{"title":"Heritage Workwear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBuilt for working life, these vintage jackets bring together French workwear, European utility garments, and industrial clothing. Worn leather and functional details reflect the purposes they were made to serve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-french-horsehide-leather-car-coat-large-44s","title":"Vintage 1940s French Horsehide Leather Utility Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eProduced in France during the late 1930s to 1940s, this leather jacket reflects the type of utility outerwear worn by civilian workers and tradesmen during the mid century period. Jackets of this form were designed for durability and everyday use, often bridging industrial work, transport, and motorcycling without being tied to a specific uniform or issued role. The length, pocket configuration, and construction place it firmly within French workwear traditions rather than tailored motoring coats or military garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eThe jacket is constructed from horsehide leather, selected for its density and long term durability. The hide remains firm and structurally sound, with a pronounced natural grain and substantial weight. Ageing has developed evenly across the surface, resulting in settled creasing and patina consistent with prolonged working use. The leather retains its integrity throughout the body and sleeves, with no areas of collapse or thinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eThe cut is practical and functional, offering extended coverage without restricting movement. The front features twin zippered chest pockets positioned for easy access, a detail commonly found on French utility and industrial jackets of the period. The overall silhouette prioritises protection and wearability rather than tailoring or decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eInside, the jacket is lined with a heavy cloth lining intended to provide insulation during regular outdoor work. The lining shows light age related wear consistent with use but remains intact and serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eThe jacket retains its original French made hardware, including metal zippers, which have been serviced and function correctly. Cuff adjusters remain present and operational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eThe jacket has been professionally cleaned and conditioned in house using specialist workshop processes. The leather remains supple, strong, and well preserved while retaining its original surface character. Stitching, seams, and components are sound throughout. Overall condition is excellent vintage, showing honest wear consistent with a working garment rather than neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003e• Late 1930s to 1940s French leather utility jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e• Horsehide leather construction\u003cbr data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003e• Mid length workwear cut\u003cbr data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e• Twin zippered chest pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e• Original French metal zippers\u003cbr data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e• Heavy cloth interior lining\u003cbr data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e• Functional cuff adjusters\u003cbr data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e• Professionally cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003e• Chest armpit to armpit: 24 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003e• Shoulders seam to seam: 19.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e• Sleeve length underarm seam to cuff: 15.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003e• Sleeve length shoulder seam to cuff: 23.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003e• Back length collar seam to hem: 31 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003eBest suited to a modern men’s size 42-44. Please compare with a similar jacket for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53149345907011,"sku":"EB4835","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5940.jpg?v=1747389738"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-leather-workwear-jacket-medium-42-44","title":"Vintage 1950s French Leather Workwear Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"876\" data-start=\"407\"\u003eEmerging from post-war France, this exceptional leather workwear jacket embodies the craftsmanship and ingenuity that defined the nation’s golden age of outerwear. Produced between the 1940s and 1950s, it represents a rare example of French utilitarian design — blending military influence with refined civilian tailoring. Constructed from full-grain vegetable-tanned cowhide and fitted with Eclair hardware, it captures the quiet confidence of mid-century French manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1416\" data-start=\"878\"\u003eThe leather has aged beautifully, its surface carrying a storied patina that tells the history of decades past. The hide is dense and strong yet soft to the touch, with a naturally distressed finish that has developed through genuine wear. This jacket was professionally dry cleaned to remove all bacteria and soiling, then carefully leather-cleaned and conditioned in-house using our own specialist formulas. The process nourishes the hide deeply, restoring suppleness and tone while preserving the original character and aged surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1418\"\u003eInside, it features a remarkable removable real sheepskin vest liner, backed with a checked wool lining — a distinctly French design combining warmth, breathability, and versatility. The liner zips out easily, allowing the jacket to transition between seasons. With the liner in place, it fits as a medium (around a 42” chest), and as a large (around a 44” chest) when removed, with comfortable room for layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2132\" data-start=\"1854\"\u003eAll original details remain intact, including Eclair zippers, side-entry hand-warmer pockets, a chest zip pocket, and button-tab waist adjusters. Every element reflects the pragmatic craftsmanship of its time — designed to endure, yet made with unmistakable French finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2352\" data-start=\"2134\"\u003eCondition is very good vintage, showing natural distressing, wear along seams, and a rich aged patina throughout. The sheepskin and wool lining remain clean and structurally sound, and all zips function smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2375\" data-start=\"2359\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eVintage French leather jacket — late 1940s to 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eCrafted from full-grain vegetable-tanned cowhide — strong, supple, and naturally patinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eOriginal Eclair zippers throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eZip-out sheepskin vest lining with checked wool lower section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eButton-tab waist adjusters and side-entry pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eProfessionally dry cleaned, specialist leather cleaned, and conditioned in-house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eCondition: Very good vintage — naturally distressed with rich aged patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eFits medium (42”) with liner, large (44”) without liner — suitable for layering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3161\" data-start=\"2925\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2961\" data-start=\"2925\"\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2964\" data-start=\"2961\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3161\" data-start=\"2925\"\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3161\" data-start=\"2925\"\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3161\" data-start=\"2925\"\u003eSleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3161\" data-start=\"2925\"\u003eSleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 16.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3161\" data-start=\"2925\"\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 29\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3166\" data-start=\"3163\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3451\" data-start=\"3168\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA beautifully preserved piece of French leather heritage — understated, functional, and authentically aged. This jacket carries the quiet strength and character that only decades of history can create, making it a true collector’s piece from Europe’s post-war era of craftsmanship.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53790727766339,"sku":"EB4914","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_0296.jpg?v=1760535684"},{"product_id":"1940s-french-vintage-leather-workwear-blouson","title":"Vintage 1940s French Leather Work Utility Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench leather blousons from the late 1940s sit at an important point in postwar workwear design, where utility garments began to regain refinement without losing their practical roots. This example reflects that balance clearly. Produced for everyday use rather than display, it combines durable materials with restrained tailoring typical of French civilian outerwear in the years immediately following the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is cut from mid-weight full-grain cowhide, chosen for strength and wearability rather than weight alone. The leather has aged evenly, developing a settled brown patina with a soft matte finish, light surface creasing, and natural tonal variation across the panels. The hide remains supple and structurally sound throughout, with no areas of weakness or collapse. Wear is consistent with long-term use rather than neglect, and the surface character sits comfortably within the grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mouton collar in a deep rust tone provides warmth and contrast, retaining good density and softness. This was a practical feature on French work jackets of the period, offering insulation without adding bulk. The collar shows only light wear and remains well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the jacket retains its original brown moleskin lining, a fabric favoured in French workwear for its warmth, durability, and comfort. The lining is clean and intact, showing only light, even wear consistent with age. Stitching remains secure throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket closes with its original Spidex main zipper, operating smoothly and confirming mid-century French manufacture. Two angled front welt pockets are positioned for ease of use, while adjustable side tabs and button-tab cuffs allow the fit to be subtly regulated. The cut is balanced and practical, offering structure through the body while allowing ease of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been professionally cleaned and conditioned in-house, using methods appropriate for historic leather. The process focused on preservation rather than cosmetic alteration, restoring flexibility and depth of tone while retaining the original surface character. All seams, components, and fastenings are sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good vintage. The leather remains strong and supple, the collar and lining are well preserved, and all hardware functions as intended. This is a well-made, honest example of late-1940s French leather workwear, valued for material quality, proportion, and authentic wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Late 1940s French leather workwear blouson\u003cbr\u003e• Mid-weight full-grain cowhide with mature patina\u003cbr\u003e• Original mouton collar in rust tone\u003cbr\u003e• Original Spidex main zipper\u003cbr\u003e• Brown moleskin cotton lining\u003cbr\u003e• Angled front welt pockets\u003cbr\u003e• Adjustable side tabs and button cuffs\u003cbr\u003e• Professionally cleaned and conditioned in-house\u003cbr\u003e• Very good vintage condition with honest wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 25 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 21 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 26 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 16 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 29 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to a 44 regular relaxed fit or a 46 slim fit. Please compare with a similar jacket for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a strong example of postwar French leather craftsmanship, built for daily use and preserved with care. A wearable, collectible blouson that reflects the quiet confidence of mid-century European workwear.