VINTAGE
WORKWEAR
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FRANCE
Bleu de travail jacket No.1
USD 580
This 1950s vintage chore jacket has been given a fresh layer of indigo dye to restore its original cobalt blue vibrancy. A running stitch in gold zari threads through the edges of the collar, the pockets, and the hemline. Some gold thread also runs through the buttons. The overall effect revives this seventy year old garment. Free shipping and arrives with 8ml perfume!
Breast pocket, inner pocket, regular pockets
Measurements: Length 43", Arms 24", Shoulders 19", Chest 50"
Bleu de travail jacket No.2
USD 520
This 1950s chore jacket with unusual pleated cuffs, arrived with faded patches and a missing button. Multiple layers of deep dark indigo dye then restored its luxurious feel. The cotton twill looks thick like denim and will get softer as it is worn. As I sewed a new button in place, I thought about what style of embellishments I could add but this piece is so well-defined, no notes! Free shipping and arrives with 8ml perfume!
Breast pocket, inner pocket, regular pockets
Measurements: Length 28", Arms 24", Shoulders 18", Chest 40"
Bleu de travail jacket No.3
USD 650
The best one! This1960s factory-worker overcoat came in a Prussian Blue colour that has been enriched after soaking in indigo dye. The lower hemline had a small hole that I mended with a matching fabric patch, barely visible now. The zari/ gold thread runs through the collar, the cuffs, the two slanted pockets. Additionally, an unbroken golden line makes its way down the back and the gold "leaks" out of the collar onto the shoulders for effect. Its edges reinforced in gold, this refurbished overcoat looks more like a plush trench coat!
In the evenings, the gold thread picks up the light and hums with a soft shine against the night-sky blue garment, highlighting its silhouette.
Free shipping and arrives with 8ml perfume!
Breast pocket, inner pocket, regular pockets
Measurements: Length 39", Arms 22", Shoulders 19", Chest 50"
CONTEMPORARY KENDO-GI FROM JAPAN
HISHI DIAMOND PATTERN
This Dogi features a unique diamond design on durable 100% cotton orizashi fabric.
SIZE S-M
I sewed a metallic gold gota-patti ribbon on the hemline along the shoulders, arms and sleeves.
USD 200/ INR 17,000
This one-off Kendo top-turned-jacket is sourced from Osaka. The price is inclusive of shipping.
GOBAN ZASHI KENDOGI
This Dogi features the Goban pattern, so called for its resemblance to the traditional Japanese board game
SIZE S-M
Over 20 hours, I have sewn tiny reflective sequins matching the white embroidery thread on this kendogi. My interventions are invisible, the discrete sequins only become visible with the wearer's flowing movement.
USD 250/ INR 21,700
This one-off Kendo top-turned-jacket is sourced from Osaka. The price is inclusive of shipping.