Bourgeon brushed moleskin jacket - horizon blue
The term "bourgeron" comes from the Picard dialect "bourge" (a type of canvas). The bourgeron jacket, also called "coltin" or "trellis", has its origins in the army and the peasantry. In the 19th century it equipped both soldiers and peasants. Made from a thick cotton canvas, called moleskin ("mole skin”, mole skin), it was known for its robustness. Later it became the the worker's "blue" or the carpenter's "coltin". Recognizable by its signet collar, three exterior patch pockets, one interior pocket, five buttons, and buttoned cuffs, it is particularly appealing for its aged-look moleskin, which is thick, supple, and fluffy. Its cut is slim-fitting, loose-fitting, and completely unisex.
History of work “blue” : Work clothing is still widely associated today with “blue work” which has its origins in its famous Prussian blue (or Berlin blue) color discovered at the beginning of the 18th century. Very inexpensive to produce and easy to clean, it became established in maritime and military professions, then in industry to very quickly become that of workers, to the point of becoming a social etiquette, even a symbol of protest during the great strikes of May 68 where we saw “blues” burning. It was then that it changed shoulders to dress students and began to inspire great couturiers. It becomes an essential basic of our wardrobes for its sobriety and timelessness.
Bourgeon brushed moleskin jacket - horizon blue