Product Overview
This is a distinctive 1970s/80s French nautical / maritime chore jacket by Tempête de Mer, built in a very pale faded blue cotton twill that has washed down close to white. Unlike a standard French workwear chore coat, this piece has a more coastal utility feel, with maritime striped cuff lining, curved front panel construction, cream buttons, lower patch pockets, and a cropped, easy-wearing shape. The design sits somewhere between French chore coat, nautical deck jacket, and casual maritime workwear, making it a much more unusual style than the typical blue bleu de travail.
Details & History
Likely dating to the 1970s or 1980s, this jacket carries the Tempête de Mer label, with anchor graphics that reinforce the nautical / maritime direction of the piece. The brand name translates roughly to “sea storm,” fitting the coastal workwear character of the jacket. The jacket appears to have originally been a very light blue and has faded heavily over time to an almost white, sea-washed tone. The nautical striped cuff lining is one of the strongest design details, adding a subtle French maritime reference when the sleeves are turned back. The curved front panel seams, cropped body, small lower pockets, and soft rounded collar give the jacket a more designed silhouette than a standard chore coat while still retaining practical workwear construction.
Condition & Measurements
The jacket is in very good structural condition with visible age, fading, and light wear throughout. The fabric has faded from light blue to an almost white / pale sea-blue tone, with minor discoloration and signs of use consistent with vintage cotton workwear. The cream buttons are present and attractive, and the branded labels remain visible at the neck and pocket. The nautical striped cuff lining is intact and adds a strong visual detail. Overall, this is a clean, wearable, and highly distinctive French maritime chore jacket with a rare design profile and strong styling potential.
Measurements
Tagged size: Medium
Pit to pit: 22.5”
Length: 25.5”
Sleeve from mid collar to end of cuff: 31.5”
Fits approximately medium to medium/large depending on desired fit.
Product Overview
This is a distinctive 1970s/80s French nautical / maritime chore jacket by Tempête de Mer, built in a very pale faded blue cotton twill that has washed down close to white. Unlike a standard French workwear chore coat, this piece has a more coastal utility feel, with maritime striped cuff lining, curved front panel construction, cream buttons, lower patch pockets, and a cropped, easy-wearing shape. The design sits somewhere between French chore coat, nautical deck jacket, and casual maritime workwear, making it a much more unusual style than the typical blue bleu de travail.
Details & History
Likely dating to the 1970s or 1980s, this jacket carries the Tempête de Mer label, with anchor graphics that reinforce the nautical / maritime direction of the piece. The brand name translates roughly to “sea storm,” fitting the coastal workwear character of the jacket. The jacket appears to have originally been a very light blue and has faded heavily over time to an almost white, sea-washed tone. The nautical striped cuff lining is one of the strongest design details, adding a subtle French maritime reference when the sleeves are turned back. The curved front panel seams, cropped body, small lower pockets, and soft rounded collar give the jacket a more designed silhouette than a standard chore coat while still retaining practical workwear construction.
Condition & Measurements
The jacket is in very good structural condition with visible age, fading, and light wear throughout. The fabric has faded from light blue to an almost white / pale sea-blue tone, with minor discoloration and signs of use consistent with vintage cotton workwear. The cream buttons are present and attractive, and the branded labels remain visible at the neck and pocket. The nautical striped cuff lining is intact and adds a strong visual detail. Overall, this is a clean, wearable, and highly distinctive French maritime chore jacket with a rare design profile and strong styling potential.
Measurements
Tagged size: Medium
Pit to pit: 22.5”
Length: 25.5”
Sleeve from mid collar to end of cuff: 31.5”
Fits approximately medium to medium/large depending on desired fit.
