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What would you tell your younger self about the way you perceive your identity? H : I would advise my younger self to explore our family origins more deeply,... Read →
In conversation With Virgil Viret from Lafayette Saltiel Drapiers In conversation With Virgil Viret from Lafayette Saltiel Drapiers In Conversation With   Virgil Viret  from Lafayette Saltiel Drap... Read →
Edition 25 Edition 25 We are pleased to present the first silhouettes of the fall season, revisiting... Read →
Worn By ｜Richard Ayoade Worn By ｜Richard Ayoade How I met Richard in Cannes and convinced him to drive up the La Californie hills after The Phoenician Scheme’s press... Read →
Limited Edition Archive Fabrics Limited Edition Archive Fabrics We are presenting a special summer selection in a limited edition, exclusively crafted from De Bonne Facture archive ... Read →
French Linen Denim French Linen Denim We are glad to introduce a special linen denim fabric, developed in collaboration with our partner “Tissages d'Autan... Read →
Edition 24 Edition 24 Edition 24 draws inspiration from the Mediterranean and the spiritual bond binding humans to plants. Our soft tailor... Read →
Water-Repellent Coated Cotton Water-Repellent Coated Cotton Coated cotton refers to cotton fabrics treated with a protective layer that enhances their water resistance and stain... Read →
L'Altitude L'Altitude , BLOGGLE De Bonne Facture presents L’Altitude, an exclusive winter capsule available at select retailers worldwide. Drawing in... Read →
L'Altitude L'Altitude Inspiration De Bonne Facture presents L’Altitude, an exclusive winter capsule available in our e-shop and Paris shop... Read →
Worn By ｜ Bent Van Looy Worn By ｜ Bent Van Looy I love it when clothes cross over into our real world from the realm of stories, literature and art. De Bonne Facture... Read →
Worn By ｜ Bent Van Looy Worn By ｜ Bent Van Looy WORN BY Bent Van Looy In the Antwerp City Park Photographed by... Read →
Edition 23 Edition 23 Our Edition 23 draws inspiration from the academic style of scientists, planetologists and climatologists who have ti... Read →
Sebago Shoes Sebago Shoes Could you introduce yourself? My name is David Kayitana Lui, I was born in South Africa but I grew up in Norway, of ... Read →
In conversation with Sonia Ichti In conversation with Sonia Ichti I'm just a person who wears a lot of men's clothes. I get asked to wear them, and that's what I like best. The first ... Read →
Genderless Lookbook Genderless Lookbook Inspiration We are glad to introduce our genderless lookbook presented on Sonia Ichti, blending our Spring Summer ed... Read →
Botanicals Botanicals A regenerative project highlighting ancient methods of plant-based dyeing, and also aims at creating a holistic relat... Read →
Edition 22 Edition 22   Read →
Worn By Bent Van Looy Worn By Bent Van Looy " Ever since spending my childhood in a small garden house in the woods north of Antwerp, I have felt a strong attrac... Read →
Gift Edit Gift Edit Shop our Gift Edit, a true winter sweater, whether you're on the slopes or by the fireplace. Read →
Worn By Clément Breton Worn By Clément Breton " We're on a farm in the heart of Venise Normande, at the home of my friend Pierre-Edouard Robine. A farmer, or rathe... Read →
Camargue Camargue Inspired by fishing villages in France, and Agnès Varda’s 1950s movie La Pointe Courte, this capsule plays with tradi... Read →
Italian Boiled Wool Italian Boiled Wool Italian Boiled Wool, a distinctive winter fabric with a deep, dense texture. Read →
The Ten Year Edit The Ten Year Edit The Ten Year Edit   To celebrate our ten-year annive... Read →
Soft Bouclé Wool Soft Bouclé Wool Introducing our soft bouclé wool, exclusively spun for us by a historic Biella mill in the Italian Piedmont with over... Read →
Sonsie Tweed Sonsie Tweed We are proud to present Sonsie Tweed, skillfully woven by Lovat Mills, crafted from the undyed wool of local Shetland... Read →
Worn By Bent Van Looy Worn By Bent Van Looy I do everything in my studio, painting (lately mainly large watercolours), songwriting, writing. These moments corres... Read →
