Avant – An Anthology of French Workwear Book

From Avant –

France built some of the most beautiful workwear ever made — worn in mines, fields, and workshops, and now hunted by collectors worldwide. 

Inside you’ll discover

The France of the 19th and 20th centuries through workers, farmers, and peasants

Key voices: Tom Gruat, Denis Bruna (Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris), Frédéric Marc Marion

Why French workwear is booming in Japan (with six Japanese experts)

A visit to Euro-Costumes near Paris — a colossal archive of antique garments

Practical knowledge: moleskin, indigo linen, and how to spot animal buttons on French hunting jackets

Specs 

Softcover

170 × 240 mm

Full color

Language: English

Shipping: Worldwide