Le Minor x Flâneurs Loose Black/Ecru Marinière

Loose Fit Marinière Le Minor x Flâneurs Black/Ecru

• Exclusive collaboration / Limited edition
• Material: 100% combed cotton
• Thick fabric of 380gr/m2
• Gauge 14
• Knitted on a 1960s machine
• Loose straight fit
• Wide neckline
• Made in France, in the Le Minor workshops at Guidel

A true icon of the sailor's wardrobe, the marinière has remained a timeless piece through various eras and fashions without losing its authenticity. Perpetuated and magnified by the Morbihan knitwear company Le Minor for generations, it was natural for it to be part of a joint project.

At Le Minor, production is carried out in small agile teams - not on assembly lines - where versatility is essential. The marinière undergoes 8 assembly steps, aside from cutting and checking.

Mutually inspired by Japan, we have worked together on a voluminous cut, representative of modern Japanese attire. Hence, unlike the authentic fitted marinière, our Loose Marinière features considerable shoulder and chest widths, a more voluminous sleeve, and a shorter length to enhance the boxy effect. The collar has also been redesigned by reducing its usual plunge while maintaining its classic boat shape.

The uniqueness of its cut perfectly complements one of the thickest cotton fabrics offered by Le Minor. It is made from a so-called "raw" combed cotton yarn, with a typical dry touch, spun in France and then knitted on a mechanical "Gauge 14" machine from the 1960s. The 380gr/m² (+/- 11oz) weight is more akin to a light sweatshirt than a regular t-shirt, making it a robust marinière, resistant to intensive use and durable over time. This generous thickness also ensures a clean and neat drape. The intentionally loose shape provides undeniable comfort when worn and pairs perfectly with our Noragi in Milano knit, the second piece of this collaboration.