Edition 21 Edition 21 Our Edition 21 presents an effortlessly elegant soft tailoring wardrobe for Fall Winter 2023, inspired by the landsca... Read →
Iron Heart Selvedge Denim Western Shirt Iron Heart Selvedge Denim Western Shirt I am Jason Pecarich, founder and proprietor of Division Road, Inc. – the heritage retailer with a luxury presentation... Read →
Handmade block print canvas Handmade block print canvas We are proud to introduce this unique cotton fabric, handprinted using an ancient Indian woodblock printing technique. Read →
Washed Linen Madras Washed Linen Madras Madras is a checked patterned fabric, light and supple. It is rather loosely woven and presents bright colors such as... Read →
Wool Seersucker Wool Seersucker Originating from India, seersucker is recognizable by its waffle texture which removes the fabric from the skin, all... Read →
Voiles Voiles Inspired by fishing villages in France, and Agnès Varda’s 1950s movie La Pointe Courte, this capsule plays with tradi... Read →
In the streets of Paris In the streets of Paris Having lived in Paris for ten years, it’s always a thrill to retrace my steps. Walking was pretty much my day job at ... Read →
In the streets of Paris | Part 2 In the streets of Paris | Part 2 Having lived in Paris for ten years, it’s always a thrill to retrace my steps. Walking was pretty much my day job at ... Read →
Alfargo's Marketplace Alfargo's Marketplace "To Americans De Bonne Facture is seen as the pinnacle of french sophistication combined with a dash of sprezzatura- ... Read →
Worn By David Kayitana Worn By David Kayitana Our Paris city guide with David Kayitana. See his favorite places of the capital city. Read →
De Bonne Facture on LITA.co | Video De Bonne Facture on LITA.co | Video Discover our philosophy and all the reasons to invest with Déborah, our founder. Shown with exclusive shots taken in ... Read →
Super Soft Cold Wool Super Soft Cold Wool Cold wools (also called tropical wools) are woolen fabrics presenting a light structure whose airy weaving ensures e... Read →
Inspiration | Edition 20 Inspiration | Edition 20 Our twentieth edition is inspired by a studio portrait of the painter Corneille, one of the founders in the early 195... Read →
Become a De Bonne Facture shareholder! Become a De Bonne Facture shareholder! Become A De Bonne Facture shareholder! After 10 years, we... Read →
Edition 20 Edition 20 Our twentieth edition is inspired by a studio portrait of the painter Corneille, one of the founders in the e... Read →
Union des Artistes Modernes Union des Artistes Modernes Founded in 1929, the French Union of Modern Artists (UAM) was an association of artists from various backgrounds: arc... Read →
Alpine Alpine De Bonne Facture introduces its special edition Alpine, inspired by the Alps ski stations renaissance in the ... Read →
Worn by Mats Klingberg Worn by Mats Klingberg I’m Mats Klingberg, the founder of Trunk Clothiers on Chiltern Street in London’s Marylebone area and since a couple ... Read →
Harris Tweed Wool Harris Tweed Wool , TEXTURES A fabric created 150 years ago in the Isle of Harris, in the Outer Hebrides, Harris Tweed has become one of the most... Read →
Kobe Artisan Leather Belt Kobe Artisan Leather Belt Could you introduce yourself?I am an author and journalist. I have published albums for children but also practical a... Read →
French Regional Wool French Regional Wool , TEXTURES France is historically rich in craftsmanship and production of wools. Thanks to the plurality of ecosystems, ma... Read →
De Bonne Facture Photography - Edition 19 Edition 19 It was a bitterly cold day. On that Sunday in January, we photographed our Edition 19 in our stud... Read →
Edition 19 Edition 19 This Fall-Winter edition continues to explore one of De Bonne Facture’s stylistic themes with the French mode... Read →
Les Indiennes en Provence Les Indiennes en Provence De Bonne Facture introduces a special edition along the theme of Provence "Indiennes" prints, a type of print... Read →
