Tuesday 29 March 2011

The Hunter…


Spring time is the best time to find best things ! Flea markets, friends who clean their house, testament of generous old neighboroughs…all is good for the unscrupulous Hunter !
Today small lot of fabulous 30's french Henleys in deadstock condition…
Mister cancan is now ready for "THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE"…
Only five…perfect for the French Cancan Private Sale !












Sunday 27 March 2011

Men at work !



What's the best way to honour a friend, to introduce him and his value to other friends!
Mister Chris Daunt, famous english wood engraver, is since few weeks also a "BLEU DE TRAVAIL" specialist…You can find his great artworks in his site !  This denim collector works with his original 19th Albion press in the purest style and authenticity of the 19th and begining 20th century engravers.

…THANK YOU CHRIS !…AND THANKS TO ALL YOUR FATHERS AND BROTHERS, BRUSSEL SMITH, MORTON DIMONDSTEIN, ROBERT GIBBINGS, SCYTHING…FOR YOUR WORK AND TALENT

"Men at work"…original 1920/1930's wood engravings from various artists…

















Wednesday 23 March 2011

Closed season to hunt…



Wild game…NOW its time to hunt the HUNTER FOR HIS DRESSING ROOM !





















Tan canvas, large buttoned flap pockets, large round collar, corozo buttons, inside game bag… all is good in this 1900's french hunting jacket…Similar one in the "FCC private sale"/Jacket n°8

Sunday 20 March 2011

Boxes for FCC



IN or OUT, everything is good for French Cancan…!!!!!
Sometime boxes graphic design can be more interesting than the product itself !!!!!!!!







Buck Skein Tan Chamois flannel shirt wich was sold in the box above in the 30's…