This is a "black moleskin work jacket" made in France, estimated to be around the 1940s.
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"Work Jacket" is an essential part of French vintage style.
Although it has the word "Work" in its name, it is actually an extremely practical work jacket that was widely issued and worn by the working class in various fields such as coal mines, factories, railroads, and farms in France from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
At the time, in France, many workers were engaged in manual labor due to the progress of industrialization and urbanization, and this work jacket was essential as clothing to support their daily work.
It is known for its practicality-oriented construction designed with harsh working environments in mind, such as the winged front design, deep patch pockets, and a boxy silhouette that does not hinder movement, and is known to have been widely supported regardless of occupation.
It has been confirmed that a wide variety of fabrics were used, including cotton twill, moleskin, cotton pique, corduroy, wool, and linen, depending on the environment, region, and season.
Among these, moleskin fabric, which combines durability and heat retention, is particularly highly valued by workers engaged in heavy work, and is still one of the most popular specifications in the vintage market.
At that time, companies, government offices, and local governments often distributed them all at once to employees as uniforms or supplies, and many still exist with the company name, manufacturer, and issue number printed on the inside tag.
Therefore, even though it is a mass-produced item, there are noticeable differences in detail depending on the place of production and the era, and it is still highly regarded as a strong reflection of France's labor culture and historical background.
There is no other type of workwear that matches the word ``functional beauty'' so well, and the ``Work Jacket'' is a symbol of French workwear, a masterpiece that conveys a simple and powerful appearance to this day.
This item uses "Moleskin", a classic French vintage fabric.
As its name suggests, moleskin has a moist and smooth texture reminiscent of "mole skin."
When you touch it, you can immediately feel the smoothness, thickness, and elegant luster that makes it hard to believe that it is cotton.
The secret lies in the "satin weave", which is one of the Mihara weaves that consists of five or more warp and weft threads.
There is little floating of the yarn, and it appears as if only one side of the yarn is exposed, making it dense, thick, flexible, smooth, and has a strong luster.
Because this fabric is densely woven, it has excellent abrasion resistance and windproof properties, which is why it has continued to be used as workwear for people working in harsh environments.
This item is luxuriously made of "Black Moleskin" which is known to be less distributed than Ink Blue.
Among them, this item is a rare item with "6 Buttons", which is known as a rare detail among black moleskin jackets.
Normally, five buttons on the front are the mainstream and are widely available, and even in French workwear, the "6 Buttons" that this item has is known as a rare detail.
Although it is a slight difference in that one button is not attached, that slight difference has a huge impact on "value".
In fact, even when it comes to the appearance, just by increasing the rhythm of the vertically falling buttons, the ``way of arrangement'' that is characteristic of old workpieces looks different.
The large round collar emphasizes roundness, and the A-line silhouette flutters toward the hem.
While it has the earthy feel of French work, the softness of the curved collar keeps it from looking too rugged.
As for the pockets, I get the impression that "V pockets" are often seen in this generation, but this item is purposely designed with regular patch pockets.
It has a total of 3 pockets, one on the chest and two on the waist, and the square shape with rounded corners gives it a work-like appeal, while also being visually very straightforward.
On the inside, a red "LE PARFAIT" embroidered tag on a white background is included.
Many people may be looking for an item with an embroidered tag symbolizing the old era.
As the word "INDECOUSABLE" says on the label, it has the look of a garment that has been overused as everyday wear.
The color has loosened from the jet black "black" over many years of wear and washing, and is now a faded tone ranging from charcoal to ink black.
It's not that it's versatile because it's all black, but that it blends in easily with your style because of the lack of black, and it can be used as a ``black that has a loose feel'' that tightens up the whole thing without making it look heavy.
The more you wear it, the more the moleskin's unique nap will fade, creating layers of matte shadows and dull luster.
You can enjoy the deep aging unique to this individual.
The design is derived from workwear with practical use in mind, so it's great that it has enough functionality for everyday use.
Another strength of this color is that since it is a black fade that has already taken on an expression, it has the ability to accept even some dirt and scratches as a "taste".
Regardless of age, brand, or condition, work jackets made of black moleskin are generally a rare category with few balls.
This is a piece of clothing that combines practicality and aesthetics at a high level, allowing you to enjoy the essence of French work.
I cannot confirm the size description, but I think it corresponds to "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.
I think it will look great whether you wear it just the right size or oversized.
There are signs of wear, fading, stains, scuffs, fraying, repair marks, replacement of buttons, etc. that are typical of the fabric, but there are no major damages that would cause problems with wear, so I think you can still wear it.
"Black Moleskin Work Jacket" is essential when talking about French workwear.
Black moleskin has fewer pitches than ink blue, and there are only a few "6 Buttons" on the market.
This piece is perfect not only as the core of your wardrobe, but also as a collection piece.
Even in our shop, there are only a few black moleskin jackets in stock that are old and have rare details, so if you've been looking for one, don't miss out on this opportunity.
