{"product_id":"70s-italian-navy-blue-moleskin-work-smock-size-3","title":"［~70's］Italian Navy Blue Moleskin Work Smock Size.3","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1976 issue, Marina Militare (Italian Navy) \"Blue Moleskin Work Smock.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marina Militare, the naval force of the Italian Republic, functions as a central pillar in the nation's defence apparatus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts origins trace back to 1861, when the Regia Marina (Royal Navy) was established as the unified nation's naval force, building upon the foundation of the Kingdom of Sardinia's navy during the Italian unification movement known as the Risorgimento.\u003cbr\u003eSubsequently, through both World Wars, it established its standing as a principal maritime power in the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotably during the Second World War, it commanded a fleet including battleships of the Littorio class, engaging in fierce combat throughout the conflict between the Allied and Axis powers.\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the war, when the monarchy was abolished in 1946 and the Italian Republic was established, it was renamed the Marina Militare (Republic Navy), undergoing comprehensive reorganisation of equipment and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the Cold War, as a NATO member, it bore a central role in Western Mediterranean defence, and in recent years has actively participated in multinational operations spanning the Adriatic Sea, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and African coastal regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly in counter-terrorism operations in Africa's Sahel region, maritime humanitarian assistance during migration crises, and maritime control missions within the EUNAVFOR MED (EU Naval Force), it has become an entity fulfilling international responsibilities on both tactical and humanitarian fronts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe military design of the navy, marrying tradition and rationality unique to the service, is regarded highly within fashion and art contexts as a crystallisation of visual functionalism and pragmatism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is our presentation of the \"Blue Moleskin Work Smock,\" believed to have been worn as battleship deck workwear by such a maritime institution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example appears to be a later-era iteration, built upon a linen-based work smock originally worn on battleship decks during the Second World War by the Royal Italian Navy, subsequently inherited through evolving material and manufacturing techniques across generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile retaining the original details of its era with clarity, this piece has been upgraded to a more durable \"moleskin cotton,\" achieving a finish that embodies the very essence of military wear—where practicality and formal restraint coexist with remarkable precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost characteristic is the three-button pullover configuration positioned at the front placket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its minimal closure mechanism, the design facilitates ease of donning and removal, embodying the functional beauty inherent to military design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe peaked flap pocket affixed solely to the left chest serves as a subtle visual accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis asymmetrical design introduces an understated airiness within its austere character, quietly enhancing the individuality of the wearer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stamp indicating the issue year is visible on the interior of the collar, whilst a stamp presumed to denote size marking is also discernible on the inside neck. Within the stamp, the year \"1976\" is confirmed, leading us to deduce that this example was formally issued in 1976.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece employs 100% cotton moleskin fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacterised by a smooth tactile quality coupled with a subtle nap, it presents a refined appearance with lustre depending upon the angle of viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its history of valued use as workwear attests, whilst possessing both substance and density in its robust construction, each wearing allows the piece to conform to the body, evolving into a character unique to its wearer—a process itself a form of pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe particular density of high-count moleskin weaving yields both thermal retention and durability.\u003cbr\u003eIn contemporary fashion, such weighty yet supple tactility reads as distinctly luxurious, conferring undeniable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is a deep navy blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendered in a restrained, muted tone, it carries the refinement of ink blue whilst manifesting a subtle sheen that responds with elegant precision to the material itself.\u003cbr\u003eAs time accrues, areas of abrasion surface faint whispers of wear, gradually elevating the evidence of use into design itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deeply nuanced, shadowed tone distinguishes itself from classical navy, imparting calm to the whole whilst maintaining an almost austere impression—a remarkably balanced tonality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of colour and material—speaking quietly yet with subdued strength—further elevates the appeal of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its entirety, a garment bearing quiet presence without assertion.\u003cbr\u003eIts appeal resides in the balance achieved—evoking its military origins while perfected as a fashion object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst undoubtedly a collector's piece, it integrates effortlessly into daily styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize is marked \"3,\"\u003cbr\u003eapproximating Japanese size \"M.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven the actual measurements, it appears to be a golden size accommodating the Japanese physique, suitable for a broad range of body types.\u003cbr\u003eIt carries well whether worn as a true-to-size or oversized silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhilst some surface wear characteristic to the fabric is evident, no significant damage impeding wear is observed, and it remains thoroughly wearable.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Italian Navy work smock bearing distinguished provenance, its stamp confirming actual issue in 1976.\u003cbr\u003eIt inherits the design codes of the Second World War era whilst embodying the refined construction and durability afforded by later-era manufacturing techniques—a rare model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe navy blue, carrying both depth and lustre, emanates an air entirely distinct from any other piece—a bearing uniquely unto itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn uncommon find in the current market, this is a piece we would wish to see in the hands of those who hold military wear in deep regard, or those possessed of discerning aesthetic sensitivity toward vintage fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45645951303858,"sku":"J0978","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/202505030525.jpg?v=1753193828","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/1976-italian-navy-blue-moleskin-work-smock-size-3","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}