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This Fall Winter edition is inspired by the short Story «The Man who Planted Trees» by Jean Giono, a French writer from Provence who was a pacifist and a be... 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 →
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 , 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 →
Atelier Masla Paris Atelier Masla , ATELIERS The Masla workshop, specialized in tailoring, is located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Masla is the contracti... 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 →
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 →
Atelier Afonso Atelier Afonso , ATELIERS In the region of Arcos de Valdevez, in the north of Portugal, the Afonso atelier make its first pieces in 1987. This ... Read →
Atelier M. Erbas Atelier M. Erbas , ATELIERS Monsieur Erbas fell in the trade of garment manufacturing in the 1980s when he came to help his brother, who had just... Read →
Atelier Emo Atelier Emo , ATELIERS Mr. Maurice Mauchauffée, born in 1951 and originally from Troyes, spent his childhood alongside his father, a glove-m... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Atelier M. Vanic Atelier M. Vanic , ATELIERS Originally from ex-Yougoslavia, a place renowned for its artisanal suiting craftsmanship tradition, Mr Stefan Vanic h... Read →
Atelier Joly Atelier Joly , ATELIERS Located in Burlats, in the historic area of Castres, the atelier Joly is closely linked to the wool industry. Myriam ... Read →
Edition 13 Edition 13 , 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 , AUTUMN WINTER 2018, LOOKBOOK Read →
Edition 12 Edition 12 , 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 , 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 →
Manufacture des cuirs de Realmont Manufacture des cuirs de Realmont , ATELIERS Set in the region of Mazamet, the historic area of the wool and leather industry in the South West of France, the ate... Read →
Confection du Boischaud Nord Confection du Boischaut Nord , ATELIERS Following the atelier « La Confection Parisienne » founded in 1945 by his grandfather, and the Mapelco trousers atel... Read →
Maglificio T.G. Di Traversi Maglificio T.G. Di Traversi , ATELIERS Located in Castel San Giovanni, in the region of Emilia-Romagna, the story of atelier Maglificio T.G. di Traversi beg... Read →
Tricoterie du Val de Saire Tricoterie du Val de Saire , ATELIERS In the 1960s, Monsieur and Madame Hyver, who were manufacturers for big Parisian retailers, create their first compan... Read →
Hervier productions Hervier Productions , ATELIERS The Hervier family began making garments in the early 20th century, in the heart of the indre department, three gener... 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 →