1940s French Workwear Trousers - Bleu de Travail Patina, Wide Leg, Rare

Exceptional and rare 1940s French workwear trousers, crafted from the iconic bleu de travail cotton drill. These trousers carry decades of honest wear, revealing a patina with clouded fading, oxidation marks, and a soft, chalky blue that only true vintage French workwear develops.

Built with early construction details including a button fly, riveted reinforcement, wide-cut legs, strong seam binding, and a heavy cotton weave that has softened beautifully over time.

This is the type of French workwear collectors hunt for- pre-war / wartime production with character and history. 

Features:

• Authentic 1940s French workwear
• Iconic bleu de travail cotton drill
• Rich, clouded patina and sun-fading
• Wide leg, relaxed silhouette
• Button fly (early buttons)
• Rivet reinforcement
• Back welt pocket
• Beautiful structural stitching

Condition: 

Beautifully worn vintage condition with patina and unique fading that enhance authenticity. Structurally strong with no compromising damage.

Size:

Estimated Men’s L 

Measurements (laid flat):

Waist- 49cm

Rise- 30cm

Inseam- 76cm

Fabric:

Heavyweight cotton drill (bleu de travail).

Provenance: 

Sourced from a French workwear archive collection.

These trousers have been professionally cleaned and pressed.

Returns are always welcome.