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53798527762755,"sku":"EB4919","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_0449.jpg?v=1760711144"},{"product_id":"1950s-french-workwear-leather-utility-jacket","title":"1950s French Workwear Leather Utility Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eProduced during the years of post war industrial expansion in France, this 1950s leather utility jacket reflects a period when durable outerwear was essential rather than optional. Designed for long working days in unheated spaces and exposed conditions, it carries the quiet practicality typical of mid century French workwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eCut slightly longer through the body with a clean straight zip front and structured collar, the silhouette is balanced and purposeful. The brown mid weight leather shows natural grain character and tonal variation throughout. Decades of wear have developed a rich patina, particularly along the sleeves and high contact areas where the surface has softened and burnished naturally. There is light age related chapping in places, entirely commensurate with age and long term use, yet the hide remains strong, supple and structurally sound with no cracking or weakness. Creasing sits honestly through the arms and body, exactly where a working garment should show it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eConstruction is straightforward and durable. The original brass front zipper runs smoothly. Angled front pockets are neatly integrated into the body, while buttoned cuff adjustment tabs and rear waist adjusters provide subtle shaping and practical function. The interior retains its brown and green plaid wool lining, which remains intact and warm, with only a couple of small stitch repairs to the inner lining that are discreet and secure. This jacket originally featured a detachable fur collar and a zip out lining, both now absent, leaving a cleaner profile while retaining full wearability and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned in the workshop, removing years of soiling and odours. It has been lightly conditioned to preserve suppleness without altering its natural character. It will arrive clean, fresh and ready to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eAn honest and increasingly scarce example of mid century French leather workwear, preserved with care and ready for continued use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e• 1950s French workwear leather utility jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e• Brown mid weight leather construction\u003cbr data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e• Original brass front zipper\u003cbr data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e• Angled front hand pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e• Buttoned cuff adjustment tabs\u003cbr data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e• Rear waist adjusters\u003cbr data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003e• Brown and green plaid wool lining\u003cbr data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003e• Light age related chapping commensurate with age\u003cbr data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2635\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Small stitch repairs to inner lining\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 23\"\u003cbr data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 20\u003cbr data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 24.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 16\"\u003cbr data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eBest suited to a 42 inch chest\/ medium frame depending on desired fit. Please compare measurements with a similar garment to ensure correct fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54241551941955,"sku":"EB5005","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5138.jpg?v=1772441079"},{"product_id":"1950s-french-leather-industrial-workwear-jacket","title":"1950s French Leather Industrial Workwear Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"328\"\u003eProduced in the years following the Second World War, this French leather utility jacket reflects a period when rebuilding was practical, physical and urgent. Across France, skilled tradesmen, mechanics and yard workers relied on garments like this for daily protection in workshops and industrial settings. Leather offered durability, weather resistance and longevity in an era where replacement was neither easy nor expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"757\"\u003eThe cut is straightforward and purposeful, with a clean collar, zip front and angled hand pockets typical of mid century French workwear. The silhouette is balanced and unfussy, designed for movement rather than display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"979\"\u003eThe brown leather carries strong natural character throughout. High contact areas across the sleeves and pocket edges have developed a warm burnished tone, while the main panels retain depth and structure. The hide remains supple and stable with no thinning or structural weakness. Seams are secure and the overall construction is sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eThe front zipper was replaced during its working life and is now fitted with a Riri zip. The puller remains original and stamped Eclair, Made in France, reflecting practical period maintenance rather than modern alteration. There is a small fray at the base near the insert, visible in the photographs. The zip engages and runs, though it should be operated with care. It is currently functional and does not require immediate replacement, but this is noted for full accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"1796\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCuffs retain their original button adjustment tabs. The back construction allows ease of movement through the shoulders, consistent with workshop use. Inside, the jacket retains its original zip out lining in a dark woven check. The lining shows two period patch repairs at the hem, but remains structurally sound overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2411\" data-start=\"2073\"\u003eThis jacket has been specialist leather cleaned in the workshop to remove decades of soiling and odours. It has been professionally conditioned using our own workshop blend leather dressings, applied sparingly to preserve suppleness without altering the natural character of the hide. It presents clean, stable and ready for careful wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2547\" data-start=\"2413\"\u003eAs with all period leather garments, this piece is best suited to collection, display and occasional use rather than heavy daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2654\" data-start=\"2549\"\u003eAn increasingly scarce example of post war French leather workwear, preserved with honesty and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2689\" data-start=\"2661\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3180\" data-start=\"2691\"\u003e• 1950s French leather workwear utility jacket\u003cbr data-end=\"2740\" data-start=\"2737\"\u003e• Post war industrial workshop garment\u003cbr data-end=\"2781\" data-start=\"2778\"\u003e• Rich brown mid weight leather construction\u003cbr data-end=\"2828\" data-start=\"2825\"\u003e• Replaced Riri front zip\u003cbr data-end=\"2856\" data-start=\"2853\"\u003e• Original Eclair Made in France zip pull\u003cbr data-end=\"2937\" data-start=\"2934\"\u003e• Angled front hand pockets\u003cbr data-end=\"2967\" data-start=\"2964\"\u003e• Button adjustable cuff tabs\u003cbr data-end=\"3039\" data-start=\"3036\"\u003e• Specialist leather cleaned\u003cbr data-end=\"3132\" data-start=\"3129\"\u003e• Strong seams and stable structure throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 27.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 20\u003cbr data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 24.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 16\"\u003cbr data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eBest suited to a 46 inch chest\/ XL frame. Please compare measurements with a similar garment to ensure correct fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242086748483,"sku":"EB5006","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5175.jpg?v=1772453339"},{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-french-leather-workwear-jacket","title":"Vintage French Leather Work Jacket Éclair Zips Sheepskin Liner Tea Core Hide","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eSubstantial, purposeful and full of character, this French leather jacket dates to the late 1940s or early 1950s, produced during the immediate post war years as France rebuilt its industries and manufacturing capacity. During this period leather garments were still designed first and foremost for durability and protection, worn by mechanics, motorists and skilled tradesmen who required outerwear capable of enduring demanding daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eThe jacket is constructed from dense heavy leather finished in a deep dark brown that borders on black, now displaying pronounced tea core character throughout. Over decades of wear the darker surface finish has gradually revealed the rich brown base tone beneath, creating the warm natural patina visible across the sleeves, shoulders and body. This type of ageing is highly prized among collectors and gives the jacket the depth and authenticity only genuine vintage leather develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eThe cut follows a classic French workwear and motoring silhouette, slightly longer through the body with a strong practical structure designed to provide warmth while allowing freedom of movement. The front is secured by a full length Éclair zipper, one of France’s most respected mid century zipper manufacturers. Two angled chest pockets also feature original Éclair zips, positioned for easy access when seated or working, while two lower flap pockets provide additional storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eA particularly notable feature is the removable shearling liner which zips cleanly into the jacket, offering substantial insulation for colder conditions. When removed, the interior reveals a handsome wool plaid lining beneath, allowing the jacket to be worn comfortably across different seasons. The collar is trimmed with thick dark mouton fur which adds both warmth and a striking visual contrast against the dark leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eThe leather remains strong and supple following professional cleaning and careful conditioning. The tea core patina seen throughout is entirely natural and reflects decades of honest use. Areas of surface wear and colour variation appear across the sleeves, shoulders and body, adding character while remaining structurally sound. All original Éclair zippers are present and have been carefully refurbished and waxed to ensure smooth