Authentic mid-century French bleu de travail chore coat crafted from durable indigo-dyed cotton twill. Originally worn by industrial workers and mechanics, This piece carries the strength of utilitarian design, soften by decades of wear. Features classic patch pockets, an interior right breast pocket, and a later period Michelin patch. The fabric shows natural fading and patina throughout, giving the coat a lived-in, one-of-a-kind depth that cannot be replicated.
ESTIMATED ERA: 1970s
MATERIAL: Cotton Twill
COLOR: Bleu de Travail
SOURCED IN: Paris, France
MEASUREMENTS (flat):
Shoulders: 19”
Bust: 20”
Waist: 20”
Length: 25”
FIT: One Size. Shown on an XS/S, 5’5”
CONDITION: Visible wear and fading. Small abrasions that reflect decades of honest use and lend the piece its singular patina.
STYLING TIPS: Layer over vintage denim or simple essentials for an effortless workwear look. Contrast with delicate silk or soft linen pieces for a more romantic, undone feel. Suited to everyday wear or styled as a statement layer.
Authentic mid-century French bleu de travail chore coat crafted from durable indigo-dyed cotton twill. Originally worn by industrial workers and mechanics, This piece carries the strength of utilitarian design, soften by decades of wear. Features classic patch pockets, an interior right breast pocket, and a later period Michelin patch. The fabric shows natural fading and patina throughout, giving the coat a lived-in, one-of-a-kind depth that cannot be replicated.
ESTIMATED ERA: 1970s
MATERIAL: Cotton Twill
COLOR: Bleu de Travail
SOURCED IN: Paris, France
MEASUREMENTS (flat):
Shoulders: 19”
Bust: 20”
Waist: 20”
Length: 25”
FIT: One Size. Shown on an XS/S, 5’5”
CONDITION: Visible wear and fading. Small abrasions that reflect decades of honest use and lend the piece its singular patina.
STYLING TIPS: Layer over vintage denim or simple essentials for an effortless workwear look. Contrast with delicate silk or soft linen pieces for a more romantic, undone feel. Suited to everyday wear or styled as a statement layer.
