The Rise and Fall and Rise of The Chore Coat | Field Guide

The chore coat. One of the oldest pieces of workwear still in use today. But where did it come from and who made the first? As with a lot of workwear with such a long history, much of it is shrouded in mystery and in some cases, legend. We do know a few details, though, that it originated in France before being iterated on in the States where it would become part of the prison industrial complex uniform. It's now made it's way onto the backs of tech bros with companies like Palantir making their own branded version in an attempt to seem more salt of the earth. It's had an interesting rise and fall and rise again, but is still as much a staple piece as a black suit or leather jacket. Shop - http://www.standardandstrange.com Newsletter - https://standardandstrange.attn.tv/p/8Xc/landing-page Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/standardandstrange/