operation, while the removable liner remains complete. It remains a superb surviving example of post war French leather craftsmanship and is perfectly suited for collection, display and occasional wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"3194\"\u003eJackets of this type were produced in relatively small numbers and rarely survive in such complete form with their original liner and hardware intact. Today it stands as a rare and compelling example of post war French leather craftsmanship, combining the rugged practicality of European workwear with the unmistakable character of a beautifully aged tea core hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"es5bte\" data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3224\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003e• Late 1940s to early 1950s French leather motoring and workwear jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003e• Heavy dark brown tea core leather hide\u003cbr data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003e• Original Éclair front zipper\u003cbr data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3376\"\u003e• Two angled chest pockets with Éclair zippers\u003cbr data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3425\"\u003e• Two lower flap pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003e• Adjustable cuff straps with buttons\u003cbr data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003e• Removable zip out shearling liner\u003cbr data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3530\"\u003e• Wool plaid internal lining beneath liner\u003cbr data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003e• Thick mouton fur collar\u003cbr data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3603\"\u003e• Classic French workwear and motoring cut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1do4eyv\" data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3683\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003eChest (Armpit to Armpit): 22.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3725\"\u003eUnderarm to Cuff: 18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3755\"\u003eShoulder to Cuff: 26 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3785\"\u003eAcross Shoulders: 19.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003eBack Length (Bottom of Collar to Hem): 29 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"4038\"\u003eBest suited for approximately a 40 inch regular chest with a S\/M frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54253577601347,"sku":"EB5020","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5847_0aa63dbc-020f-46d2-ac64-9dc96f2aacd5.jpg?v=1772803730"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-leather-workwear-jacket-1950s-wool-lined","title":"Vintage 1950s French Leather Workwear Jacket Chrome Tanned Cowhide","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eThere is a particular honesty to French workwear of this period. Not designed to impress, but to function, to endure, and to improve with use. This jacket carries that attitude in full. Cut from substantial cowhide and shaped with a quiet, practical hand, it sits firmly in the world of mid century French industrial clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eThe leather is a chrome tanned véritable cuir, chosen at the time for its durability and weather resistance. It has worn in naturally over the years, developing a deep, even tone with soft creasing across the body and sleeves. The surface remains healthy and intact, with that slightly matte, worked finish that only comes from long use rather than artificial treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eThe construction is straightforward and purposeful. A full length metal zip runs cleanly through the front, set beneath a simple workwear collar that sits easily when open. The chest is kept minimal with a single flap pocket, while angled hand pockets at the waist provide practical access. The back panel is uncluttered, broken only by subtle shaping and side adjusters at the hem, allowing the fit to be drawn in slightly when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003eInside, the jacket is lined in a warm wool check, a notable step up from the more common cotton linings seen in similar pieces. The sleeves are finished in a striped cotton with internal storm cuffs, designed to retain heat and keep out wind during long hours of wear. The interior label, Véritable Cuir – Garanti Pur Chrome, confirms the use of chrome tanned cowhide, reflecting the functional priorities of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003eThe jacket has been carefully cleaned and conditioned in the workshop, preserving the original character of the leather without overworking it. It remains supple, wearable, and structurally sound. There is natural wear throughout, particularly to high contact areas such as the collar and seams, along with light marking consistent with age. The lining shows gentle signs of use but remains intact, and all hardware is fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003eThis is not a decorative piece. It was made as working equipment, and that is exactly what gives it presence today. A well balanced example of French leather workwear, with material quality and construction that speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3718\"\u003e• Mid century French leather workwear jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003e• Véritable cuir chrome tanned cowhide\u003cbr data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003e• Full length metal eclair front zip\u003cbr data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003e• Single chest flap pocket\u003cbr data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3549\"\u003e• Angled hand warmer pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003e• Side waist adjusters\u003cbr data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3605\"\u003e• Wool check body lining\u003cbr data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3632\"\u003e• Striped cotton sleeve lining with internal storm cuffs\u003cbr data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3691\"\u003e• Original interior label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1do4eyv\" data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3756\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3916\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Chest (Armpit to Armpit): 23\"\u003cbr data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e• Shoulders (Shoulder Seam to Shoulder Seam): 19\"\u003cbr data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e• Sleeve Length (Shoulder Seam to Cuff): 25\"\u003cbr data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e• Sleeve Length (Underarm to Cuff): 17\"\u003cbr data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e• Back Length (Collar Seam to Hem): 30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3916\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited to a small to medium frame. Please compare with a similar coat for accuracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54284594250051,"sku":"EB5028","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6404.jpg?v=1773839790"},{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-50s-french-grillon-cognac-cowhide-workwear-jacket","title":"Vintage 1940s–50s French Grillon Cognac Sheepskin Workwear Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA genuine mid-century French leather workwear jacket, produced under the Grillon name and carrying the distinctive period label marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Pluie... Vent... Neige”\u003c\/strong\u003e, translating as \u003cstrong\u003e“Rain... Wind... Snow.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Dating from around the 1940s to 1950s, it is a beautifully aged example of practical French outerwear, made particularly striking by its cognac cowhide and the patina developed through decades of genuine wear.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather is the defining feature. Cut from substantial cognac cowhide, it has developed an exceptionally supple, broken-in handle through many decades of use. Areas that have seen the most movement and contact have become particularly soft, while the hide still retains the strength and substance expected of a working leather jacket from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original finish has worn naturally across the shoulders, sleeves, seams and edges, revealing warmer caramel and golden tones beneath the deeper cognac brown. Areas of the darker finish remain across the body, creating a remarkable depth and variation in colour that could only have developed through prolonged wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe construction is direct and purposeful. A traditional point collar sits above the original Éclair front zip, while a broad horizontal yoke runs across the chest and continues around the back. Two neatly worked besom pockets are incorporated into the chest seam, with larger angled pockets positioned lower at the hips. The long, straight body gives the jacket its characteristic mid-century French workwear silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Éclair hardware is an important identifying detail and remains in working order. Together with the Grillon label, construction and overall styling, it supports the jacket's mid-century French origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the jacket tells much of its own history. The lining appears originally to have been wool throughout, worked in a distinctive green, rust and cream check. As areas wore through over the years, sections were carefully repaired and reinforced with cotton fabric rather than the entire lining being discarded and replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several small age-related stitch repairs elsewhere on the garment, most difficult to notice without close inspection, together with a couple of tiny holes. Someone clearly valued this jacket enough to keep maintaining it, and those old repairs have been retained as part of its history rather than disguised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe history is in the leather itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition for a working leather jacket of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cowhide remains strong, supple and fully wearable. Decades of wear have softened and broken in the leather considerably, particularly through areas of regular movement and handling, giving parts of the jacket an exceptionally soft feel while retaining good strength and substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is extensive natural patina and finish wear throughout. The original cognac colour now ranges from deeper tobacco brown through warm caramel and golden tones. Light surface crazing is present around the rear of the collar, together with several discreet old stitch repairs and a couple of tiny age-related holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original wool lining shows wear and has been repaired and reinforced with cotton fabric in places over the years. These historic repairs remain intact and form an important part of the jacket's character and working history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Éclair front zip remains functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist cleaned and carefully conditioned in-house. Our approach has been one of preservation, returning suppleness to the cowhide while retaining the original finish, historic repairs and naturally developed patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1940s–50s French Grillon leather workwear jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal “Pluie... Vent... Neige” Grillon label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCognac cowhide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial hide with a beautifully broken-in handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally soft and supple in areas through decades of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally developed cognac, caramel and tobacco patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive original finish wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal period Éclair front zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional point collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad front and rear shoulder yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin besom chest pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo angled lower hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, straight workwear cut\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen, rust and cream checked wool lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric cotton lining repairs and reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscreet age-related stitch repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialist cleaned and conditioned in-house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong and fully wearable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 23\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve length (shoulder to cuff): 24.