[~50's] French Vintage Blue Cotton Twill Double Breasted Work Jacket

It was a French-made "Blue Cotton Twill Double-Breasted Work Jacket" estimated to be around the 1950s.

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"Work Jacket" is an indispensable part of French vintage style

Although its name is "Work," it is actually an extremely practical work jacket that was widely provided and worn by the working class working in various sites, including coal mining, factories, railways, and farms in France from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.

At the time, due to the advances in industrialization and urbanization in France, many workers were engaged in the field that involved manual work, and this work jacket was an indispensable item as the clothing that supported their daily work.

It is characterized by its practical structure designed for harsh working environments, such as the front flapping, deep patch pockets, and a box silhouette that does not hinder movement, and is known to have been widely supported by people of all occupations.

The fabrics used are also a wide variety of products, and it has been confirmed that they were used differently depending on the environment, region, and season, such as cotton twill, moleskin, cotton picket, corduroy, wool, and linen.
Among them, the moleskin fabric, which combines durability and heat retention, is particularly highly regarded among workers who work in heavy work, and is one of the specifications that is still highly popular in the vintage market today.

At that time, companies, government agencies, and local governments often distributed it to employees as uniforms or supplies, and many individuals still have the company name, manufacturer, and number of items printed on the inner tags.

For this reason, despite being a mass-produced product, the details differ significantly depending on the production area and age, and are still highly regarded as being a strong reflection of French labor culture and historical background.

There is no other workwear that suits the word "functional beauty" so well, and "Work Jacket" is a masterpiece that conveys its simple and powerful appearance as a symbol of French workwear.

This individual is a classic French vintage fabric.Cotton Twill (Cotton twill is used.

When it comes to French work jackets, thick moleskin is widely known, but this cotton twill material is light and durable, making it even easier to put on.

Compared to Moleskin, the fabric is thinner and the wearable season is longer, making it extremely versatile.
In addition, it is tough enough to wear it on a daily basis.

Their functionality is impeccable because they were practical as workwear, and the biggest feature of them is their "double breasted" design, with two rows of buttons arranged in a row.

Compared to single-breasted individuals, the fronts are larger and overlapping, improving wind resistance, while also giving off a special presence in the exterior.

The luxurious details bring out a different charm depending on how you wear them, such as by fastening all the buttons to give you a neat and solid look, and when you open them all, they give you a light and stylish look.

At the time, the service was only provided to a limited number of workers, and the small number of workers still existed, so today it has established a solid position as a "special piece."

The collar is a large round round collar, which maintains a beautiful look whether folded or standing up.

The front has a robust double-breasted structure with 5 buttons in total, with 10 buttons.

There are patch pockets with corner drops on the left chest, and large symmetrical patch pockets at both hems are equipped with large patch pockets.
Both have reinforced the mouth with a lock, allowing you to store heavy items.

The color is ink blue fade, born over the years.

From the original dark blue, the areas that have been removed from sunlight and wear create a natural gradation, creating a deep color tone.

The colours of the time remain dark in areas with little friction, and the contrast accentuates the three-dimensionality and shading.

The shades woven by the diagonal ridges that are typical of twills give a variety of expressions depending on the way the light is hit and the angle, giving it a subtle elegance that is typical of workwear.

This combination of colour and texture gives off an irreplaceable presence as a "one-of-a-kind personality" that goes beyond just aging.

Although the size indication cannot be confirmed, I think it corresponds to "L to XL" in Japanese sizes.

This double-breasted work jacket has a large impression of being extremely small, so it's nice that it looks like a piece of material that can be worn by people with large figures.

Even when looking at the actual measurements, the size is large, so even people with large figures can wear it without any problems.
It looks great whether you wear it in the perfect size or the oversized size.

Although there are signs of wear, fading, stains, scuffs, small holes, and button replacements that are typical of the fabric, there are no signs of damage that can cause problems with wearing it, so I think you can still wear it.

"Double Breasted Work Jacket" has a particularly special presence among French workwear.

The details, which have a solid appearance and functional beauty, boast a solid presence among the many vintage pieces, and if you love French vintage, you'll want to put on it at least once.

Given the reason why it was provided to a limited number of workers and the small number of people still exist, this individual is truly a "special piece."

This is a perfect piece for your wardrobe or as a collection item.
This is a rare item that is rarely available at our shop, so if you're looking for it or like rare items, don't miss this opportunity.