rendered entirely in cotton, crafted from a supple, subtly napped fabric reminiscent of moleskin—a superior cotton that feels refined against the skin.
While lacking ARNYS's signature chromatic sophistication, this represents an ideal Forestière for those seeking understated essentials.
A monochromatic Forestière of this quality appears rarely. A solid black example is virtually unheard of on the market.
Simply beautiful.
The buttons are original, marked with the ARNYS logo throughout.
Marked size 50
ARNYS pieces tend to run generous; size 50 is no exception. A larger frame will find it well-fitted; a smaller frame will wear it with an intentional ease.
Archive imagery shows the Forestière worn with dropped shoulders and ample room—a silhouette accessible to many.
Subtle wear patina is visible, consistent with age, but no significant soiling or damage mars the piece.
It carries no structural concerns and remains entirely wearable.
This is not merchandise that money alone can procure, nor is future availability assured.
Its value extends beyond wardrobe—a legitimate piece for collection and as a reference for design.
ARNYS PARIS rarely appears on the vintage market, regardless of era or model.
Tailored jackets surface occasionally, but casual, everyday wear pieces are virtually nonexistent.
The Forestière, being the most celebrated, is rarer still.
A jacket arguably born from Le Corbusier's vision.
For those drawn to architecture, it is essential.
The brand has regained attention through recent editorial focus; its discontinuation only underscores its significance. Values will inevitably appreciate. Those searching are encouraged to act without delay.