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve length (underarm to cuff): 17.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 31.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket is best suited to a \u003cstrong\u003e42\" regular fit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please compare the measurements with a similar garment you own to ensure the best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54787821797699,"sku":"EB5083","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4241_4fad6cd7-accd-4bf3-9d55-e208efae1608.jpg?v=1788420316"},{"product_id":"original-1950s-french-leather-work-jacket-wool-lined-vitex-zips","title":"Original 1950s French Leather Work Jacket Wool Lined Vitex Zips","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is the sort of jacket that explains why French leather workwear has become so sought after. Dating from the 1950s and made for practical use rather than fashion, it belongs to a period when a leather jacket was expected to provide warmth, protection and years of service. The long body, uncomplicated construction and substantial hide give it the purposeful character of continental working clothing, while the removable wool collar and fully wool-lined body suggest a jacket intended to remain useful through colder months.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut from substantial brown leather, more than seventy years of wear have given the surface a character that could never convincingly be recreated. The colour moves naturally across the garment, from deep brown through softer, warmer areas where the surface has been rubbed by use. Fine scratches, softened edges and gentle creasing remain visible across the sleeves and body. Rather than overwhelming the jacket, these marks record its working life, leaving a lightly distressed surface with a particularly handsome, storied appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts construction is equally compelling. A broad shoulder yoke gives structure across the upper body before opening into large, relatively uninterrupted leather panels. Two zipped breast pockets sit high on the chest, with a further pair of vertical hand pockets below. Period Vitex pocket zippers survive, an excellent detail on a jacket of this age, while the main closure is now fitted with a sympathetic replacement OPTI metal zipper. Button-fastened sleeve tabs provide a further piece of practical period detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable deep brown wool collar transforms the character of the jacket. Fitted, it gives the long leather body the appearance of substantial cold-weather working or riding clothing. Removed, the jacket becomes considerably more restrained, revealing the simple leather collar beneath. It is a particularly thoughtful piece of period design, effectively giving the jacket two distinct ways of being worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is perhaps its greatest surprise. Beneath an exterior that openly carries the evidence of more than seven decades of use, the original checked wool body lining remains remarkably well preserved. The contrasting brown sleeve linings are similarly impressive. This combination of an aged leather exterior and exceptionally preserved interior is increasingly difficult to find, particularly in a jacket that was clearly constructed as functional clothing rather than a fashion piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a confidence to old French workwear that comes from its lack of unnecessary detail. Everything here has a purpose: warmth from the wool lining, additional protection from the removable collar, secure zipped chest storage, accessible lower pockets and a long leather body. What remains today is not a pristine jacket pretending to be old, but an authentic piece of working clothing whose age has become part of its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than anything, this is a jacket for someone who wants vintage leather to look genuinely vintage. The surface has movement, variation and history, while underneath it remains a strong and remarkably well-preserved garment. Its scars have not been disguised and its character has not been polished away. It has simply been prepared for the next chapter of its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brown leather remains strong, substantial and structurally sound throughout, with a beautifully developed surface character created through more than seventy years of genuine use. Natural grain, creasing, rubbing, fine scratches and areas of tonal variation are present across the garment, giving the leather its lightly distressed and unmistakably vintage appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable deep brown wool collar remains in excellent condition and presents particularly well. The original checked wool body lining is exceptionally well preserved for its age, remaining clean, complete and remarkably fresh. The contrasting brown sleeve linings are similarly well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house, with care taken to preserve its established character. As part of the restoration, the leather has also been carefully reshaped to reduce undesirable set-in creasing caused by prolonged wear and storage, restoring a more natural structure and drape without altering the jacket's original construction or removing the character of the hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe period Vitex pocket zippers have been refurbished, cleaned, waxed and polished and operate smoothly. The original main zipper is no longer present and has been sympathetically replaced with an OPTI metal zipper that complements the jacket's period appearance and operates correctly. The buttons and remaining hardware have also been carefully cleaned while retaining their naturally aged finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is an exceptionally well-preserved example of 1950s French leather workwear, retaining the age, surface character and period details collectors look for while remaining strong, wearable and ready for continued use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1950s French leather work jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial brown leather construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, practical workwear cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 70 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully developed natural surface character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly distressed appearance from genuine age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad leather shoulder yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable deep brown wool collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather collar beneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully wool-lined body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal checked wool body lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting brown sleeve linings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo zipped breast pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo lower vertical hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod Vitex pocket zippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSympathetic replacement OPTI metal main zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-fastened sleeve tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad panelled back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod buttons and hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 23\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder to cuff: 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm to cuff: 16.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 29.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended fit:42R - medium size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilt as working clothing and worn long enough to acquire a history of its own, this is French vintage leather at its most compelling, substantial, practical and full of character.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54806632595779,"sku":"EB51010","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5216_2dd965b1-23a2-4db6-a3bf-0728441868d9.jpg?v=1789187036"},{"product_id":"original-1950s-grillon-french-vachette-leather-workwear-jacket","title":"Original 1950s Grillon French Vachette Leather Workwear Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSome vintage jackets survive because they were hardly worn. This one clearly survived for the opposite reason. Made in France by Grillon around the 1940s to 1950s, it comes from a period when substantial leather outerwear was serious working equipment, worn across industry, transport and outdoor occupations where warmth, protection and durability mattered considerably more than appearance.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory and engineering work, transport, railway work and other exposed occupations created a need for leather clothing capable of resisting abrasion while providing protection from cold and difficult conditions. The long body and heavily insulated construction of this Grillon belong naturally to that world. Its original illustrated label is particularly evocative, carrying the words “Pluie... Vent... Neige”, translating simply as “Rain... Wind... Snow.