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, with key voices including Tom Gruat, Denis Bruna of the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris, and Frédéric Marc Marion. Learn why French workwear is booming in Japan through six Japanese experts. The book includes a visit to Euro-Costumes near Paris, a colossal archive of antique garments, along with practical knowledge on moleskin, indigo linen, and how to spot animal buttons on French hunting jackets.

• Softcover
• 170 × 240 mm
• Full color
• Language: English