Workwear & military
Ethics of form, rigor of material.
Yesterday worn by our workers, today designed for you. No matter your style, your look, or your mood, our work jackets will go with everything. They're easy to stain thanks to their original color, Prussian blue. An inexpensive dye at the time, we've adapted it and adapted it to suit every taste to satisfy you, while always remaining understated.
Our work jackets
Dense, raw, deeply tactile materials. Designed to live, age, and soften without ever weakening.
selvedge denim
This narrow, raw, and elegant canvas, long reserved for purists, is now open to the masses. Uninhibited, yet uncompromising. Carefully crafted, it tells a story of craftsmanship and style.
TOYODA
Antique Japanese loom, from Collect®
rinse effect
Denim finishing, handcrafted in Toulouse
VINTAGE
Natural patina developed after several years of wear.
DENIM
Discover our denim universe in the men's selvedge jeans category. The finest and most durable fabrics from the world's greatest weavers: Candiani, Berto, Nihon Menpu, Collect, Kaihara... Density and rawness in every seam. Forgotten washing techniques that we're reviving for your greatest pleasure. This is paradise for "Jeaner" Addicts and Selvedge Lovers. Impeccable finishes that are all too rarely found elsewhere. We offer you the best in high-end denim, made near you. Let's be the original alternative to the endless brands whose communication strategy you pay more for than real expertise. #MadeinFrance. We are a Toulouse workshop. To meet growing demand, we delegate certain manufacturing steps, but know that the design and finishing touches will always be French. The value of our men's selvedge jeans is only matched by the satisfaction they give you when you wear them, that's our Champ de Manoeuvres #CDM
THE SAILOR IN US
The call of the open sea is woven into every piece. Clothes imbued with salt, wind, and freedom, inspired by the laborers of the sea and their daily lives. Raw materials and clean cuts are for those who carry the horizon within them.
The Authentic
Free, faithful, timeless.
PEACOAT
Timelessness, Heritage, Sobriety
CHAMBRAY
Resilience, Authenticity, Versatility
The essentials
Our concept of marine clothing is demonstrated by the choice of quality materials and an original creative touch.
THE ADVENTURER
Dense, raw, deeply tactile materials. Designed to live, age, and soften without ever weakening. Champ de Manœuvres builds a high-class utilitarian wardrobe: robust by nature, elegant by construction.
The Aviator
Heritage, robustness, warmth, authenticity, style.
The biker
Purity, robustness, heritage, patina, character.
THE EXPLORER
the utilitarian rigor of period American military uniforms.
The essentials
Our concept of marine clothing is demonstrated by the choice of quality materials and an original creative touch.
SHIRTS
Robust and authentic shirts, combining soft flannel, heavy Oxford and exceptional denim, inspired by military heritage and the art of sustainable clothing.
THE JOURNEY MAN
The Companion of Duty is a traveling craftsman who sets out on the road to practice his trade in exchange for room and board. With the sole objective of knocking on every door and working with other craftsmen for a period of precisely three
years and one day.
SINGER 212
A twin-needle machine ideal for clean, strong parallel seams. Prized for its precision, it ensures consistent finishes using traditional methods.
US 51800
Four-needle machine for sturdy chain stitching. Perfect for belts and jacket fronts, it embodies enduring vintage craftsmanship.
US 35700
Machine for double chain stitching. Ideal for assembling shirts, it offers strength and flexibility in every finish.
US 35700
US 35700 double-needle chain-sewing machine, designed for joining heavy denim: jeans, jackets and sturdy shirts.
SINGER 47
Singer 47W70: Single-needle mending machine, used for repair stitching on denim and military clothing.
REECE
The Reece 101 is a buttonhole machine used in the American army since the 1940s. It produces stitches of unequalled regularity.
A. Raymond
Machine for applying buttons, made in France.
Singer 212
Double needle machine for attaching pockets and assembling shirts.
Singer 231
Double needle chain stitch machine, from an American military factory.
Every story starts somewhere
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