Estimated 1960s, French-made blue-gray cotton piqué hunting jacket.
A staple of French workwear, the hunting jacket was favored by the upper classes as sporting and leisure wear.
Rather than workwear, these were worn only by a select few for sport and pleasure, and rather than mass-produced, each piece was made to order—a luxurious undertaking.
Constructed in the classic cotton piqué fabric of French workwear tradition. The gray tone works seamlessly alongside other French workwear pieces, and keeping one on hand expands the possibilities of your wardrobe. The blue cast is notably stronger than the gray you typically encounter.
Unlike heavier winter fabrics such as corduroy, this piece transitions across seasons with ease.
Wearable throughout the year save summer months.
The fabric possesses a softness and suppleness that settles against the skin without resistance.
The restrained, dark tonality ensures this piece doesn't compete with others in your wardrobe—a versatile foundational piece.
It bears the hallmarks French workwear is known for: a generously rounded collar and an A-line silhouette.
This example features simple button closures rather than horn—a measured approach well-suited to those seeking a jacket without assertion.
As a hunting jacket, it retains the substantial game pocket at the rear.
The cut runs generous, accommodating larger frames with ease.
Equally, smaller figures can wear it with an oversized ease that carries its own appeal.
Time has left its mark, though nothing that compromises wear. There remains much life in this piece.
If you've been seeking something of this character, consider it.
