Estimated 1950s, French-made brown cotton striped raglan sleeve hunting jacket.
A particularly exceptional arrival.
The hunting jacket stands as a classic within French workwear. It is said that such pieces were worn by the upper classes as sport and leisure pursuits rather than as everyday work attire.
Seldom produced as workwear, and worn only by a privileged few for sporting and recreational purposes, these jackets were rarely mass-produced by manufacturers. Rather, they were crafted as bespoke commissions—luxurious singular pieces.
French hunting jackets typically feature cotton piqué or corduroy fabrics. This example, however, presents something altogether different: a brown base cloth adorned with a striped pattern—an uncommonly rare textile among the many hunting jackets one might encounter.
Such a combination remains genuinely difficult to find.
While most hunting jackets are constructed with set-in sleeves, this piece is tailored in the distinctly unusual raglan sleeve configuration.
It offers a silhouette quite apart from the hunting jackets one typically encounters, presenting a refreshing departure from the familiar form.
The jacket retains all the beloved French hunting jacket details: a generously rounded collar, horn buttons, and an A-line silhouette.
As befits a hunting jacket, the back features a substantial game pocket for carrying game.
This particular example, moreover, is fitted with a chin strap—a feature found on only select examples.
The presence or absence of a chin strap marks a profound difference in character.
Beyond the inherent value of the piece itself, wearing it with the collar raised imparts an unmistakable presence—an ineffable atmosphere that cannot be replicated.
Locating an example with a chin strap, regardless of era, remains extraordinarily difficult. The timing of this piece's arrival is fortuitous.
No size marking is visible, though the proportions suggest an L to XL range.
The measurements indicate a generous cut, accommodating larger frames without difficulty.
Those of slighter build will find it equally rewarding worn with ample ease. A piece that suits a broad spectrum of proportions.
One front button is absent; otherwise, the jacket shows minimal evidence of wear. The condition will appeal equally to those seeking a clean example.
No significant damage compromises wearability, and the piece remains fully suitable for use.
This is not an item one acquires through expenditure alone, nor can future availability be assured.
Whether as wardrobe or collection piece,it is uncompromising in its merit.
An example rarely encountered domestically or internationally. Those with an appreciation for such pieces would be wise not to overlook this opportunity.
