Estimated 1940s, Le Mont St. Michel blue moleskin work jacket.
A special acquisition.
Among French workwear brands, Le Mont St. Michel commands particular regard.
Founded in 1913 in Brittany, France, as a dedicated workwear specialist, Le Mont St. Michel remains a house of lasting significance.
Pieces bearing the Le Mont St. Michel name hold particular esteem within French workwear circles.
Their value exceeds that of contemporaries, and with age, rarity compounds exponentially.
The moleskin jacket has become the defining silhouette of French work wear.
The name derives, as the term suggests, from the supple texture of moleskin—said to resemble the soft underside of a mole's pelt.
Upon handling, one notices what cotton alone cannot achieve: a smoothness of surface and density of weave that speak to purposeful construction.
Built for genuine workwear service, the functionality remains uncompromised.
The blue moleskin from Le Mont St. Michel commands high demand, yet market circulation remains sparse. Scarcity is pronounced.
This example carries the sought-after embroidered tag found on desirable Le Mont St. Michel specimens—a detail collectors actively pursue.
The silhouette features a pronounced rounded collar, A-line cut, and V-pockets—details that have endured.
Five front buttons.
The interior bears an embroidered tag in yellow on black ground.
This piece falls into what might be termed a golden size for the Japanese frame—proportions that will accommodate a range of builds.
Earlier specimens typically run smaller, making this sizing unusually generous for its era.
The characteristic sheen of moleskin has largely surrendered to time, revealing instead the weathered presence of a garment long lived-in.
Repairs—modest patchwork—appear to be of recent origin. The work is deliberate and sits without discord; the finishing is clean.
The colour fading intrinsic to aged Le Mont St. Michel pieces, combined with this patchwork that reads almost as artistic intervention, produces an atmosphere of considerable character.
The piece possesses genuine presence.
Deadstock examples hold their appeal, certainly. Yet there exists a particular satisfaction in vintage that bears evidence of use—repairs included.
Le Mont St. Michel moleskin jackets remain sought and scarce. Should sizing align, this merits consideration.
Patchwork pieces such as this are singular; those for whom the proportions work should not overlook.
【SIZE DETAILS】
Length 71cm
Shoulder 47.5cm
Chest 56cm
Sleeve 61cm
Minor variation in measurement is inherent.
【CONDITION】
USED
※ Repair marks and patchwork present.
【FIT REFERENCE】
Model: 165cm, 50kg
【RETURNS AND EXCHANGE】
Given the nature of vintage, returns and exchanges are not accepted.
We encourage inspection of all imagery and specifications before purchase. Should questions arise, enquiry is welcomed.
Damage and wear consistent with age are not grounds for return or claim of defect.
Colour variation between image and physical piece may occur; this falls outside return eligibility.
Sizing misalignment or aesthetic variance from expectation is considered a matter of buyer discretion and is not returnable.
We invite only those prepared to receive vintage on its own terms.
【INQUIRY CODE】
J0296