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than seventy years later, the working life of the jacket is written directly into its leather. Cut from exceptionally soft brown vachette cowhide, the hide has developed a remarkably pliant, broken-in handle through decades of genuine use. Deep brown survives across quieter areas, while repeated movement and contact have revealed chestnut, tobacco and warm tan through the shoulders, sleeves, seams and pocket edges. Fine scratches, rubbing, creasing and softened edges remain throughout, creating an irregular natural patina that could never convincingly be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is direct and purposeful. A traditional pointed collar sits above the full-length metal front zipper, while a broad horizontal yoke gives structure across the upper chest and shoulders. Two large flap-covered pockets provide secure storage high on the front, accompanied by a further pair of lower hand pockets. The extended, straight-cut body provides generous coverage, while the uncomplicated back leaves large expanses of beautifully aged leather uninterrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the character changes completely. Thick cream pile lines the body, providing substantial insulation while remaining remarkably well preserved against the heavily aged exterior. Contrasting burgundy and cream striped sleeve linings add an excellent period detail, while an internal zipped pocket and lower-body adjustment arrangements reveal further practical thought in the original construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a compelling contrast between the two sides of the garment. Outside, every softened edge, scratch and shift in colour records decades of use. Inside, the pale pile remains surprisingly complete and substantial. Beneath all of that history is a jacket that remains strong, comfortable and entirely wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was built as working clothing and has clearly lived the life expected of it. What remains today is something increasingly difficult to find: an authentic piece of mid-century leather workwear whose extraordinary appearance was created through use rather than manufactured to imitate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe history is in the leather itself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition for a working leather jacket of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brown vachette cowhide remains strong, exceptionally soft and structurally sound. Decades of genuine use have given the leather a beautifully pliant handle, together with extensive naturally developed patina. The surface ranges from deeper brown through chestnut and tobacco to considerably lighter tan at points of prolonged contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural scratches, rubbing, creasing, softened edges and areas of finish wear are present throughout. These are consistent with the age and working origins of the garment and form an important part of its established character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick cream pile body lining is remarkably well preserved considering the evident working life of the exterior. The contrasting burgundy and cream striped sleeve linings also survive particularly well, while the original illustrated Grillon label remains present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house, with care taken to preserve the exceptionally soft handle and naturally developed surface character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the restoration, the leather has also been carefully reshaped to reduce undesirable set-in creasing caused by prolonged wear and storage, restoring a more natural structure and drape without altering the jacket's original construction or removing the character of the hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main zipper and surviving hardware have been carefully cleaned and serviced while retaining their naturally aged appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the jacket retains exactly what matters: strong and beautifully broken-in leather, an exceptionally well-preserved insulated interior, original period details and the unmistakable character of decades of genuine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Grillon leather workwear jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1940s to 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEclair zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal illustrated “Pluie... Vent... Neige” Grillon label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally soft brown vachette cowhide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial yet highly pliant leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 70 years of genuine age and wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional naturally developed patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep brown, chestnut, tobacco and warm tan tonal variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional pointed leather collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length metal front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad chest and shoulder yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo flap-covered upper pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo lower hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong protective workwear cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad panelled back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick cream pile body lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting burgundy and cream striped sleeve linings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal zipped pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal lower-body adjustment details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal period construction and hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialist restored in-house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong and fully wearable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 23\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 19.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder seam to cuff: 22.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis jacket was originally made with slightly shorter sleeves and is best suited to approximately a 42\" chest, particularly for someone who prefers or requires a shorter sleeve length. As with many mid-century garments, the proportions reflect the individual sizing for which it was originally made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54812058321219,"sku":"EB5112","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5271_8274d1f8-72f4-4937-8cd7-7da39c285718.jpg?v=1789372656"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-french-leather-work-jacket-cuiram-paris-eclair","title":"Vintage 1950s French Leather Work Jacket, Cuiram Paris, Éclair Zip","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in Paris in the 1950s under the Cuiram label, this is a French leather work jacket from the years when France was rebuilding. Jackets like this were worn by drivers, mechanics and tradesmen through the long northern winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrance has one of the richest workwear traditions in the world. It began in the late nineteenth century, as industry grew and factories started making clothing built specifically for work: strong, practical and cut with pockets where they were needed. For generations, blue cotton was the colour of the French worker, so much so that \u003cem\u003ebleu de travail\u003c\/em\u003e is still the name for work clothes today. Leather was the premium end of that tradition. It was more expensive and far more protective against wind and rain, and it was bought by men who needed a jacket to last, then repaired rather than replaced for years afterwards. Paris itself was one of Europe's great centres of leatherwork, and the name Cuiram echoes \u003cem\u003ecuir\u003c\/em\u003e, the French word for leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe design is pure working logic. The cut is straight and generous, with room across the shoulders for movement and length enough to cover the lower back. A wide placket runs down the front over a brass Éclair zip. Éclair was founded in France in 1924, when the patented modern zip was first taken up there, and its zips became a hallmark of good French clothing. The flapped chest pocket kept small things secure, the two angled hand pockets sit low where cold hands naturally fall, and pointed yokes across the chest and back add strength where the jacket takes most strain. Nothing is there for decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe inside tells you how seriously it was built for the cold. The body is lined in a thick cream pile, finished at the hem with a band of quilted brown satin to stop the pile catching as the jacket is taken on and off. The sleeves are lined in brown and cream striped cotton, so the arms slide easily over a heavy jumper. A leather-framed welt pocket sits on the inside chest, with the original blue woven Cuiram label stitched beneath it. It carries the label's small figure in a striped jersey and the words \u003cem\u003emarque déposée\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning registered trademark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAfter seventy years, the leather is still smooth and substantial, in a rich dark brown that has held its depth evenly across the body. The wear sits exactly where the jacket has worked hardest: soft creasing through the sleeves and back, a gentle sheen across the front, and lighter tones along the seams and edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBy the late 1960s, French workers were turning away from traditional workwear in favour of their own clothes, and well-made leather jackets like this one gradually disappeared from everyday use. Surviving examples in this condition, with their original lining and label intact, are now genuinely hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is strong and supple, with natural creasing through the sleeves and back and gentle variation to the finish. Some light surface wear shows along the edge of the back yoke seam and a few other seam edges, as photographed. The Éclair zip runs smoothly. The pile lining, quilted hem band and striped sleeve linings are clean, complete and sound, and the original Cuiram label is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and conditioned in-house, using our own Heritage Leather Conditioner from the Workshop Blends range, with its character left intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 1950s French leather work jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Paris under the Cuiram label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal blue woven label with figure and \u003cem\u003emarque déposée\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, substantial dark brown leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Éclair zip, from the French maker founded in 1924\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide front placket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShirt-style collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointed front and back yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlapped chest pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo angled hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick cream pile body lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilted brown satin hem band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown and cream striped cotton sleeve linings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-framed inside chest pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 23\" \/ 58.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 20.5\" \/ 52 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 25\" \/ 63.