Mont St Michel Chore Jacket

[@cheddarbuttersworth2441]

I just picked up a chore coat from Le Laboureur, another company that makes these traditional, French workwear things. It's not as old as companies like Le Mont St Michel or Vetra but they've been making workwear in France since the 50s which is well long enough to scratch that heritage itch. Plus the measurements on the website I got it from seemed to work for me and the price was right. My jacket is pretty roomy but when you do the hug test it gets a little tight. Which is weird because it is super roomy everywhere else.

[@bobjohnson6321]

i prefer le labourer as well haven't tried vetra. both of those are still made in france, mt st michel seems to be outsourced somewhere else in the eu using french fabric. it seems huckberry was rather delayed in changing the made in france designation. not everyone cares, id just lean towards something that stays authentic top to bottom.

[@RSN1748]

i have a le laboureur jacket too and i really like it! Good for bigger guys and the pricing is a lot more favorable.

[@cheddarbuttersworth2441]

@@bobjohnson6321 Wow, I did not know they were not made it France. In terms of tradition it would be great if they were still made in France. Still somewhere in Europe is better than some sweatshop in China or Bangladesh. Bleu de Chauffe is a relatively recent company but they are also making good looking chore coats in France.

[@cheddarbuttersworth2441]

@@RSN1748 I found Le Laboureur on a few websites and the prices were all over the place but I got it for a decent price and I have been enjoying the jacket more than I thought I would. I kind of wonder if Le Mont St Michel hasn't slimmed up their cut for a more fashion forward garment but the measurements on their website would lead me to believe it's similar to Le Laboureur or Vetra.

[@bobjohnson6321]

@@cheddarbuttersworth2441 gardenheir is a great place to find a hearty selection of le labourer gear.

[@lucasxavier3564]

Blue is the main color as those were actually called Bleu de travail. My grandfathers would not have been caught outside without one during the week. Those were mainly use to go and come back from work as well as for the beginning of the work day, once in full work mode they would be taken off as they would be too hot to work with. Good job on the prononciation of Mont saint Michel, neither of the Ts should be pronounced.

[@styleaha]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@matthewduncan4933]

it would have been nice to see it on you

[@styleaha]

I am too shy :) … but I will try to share some pictures wearing this. Thank you for your support.

[@Sartorial_Sacrilege]

I bought a clone on poshmark for $10 . . . so you can literally get the utility of this $300 dollar item for 30 times less. I hope this helps.

[@micahweiss]

is it Moleskin ?

[@salangchoi02]

I have one in blue, but the problem with me is the width of the arms and arm holes. Just too tight for a 93kg man.

[@SallyMcCracker]

Same. Arms/shoulders were too small. I wanted it to work. It simply doesn't. I sized up and the fit didn't work anymore.

[@styleaha]

Almost similar weight … and yes, the arms are a real issue