Belstaff motorcycle gloves Belstaff motorcycle gloves , PATINA Could you introduce yourself?I am a columnist for L'Etiquette, Le Figaro and L'Équipe Mag. I have a passion for cloth... Read →
Our commitment to linen Our commitment to linen For several years, De Bonne Facture has been honouring Belgian linen and participating in the development of this loc... Read →
De Bonne Facture & Novesta | The Linen Star Master De Bonne Facture & Novesta | The Linen Star Master We have collaborated with Novesta to create two new versions of the Linen Star Master by De Bonne Facture and Novesta... Read →
« Senior cord » velvet trousers « Senior cord » velvet trousers , PATINA Could you introduce yourself? My name is Clément Breton, I'm 34 years old and I manage communications at BRUT (a vin... Read →
De Bonne Facture x Frédéric Forest - Worn by Worn by Frédéric Forest I am Frédéric Forest. I grew up in Annecy, in the French Alps. I spent my time skating, skiing, snowboarding and draw... Read →
Fiber art Fiber art Fiber art refers to fine art whose material consists of textile fibres and other components, such as fabric or yarn. ... Read →
De Bonne Facture - Patina - Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Jacket Harrington Jacket Yves Saint Laurent Could you introduce yourself?My name is James Weston and I'm a photographer living and working in Paris. I’m origina... Read →
Organic cotton twill Organic cotton twill Twill is a woven fabric with a twill weave: the warp and weft threads cross each other in a staggered pattern, so tha... Read →
Edition 18 Edition 18 , EDITION 18 Our  Edition 18 presents a fresh wardrobe for Spring Summer 2022, inspired by textile artist Leonore Tawney, who was ... Read →
De Bonne Facture Textures Alpaca & wool blend Alpaca & wool blend , TEXTURES Alpacas, who hail from the Andes in South America, are used to very high altitudes. Their wool is all at once warmer,... Read →
Our commitment to French wools Our commitment to French wools , COMMITMENT For several years, De Bonne Facture has been committed to reviving the local French wool industry by being one of... Read →
Corduroy jacket from the late 70's Corduroy jacket from the late 70's , PATINA Could you introduce yourself? "My name is Loyc, I am 33 years old and I am a stylist and consultant in Paris.” Could... Read →
The ceramics of Mad Morio The ceramics of Mad Morio DE BONNE FACTURE presents Mad Morio De Bonne Facture presents in collaboration with the ceramist Mad Morio,... Read →
Worn by Soukayna Worn by Soukayna , WORN BY My relationship with clothes has always been very fluid. Looking back at old photographs of myself as a kid, I was al... Read →
Branches Branches "Branches" follows Arnaud Lin, a photographer and artist who modeled the Edition 17, in his grandparents' house a fe... Read →
Quilting Quilting The quilted jacket is an essential in the men's wardrobe and a French reference in classic menswear. It is made by se... Read →
A new address : 63, rue Sedaine, Paris 11e A new address : 63, rue Sedaine, Paris 11e   A new address : 63, rue Sedaine, Paris 11e   Located at the heart of the 11th arrondissement, our new space is ... Read →
De Bonne Facture Worn by Bent Van Looy Bent Van Looy , WORN BY I am a not quite middle aged artist from Antwerp who has a hard time focusing on one thing. Although I studied fine ... Read →
The Mazan Provençal print The Mazan Provençal print , TEXTURES The Mazan Provençal print is developed by Les Olivades, a family-owned textile printing company located in the area o... Read →
Montagne Noire Montagne Noire , EDITORIAL De Bonne Facture introduces «Montagne Noire», a French heritage capsule collection exclusive to Mr Porter inspired by... Read →
Edition 17 Edition 17 , COLLECTION__AUTUMN-WINTER-2021, LOOKBOOK This Fall Winter edition is inspired by the short Story «The Man who Planted Trees» by Jean Giono, a French writer f... Read →
Worn by David Kayitana & Sameer Tahir Worn by David Kayitana & Sameer Tahir Worn by David Kayitana lui & Sameer Tahir Two friends from Oslo Photographed by David and Sameer at Nicolai’s... Read →
