1980s | European Workwear | Blue Chore Jacket - L

Description:

Item: European chore jacket in mid-to-deep indigo cotton, cut in a classic utilitarian silhouette with button-front closure and traditional pocket configuration. The fabric shows softened structure and gentle tonal variation across the body, developed through sustained wear. Straightforward construction typical of late-20th-century continental workwear, built for function and daily use.

Era: 1980s

Brand: Unbranded / European workwear

Condition: Well-worn vintage condition with visible fading, creasing, and surface wear throughout. The cotton has relaxed and softened over time, giving the jacket depth and an easy drape. Structurally sound, with wear that adds character rather than detracting from integrity.

Provenance Note:
This jacket reflects the quiet honesty of real workwear. The softened indigo, relaxed form, and subtle wear patterns are the result of repetition and use rather than intention or styling. These were garments worn daily, repaired or kept going as needed, and valued for their usefulness rather than appearance. What remains is the working surface intact — a record of labour absorbed into the cloth. The appeal lies in that accumulation of wear, where time and use have shaped the jacket into exactly what it was meant to be.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: L                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 21"

Pit to pit: 24"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 16"

Under collar to lower back: 27"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.

We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. 

We do not take photos of inside the garment.

Sizing Notes:

Please take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.

Buying true vintage clothing:

When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.

Returns:

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