Estimated 1940s, Le Mont St. Michel black moleskin work jacket.
A special acquisition.
Among French workwear brands, Le Mont St. Michel commands particular regard.
Le Mont St. Michel was established in 1913 in Brittany, France, as a dedicated workwear specialist—a house that continues to this day.
To own a piece bearing the Le Mont St. Michel name is to hold something held in particular esteem within French workwear circles.
Its value exceeds that of contemporaries, and the earlier the vintage, the greater its rarity.
The moleskin jacket has become a defining standard of French workwear.
Named, it is said, for the texture of the mole's skin.
To touch it is to understand: a smoothness, a weight, a subtle lustre that cotton alone cannot achieve.
Black moleskin—rarer still than blue—used here without restraint. Its versatility makes it sought after by many.
Born from workwear use, its functionality remains uncompromised.
Work jackets in black moleskin remain scarce across all makers and conditions. From Le Mont St. Michel, scarcity deepens further.
Rounded collar, A-line silhouette, V-pockets—details favoured and sought.
This example bears the embroidered tag favoured among Le Mont St. Michel variants—a mark many collectors pursue.
The sizing appears well-suited to the Japanese frame, a golden proportion that accommodates varied builds.
Equally elegant worn close or with ease.
Subtle wear attends it—marks of use—but nothing that compromises wear. Still very serviceable.
This is not merchandise one simply purchases. Future supply cannot be assured.
A Le Mont St. Michel black moleskin work jacket bearing the embroidered tag may arrive only several times a year, if at all. Should you seek such a piece, this opportunity warrants attention.
