Men's Vintage Denim Jacket
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- Material
- 100% cotton, denim, twill weave
- Construction
- made in Morocco
- Care
- Wash as rarely as possible: denim patinates better the less it is washed.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.
Wash separately the first few times: indigo naturally bleeds.
Do not tumble dry: air dry in the shade.
Iron at medium heat on the reverse if necessary.
Air between wears rather than washing systematically.
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Men's Vintage Denim Jacket
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Full size guide →The men's vintage denim jacket, without cheating on the cloth
How do you get the worn look of a garment that is new? The usual answer is not pretty: sandblasting, chemical baths, a lot of water. For this men's vintage denim jacket we took the other path. It shares the history of our raw denim jacket, the work jacket of labourers and ranch hands turned classic, but in a denim already patinated: you wear it from day one with the drape of a piece that has lived two seasons.
Cut and sizing
Straight cut. From S to XXL, half chest runs from 53 to 61 cm (20.9 to 24 in) and length from 64 to 68 cm (25.2 to 26.8 in). Take your usual size: since the stiffness of the denim has already been broken, the jacket will not soften much more.
How to wear a men's vintage denim jacket
Over a grey hoodie and a beanie, as in our photos, or over a white T-shirt, the combination that shows off the fading best. With dark trousers rather than jeans of the same shade: a navy chino or an officer chino. In mid-season, a lambswool sweater underneath.
Care
Wash it as rarely as possible; air it between wears. When needed: 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent, separately the first few times, because indigo bleeds. Air dry in the shade, never in a tumble dryer. The patina will keep changing, more slowly than raw denim, where the jacket bends.
A patina without sandblasting or chemistry
First, what we do not use. No sandblasting: this process, which projects sand under pressure, has caused silicosis in textile workers and remains banned in several countries. No chemical bleaching agents either.
- Material: 100% cotton, denim, twill weave
- Origin: made in Morocco
- Detail: ozone patina
- Detail: laser abrasions
- Detail: no sandblasting
The wear is achieved with ozone, which fades the fibre by oxidation without attacking its structure, and with laser for localised abrasions. The Moroccan workshop that makes this jacket works without a water bath: it reports about five litres per piece, against around a hundred for a classic wash. The result is the look of an old denim with the strength of a new cloth.
Patina and durability
In three years, this jacket will have five seasons, and they will be yours.
It arrives with the look of a piece that has already lived two seasons. Not through sandblasting, which made textile workers ill, nor chemical baths: its patina comes from ozone and laser, with about 5 litres of water per piece. A 13 oz denim whose stiffness is already broken. Here is what it becomes next.
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deepest indigo, firm cloth: the denim bears no mark yet.
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it relaxes at the fold points and begins to follow your silhouette.
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movement creases set in: they are what will draw the patina.
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cold, inside out and as late as possible, to keep the contrast that is building.
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edges, pockets and borders lighten, while the blue stays deep elsewhere.
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the fold zones contrast sharply: marks that look like no one but you.
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one year: pale blue at the wear points, dense indigo in the protected areas.
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the denim is supple but keeps its hand; the seams hold the tension.
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nearly three years of lived indigo; a snag is mended in the workshop rather than replacing the piece.
You like the look of an old jacket, but not the idea of inheriting the marks of a stranger. This one gives you the drape of a worn-in piece from day one, without having harmed anyone to get it. It already has the style. It is up to you to add the story.
The collar, the leather, the chain stitch
At the collar, a Workwear Champ de Manœuvres leather patch; on the front, metal buttons. The waist hems and cuffs are chain-stitched, a very strong seam, and the thread was chosen to last. At the back, buttoned tabs at the waist let you adjust the volume.
Six pockets lined in ecru
Two flap chest pockets, closed with a metal button. Two hand pockets. Two inner pockets. All are lined with a 100% cotton ecru cloth, which reinforces the bottoms where keys and coins wear most.
We are here to help you
Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
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