A blue moleskin jacket, estimated to be from the 1940s, made by VULCAIN, a long-established workwear brand based in Lyon, France. Although it is real workwear made for the craftsmen and laborers of the time, it is a piece that still has a timeless look today.
Moleskin was adopted as workwear in France. "Mole" means mole in English, and moleskin means mole fur.
The thick cotton threads are brushed on both sides of the fabric, creating a durable cotton material that is smooth and glossy like suede. This product uses light-weight moleskin.
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"VULCAIN" is a long-established French workwear brand based in Lyon, known for making clothes with excellent durability. The brand mainly supplies workers' wear in France, and has produced many products that combine quality and practicality.
Of particular note is the arched pocket. This is a rare detail that is only found on older VULCAIN items, and is one of the details that captures the hearts of core French work fans. In addition, the large yellow embroidered tag has a strong presence, and the buttons are made of plastic.
The most notable feature of this jacket is the arched pocket. It is a unique detail that can only be found in old Vulcain jackets. This jacket is sure to appeal to core fans of French workwear. It has a large yellow embroidered tag and is made of a light-weight moleskin material. The buttons are made of plastic.
The condition is deadstock with paper tag. There is no damage such as tears or holes, only light dirt due to storage. It is in extremely good condition for a vintage item.
This size (Taille) is equivalent to 50, L size. At the time, most people were petite, so the larger sizes were produced in small numbers, making L size rare. This size is recommended for people around 175-180cm tall.