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 17\" \/ 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 30\" \/ 76 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42\" chest \/ Size Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A straight, comfortable cut with room through the body for a jumper beneath, as these jackets were made to be worn. Best suited to a 42\" chest and a medium frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the best indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own. For any sizing questions, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54839074980163,"sku":"EB5137","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6631_9d63733f-baa6-46be-9267-de59dc0b6ce0.jpg?v=1790322781"},{"product_id":"vintage-italian-police-motoring-coat-goatskin-knitted-collar","title":"Vintage 1950s Italian Police Motoring Coat, Goatskin, Knitted Wool Collar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in Italy by Confezioni CAF in the 1950s or 1960s, this double-breasted goatskin motoring coat is cut in the pattern of the heavy leather coats worn by Italy's police on the road. It has one detail rarely seen on coats of its kind: a thick collar of hand-knitted black wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe best known of those services are the Carabinieri, among the oldest police forces in Europe. They were founded on 13 July 1814 by King Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia, modelled on the French gendarmerie, and named for the carbine they carried. In 1861 they became the First Force of the newly unified Italian army. In the post-war years, as Italy rebuilt and took to the new autostrade, riders of the Carabinieri and the Polizia Stradale, the highway police, wore long leather coats like this one on motorcycle patrol and traffic duty. They were double-breasted against the wind, belted at the waist, and cut with raglan sleeves so the arms moved freely on a motorcycle or behind a wheel. Italian makers such as Confezioni CAF, whose name simply means \"CAF Garments\", supplied this pattern to private buyers as well as the services, and officers were often permitted to buy their own versions from specialist makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe goatskin is the heart of this coat. Goat was prized for outerwear because it pairs real strength with a close, supple grain that softens beautifully with age, and decades of wear have given this one an outstanding patina. The original black has worn through to rich brown across the shoulders, down the sleeves and along the hem, and every seam, edge and crease is traced in warmer tones. Across the back, the pebbled grain has taken on a deep, glassy lustre that only genuine wear can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe construction follows the service pattern closely. The front closes double-breasted with six original domed buttons, each scored with a woven cross. The collar can be worn open with the lapels turned back or closed high at the throat. A wide goatskin belt with raised stitched ridges runs through keepers and a rear loop to a squared buckle, and buttoned straps close the cuffs against the cold. Slanted hand pockets sit in the front panels, and piped seams run the length of the raglan sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe collar is what sets it apart. Instead of plain leather or fur, it is faced in dense black knitted wool, soft against the neck and far warmer when turned up on the road. Inside, the coat is lined throughout in tan wool, with a black cotton sleeve lining, a leather-trimmed welt pocket at the chest and a row of steel press studs along the facings. The Confezioni CAF shield label sits between the shoulders, marked size 54.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn Italian coat of real character, with a patina worth every mile of its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery good vintage condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe goatskin is strong and supple, with natural creasing, rubbing and the extensive tonal variation described above, particularly across the shoulders, sleeves and hem. The knitted wool collar is full and intact. All original buttons are present, along with the belt, buckle and cuff straps. The wool lining is complete and sound, with some light marks consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and conditioned in-house, using our own Heritage Leather Conditioner from the Workshop Blends range, with its outstanding natural patina left fully intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 1950s–60s Italian police-pattern motoring coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Confezioni CAF, with original shield label, size 54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut in the pattern worn by the Carabinieri and Polizia Stradale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare knitted black wool collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePebble-grained goatskin with an outstanding black-to-brown patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-breasted front with six original domed buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaglan sleeves with piped seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull goatskin belt with stitched ridges and squared buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButtoned cuff straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo slanted hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull tan wool lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-trimmed inside chest pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel press studs to the facings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 24\" \/ 61 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 21\" \/ 53.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, side of neck to cuff (raglan): 31\" \/ 78.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 17.5\" \/ 44.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 32\" \/ 81.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\" chest \/ Size Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A straight cut made to be worn over layers, with raglan sleeves that give easy movement through the shoulders. It will suit a 44\" chest, or a 42\" chest with a looser, more relaxed fit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the best indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar coat you already own. For any sizing questions, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54839278436675,"sku":"EB5138","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6660_10eef7a0-3da7-41e0-b480-fd0c81374798.jpg?v=1790327502"},{"product_id":"french-vintage-le-corbusier-leather-work-jacket-gvf-graulhet","title":"Vintage 1970s French Le Corbusier Leather Work Jacket","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFew places in Europe have lived by leather the way Graulhet has. This small town in the Tarn, in the south-west of France, has worked hides since the Middle Ages, and it became famous for a tanning method using the bark of local oaks. By the seventeenth century, around a third of the town worked in tanning, glove-making, hat-making and the finer dressing of sheep and goat skins. When the railway arrived in 1895 the trade grew further still. The industry was big enough that in 1909 its workers struck for 147 days, backed by the socialist leader Jean Jaurès. Graulhet remains France's largest centre for the dressing of fine skins today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis jacket was made there by GVF, Établissements Roger Vidal et Fils, under the Impercuir name, \"le vêtement de qualité\", as the green shield label inside proudly states. GVF supplied leather workwear to France's great state companies, most famously Électricité de France. This pointed double-placket pattern has become known among collectors as the \"Le Corbusier jacket\", after the architect who famously wore one. It dates approximately to the 1970s or early 1980s, and it was made with the care you would expect from a town that had been working leather for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe front is its most distinctive feature. A narrow placket runs down the chest, finished in a sharp point and carrying its own line of buttons, while the jacket closes with a second row beside it. The effect is part workwear, part motoring coat. A neat collar sits close at the neck. A flapped pocket rides high on the left chest, and two slanted welt pockets are set low for the hands. Buttoned tabs close the cuffs against the wind, and small metal eyelets set under the arms let the jacket breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a jacket with real character. Years of wear have made the leather beautifully soft and supple, and they've left it covered in patina and honest distressing. The deep black has worn through to warm brown along every edge. The collar, placket, pocket welts, cuff tabs and shoulders are all rubbed and softened, while the body keeps a rich, glossy depth marked by creasing and movement. It is the kind of surface that only a working life can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside, the colour arrives. The body is lined in a heavy checked wool of bottle green, ochre and deep red, with smooth grey lining in the sleeves so the jacket slips on easily. A leather-trimmed pocket sits on the inside chest, just above the original Impercuir label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA French working jacket from a town built on leather, and made to show it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery good vintage condition for its age, with plenty of genuine character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is strong, soft and supple, with extensive natural patina, creasing and distressing throughout, particularly around the collar, placket, pockets, cuffs and shoulders. Three buttons on the front have been replaced at some point with near-matching buttons, and all the others are original. The cuff tabs and underarm eyelets are all present. The checked wool lining is complete and sound, with light wear consistent with age, and the Impercuir label is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and conditioned in-house, with its natural patina left intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage French leather work jacket, approximately 1970s–80s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by GVF, Établissements Roger Vidal et Fils, of Graulhet, Tarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe GVF work jacket pattern known as the \"Le Corbusier jacket\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal green Impercuir \"le vêtement de qualité\" shield label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, supple black leather with rich patina and distressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive pointed double-buttoned front placket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMostly original buttons, with three near-matching replacements to the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeat close collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlapped left chest pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo slanted welt hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButtoned cuff tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal ventilation eyelets under the arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy checked wool body lining in green, ochre and red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey sleeve linings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-trimmed inside chest pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 23\" \/ 58.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 19.5\" \/ 49.