[~50's] French Vintage HBT Cotton Work Jacket "Vulcain"

Estimated around the 1950s,This is a "herringbone twill cotton work jacket" made by Vulcain.

"Vuicain" is one of the most famous French workwear brands.

Regarding Vulcain, exact information such as its founder and year of founding is unknown, but it is a long-established workwear brand founded in Lyon, the ancient capital of France.

Lyon, the city where we were founded, is a sacred place for textiles that has been around since the 17th century.
Considering that many weavers and craftsmen gathered from all over the country at the time, and the entire city was powered by the power of handiwork, our brand must have had a thorough commitment to manufacturing.

The brand name "Vulcain" is derived from "Vulcanus", the ancient Roman god of blacksmiths.VulcanIt is rumored that it is derived from "us)".
It is true that Vulcanus was revered as the guardian deity of crafts and technology, and his name, which symbolizes strength and practicality, suggests that he produced sturdy and functional workwear.

Introducing a classic French vintage work jacket from Vulcain, a workwear brand with such a long history.

"Work Jacket" is an essential part of French vintage style.

Although it has the word "Work" in its name, it is actually an extremely practical work jacket that was widely issued and worn by the working class in various fields such as coal mines, factories, railroads, and farms in France from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.

At the time, in France, many workers were engaged in manual labor due to the progress of industrialization and urbanization, and this work jacket was essential as clothing to support their daily work.

It is known for its practicality-oriented construction designed with harsh working environments in mind, such as the winged front design, deep patch pockets, and a boxy silhouette that does not hinder movement, and is known to have been widely supported regardless of occupation.

It has been confirmed that a wide variety of fabrics were used, including cotton twill, moleskin, cotton pique, corduroy, wool, and linen, depending on the environment, region, and season.
Among these, moleskin fabric, which combines durability and heat retention, is particularly highly valued by workers engaged in heavy work, and is still one of the most popular specifications in the vintage market.

At that time, companies, government offices, and local governments often distributed them all at once to employees as uniforms or supplies, and many still exist with the company name, manufacturer, and issue number printed on the inside tag.

Therefore, even though it is a mass-produced item, there are noticeable differences in detail depending on the place of production and the era, and it is still highly regarded as a strong reflection of France's labor culture and historical background.

There is no other type of workwear that matches the word ``functional beauty'' so well, and the ``Work Jacket'' is a symbol of French workwear, a masterpiece that conveys a simple and powerful appearance to this day.

The appeal of this item is that it is made by "VULCAIN", which is what many people are looking for.

In addition to the notation of "VULCAIN" on the woven name that remains on the inside, you can also see the words SANFOR (anti-shrunk), showing the straightforwardness typical of workwear at the time.
Even though it is a mass-produced item, these pieces that show the manufacturer's background have a completely different level of persuasiveness when worn.

The pockets are a total of 3 pockets, one chest pocket and both hem pockets, which are familiar to French work jackets.

There is a simple single pocket on the chest and a large patch pocket on the waist, an arrangement that is based on the idea of ​​``putting your hands in or throwing things in'' at the time.
As a result, it works well in modern styling as a ``good balance without unnecessary decoration'', and even white colors do not look cluttered and can take center stage.

Also, unlike the large round collars seen on older work jackets, this one has a smaller, sharper collar shape.

The sharp impression of the neck makes the work just the right amount of ruggedness, and even if you wear a shirt underneath or a high-gauge knit, it will look ``mature''.

On the inside, a golden embroidered tag made by VULCAIN is included on a white background.
Many people may be looking for an item with an embroidered tag symbolizing the old era.

This item uses "herringbone twill cotton" fabric.

It has the toughness derived from work, but the ridges unique to HBT are slightly floating, giving it a deep look that doesn't look flat.
The woven pattern stands out more than twill, giving it a rustic yet clean quality feel.

Although the fabric has a solid feel, it is not too hard, and the more you wear it, the softer it becomes and adapts to your body.

The color is an ecru color with a pale yellow tinge.

This color has a sense of warmth that cannot be expressed with just white.
The ``dullness'' and ``softness'' characteristic of ecru will soften the earthy smell of a work jacket and give it a clean appearance.

The ecru color tone on the streamlined body, which symbolizes the practicality of French work, creates a balance that makes it look strangely ``regular'' even when worn loosely.
It is a versatile item that can be worn with denim or military pants without being too heavy, and can be worn elegantly with slacks.

I cannot confirm the size description, but I think it corresponds to "M ~ L" in Japanese size.

Looking at the actual size, I think it's a golden size that fits the Japanese body type, so I think people with a wide range of body types can wear it.

There are some signs of use such as dirt, but there is no major damage that would make it difficult to wear, so I think you can still wear it.

Don't miss this opportunity, not only for those who are looking for a white work jacket, but also for those who want to add flair and elegance to their autumn/winter layering.