Jade denim shirt of his father Jade denim shirt of his father , PATINA Could you introduce yourself? My name is Seumboy, and I am the founder of the Youtube channel Histoires Crépues, a me... Read →
Photography - Edition 16 Photography - Edition 16 The times we are going through has led me to reflect on the deep meaning of our work. At the heart of our approach, w... Read →
The Ampo Provençal print The Ampo Provençal print , TEXTURES The Ampo Provençal print is developed by Les Olivades, a family-owned textile printing company located in the area o... Read →
Geoffrey Justeau's Levi's® jacket Geoffrey Justeau's Levi's® jacket Could you introduce yourself?My name is Geoffrey Justeau, I am a freelance editorial designer in Paris: I create comm... Read →
Worn by Franck Gauthé Worn by Franck Gauthé , WORN BY I am Franck Gauthé, owner of the men's clothing and accessories boutique TCMYK, located in the heart of Paris, in the... Read →
Her father's shearling jacket Her father's shearling jacket Could you introduce yourself? My name is Alexandra Reghioua. I am a Creative Director in the Luxury industry. I love... Read →
De Bonne Facture SS21 Edition 16 , COLLECTION__SPRING-SUMMER-2021, LOOKBOOK Our edition 16 Spring-Summer 2021 features an edited seasonal collection, reduced to essentials, and a new selection ... Read →
Worn by Jonathan Michel Paul Worn by Jonathan Michel Paul , WORN BY Besides the great artistic period that we all know from 3 to 8 years old, including incredible doodles and spontaneou... Read →
Mulesing-free merino wool Mulesing-free merino wool , TEXTURES Merino wool is renowned for its many virtues, as merino sheep produce some of the finest wools that are light, soft ... Read →
Worn by Joseph Walia Worn by Joseph Walia , WORN BY This morning started, as most mornings do, with a walk around my neighbourhood, Wedding. Often overlooked in Berlin, ... Read →
De Bonne Facture - French wools French local wools , TEXTURES France is historically a wool-producing territory with local know-how and specific breeds of sheep in each region. So... Read →
De Bonne Facture - Textures - Pecora Nera Pecora Nera© wool , TEXTURES The black sheep, known as Pecora Nera© in Italian, is the metaphor of a person viewed as marginal. This expression i... Read →
De Bonne Facture - Patina Grandfather's knitted tie , PATINA Could you introduce yourself? My name is Faye Fearon. I'm a fashion journalist, born and raised in Liverpool, now liv... Read →
Photography - Edition 13 Photography - Edition 13 , EDITION 13 Edition 13 | Photographed in Etretat, Normandy France Grandad trench coat       Sports jacket . Two pleat lar... Read →
Edition 15 Edition 15 , LOOKBOOK Our Edition 15 continues to explore the idea of a subtle masculinity, softening the classic menswear wardrobe with a... Read →
De Bonne Facture - Local Linen - Belgian Linen Belgian Linen , TEXTURES What if the blue flower, a poetic symbol that Novalis - a German poet of the Romantic movement - referred to was the... Read →
Worn by André Larnyoh Worn by André Larnyoh , WORN BY As we walked through Bloomsbury, Alex and I quickly remembered that we weren’t able to show off our favorite cafes an... Read →
Organic cotton & undyed linen herringbone Organic cotton & undyed linen herringbone , TEXTURES, UNDYED Our sustainability policy leads us to look for fabrics that stand out by their eco-responsibility. This blend of orga... Read →
De Bonne Facture Patina Family tradition Hermès Watch , PATINA Could you introduce yourself? My name is Mary Caple. I live in London, where I work as a digital producer in Parliam... Read →
Tropical wool Tropical wool , TEXTURES, TROPICAL WOOL Tropical wools or "cold wools" are fabrics made of worsted wool, with a light structure, and woven with a lesser ... Read →
Worn by Jumpei Seki Worn by Jumpei Seki , WORN BY Worn by Jumpei Seki Style Improver Mars 2020 We spent a day in Paris with our friend Jumpei Seki who is also our ... Read →
Mother's soccer coach shirt Mother's soccer coach shirt , PATINA Could you introduce yourself? My name is Joseph F. Del Vecchio and I work in fine art investment. I was born and rai... Read →
