{"product_id":"50-60s-belle-jardiniere-outdoor-jacket","title":"1950s-60s French Belle Jardinière gardening jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA French outdoor cotton jacket from the 50s-60s.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt was released at the time by the long-established Parisian department store,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBelle Jardinière, as outdoor activewear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI had put it back in storage for the winter, but now that it's getting warmer, I'm thrilled to release it once again. It's a truly magnificent piece I'm very proud of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith its folded short sleeves and waist belt, this French vintage piece has the look of a safari jacket—I find it incredibly striking and alluring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe size is a rare women’s fit; a friend of mine received it from a couple consisting of a French man and a Japanese woman,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ewho reportedly wore it while out fishing or gardening back in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA fishing life in the Paris suburbs in the 50s-60s. Just imagining it is so charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat said, for us today, it is a sophisticated, mature vintage piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSince this jacket is so undeniably cool, I'd keep everything else simple and just pair it with a really sharp piece of jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s also lovely layered over long sleeves this time of year, or perhaps even paired with shorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe silhouette is beautiful whether worn casually draped or cinched with the belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe condition is so pristine you’d think it was deadstock, and the fabric is a sturdy, crisp cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI spent a long time carefully ironing out the stubborn wrinkles, all the while falling in love with the quality and aura of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt features the Belle Jardinière Paris tag at the neck. Founded in 1824, Belle Jardinière was a department store that apparently housed its own sewing factory,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ehandling everything from workwear to military, school, and motorcycle apparel, aiming to offer affordable prices by standardizing their fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs a result, they produced high-quality, simple garments without flashy ornamentation, beloved by the middle class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI try not to use this word lightly, but this is a manufacturer that truly embodies the sturdy and practical spirit of French craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThough it is an archival vintage item, it’s exactly the kind of spring\/summer jacket I want to wear right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eModel height - 167cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaterial - cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize - women M fits wide (S-L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurement on flat - (cm)\u003cbr\u003eLength 75.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth 52\u003cbr\u003eShoulder width 42\u003cbr\u003eSleeve length 24.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition - \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere is some overall sun fading on the back and elsewhere, but it is not an issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48150617653591,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/files\/IMG_5148.jpg?v=1714743060","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/50-60s-belle-jardiniere-outdoor-jacket","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}