Seasonal run
This item is part of a small batch production run and may not be restocked again.
- French workwear-inspired style
- Vintage worker jacket fit
- Three patch pockets outside
- One hidden pocket inside
- 11 oz. Japanese worker blue moleskin
- One-wash (pre-washed in factory)
- 100% cotton
- Fabric woven by Collect Mills
- Rounded collar
- Cut-and-sew center back construction
- Small width cuffs
- Black military sew-on buttons
- Black coated metal alloy rivet
- Poly-poly core-spun heavy-duty stitching
- Indigo-dyed embroidery
- Tonal bartacks and buttonholes
- Cotton-poly pocketing, for extra durability
- Made in Portugal
Fit
BWJ-03 FRENCH WORKWEAR JACKET draws inspiration from vintage worker jacket styles from France and other parts of Europe. It’s built to last and can be used for heavy work; at the same time, it’s a perfect layering piece for a contemporary look, because we’ve updated the fit for modern day use. It features two large patch pockets, a smaller chest pocket, and a hidden pocket inside finished with a rivet.
Fabric
The 11 oz. black moleskin is a direct reproduction of a vintage style moleskin fabric as used for workwear. Moleskin is a densely woven 100% cotton sateen weave with exceptional strength and versatility, characterized by a soft surface created by shearing the fabric on the outside. Originally, moleskin was favoured by workers for its practicality: windproof, water-resistant to some degree, but also resistant to wear and tear. It was particularly valued in farming and welding, where its tight weave protected against animal hair and sparks. Our version of this classic fabric is woven by Collect Mills in Japan, weighing a hefty 11 oz. per square yard. Compared to typical denim weights, it doesn’t sound that impressive, but the compact construction makes this moleskin fabric a very sturdy and hand-wearing piece of cloth.
