Estimated 1950s, French-made green wool-rayon hooded jacket.
A special arrival.
Deadstock condition.
Colored pieces from this era with refined design remain remarkably scarce. British and German examples surface with greater frequency, but French-made garments of this caliber are nearly impossible to find.
The pattern is uncommon, with generous armhole and body width that reads slightly larger than the measurements suggest.
Having examined many jackets over the years, I cannot recall encountering another with this particular cut.
The fabric itself merits attention—a wool and rayon blend that combines the textured grip of wool with the fluid movement of rayon, resulting in a distinctive hand.
The zip features ECLAIR hardware.
For those who value vintage authenticity, such details warrant consideration.
Worn without ceremony, simply layered, the piece reveals its full character.
Personally, I find it excels as a counterpoint to more formal dressing—a point of ease within structure.
The proportions suit most frames, appearing especially well-suited to the Japanese silhouette.
The condition, being deadstock, is exemplary. There is one small pinhole, likely from storage, though it does not affect wear or integrity.
French-made, refined in color and design, singular in its kind.
A rare piece unlikely to surface again soon. Should you seek such an item, this would be the occasion.
