【Anniversary Sale】SAINT-ETIENNE PÉPÉ CHARBON JACKET (DR0210)

*Anniversary Appreciation Special Discount Edition
*Limited editon of 8pcs per size
*Japanese market version open to all markets

Background

-A heritage reissue of the work jacket worn by the Saint-Etienne coal miners in the 1900s France — a key driving force behind the French Industrial Revolution. Among them was an elderly miner, daily returning home covered in soot, yet cherished by his community. Children affectionately called him “PÉPÉ CHARBON” — the beloved “Coal Dust Grandpa.” He embodies the era: a miner whose labor and sacrifice sustained his family and society, standing as a symbol of resilience, faith and love

Fabric Details

-100% zimbabwe cotton twill made in France

Design Details

-Par excellence made in Japan

-Handcrafted-garment-dyed with Japanese traditional "soumoku nishoku dyeing"

-Classic double "Minerai Chanceux" pockets

-UNION KNOPF® distressed horn button

-French-made "cœur de fer" metal engraved button

-Vintage garment-washed

About 「SOUMOKU NISHOKU DYEING」

A special traditional hand-finished dyeing technique in Japanese craftsmanship, which involves using two different plant-based dyes to color fabrics or garment, resulting in a dual-tone effect. As a unique variation of plant dyeing, it skillfully utilizes natural plant pigments and dyeing methods to create distinctive two-color patterns, characterized by its natural, eco-friendly, and artistic qualities.

PLANT-DYEING MATERIAL

「KAKISHIBU-DYE」

Before the beginning of autumn each year, unripe green persimmons are harvested, washed, crushed, juiced, and filtered. The persimmon juice is then fermented and aged for several months or even over a year to produce a deep brown persimmon tannin dye. Traditionally, the dye is buried underground or stored in a cool, shaded place to enhance its colorfastness and stability

「TOUSEINOHA-DYE」

Holly leaves are a natural plant-based dye with excellent biodegradability and high compatibility with both the environment and the human body. They are beneficial to human skin—for example, they contain holly oil, which has positive effects on health. Unlike synthetic chemical dyes, holly leaf dye is free from harmful substances. It can produce a variety of warm hues, including orange-yellow, pink, orange-red, and near-green tones, offering uniquely distinctive color variations