“Christian Dior” 80’s-90’s Double layered front leather blouson

“Christian Dior” 80’s-90’s Double-Layered Front Leather Blouson

Since its founding in 1946, Christian Dior has continued to pursue elegance as its foundation—seeking innovative silhouettes and refined tailoring. From the men’s line MONSIEUR, we present this exceptional leather blouson that seamlessly blends classic design elements with premium materials.

Crafted with luxurious deep black lamb leather, its finely embossed wrinkles and natural grain capture soft light, delivering the substantial, rich character unique to leather—while also offering a calm sense of sophistication and a supple, refined expression.

What first catches the eye is the black ribbed collar that neatly frames the neckline. While it softens the firm impression of leather, it elevates the sporty blouson structure into a poised, well-balanced presence.

On the front, a metallic zipper is enclosed beneath it, and a distinctive construction is used in which loop-fastening tabs and buttons are layered over the top. The buttons arranged in two rows create a classic look reminiscent of double-breasted styling.

This layered front placket forms a streamlined silhouette when the zipper is closed, and the button placement adds visual depth. Even as a black leather design with restrained decoration, you can feel its clear design character.

In addition, a horizontal zipper pocket is placed on the chest, and long, vertical pockets are positioned on both sides of the body—ensuring practicality while adding natural accents across the entire front. The careful topstitching around the pockets further highlights leather’s three-dimensional texture.

The shoulders and sleeves feature a structured line with just the right amount of ease. The body is not overly shaped or gathered, allowing the leather’s natural drape to shine—so the substantial material feel and the light, streamlined blouson silhouette harmonize beautifully.

Further, button-adjustment tabs are added at the cuffs and hem, embedding functional details within a simple, clean construction. On the back, vertical paneling completes a polished impression from every angle.

The interior is lined with a smooth lining made of polyester and cupro, and the mid-layer padding uses polyester. As such, it is easy to incorporate as a fall and winter outerwear piece. The tailoring emphasizes comfortable wear while keeping the leather texture as the main focus.

In terms of era, in addition to the old woven tag from the Christian Dior MONSIEUR line, which was established in 1970, the garment also shows domestic sizing information listing chest and height, as well as simple Japanese quality labels. For these reasons, it is estimated to be an exceptional piece from the late 1980s through the 1990s. The way a relaxed structure reminiscent of men’s formalwear of the time coexists with a leather tailoring that includes decorative elements is also a魅力 unique to this period.

In particular, the layered front design—unlike a typical leather blouson—offers significant added value by allowing the classic menswear aesthetic cultivated by MONSIEUR to be enjoyed in the form of everyday outerwear. This is a piece we would strongly recommend to those who want to express their individuality through both premium materials and exceptional tailoring.

For styling, pairing it with wool slacks and a shirt creates an outfit that adds classic sophistication to the leather’s strong character. And if you combine it with wide-leg trousers with an easy drape or a long skirt, you can enjoy the contrast with a softer silhouette—naturally blending into a mode, genderless style as well.

This leather piece, which is not swayed by trends and incorporates original, era-specific details, can add subtle personality and a refined sense of presence to everyday wear. It is truly a piece you will want to keep and cherish for a long time.

We hope you will take this opportunity.