{"product_id":"50s-french-vintage-cotton-canvas-hunting-jacket-size-46-le-mont-st-michel","title":"［~50's］French Vintage Cotton Canvas Hunting Jacket Size.46 \"Le Mont St. Michel\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1950s, a cotton canvas hunting jacket by Le Mont St. Michel.\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\"\u003eLe Mont St. Michel, particularly celebrated among French workwear brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLe Mont St. Michel was established in 1913 near the celebrated Mont St. Michel monument in Pontorson, Normandy, France.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA workwear house born from the necessity of working men—artisans and farmers across Brittany in western France—who demanded garments built to endure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeginning as a family atelier, the brand experienced rapid expansion through the 1920s and 1930s, quickly establishing itself as one of the region's most respected names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe early collections of Le Mont St. Michel were conceived with a singular priority: function. Every piece was engineered for the working craftsmen and farmers of Brittany and Normandy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong the brand's most distinctive offerings were jackets in heavy moleskin, corduroys bearing specific names, and hunting garments constructed from durable cotton piqué. Each was purpose-built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePockets and stitching were positioned with deliberate strategy to maximize utility. The house even held patents for proprietary buckles and rivets that allowed garments to adapt across different trades.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis was workwear reduced to its essence.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Le Mont St. Michel, a house nearly a century in the making, we present the hunting jacket—perhaps the most enduring silhouette in the French workwear canon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hunting jacket was historically adopted by the upper classes as leisure wear, worn for sport and recreation rather than labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBecause these pieces were rarely produced in volume, they were typically made to order—a luxury reserved for the few who could afford them. Each was unique to its wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis example is constructed in cotton canvas, the fundamental textile of French workwear tradition.\u003cbr\u003eThe slight texture suggests a possible linen admixture, characteristic of period production methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWoven from substantial yarn, the canvas possesses inherent durability and water resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e The aging that will unfold with wear stands as one of its deepest appeals.\u003cbr\u003eAlready, the characteristic attrition marks of vintage canvas have begun to manifest, lending the piece its authentic patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCotton canvas often carries the reputation of rigidity and discomfort, yet this example has softened considerably through time. It now moves with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere corduroys and heavier winter fabrics restrict the season of wear, cotton permits use across the year. The versatility is considerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece bears the details collectors seek: a modest collar, horn buttons, and a relaxed box silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeing a hunting jacket, it features a large game pocket on the reverse, designed to accommodate the day's catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt the interior neckline lies a detail of particular consequence: a Le Mont St. Michel embroidered label in yellow on black ground—rare, now scarce—paired with a printed tag bearing the double name. This layering of authenticity signals an earlier period.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollectors of vintage Le Mont St. Michel often seek these embroidered labels as markers of genuine age.\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\"\u003eAny article bearing the Le Mont St. Michel name commands a certain regard within French workwear discourse.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts standing surpasses that of lesser contemporaries. The earlier the date, the more pronounced its rarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize marked as 46\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCorresponding to Japanese sizing of approximately M to L.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe actual measurements suggest a proportional fit for Japanese physiology—what might be called a golden size, accommodating a broad range of frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe piece displays the expected evidence of use: subtle abrasion in the canvas, minor soiling, light creasing, small punctures, minor button wear. Yet no structural compromise is present. It remains entirely serviceable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLe Mont St. Michel occupies an irreplaceable position in any discourse on French workwear heritage.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong the brand's output, hunting jackets appear in the market with particular infrequency. They are scarce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs both a piece to wear and an item for the collection, this jacket warrants serious consideration.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGiven its rarity in our acquisitions, we suggest that those seeking such pieces not defer this opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieux et nouveau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44294926205106,"sku":"J0763","price":99800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/DSCF1956_502752ca-c43b-4413-b4c2-e751a259b83a.jpg?v=1728522781","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/1950s-cotton-canvas-hunting-jacket-le-mont-st-michel-size-46","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}