A hunting jacket in grey cotton piqué, estimated from the 1940s.
The hunting jacket is a staple of French workwear.
It is said that during that era, it was favored by the upper classes as a pursuit for sport and leisure.
Rarely made as workwear, this piece was worn only by a select few for sport and recreation. Given this background, the brand did not mass-produce these jackets; instead, each was crafted as a made-to-order luxury garment.
This particular example is distinguished by its exquisite fading and repairs.
And the double name is another fine point.
The heavily worn cotton piqué has developed a character of its own.
It appears to have been put to considerable use in its time. The pattern of wear tells a story worth imagining.
While deadstock pieces in pristine condition have their appeal, garments with this kind of patina feel more authentically vintage, do they not?
Pieces that retain the atmosphere of their era while remaining wearable are not easily found, no matter how diligently one searches.
It features the generous, rounded collar and A-line silhouette characteristic of French design—details that remain popular for good reason.
The interior bears an embroidered label with the double name.
As a hunting jacket, it is fitted with a large game pocket at the rear for carrying game.
The sizing runs somewhat small, making it suitable for those of petite build.
While showing signs of use throughout, this is a piece through which one can genuinely experience the atmosphere of vintage.
There are no significant damages that would compromise wear, and it remains readily wearable.
If you have been searching for such a piece, this may be the opportunity.
