A SERAPHIN zip-up leather blouson, estimated from around the 1990s.
A special arrival.
SERAPHIN is a leather specialist factory brand founded in 1975 by Henri-Georges Zaks in Paris, France.
It operates from a historic workshop on Quai de Valmy in France, a site that dates back to the Napoleonic era when master tanners and leather craftsmen worked there, employing traditional artisanal techniques.
Today, all production takes place along the Canal St. Martin in Paris, where 74 artisans in the atelier work within a traditional leather workshop. Approximately 70 percent of production is dedicated to the company's own brand, with the remaining volume serving third-party clients.
SERAPHIN is distinguished by French craftsmanship devoted to meticulous detail, renowned for finishing diverse materials to the highest standards.
Its quality is so highly regarded that HERMÈS, the summit of luxury houses, entrusts the production of its leather outerwear to SERAPHIN—a testament to the caliber of work that speaks for itself.
We present a zip-up blouson crafted from the finest leather.
Among the examples of SERAPHIN I have encountered, this stands provisionally as a top choice—a piece that resonates deeply with personal sensibility.
A French-made garment pursued with uncompromising attention.
The patterning and seaming executed through traditional craftsmanship, combined with the use of leather of the highest order, renders this an exceptional piece.
The design is notably restrained and spare, which allows the quality of the leather itself to emerge with particular clarity.
It carries a presence that sets it apart from the ordinary—a distinct sensibility that distinguishes it from others.
While utilitarian styling can risk coarseness, the refined design language of SERAPHIN combined with the tactile quality of superior leather lends this piece an air of sophistication rather than severity.
It reads as an elegant leather blouson suited to the wardrobe of an adult.
A generous collar that covers the neck, a single zip pocket positioned on the left chest, hand warmer pockets at the waist—the detailing is unadorned, spare, and entirely functional.
The fur collar is detachable via an internal zip fastener, allowing you to adjust its presence according to inclination and occasion.
In my view, with the fur attached, it strikes the better balance against the weight of black leather—a more compelling composition.
The front closes with a zip fastener.
The zip slider is riri manufacture.
The interior neck carries a brand label characteristic of examples from the 1990s.
Ribbed knit at the cuffs and hem provides a refined fit and preserves the silhouette.
The material appears to be deerskin.
Deerskin derives from doe—a leather that is lightweight, durable, and breathable, distinguished among all deer leathers for its softness and pliability. It is often called the cashmere of leather for these qualities.
It possesses a lightness and suppleness that seem to challenge the notion of leather itself, resulting in an ease of wear that is notably stress-free.
Many approach leather garments with reservation due to their rigidity, but this concern does not apply here.
The lining is constructed from quilted fabric, offering excellent insulation.
Suited not only to spring and autumn, it accommodates winter wear with additional layers layered beneath.
For those seeking a refined leather piece of simplicity and enduring value, this is an exemplary choice.
While no size tag is present, it appears to correspond approximately to a men's XL in Japanese sizing.
The actual measurements confirm a generous fit, accommodating larger frames without issue.
It suits both a tailored fit and an oversized approach equally well.
The piece exhibits signs of use—wear, abrasion, loose threads, small punctures, and some shedding—yet no substantial damage that would impair wearing. It remains entirely wearable.
SERAPHIN, the foremost leather factory brand—recognized even by HERMÈS. This jacket possesses the caliber befitting a garment for a lifetime.
Experience the full measure of what SERAPHIN represents.
For those in pursuit of refined leather that transcends season and trend, do not overlook this exemplary offering from the brand.