De Bonne Facture - Patina- Gregory Lellouche Stephan Schneider merino coat , PATINA Could you introduce yourself?My name is Greg Lellouche and I'm the founder of an online boutique called No Man Walks ... Read →
Supima® Cotton Jersey Supima® Cotton Jersey , TEXTURES Supima® cotton has a rich history. Its name pays homage to Pima people, a Native American tribe that stems from Ariz... Read →
Grandfather's hunting jacket Grandfather's hunting jacket , PATINA Could you introduce yourself? I'm Lulu Graham. I'm a freelance photographer and writer living in New York City. I hav... Read →
Edition 14 Edition 14 , EDITION 14, LOOKBOOK Our edition 14 is inspired by the style and the paintings of Nicolas de Staël, a french artist with Russian heritage,... Read →
Grandfather's Sailor Beanie Grandfather's Sailor Beanie , MATERNAL GRANDFATHER'S HAT, PATINA Could you introduce yourself? My name is Benoit Martinengo, I am a freelance stylist and consultant for brands but al... Read →
De Bonne Facture Recycled wool Recycled extrafine wool , RECYCLED EXTRAFINE WOOL, TEXTURES The North of Italy specializes in wool manufacturing. In the region of Biella, some factories have developed an effec... Read →
Organic cotton Ventile® Organic cotton Ventile® , ORGANIC VENTILEⓇ COTTON, TEXTURES Ventile is a high performance textile that is perfectly suited to outerwear. Created in the United Kingdom for the Br... Read →
de-bonne-facture-patine-hachem-duffle-coat Dunhill Duffle coat , PATINA Could you introduce yourself?My name is Hashem Fard and I am a florist in Paris. Could you introduce us to this item?... Read →
Worn by Anatole Serret Worn by Anatole Serret , WORN BY We spent an afternoon in Paris with Anatole Serret who was visiting for the week end. He stopped by the showroom and ... Read →
Textures - Edition 13 - Tweed Tweed , EDITION 13, TEXTURE, TEXTURES, TWEED Tweed, a thick material made of woven wool, is an exceptionally resistant textile that is perfectly suited for outdoo... Read →
Oxford shirt from Gant Rugger Oxford shirt from Gant Rugger , PATINA Could you introduce yourself?My name is Keita Hiraoka, I work as a buyer at Trunk and I have been based in London sin... Read →
Edition 13 Edition 13 , COLLECTION__AUTUMN-WINTER-2019, LOOKBOOK De Bonne Facture Edition 13 is inspired by the timeless style of french writers and playwrights, and vintage advertis... Read →
Edition 11 Edition 11 , COLLECTION__AUTUMN-WINTER-2018, LOOKBOOK Read →
Edition 12 Edition 12 , COLLECTION__SPRING-SUMMER-2019, LOOKBOOK edition 12 is inspired by the painters, ceramicists, materials, and landscapes of vallauris and the esterel mountaino... Read →
Edition 10 Edition 10 , COLLECTION__SPRING-SUMMER-2018, LOOKBOOK Read →
Turnbull & asser tailor-made shirt Turnbull & asser tailor-made shirt , PATINA What is the story behind this shirt? Where does it come from? When did you acquire it? This is one of my Turnbull &a... Read →
Hunting derby chambord, Paraboot Hunting derby chambord, Paraboot , PATINA Could you introduce us to those shoes? Where do they come from? How old are they? They are Hunting Derby Chambord sh... Read →
De Bonne Facture - Patina 1970s vintage pilot jacket , PATINA Could you describe this jacket? where is it from ? when is it from? This is an aviator jacket that belonged to my fa... Read →
Austrian vintage loden coat Austrian vintage loden coat , PATINA Could you introduce yourself ? My name is Daphné Hézard, I'm a journalist & the Fashion Director of Monocle Maga... Read →
1940s vintage Peacoat 1940s vintage Peacoat , PATINA Could you introduce yourself ? I am Alessio Berto. I have been working as a pattern maker for 30 years and I am the ... Read →
Painter's trousers Painter's trousers , PATINA Could you introduce yourself ? My name is Pierre, I am a painter. I renovate apartments in Paris and elsewhere. Afte... Read →
Handmade Neapolitan shirt Handmade Neapolitan shirt , PATINA Could you introduce yourself? I'm Alexander Rymkevich, the editor-in-chief of The Rake Russia magazine. Could you in... Read →
