A ARNYS PARIS Raglan Sleeve Trench Coat, estimated to date from the 1990s.
A special acquisition.
ARNYS PARIS was established in 1933 when Jankel Grumberg, a Ukrainian-Jewish businessman, opened his atelier at 14 Rue de Sèvres on the Left Bank of Paris. It became a maison that defined an era.
Once described as "ARNYS on the Left Bank, Hermès on the Right," it stood as the preeminent name of the Left Bank's cultural sphere. Whereas the Right Bank embodied aristocratic conservatism, the Left Bank carried the spirit of the populace—innovative, artistic, uncompromising.
ARNYS absorbed this essence into its craft.
The house brought its own interpretation to French tradition and classical menswear, establishing a distinctive aesthetic.
Through refined design and superior materials, it articulated a singular French elegance.
While respecting the fundamental architecture of classic business wear, subtle interventions—the placement of pockets, the cut of the jacket—yielded garments of striking proportion and elegant line.
Ranked alongside Hermès in its time, every piece bore the mark of first-rate tailoring.
The house's commitment to production was meticulous; different items were entrusted to different ateliers. That devotion to craft is evident in each garment—a consistency of quality that speaks across decades.
ARNYS was acquired by the LVMH Group in 2012, and gradually faded from view.
The trademark was later ceded to Berluti. The house exists no longer as an operating entity.
ARNYS occupied a singular place in French menswear—known for its distinctive design and uncompromising quality.
Its closure marked the end of an era in Parisian fashion.
From ARNYS, we present a trench coat of exceptional proportion—a garment that achieves the silhouette of a one-piece sleeve construction while maintaining the versatility of traditional tailoring.
The Trench Coat originated as military kit, worn by the British Army in the trenches of the Great War. It was designed for endurance and function, yet possessed an inherent elegance that transcended its purpose.
Throat latch, epaulettes, gun flap, storm shield, inverted pleat, double-breasted front, waist belt—the vocabulary of the classic trench coat is present here.
The epaulettes have been omitted on this example, a refinement that speaks to its evolution as a civilian garment. The remaining elements are faithfully rendered, creating something at once faithful to tradition and liberated from unnecessary ornament.
For many, epaulettes carry a weight that conflicts with ease of wear. For those seeking a coat of everyday utility without ceremony, this absence becomes an asset.
The throat latch—that distinctive detail of the original design—permits the collar to be worn either relaxed or raised, depending on mood and moment.
Worn collar-up, the effect transforms entirely—a quiet intensity that few garments can achieve.
The raglan sleeve construction expands the range of movement across the shoulders.
Worn oversized, the fabric falls cleanly along the shoulder line, preserving silhouette even at generous proportions.
While not technically a one-piece sleeve, the absence of a shoulder seam provides nearly equivalent drape. Oversized wear remains elegant—the fabric follows the contour of the body rather than fighting it.
The A-line silhouette carries no trace of affectation or age.
The gentle flare from shoulder to hem creates an elegant proportion—one that moves with grace when worn.
The fabric is 100% cotton.
A textile that transcends season, suitable for wear across the year.
The traditional trench calls for twill-woven gabardine. This coat employs a high-density cotton twill of finer gauge—less substantial than classic gabardine, yet more approachable in daily wear.
The hand is smooth and dry; the weight is light. It drapes with ease.
The color is a deep, vivid green.
The fabric's natural luster catches the light in ways that suggest subtle shifts in tone—an iridescence not unlike that of certain beetles in repose.
Refined in conception, execution, material, and palette.
This convergence of considered decisions yields a garment worthy of the designation "a lifetime piece." For those in search of clothing that transcends the calendar, this coat merits serious consideration.
It elevates the wearer's presence while remaining flexible enough to integrate into any wardrobe. It possesses its own quiet authority while yielding gracefully to context.
For those drawn to enduring classicism, this is offered without reservation.
Though not French-made, it embodies the principle that defined ARNYS: refined design, superior materials, and that particular elegance which is distinctly French.
Size as marked: 52
In contemporary terms, this corresponds to L to XL.
The actual measurements confirm a generous fit, suitable for larger frames without constraint.
It accommodates both true-to-size and oversized wear with equal conviction.
Signs of wear are evident—soiling, fading, discoloration, minor imperfections. None of these compromises its function or integrity. It remains a garment fully capable of service.
ARNYS PARIS—a house no longer extant—surfaces in the market only rarely, across any era or model.
What we offer is a specimen of the caliber that once shared shelves with Hermès. It deserves to be worn.
This is not merchandise that money alone will procure. Future acquisitions cannot be assured.
It functions equally as wardrobe cornerstone, collector's piece, or reference for design study.
ARNYS has become subject of renewed attention—the subject of editorial focus. The fact of the house's closure only reinforces its significance. Values, we would venture, will only ascend from here.
For those engaged in its pursuit, we would counsel swift deliberation.
