Men's denim jackets

The legacy of work denim

The denim jacket originated from American workwear, designed for cowboys, workers, and miners: it features a thick denim fabric, double-stitched seams, and buttoned chest pockets. Lee, founded in 1889 in Salina, Kansas, launched the Lee Rider in the 1930s, aimed at rodeo riders. Wrangler, an American denim brand since 1947, continues this western legacy. Dickies, born in Texas in 1922, maintains the durability of workwear. Later adopted by rock, cinema, and streetwear, the denim jacket has become a timeless classic in men's wardrobes.

The other jackets

Puffer jackets and other jackets are also available:

• Leather jackets.
• Blazers.
• Waterproof jackets.
• Coats.
• Puffer jackets.

All jackets can be found on the puffer and jackets page.

Trucker, cropped and raw or washed denim

The trucker style, cropped and stopping at the waist, with flap chest pockets and waist adjustment straps, is the most classic. The short Wrangler inspired by the 1980s intentionally sits above the hips, while the Lee Rider maintains a straight and sharp cut. The raw denim, dark and rigid, softens with wear and shows the creases from your elbows, while the washed version, more flexible from the start, offers an immediate vintage look. The G-Star Mosa, from the Dutch brand founded in Amsterdam in 1989, features architectural cuts and intricate seams that modernise the jacket.

Streetwear, prints and embroidery

Streetwear brands take the denim jacket as a medium for expression. Billionaire Boys Club, founded in 2003 by Pharrell Williams and Nigo, applies its diamond and dollar patterns on it. True Religion, established in Los Angeles in 2002, signs it with thick topstitching. Daily Paper, the Amsterdam brand, decorates it with a snake pattern, Arte Antwerp with its circular logo, and Project X Paris offers several graphic versions. The Desigual Japan, from the Barcelona brand, focuses on a colorful print, while Quiksilver and Hurley, stemming from surfing, adopt a more laid-back look.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back-to-school season.

Frequently asked questions

How do you choose the size of a men's denim jacket?

The shoulder seams should fall at the edge of the shoulder and the sleeves to the base of the wrist. A trucker stops at the waist, while the short Wrangler is intentionally higher. Leave a bit of room for a layer underneath.

How do you soften a raw denim jacket?

Wear it often: raw denim conforms to your body and shows the creases from your movements. To soften it more quickly, wash it inside out in cold water the first time, then space out washes to maintain a nice patina.

How do you wash a denim jacket without fading it?

Wash it rarely, inside out, at a maximum of thirty degrees, with a detergent for dark colours. Fasten the buttons, avoid the tumble dryer, and let it dry on a hanger, away from direct sunlight which can dull the indigo.

Can you shrink a denim jacket that is too big?

A hot wash followed by a tumble dryer cycle can shrink un sanforized raw denim, but the results can be hard to control. For a jacket that's really too large, getting it tailored by a seamstress is more reliable.

Raw or washed denim jacket: which one to choose?

The raw jacket, dark and structured, goes well with many outfits and ages with you, taking on your creases. The washed version, more flexible and laid-back, instantly offers a vintage look, ideal for a more relaxed style.