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The verdict
Fit
Chore jackets cut loose through the chest for layering; this one likely offers a relaxed fit with structured shoulder seams.
Quality
Japanese selvedge denim is known for durability and character development—raw blue versions fade distinctly with wear. Expect solid construction.
Is the price fair?
At 375 EUR, you're paying premium for the denim sourcing and heritage construction. Fair if fading appeal matters to you; pricey if you just want a casual jacket.
Best for
Men who enjoy denim aging and wear casual jackets hard enough to see change over seasons.
Care
Raw selvedge denim should be washed infrequently; when washing, use cold water and turn inside-out to preserve color and the signature red selvedge.
What owners report about Officine Générale jackets & outerwear
Forum owners describe the line as sitting in a sweet spot of good-enough quality for an accessible price, with the fabrics drawing consistently more praise than the construction — stitching and finishing is where owners say the brand cuts costs, and one owner reported a button popping off after only a couple dozen wears. The jackets and outerwear run notably slim: owners report that even sizing up to the largest sizes leaves room to layer little more than a shirt underneath. The recurring buying advice from owners is to wait for deep end-of-season markdowns, at which point they consider the pieces clearly worth it.
- Strengths
- Fabric selection is the consistent bright spot — owners repeatedly single out the cloth as nicer than the construction that holds it together.
- Watch out for
- Construction is where owners see corners cut, with small trim failures like popped buttons reported, and the slim outerwear cut makes real layering difficult.
- Sizing
- Everything runs slim and slightly small, and the jackets are the slimmest of all — owners who want to layer routinely go up at least one size.
About Officine Générale's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Officine Generale, quality? | Styleforum · Officine Générale Is The Effortlessly Well-Dressed Man's Secret Weapon | The Journal | MR PORTER