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 24.5\" \/ 62 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 16.5\" \/ 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 28\" \/ 71 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42\" chest \/ Size Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the best indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own. For any sizing questions, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54839379657027,"sku":"EB5139","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6699_caa201ae-fc26-49d6-a243-2df39d2788da.jpg?v=1790332203"},{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-swedish-military-leather-coat-skinnrock-t-50","title":"Vintage 1960s Swedish Air Force T\/50 Leather Coat Jacket Skinnrock Flygvapnet","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in the 1960s by Joel Jonsson AB of Malungsfors, this black goatskin coat is the Swedish Skinnrock t\/50, the leather coat worn in the Swedish Navy and Air Force for most of the second half of the twentieth century. It has the pattern's defining details: a zip front, fixed shoulder straps, a drawstring waist and a collar of dark blue wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe t\/50 appears in the uniform regulations of both the Navy and the Air Force, where it was worn by, among others, the mechanics who kept Swedish aircraft flying. It was a working coat for cold decks and open airfields, and it stayed in service for decades before it was finally withdrawn at the end of 1999. Documented examples were made by Joel Jonsson AB, a leather house founded in Malungsfors in 1936 by Joel Jonsson, then twenty-three, in the heart of Sweden's leather country in Dalarna. The business still trades in Malungsfors today as Skinnhuset Nya Joel Jonsson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe goatskin is the heart of this coat. It has a close, pebbled grain and a deep black that has softened to a low sheen across the shoulders and down the sleeves, with only fine creasing at the elbows and around the pockets. Goat was valued for service coats like this because it is tough without being heavy, and it grows more supple the longer it is worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe construction is built for work. The front closes with a heavy Gusum zip, from Sweden's historic brassworks, and behind it a buttoned inner placket gives a double closure against the wind. A pointed yoke runs across the chest and back, and leather straps sit on each shoulder. Two slanted hand pockets close with domed press-stud tabs, and the cuffs fasten with three press studs each, so they can be set close at the wrist or left looser over gloves. Vents under the arms let the coat breathe on long shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside, the body is lined in heavy black wool, with a smooth lining across the shoulders so the coat slips on easily. A drawstring runs round the waist to draw it in against the cold, and there's a leather hanging loop at the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Swedish service coat from a Malung workshop that is still open for business, and one that has come through its working life in remarkable order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe goatskin is supple and strong throughout, with only light natural creasing and a soft, even sheen. The navy wool collar is full and intact. The Gusum zip, placket buttons, pocket and cuff press studs, and the internal drawstring all work as they should. The wool lining is complete and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and dressed in-house using our own Workshop Blends, with the leather left soft and supple and its natural character intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwedish Skinnrock t\/50, the leather coat of the Swedish Navy and Air Force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the 1960s by Joel Jonsson AB, Malungsfors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal woven ram's-head maker's label and red C150 size tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pebble-grain goatskin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark blue wool collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed leather shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointed yoke front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Gusum zip with leather pull, plus a buttoned inner placket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo slanted hand pockets with press-stud tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable cuffs with three press studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm vents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal drawstring waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy black wool body lining with smooth shoulder lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 23\" \/ 58.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 20.5\" \/ 52 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 28.5\" \/ 72.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 21\" \/ 53.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 36\" \/ 91.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44L\" chest \/ Size Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swedish size C150, a long fitting cut with extra body and sleeve length for a taller frame. Made generously to go over uniform layers, it suits a 44\" chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the best indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar coat you already own. For any sizing questions, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54846796693827,"sku":"EB5143","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6821.jpg?v=1790603343"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-french-canadienne-mackinaw-coat-canvas-with-mouton-collar","title":"Vintage 1950s French Canadienne Mackinaw Coat, Canvas with Mouton Collar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in France in the 1950s, this canadienne is cut from tan cotton canvas and finished with a deep shawl collar of mouton. In France the canadienne was the working man's winter coat and, by the 1950s, very much the fashionable one too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIts story starts on the Great Lakes. In November 1811, at Fort St. Joseph, Captain Charles Roberts of the British Army found he couldn't get winter greatcoats for his men, so he had forty coats sewn from Hudson's Bay point blankets instead. The mackinaw, as it became known, turned into the winter coat of trappers, lumbermen and farmers across North America, and in France its descendants took the name canadienne. By the 1950s the French canadienne was a long, weatherproof coat in canvas or leather, worn by farmers, drivers and workmen alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis coat is a fine example of the French version. Its collar is mouton, sheepskin processed to look like beaver or seal, and it has the dense, glossy pile that made mouton so popular, shading naturally from honey to deep brown. Turned up, it closes around the neck against the wind. Left open, it lies across the chest in a broad shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAround it, the canvas has faded softly with age to a warm tan, set off by small details in brown leather. A piped seam runs across the chest yoke, arrowhead tacks finish the top and bottom of the slanted chest pockets, and leather corners sit on the flapped pockets below. The front closes double-breasted with buttons on fabric tabs, and a canvas belt runs through a leather keeper to a double D-ring, so the coat can be drawn in at the waist. Inside, it is lined in cotton twill, with a buttoned tab at the neck to close the collar high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA French coat from the decade the canadienne made its name, with a history that runs back to a frontier fort in 1811.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe canvas is strong and clean, with only soft, even fading from wear. There are a few light marks, a tiny pull on the left sleeve and a small pulled thread on the lower front panel. None of these affect the integrity of the coat, and they blend into the texture of the canvas so well that they're hard to notice unless pointed out. The mouton collar is full and soft. All buttons, the belt and the D-rings are present and working, and the lining is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned in-house, with the mouton collar brought back to its full, soft pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1950s French canadienne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTan cotton canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouton shawl collar with natural honey-to-brown shading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-breasted front with buttons on fabric tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown leather piping across the chest yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlanted chest pockets with leather arrowhead tacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlapped lower pockets with leather corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanvas belt with double D-ring and leather keeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButtoned collar tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton twill lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 25\" \/ 63.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 20.5\" \/ 52 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 24.5\" \/ 62 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 18\" \/ 45.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 32.5\" \/ 82.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\" chest \/ Size L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A generous, straight cut with room to layer underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the best indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar coat you already own. For any sizing questions, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54850581823811,"sku":"EB5144","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6853.jpg?v=1790677085"},{"product_id":"vintage-swedish-goatskin-leather-jacket-belted-akta-getskinn","title":"Vintage 1940s-50s Swedish Goatskin Leather Jacket, Belted, Äkta Getskinn","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 1734 the botanist Carl Linnaeus rode through Malung, deep in the forests of Dalarna, and wrote admiringly of how skilfully the local people made their fur and leather clothing. Two centuries later, Swedish leatherwork had grown from that country craft into a real industry, and this jacket comes from that world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt was made in Sweden around the 1940s or 50s. The only label is a small woven tag between the shoulders reading \u003cem\u003eGaranteras Äkta Getskinn\u003c\/em\u003e, \"guaranteed genuine goatskin\". There's no maker's name, just a promise about the leather, which was what mattered most to a Swedish buyer at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBehind that promise was a long tradition. Malung, long known as Sweden's leather capital, had been working skins since the 1600s. For generations its \u003cem\u003eskinnare\u003c\/em\u003e, the leather merchants, tailors and tanners, walked from village to village making and selling leather clothing in return for lodging and modest pay. Tanneries and factories followed in the late 1800s. Between the two World Wars, a boom in Swedish demand for sports and outdoor clothing turned the trade into a full industry, and by the 1950s and 60s some 150 to 200 leather firms were at work in Malung alone, before cheap imports in the 1970s closed most of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe jacket was made for life outdoors in a Swedish winter, and every part of the cut shows it. Four flapped pockets sit on the front, two high under a stitched yoke and two angled low at the hips. The notched collar has a button behind it, so it can be turned up and closed at the throat. A row of buttons runs down the front, a leather belt with a covered buckle draws in the waist, there are epaulettes on the shoulders, and the cuffs close with buttoned tabs. At the back, elastic is gathered into the leather at each side of the waist, so it sits close without a half belt. Inside, the whole body is lined in heavy grey wool with a bold yellow windowpane check, and the sleeves in brown satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe goatskin has taken on a remarkable colour. The original brown has worn through to oxblood and rust across the collar, shoulders and sleeves, and the close, pebbled grain has creased deep at the elbows and around the pockets. It's soft now, and still completely sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery good vintage condition, with an outstanding natural patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe goatskin is strong and supple, with deep tonal colour and natural creasing from age. The buttons, belt and buckle are present and working, and the elastic gathers at the back still hold their shape. The wool lining is complete, and the satin sleeve linings show light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house, with the patina left fully intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwedish goatskin jacket, approx. [1940s–50s]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven \"Garanteras Äkta Getskinn\" label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy grey and yellow windowpane wool body lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown goatskin with deep oxblood and rust patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotched collar with button at the back to close it up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather epaulettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo flapped chest pockets beneath a stitched yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo angled flapped hip pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton front with leather belt and covered buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElasticated side gathers at the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButtoned cuff tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown satin sleeve linings and leather hanging loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 21\" \/ 53.