A German-made green chambray four-pocket lapel work jacket, estimated to be from the 1940s.
A special arrival.
Furthermore, this piece comes to us as deadstock, which adds to its rarity.
A uncommon example of German-made workwear. While German manufacture alone lends considerable rarity, the details and fabric of this jacket are beyond reproach.
Most work jackets in circulation tend toward the conventional coverall type: a round collar, single breast pocket, and three pockets total—one on each side of the hem.
This piece, however, departs from that standard. It features a lapel collar and four pockets—two at the chest and two at the hem—details that are distinctly uncommon.
The details are certainly handsome, but what truly distinguishes this jacket is the fabric itself—the particular hand and character that only chambray possesses.
Even in French vintage, chambray and salt-and-pepper fabrics command high regard and are rarely encountered. Black chambray jackets alone are considered rare, but a piece in green chambray—a colour that is rarer still—is nearly without precedent.
Upon close inspection, green threads are woven together with threads of an orange hue, creating a multidimensional surface with considerable depth rather than a flat appearance.
For those who have grown weary of the ink blue and black so commonly seen in work jackets, this colour offers a compelling alternative.
The silhouette follows an A-line cut that widens toward the hem, conferring an excellent drape when worn.
The sleeves are cut with dimensional forward pitch—a tailored construction thatlends this workwear piece the refinement and polish one might expect from a tailored jacket.
No size marking is present, but based on measurements this jacket corresponds to approximately Japanese M to L.
The actual dimensions suggestit strikes a golden mean for the Japanese physique, making it accessible to a range of body types.
Additionally, the back yoke features a martingale construction with button adjustment, allowing for minor fit refinement.
As deadstock, the condition is exemplary. There are no tears or significant damage, though long storage has left faint traces of soiling.
These minor marks present no impediment to wear, and the jacket remains fully serviceable.
A German work jacket possessed of special fabric and distinctive detailing.
The chambray—a textile recognized as rare—arrests the eye with a beauty that draws quiet admiration each time it is seen. There is little else to say.
This is a piece rarely encountered in the market, and should you be seeking such a jacket, we would counsel against overlooking this opportunity.
