Large velvet with loops

Le Laboureur

Corporate trousers, half-balloon shape, wide at the thighs and narrowed at the ankles, come from a need for ease and functionality. This "low-waisted" version, called belt loops, is worn with a belt or clip-on suspenders. The cord velvet (300 stripes/m) ensures warmth and robustness. It is in this fabric with large ribs, originating from England, that the first largeot was designed by Adolphe Lafont in 1896. French manufacture (Digoin, Burgundy).

Available in 4 colours corresponding to the guilds of Companions: Black for carpenters and roofers, Brown for cabinetmakers, Hazelnut for joiners and Ecru for stonemasons. A little stiff when new, it will quickly soften to become fluid, like a real second skin.

€145,00
Color
Noisette
Size
Details

Corded velvet 550 g/m² 85% cotton, 15% polyester

Half-balloon shape
2 inseam lengths 76 cm and 82 cm
Wide belt (5cm) with 5 belt loops
Button fly with riveted steel hook
Strong crotch seams
2 Italian pockets on the front
1 piped gusset pocket
1 piped meter pocket on right leg
1 piped and buttoned back pocket

French manufacturing

Corded velvet 550 g/m² 85% cotton, 15% polyester

Half-balloon shape
2 inseam lengths 76 cm and 82 cm
Wide belt (5cm) with 5 belt loops
Button fly with riveted steel hook
Strong crotch seams
2 Italian pockets on the front
1 piped gusset pocket
1 piped meter pocket on right leg
1 piped and buttoned back pocket

French manufacturing

Product History

The largeot, an iconic pair of trousers created in 1896 under the scissors of the Lyon tailor Adolphe Lafont who made them for his carpenter father-in-law.

The balloon or half-balloon shape, narrowed at the ankles, was intended to be loose and comfortable to facilitate movement on roofs, or for carpentry work. It was worn high, a tightening tab allowed a hammer to be hung, a piped pocket on the right leg held a folding rule, gauge and pencil. Finally, a gusset pocket held a watch, chalk or possibly a clove of garlic for insect bites.

Originally designed in a heavy, coarse-ribbed velvet, or in a shaved velvet called "mole skin", ancestor of today's moleskin. Never washed but only beaten and brushed, it was often said that "the wider the breeches, the stronger the man".

Two cuts: With straps and suspenders (high waist), and with belt loops (low waist). Three fabric qualities: Velvet, moleskin and linen/cotton blend. While these pants are still worn by generations of professionals for their robustness and comfort, they now appeal to a private clientele for their authenticity and timelessness.

The largeot, an iconic pair of trousers created in 1896 under the scissors of the Lyon tailor Adolphe Lafont who made them for his carpenter father-in-law.

The balloon or half-balloon shape, narrowed at the ankles, was intended to be loose and comfortable to facilitate movement on roofs, or for carpentry work. It was worn high, a tightening tab allowed a hammer to be hung, a piped pocket on the right leg held a folding rule, gauge and pencil. Finally, a gusset pocket held a watch, chalk or possibly a clove of garlic for insect bites.

Originally designed in a heavy, coarse-ribbed velvet, or in a shaved velvet called "mole skin", ancestor of today's moleskin. Never washed but only beaten and brushed, it was often said that "the wider the breeches, the stronger the man".

Two cuts: With straps and suspenders (high waist), and with belt loops (low waist). Three fabric qualities: Velvet, moleskin and linen/cotton blend. While these pants are still worn by generations of professionals for their robustness and comfort, they now appeal to a private clientele for their authenticity and timelessness.

Maintenance guide

Washable at 40°
Machine dry at 60°
No bleach
Ironing 110° max
Do not dry clean

Washable at 40°
Machine dry at 60°
No bleach
Ironing 110° max
Do not dry clean

Delivery & Return

Delivery :

In mainland France, home delivery by Colissimo or at a relay point by Mondial Relay. Free shipping from 150€.

Europe by Chronopost.

World by Colissimo.

Free in-store pickup.

Return policy ( see GTS ).

Delivery :

In mainland France, home delivery by Colissimo or at a relay point by Mondial Relay. Free shipping from 150€.

Europe by Chronopost.

World by Colissimo.

Free in-store pickup.

Return policy ( see GTS ).