Corporate trousers, half-balloon shaped, wide at the thighs and narrowed at the ankles, come from a need for ease and functionality. This "high-waisted" version, called "with pulls", does not have belt loops but buttons to attach the braided suspenders. At the back, a tightening tab allows you to adjust the size. The moleskin fabric ensures comfort and resistance. The cord velvet (300 lines / m) ensures warmth and robustness. It is in this thickly ribbed fabric, originating from England, that the first largeot was designed by Adolphe Lafont in 1896. Made in France (Digoin, Burgundy).
Available in 4 colors corresponding to the guilds of Companions: Black for carpenters and roofers, Brown for cabinetmakers, Hazelnut for joiners and Ecru for stonemasons. A little stiff when new, it will quickly soften to become fluid, like a real second skin.
The balloon or half-balloon shape, narrowed at the ankles, was intended to be loose and comfortable to facilitate movement on roofs, or for carpentry work. It was worn high, a tightening tab allowed you to hang a hammer, a piped pocket on the right leg held a folding rule, gauge and pencil. Finally, a gusset pocket held a watch, chalk or possibly a clove of garlic for insect bites. Initially designed in a heavy corduroy with large ribs, or in a shaved velvet called "mole skin", ancestor of the current moleskin. Never washed but only beaten and brushed, it was often said that "the wider the breeches, the stronger the man". Two cuts: With straps with suspenders (high waist), and with belt loops (low waist). Three qualities of fabric: Velvet, moleskin and linen/cotton blend. While these trousers are still worn by generations of professionals for their robustness and comfort, today they appeal to a private clientele for their authenticity and timelessness.
The balloon or half-balloon shape, narrowed at the ankles, was intended to be loose and comfortable to facilitate movement on roofs, or for carpentry work. It was worn high, a tightening tab allowed you to hang a hammer, a piped pocket on the right leg held a folding rule, gauge and pencil. Finally, a gusset pocket held a watch, chalk or possibly a clove of garlic for insect bites. Initially designed in a heavy corduroy with large ribs, or in a shaved velvet called "mole skin", ancestor of the current moleskin. Never washed but only beaten and brushed, it was often said that "the wider the breeches, the stronger the man". Two cuts: With straps with suspenders (high waist), and with belt loops (low waist). Three qualities of fabric: Velvet, moleskin and linen/cotton blend. While these trousers are still worn by generations of professionals for their robustness and comfort, today they appeal to a private clientele for their authenticity and timelessness.