Vintage sweater Vintage sweater , PATINA Could you introduce yourself ? My name is Jumpei Seki. I have been living in Paris since 2015. I work as a fashion i... Read →
Vintage t-shirt 'I LOVE NY' Vintage t-shirt 'I LOVE NY' , PATINA Could you please introduce yourself? My name is Frédéric Forest. I'm from Annecy. I live and work in Paris as a desi... Read →
Levi’s 606 pair of trousers made in the 1960s. Levi’s 606 pair of trousers made in the 1960s. , PATINA Could you please introduce yourself? My name is Shinya Makino. I am a buyer and shop manager at Maiden's Shop in Tok... Read →
Liberty optical vintage glasses Liberty optical vintage glasses , PATINA Could you please introduce yourself? My name is Tatsuya Hirasawa. I am the fashion director of two stores located in... Read →
Clarks desert boots made in England Clarks desert boots made in England , PATINA Could you please introduce yourself? I’m 38 years old, the father of three children, and a journalist. I mainly work... Read →
Beams plus pair of seersucker trousers Beams plus pair of seersucker trousers , PATINA Could you please introduce yourself? My name is Mathieu Lebreton, I am in my thirties, and I live between Paris and ... Read →
"Appenzeller" Vintage swiss belts "Appenzeller" Vintage swiss belts , PATINA Could you please introduce yourself? My name is Pauline Jacquard, I’m a decoration painter and a costume designer. C... Read →
Margaret Howell shirt Margaret Howell shirt , PATINA Could you please introduce yourself? My name is Mathias Déon, I live and work in Paris. I have been directing the br... Read →
Vintage Marcel Lassance knit Vintage Marcel Lassance knit , PATINA Could you please introduce yourself? My name is Philippe Voss. I live in Paris. I work in communications. Could you ... Read →
Organic linen Organic linen , TEXTURES Cultivated at springtime, organic flax is demanding and difficult to master technically. To be certified as orga... Read →
Organic cotton fleece Organic cotton fleece , TEXTURES Fleece is commonly used to name fabrics that look like the natural wool of sheep. It is an insulating fabric that is... Read →
Moleskins Moleskins , TEXTURES Moleskin is to France what denim is to America : a sturdy, resistant fabric that was widely used to make work garmen... Read →
Japanese oxford Japanese oxford , TEXTURES The oxford weave is a staple of the classic masculine wardrobe. Its pinpoint variant is highly appreciated as a more... Read →
Organic cotton yarn Organic cotton yarn , TEXTURES Cotton is a natural fiber, it appears when the cotton flower blooms. During the flowering period, the buds of its lar... Read →
Ratine wool cloth Ratine wool cloth , TEXTURES « Ratine » is the French name of a specific wool cloth that has been brushed to give it a fluffy and curly aspect tha... Read →
Undyed fibers Undyed fibers , TEXTURES Undyed yarns highlight the asperities and the depth of shades that are innate to raw materials, while being a gauge o... Read →
Boiled wool Boiled wool , TEXTURES Traditionnally used to make warm clothing, boiled wool is a textile that is available in woven or knitted versions. H... Read →
Corduroy Corduroy , TEXTURES Corduroy is a fabric full of meaning and history. The term appeared in 1774, from the old french “cor du Roy”, but in... Read →
Cotton flannel Cotton flannel , TEXTURES The word flannel defines a fabric that has been felted in order to give it a soft and downy touch. Originally made in... Read →
Linen Linen , TEXTURES Historically, linen is the oldest of the utilitarian plants cultivated by humans. The egyptians named linen canvas "w... Read →
Cotton terry Cotton terry , TEXTURES Terrycloth fabrics stand out by their capacity to absorb water. Working from the base of the fabric, the manufacturin... Read →
Natural dye Natural dye , TEXTURES This natural dye comes from the herbaceous plant « isatis tinctoria ». It requires a very strict and entirely handcr... Read →
Seersuckers Seersuckers , TEXTURES Originally from India, seersucker is a fabric that can easily be identified by its wrinkled texture, making it very ... Read →