ANTIQUE L'ANTI CHER INDIGO WORKWEAR JACKET

BRAND L'Anti Cher.

DESCRIPTION
A very old L'Anti Cher indigo workwear jacket with plenty of incredible and beautiful details. Quite difficult to get hold of one of these early pieces especially in such a good condition and size.
Details include:
- Two flapped chest pockets with hidden button.
- Engraved side adjusters.
- Pleated back.
- Pleated sides.
- Pleated cuffs.
- Stunning buttons construction.
- Cool stitching details.
- Indigo dye.
- Stunning patina: unfortunately the pictures don't do it justice.

A genuine French label for a genuine Chinese garment, still made in China, this is the strange story of l’Anti Cher: going back to a time when China Blue became very popular among the people of the Mediterranean basin, especially France and North Africa. In the 1930s two importers, one French and one Chinese set up trade together to bring into the French market, especially the colonial market, large quantities of the famous “Shanghai Blue” coat, traditionally worn by Chinese workers and peasants. This modest garment was known from the time of the Silk Road when trade with China was very intensive around the Mediterranean. The coat is sold across the far east by the French ancestor of the current owner with huge success.
In the 1970s, the fashion for China Blue took off among the Parisian elite, to the delight of the owner of l’Anti Cher who met the new demands while keeping his traditional customer base.
During that time, Agnes b. started selling her l’Anti Cher China Blue creations in her first Parisian shop (now an iconic venue), first time the modest little garment became a fashion item.

FABRIC 100% cotton.

YEAR Not sure about the exact decade, but surely it can be dated between 1930s and 1950s. 1060s and 1970s L'Anti Cher have a different label and a completely different style.

CONDITION Great vintage condition. Amazing fade and patina. No missing buttons. Side chinches perfectly working.

SIZE ON LABEL 54. Please see actual measurements and estimated size.

ESTIMATED SIZE men M / women L.

MEASUREMENTS
Chest (pit to pit) - 24 inches.
Length - 27 inches.
Sleeve (shoulder to hem) - 23.25 inches.
Shoulders - 18.25 inches.
Waist (flat with chinches undone) - 19 inches.