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 18\" \/ 45.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 25\" \/ 63.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 18\" \/ 45.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 28\" \/ 71 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\" chest \/ Size Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A trim, fitted cut, drawn in at the waist by the belt and elasticated back, with a longer body that sits below the hip. For the best indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own. For any sizing questions, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54859432067395,"sku":"EB5147","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6961_677dff78-6402-4ca6-b7ce-f0e238bcffc2.jpg?v=1790938799"},{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-german-goatskin-work-jacket-western-yokes-mewa-zips","title":"Vintage 1940s German Goatskin Leather Jacket, Western Yokes, MEWA Zips","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a German goatskin jacket from the 1940s, dyed a deep bottle green, and the years have given it a beautiful storied patina. Across the collar, shoulders, yoke and sleeves, the colour has worn back to a pale sage, clouded and streaked wherever hands, straps and weather touched it most. Under the yoke seams and around the pockets, the original green is still dark and glossy. Green is far less common than black or brown on German jackets of this age, and wear like this can’t be copied. Every mark on it was earned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou can read in the leather how it was worn. It’s palest across the tops of the shoulders and down the outer sleeves, where weather and daylight hit first. The collar is worn pale from being turned up and handled. But lift the edge of the yoke, or look under the arms, and the green is exactly as it left the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn Germany this was the everyday leather jacket. It was worn to work and on bicycles and motorbikes, and jackets of this kind were made from the 1930s right through to the 1960s. Every part of the design was there for a reason. The leather is gathered over elastic at the sides and back, so the jacket pulls in at the waist and keeps the wind out without a belt to fiddle with. The hand pockets are cut at an angle, so they’re easy to reach on a bike. They still close with their original MEWA zips, the German pulls stamped with the name, and a man’s hands went in and out of them for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe yokes are where the maker showed a bit of personality. They’re pointed front and back like a Western shirt, which is something you rarely see on a German jacket, and a long spear-point collar with double stitching sits above them. Contrast stitching runs along every seam and traces the cut against the green. Inside, it’s lined in warm tan brushed cotton twill, soft to the touch with the diagonal weave showing through where it’s worn, with black sleeve linings and a slim leather-trimmed pocket at the chest, just big enough for papers or a wallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe goatskin itself was chrome tanned, the method developed in the 1800s that replaced tree-bark tannins with chromium salts. It was quicker than the old vegetable tanning and gave a soft, supple leather that moved with the body. That made it ideal for clothing, while stiffer veg-tanned hide went into belts, saddlery and luggage. Chrome-tanned leather is a pale grey-blue at its core, and it’s that pale tone you see coming through wherever the green has worn away. It’s part of what gives the patina its colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGoatskin was a good choice for a jacket meant for daily use. It’s light and flexible, and tougher than it looks, and the close, pebbled grain softens with age instead of wearing out. Eighty-odd years on, it’s creased at the waist and elbows where the body bent inside it, supple to the touch, and still completely sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA German everyday jacket in bottle green goatskin, with eighty years of its story already written in the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe goatskin is strong and supple, with a rich, storied patina and natural creasing from age. There are two tiny pinholes high on one sleeve head, near the shoulder seam, and the leather welt on the inside chest pocket shows a small scuffed patch from use. The two original MEWA pocket zips run as they should, and the elastic gathers still hold their shape. The brushed cotton twill lining is complete, and the sleeve linings show light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe main front zip has been replaced. The leather has been professionally cleaned in-house and has come up beautifully, with the patina left fully intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany, approx. 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman everyday cyclist and utility jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome-tanned bottle green goatskin with a worn sage patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal German MEWA zips to both hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement main front zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointed Western-style yokes, front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong spear-point collar with double topstitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather gathered over elastic at the sides and back of the waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo angled zip hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast stitching throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTan brushed cotton twill body lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack sleeve linings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-trimmed inside chest pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 21.5\" \/ 54.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 17.5\" \/ 44.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 23.5\" \/ 59.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 16.5\" \/ 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 27\" \/ 68.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\" chest, regular \/ Size Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A trim, close cut for a smaller frame, drawn in at the waist by the elasticated sides and back, with a longer body that sits below the hip. For the best indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own. For any sizing questions, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54889536258371,"sku":"EB5150","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_7088_55152cd9-9255-47e0-affe-1c6a68ab49b1.jpg?v=1791476152"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-corduroy-canadienne-mackinaw-jacket-sheepskin-lined","title":"Original 1940s French Corduroy Canadienne Mackinaw Jacket Sheepskin Lined","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe arrows point up. Each one is a strip of dark leather stitched down the edge of a slot pocket, with a leather arrowhead at the top. A pocket tears first where the cut ends, and leather there takes the strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNow stand it on a Normandy seafront in February, with the wind straight off the Channel. The self-cloth belt buckles at the waist and carries right round the back, so the coat pulls in where the draught gets under it. Pleats under the yoke give the shoulders room. Domed buttons close the double-breasted front, carved ones on leather loops down one side, and you can do those up with a glove on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe French call it a canadienne: a long, heavy jacket, usually lined with sheepskin. It appeared in France early in the twentieth century and was at its most worn in the 1950s, when Jean Cocteau was among the men who made it fashionable. Canvas and hide were the usual shells. This one is corduroy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCorduroy is a working cloth, and the ribs are made by cutting the pile in straight rows. On this coat they are wide, and the years have taken a little of the colour, no more than that, while the pile still stands thick in the valleys between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside, the body is lined with thick wool over a quilted brown lower section, and the sleeves are lined smooth so an arm goes through without dragging. The collar is shearling, curled and deep brown, and it sits where the cold gets in first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe arrows still point up, toward it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery good vintage condition for its age. The corduroy has faded slightly and naturally over the years, nothing major. The leather trim and stitching are intact. The buttons, loops, buckle and belt are all present, and a couple of the buttons differ slightly from the rest, having been added over the years. The wool lining is clean and full. Professionally dry cleaned and ready to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench corduroy canadienne-style jacket in heavy wide-wale cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShearling collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-breasted front with domed buttons, the carved ones on leather loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-piped yoke, front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-bound slot pockets with leather arrowhead caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlapped hip pockets with leather corner reinforcements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-cloth belt with steel buckle, carried round the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-tab cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleats under the yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick wool body lining with quilted lower section and smooth-lined sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll measurements are taken with the garment laid flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 25.5 in \/ 64.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 25 in \/ 63.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 23 in \/ 58.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 17.5 in \/ 44.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 33 in \/ 83.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 44\" to 46\" chest, with room for a jumper or jacket underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut full through the body and shoulders, with a generous chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease go by the measurements above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54997087748419,"sku":"EB5183","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_8378_25ad2270-f4b8-4acf-b43b-f82197a02a29.jpg?v=1793370343"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/collections\/IMG_5320.jpg?v=1789216641","url":"https:\/\/reviverestorevintage.co.uk\/collections\/heritage-workwear.oembed?page=2","provider":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}