1980s | European Workwear | Blue Chore Jacket - S

Description:

Item: European chore jacket in deep indigo cotton, cut in a classic utilitarian silhouette with button-front closure and traditional three-pocket configuration. The fabric shows rich tonal depth with subtle fading and surface variation across the body, developed through prolonged wear. Straightforward, work-first construction typical of late-20th-century continental workwear.

Era: 1980s

Brand: Unbranded / European workwear

Condition: Well-worn vintage condition with visible signs of genuine use, including softened cotton, light surface marks, and natural creasing throughout. The jacket remains structurally sound, with wear enhancing texture and character rather than detracting from function.

Provenance Note:
This jacket carries the quiet authority of real workwear. The deepened indigo tone, softened hand, and subtle marks are the result of years spent in rotation, not an attempt at finish or effect. These were garments worn daily, kept going through use rather than care, and valued for what they could do rather than how they looked. What survives here is the working surface intact — a cumulative record of labour pressed into the cloth. The appeal lies in that honesty, where wear is not a flaw but the very thing that gives the piece its meaning.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: S                                                                                                        

Shoulder to shoulder: 19"

Pit to pit: 21"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 18"

Under collar to lower back: 28"

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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