I don't know about you, but the older I get, the more interested I am in old things and objects, which have lived, stories to tell if they had a voice. And this sometimes applies to cars, more rarely to real estate and often to clothing. In the latter case, the movement has accelerated since my arrival at BonneGueule two years ago.
Watching Jordan's VIRAL series, reading our historical topics, seeing Nicolò's latest video on a favorite piece, the phenomenon has only grown. The same video on this Yohji Yamamoto jacket made me dream of a site or a store that would sell pieces whose history we knew. In what country or continent, at what time, by whom was it worn, under what circumstances? A like some clothes worn by celebrities sold at auction.
In the meantime, the best way to buy weathered clothes, with a bit of experience, is nothing better than thrift stores. But I don't like browsing thrift stores. Except that recently I reread this article by Jordan about online thrift stores. And I wanted to wander around these websites and look for my gems.
Work jacket - Brut Clothing
I have always loved work jackets, especially the moleskin ones from Mont Saint-Michel . When I saw this one on the website of the Parisian boutique Brut Clothing, the name of Pablo Picasso in the description piqued my curiosity. With this very blue blue, she captivated my eyes.
This model of 100% cotton jacket worn by Marseille dockers in the 1940s was worn by Picasso, particularly during his summer stays in Vallauris, as photos attest. I said I appreciate pieces that have a story, this one is the perfect incarnation.
There are many things I like about this jacket: its color above all, its patina, its history and its details, like its knotted buttons in a darker blue to provide a little contrast. In fact, I ordered it without delay. And I can't wait to pick it up at the store.
Waxed cotton parka - Saunders Militaria
Ah this color, this orange. I'm always drawn to bright colors. Being colorblind with difficulty distinguishing brown from green sometimes, gray from blue other times. Even red and green in these extreme cases. Both orange and yellow have the merit of never making me doubt.
So no doubt, this parka is orange. Designed by Hawkwood Mercantile , it is clearly inspired by pieces from the 40s and 50s, like those found at Nigel Cabourn .
Besides its color, I like the white cords and its leather straps on the YKK zippers. In waxed cotton, it should be quite versatile and allow you to withstand a few summer showers. Its three pockets are ideal for carrying the minimum necessary, the one on the left arm to always have a protective mask on hand.
In the same vein, I like this one too.
And if I have any doubts about the right way to wear it, I just need to read this article by David.
Canadian Army Jacket - Brut Clothing
It was David with a Bleu de Paname jacket who made me discover and appreciate this rather particular texture of fleece jackets. Coming from the Canadian army in the 80s, this one seduces me with its colored inserts and different fabrics.
Made in Canada, it inspires robustness and will be perfect for tackling all terrains and cool summer evenings. The collar rises high enough to protect the neck from the cold, the large pocket on the chest is ideal for storing your cell phone.
