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3-Pocket Jacket (with embroidery)

$1499 NZD

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This garment has been made using vintage French linen/cotton (approximately 50-70 years old, but in perfect condition). Each item is cut, sewn, and finished personally by Oliver in Paris. Each garment is accompanied by a cotton garment bag for storage.

This piece is a take on the classic French Chore Jacket, a melange of different years of the classic garment. However it is cut wide under the arm giving a looser fit than you would usually find on such a jacket. The patch pockets are all shaped for better use and to match up with the seams and natural lines of the jacket. All buttons are french vintage and all backing buttons are antique shell, these are hand shanked in french silk thread.

The buttonholes are also sewn by hand with slightly thicker French soie perlée. The collar has also been closed by hand giving a softer finish to the neckline. All reinforcement is done with handwoven cotton, no fusing or glue products are used in the piece, offering a more gracious way for the garment to age.

The embroidery is designed directly on the garment and each one is hand drawn without a template. This means each embroidery is one of a kind. The embroideries take several hours to realises using multiple different threads.

Features two large external patch pockets, and one smaller chest pocket with hand embroidered detailing.

X-small features lavender embroidered detailing at chest pocket

Small features lavender embroidered detailing at chest pocket.

Expertly crafted, with flat felled seams, and finished with hand-sewn button-holes complete with vintage buttons. Each piece comes with a swatch of fabric that can be used for continued repair and upkeep of the garment.

Made by hand in France by Oliver Church. Care instructions: hand wash, cold, with care.

Due to the nature of the fabric, slight surface imperfections may be visible. This is not considered a fault, but a rather a testament to the fabrics longevity.

ABOUT the MAKER

Oliver Church - Singular Garments

Singular Garments is the slow fashion project of Oliver, an Auckland-born designer who honed his craft working with Garbstore in London and Casey Casey in Paris. Founded in 2020, Singular Garments is a deeply personal label where every piece is made entirely by Oliver’s hand—from cutting fabric to stitching buttonholes. Specialising in timeless shirts and jackets, Oliver sources vintage and antique cottons and linens—some up to 150 years old—from markets around Paris. These storied materials bring a distinctive character and durability to each garment, making them feel both contemporary and enduring. Designed to last a lifetime, every piece is made in extremely limited quantities, honouring craftsmanship, resourcefulness, and care.

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06/02/24

Studio Visit — Oliver Church, Singular Garments

Close-up of hands sewing white fabric. Light grey shirt visible.

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