An indigo linen Maquignon coat, estimated to originate from the early 20th century, French manufacture.
A special acquisition.
Among French vintage textiles, indigo linen remains particularly sought after and scarce. Pieces utilising this fabric with such generosity are rarely encountered.
French vintage linen holds exceptional standing within the vintage market, regarded by many as impossible to replicate in contemporary production.
This indigo linen coat was worn as workwear by a maquignon—a livestock broker—during its working life.
Woven densely from fine yarns, the linen was engineered to resist the adhesion of animal hair, and to shed such fibres readily when they did collect.
The tactile quality of this cloth distinguishes itself even to the untrained hand.
The subtle, animate movement—a gentle tremor with each gesture—deserves to be experienced firsthand.
Among indigo linen pieces, the maquignon coat is notably scarcer than smock variations.
Smocks, by their nature, tend toward a distinctly feminine aesthetic; many find them difficult to reconcile with masculine presentation, and consequently they are often overlooked.
This coat, by contrast, assumes the silhouette of conventional tailoring. It integrates naturally into any wardrobe, worn with equal ease by either gender, without hesitation or compromise.
Defining details of the maquignon coat include substantial lapels of considerable presence, a scissor pocket at the left chest, hand pockets at the waist, and through-pockets for access to inner garments.
Cut generously, the coat accommodates larger frames without constraint.
Smaller frames will find equal grace in its voluminous drape.
The piece bears evident signs of use throughout—abrasion, tears, the honest marks of labour. It embodies the atmosphere of its era with considerable presence.
Wearable as it stands, yet bearing repairs that invite further care, this is a garment meant to accompany its wearer through years of intentional use.
The coat demonstrates the colour loss and characteristic texture particular to indigo, having achieved a patina of considerable beauty. Worn, it communicates a presence altogether distinct from conventional tailoring—something beyond the ordinary.
Indigo linen is spoken of as the sovereign fabric of French vintage. Opportunities to encounter examples remain rare, and should you seek such a piece, this warrants your consideration.
【Size Details】
Length 106.5cm
Shoulder width 51.5cm
Chest width 61cm
Hem width 78.5cm
Sleeve length 61cm
※ Minor measurement variance is to be expected.
【Condition】
USED
※ Soiling, abrasion, and small punctures present.
※ Tears and button loss present.
【Wearing Fit】
Model: 165cm, 50kg
【Returns and Exchanges】
Due to the nature of vintage pieces, returns and exchanges are not accepted.
We ask that you review all details carefully before purchase. Should you have concerns, please contact us prior to ordering.
Damage and wear resulting from age and use are not considered defects, nor grounds for return.
Colour variance between photograph and the actual piece is not returnable.
Returns occasioned by sizing concerns or expectation mismatch are not accepted, as these fall under customer responsibility.
We invite only those who understand and embrace these terms to proceed.
【Inquiry Code】
C069
