A black moleskin work jacket estimated from the 1920s.
A truly exceptional piece has arrived in our collection.
And it is deadstock, no less.
The moleskin jacket has become the standard bearer of French workwear.
Named, quite literally, for the texture of its fabric—soft as mole skin.
Run your hand across it and you'll understand: a smoothness and sheen that belies its cotton construction.
Black moleskin is rarer than its blue counterpart, and this piece employs it generously. Many seek precisely this versatility and restraint.
Made as workwear, it carries all the functionality such a garment demands.
The dropped collar stitched straight down—a detail seen only in select examples, even among older pieces. We rarely encounter it anymore. It is genuinely difficult to find.
Typically, a chest pocket sits on the left breast. This jacket lacks one entirely—a rare characteristic. There is a theory that such pieces were made for funeral wear in those days.
Most moleskin jackets carry five front buttons. This one bears six—a rarity we have seen only sparingly across countless examples, regardless of condition.
Six-button specimens are distinctly uncommon.
The proportions are a golden standard for the Japanese frame, accommodating a wide range of builds.
Being deadstock, the condition is impeccable—ideal for those seeking an unworn example.
This is not the sort of piece money can simply procure. Future acquisitions of this caliber cannot be assured.
Everything about this jacket is exceptional.
It is unlikely to surface again. If you seek a singular black moleskin, consider this moment carefully.
【Size Details】
Length 60cm
Shoulder width 44.5cm
Chest width 53cm
Sleeve length 63cm
※ Minor variations in measurement are inevitable.
【Condition】
DEADSTOCK
※ Some soiling from long-term storage may be present.
【Fit】
Model measurements: 165cm, 50kg
【Returns and Exchanges】
Due to the nature of vintage pieces, returns and exchanges are not accepted.
Please review all details carefully before placing an order. Should you have questions, contact us.
Damage and signs of age are inherent to vintage garments and are not grounds for return.
Color may appear different in person and is not returnable.
Returns due to fit or expectation are not accepted.
We ask only those who understand vintage to proceed.
【Inquiry Code】
J0235
