[~30’s] French Vintage Brown Chambray Hunting Jacket

Estimated 30'sAround the time、This is a "Brown Chambray Hunting Jacket" made in France.

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"Hunting Jacket" is a staple item of French work.

Although it has the word "Hunting" in its name, it is actually a piece of clothing that combines functionality and formality, and was worn by the upper class during hunting in France from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.

In France at the time, hunting was not just a means of livelihood, but was widely enjoyed as a form of socializing and recreation for the "privileged classes" such as aristocrats, landowners, and wealthy factory owners.
For this reason, this jacket was not intended as work wear for farmers or general workers, but rather for people belonging to a selected class.

At that time, skilled tailors and workshops were scattered across France, especially in urban areas such as Lyon, Limoges, and Toulouse, and until the early 1900s, many pieces were made to order according to the customer's body shape and purpose.

At that time, the concept of ready-made products was not yet common, so mass production by brands was extremely limited, and many pieces did not come with tags, making them luxurious garments with the handiwork of craftsmen everywhere.

A wide variety of fabrics were used, including heavy weight cotton canvas, cotton pique, corduroy, linen, wool, and moleskin, all chosen to withstand the harsh hunting environment.

They are windproof, durable, and mobile, and while pursuing practicality that can withstand use in forests and fields, they also have a sophisticated appearance that reflects the class of the wearer.

Among the many types of French workwear, the "Hunting Jacket" has a distinctly different purpose and position, and is a gem that continues to receive high acclaim as a unique item that combines practicality and formality.

For this item, we use "chambray fabric," which can be said to be a rare fabric for French work.
It has a strong salt-and-pepper feel and uses the "plain weave" fabric that defines chambray, making it unique and rare.

It has a distinctive marbled look with a strong salt-and-pepper feel, and while it looks calm like a plain color, the closer you look at it, the more depth it gains.
The weave is relatively light, like a plain weave, and rather than being stiff, it has a texture that feels "flexible" and naturally follows the movements of the body.

Also worth noting is that the lining uses "HBT weave (herringbone twill)".

There aren't many hunting jackets that have HBT on the back, and you can see that the "reason for practical clothing" is applied even to the invisible parts.
The herringbone shading that peeks out from inside when you put it on creates a contrast with the chambray outer material, giving it a vintage three-dimensional feel.

The placket is lined with metal animal buttons typical of a hunting jacket, and the same buttons are also used on the flaps of the chest and waist pockets.
Although it is a small part, it can be said to be an iconic detail that determines the overall worldview of the jacket.

The front has two pockets with flaps on the chest and two pockets with flaps on the waist, making it very practical.

The cuffs are not sleeved, but have button tabs seen in older hunting styles.
Just having this part will suddenly make your hand look classic.

The back is equipped with a large-capacity game pocket for storing prey, which is unique to a hunting jacket.

The color is light brown with a slight yellow tinge.

This color has a ``missingness'' and ``depth'' that cannot be expressed with just brown.
The light brown color, which has the nuances of old paper, is layered with the characteristic marbling of chambray, creating a shadow that cannot be achieved with a single color.

I cannot confirm the size description, but I think it corresponds to "M ~ L" in Japanese size.

Looking at the actual size, I think it's a golden size that fits the Japanese body type, so I think people with a wide range of body types can wear it.

There are signs of use such as dirt, scratches, cracks, repair marks, and missing buttons, but there are no major damages that would cause problems with wear, so I think you can still wear it.

Although it has an earthy smell derived from hunting, it is made of chambray rather than picket, and the lining is made of HBT, giving it an elegant and different quality within its ruggedness.

Not only can it be used in your wardrobe, but it can also be used as a collection item. Perfect first place.
This is a piece that rarely arrives at our shop, so if you're looking for one, don't miss out on this opportunity.