What we don’t wear
The blazer kept for special occasions stays in the closet.
Too dressy for the week, too delicate for the workshop. We end up taking it out three times a year, and it ages without having been used.
What we’ve done with it
A blazer tailored from workwear canvas.
It starts with our Fernand jacket and retains its three patch pockets. 14 oz Japanese selvedge denim woven in Okayama on traditional looms, crafted and washed in France. Notch lapel, five corozo buttons, one hidden backing button.
What indigo will tell
In three years, this selvedge will have turned your blazer into a unique piece.
The indigo fades at the elbows, pockets, and collar. The French wash gives it suppleness from the very first wear: the rest comes from your daily life.
Selvedge Work Jacket, Japanese Denim
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- Material
- 100% cotton, selvedge denim, twill weave, woven selvedge
- Construction
- Made in France
- 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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Size check
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Style
Selvedge Work Jacket, Japanese Denim
Style sizes
| Half chest (cm) | Front length (cm) | Sleeve length (cm) | Size to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 70 | 66 | S |
| 55 | 71 | 67 | M |
| 57 | 72 | 67 | L |
| 59 | 73 | 68 | XL |
| 61 | 76 | 69 | XXL |
Garment measurements laid flat, in centimeters. A half-measurement reads doubled.
Measured on the body, under the arms, without pulling tight.
The one you usually take, whatever the brand.
The selvedge work jacket, a workshop blazer
This selvedge work jacket starts from our Fernand jacket, whose trio of patch pockets it keeps, and turns it into a work blazer: rounded finishes, a light and resistant shape, fitted without being slim. You wear it open over khaki trousers like a town jacket, or closed to the collar when the wind rises. It is cut from a Japanese denim, then made and washed in France.
- Material: 100% cotton, selvedge denim, twill weave, woven selvedge
- Origin: made in France
- Detail: 14 oz Japanese denim
- Detail: elegant fitted cut
- Detail: lined compartments
Cut and sizing
Straight cut, fitted without being slim, with about 10 cm (4 in) of ease around the chest. From S to XXL, half chest runs from 53 to 61 cm (20.9 to 24 in), front length from 70 to 76 cm (27.6 to 29.9 in) and sleeve from 66 to 69 cm (26 to 27.2 in). Take your usual size.
How to wear a selvedge work jacket
Open over a khaki chino, as in our photos, and an ecru henley. Collar up at the seaside, buttoned to the top. With Japanese jeans for a total denim look, the two cloths patinating together.
Care
Wash it as rarely as possible: denim patinates better that way. 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.
Four pockets, one hidden
On the front, a 12 × 13 cm chest pocket and two 17 × 17 cm lower pockets, big enough for belongings and tools. Inside, on the right, a fourth hidden pocket. The bottoms of the three outer pockets are lined with cotton, to extend their life where keys and tools rub most.
An Okayama selvedge, in narrow width
The denim is a 100% cotton selvedge of 400 g/m², or 14 oz, woven in the Okayama region of Japan, on vintage narrow-width looms. These narrow looms close the cloth on each side: turned over, the jacket shows its pale weft and its selvedges. The back is cut in one piece, with no centre seam.
The cloth has been given a rinse wash in France. That wash softens it and makes it pleasant to wear from the first day; there is no need to wash it before putting it on.
The signet collar, the hidden back button
The signet collar, typically French, can be worn open or turned up to protect the neck. The jacket closes with five corozo buttons, a vegetable ivory. A little surprise under the first one: an ivory cat's-eye back button, revealed when you wear it the English way, lapel showing. At the collar, a Champ de Manoeuvres leather patch. The sleeves are open, with reinforced cuffs and military-inspired hems, which can be worn open or half turned back.
Patina and durability
In three years, this selvedge will have made your blazer a one-of-a-kind piece.
It starts from our Fernand jacket, whose three patch pockets it keeps, and makes a workshop blazer of it: rounded finishes, light shape, fitted without being slim. It is cut from a 14 oz Japanese selvedge denim, then made and washed in France. Here is how the indigo will patinate.
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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.
A wool blazer is kept for occasions; this one is worn every day and gets better with every outing. Open over a khaki like a town jacket, closed to the collar when the wind rises. It is the jacket that links the workshop and the meeting.
The studio canvas, the blazer's cut.
Et si ça cède quand même
L’atelier le reprend.
Ailleurs, on coud une pièce par-dessus. À Toulouse, la Singer 47W70 reprend la toile point par point, en remplissage : la réparation se fond dans la matière et la pièce repart pour des années.
This one isn't kept for special occasions. It is worn every day.
Choisir ma taille · €180
We are here to help you
Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions here to help you choose with confidence.
Our garments are crafted from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier, etc.) and assembled on vintage machines.
Each piece is designed to last, evolve, and develop a patina over time. Our fabrics are developed to measure: we design our own weaves and have them produced in the world's finest mills (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on antique looms. This process can take up to a year to perfect a new fabric.
It is this level of commitment to excellence that defines the uniqueness and quality of Champ de Manoeuvres.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and for the rest of the world 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 your order has shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product page contains a detailed size guide and advice on the fit. Do not hesitate to contact our customer service team for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general size chart.
Each product comes with appropriate care instructions. We prioritize robust, easy-care materials so that your clothes last a long time.
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