{"product_id":"30s-french-vintage-black-moleskin-work-jacket-6-buttons","title":"［~30's］French Vintage Black Moleskin Work Jacket \"6 Buttons\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA French-made black moleskin work jacket, estimated from the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA special arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe work jacket—an essential piece in French vintage style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese were widely worn as workwear by those laboring in French mines, factories, and farms of the era.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFabrics varied considerably—cotton twill, moleskin, cotton piqué, corduroy, wool—each chosen according to the working environment and the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis particular piece\u003c\/span\u003e is made from moleskin, the quintessential fabric of French workwear.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe name itself comes from its resemblance to the skin of a mole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen you touch it, you'll notice something unexpected—a smoothness that belies cotton, a substantial weight, and a subtle sheen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis quality lies in the weave itself.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoleskin is woven using a satin weave technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSatin weave uses five or more threads and is one of the three fundamental weave structures. The threads float minimally, with only the warp or weft visible on the surface.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe result is a high-density fabric—thick, flexible, smooth, and lustrous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis very combination of density, weight, and flexibility is why moleskin was chosen for workwear—garments subjected to the harshest conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece is made from black moleskin, far rarer than its blue counterpart.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack's versatility means many seek it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHaving actually served as workwear, its functionality is uncompromised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegardless of era, maker, or condition, black moleskin work jackets are scarce and highly sought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong these, this piece is exceptional—it carries a rare detail: six front buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFive buttons became the standard, the norm. In French workwear, six buttons is recognized as a distinctive rarity.\u003cbr\/\u003eOne button—a small difference, yet it carries weight in terms of value and significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt also features the desirable details collectors seek: a rounded collar, an A-line silhouette, and V-pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside, there is an embroidered label from LE MONT VERDUN, gold thread on black ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch period-correct embroidered labels appeal to those with a discerning eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is no size marking visible, but the proportions suggest it would fit a Japanese M to L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBased on the actual measurements, this appears to be a golden size—suitable for a wide range of builds. It can be worn close or oversized, and it will carry itself well either way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are creases, natural wear marks in the fabric, some fraying, and minor button wear—all signs of a life well-lived. There are no significant damages that would impede wearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack moleskin is far less common than blue, especially in older examples with six buttons. Such pieces are rarely encountered, domestically or internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA worthy addition to any wardrobe, and equally compelling as a collection piece.\u003cbr\/\u003eThis is the sort of jacket that defines French workwear heritage. If you have been searching for such a piece, this opportunity is rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieux et nouveau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43730641780914,"sku":"J0727","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/DSCF7132_f12435a7-41be-4580-9b36-0721d5ea81d9.jpg?v=1728529478","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/1930s-french-black-moleskin-work-jacket-6-buttons","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}