The inspiration for this shirt, which looks like a full-length coverall, comes from the workwear of yesteryear.
The barn jacket is a 19th-century French agricultural garment characterized by sturdy materials such as thick canvas, large pockets for storing farm tools (later popularized in the United States, where it was also useful for stashing a tin of chewing tobacco), and button cuffs that allow the sleeves to be rolled up. (Later, when it became popular in the U.S., it was also useful for storing chewing tobacco in a can), and button cuffs for rolling up the sleeves. The outer garment, which called itself a barn jacket, was increasingly seen on the runway as a piece of clothing that embodied rugged luxury. This shirt inherits its roots as such workwear.
The body is made of light-ounce denim from Japan. The body is a light-weight denim from Japan, to which a vintage wash process was applied. The processing that produces the pocket mark on the chest is very impressive.
Processing that gives the impression of pocket traces.
French work used to be called “bleu de travail. In Japanese, it is ”the blue of labor. It reminds me of the color of men's sweat and tears.
Observing the passage of time and capturing it in clothing. This shirt should be included in the "Avant Première" collection, which gives form to such thoughts, and it is very befitting of "Maison Margiela.
The slightly sweet, faded blue color is perfect for the coming season. It can be worn as outerwear like a jacket.
Denim Shirt
¥190,300
Photo_Hiroyuki Takashima
Text_Kei Takegawa
