1890'S OUVRIER SIDÉRURGISTE JACKET (DR0219)

*Limited editon of 8pcs per size
*Japanese market version open to all markets

Background

A vintage reproduction of the workwear worn by steelworkers in Saint-Étienne, France, circa 1890s
 
Hailing from France’s earliest metallurgical hub in the Massif Central, this jacket pays homage to the region’s rich industrial heritage and the iconic early French work blouson, crafted with rugged durability and authentic vintage distressing, echoing the hardworn spirit of 19th-century steel laborers

Fabric Details

-100% cotton herringbone made in France

Design Details

-Par excellence made in Japan

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

-Classic curved bourgeron pockets

-Double symmetric waist pleats

-Back hem cinch tabs

-YKK® hardwares

-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

 

「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