Men vest lined

On the outside, the pockets of this vest made of hearty cotton fabric catch the eye. They are patch flap pockets, whose flaps merge directly into the slanted slit pockets above them. The inside of the vest is lined with a corduroy fabric that is both soft and robust. It comes from Kindermann, a specialist in workwear fabrics. The vest is completely woven and made in Germany, which is noted in the patch and can be seen on the outside by the white star on the small Blaumann label.

Künzelsau in Hohenlohe was once a jeans stronghold until a major player in the industry ceased production there. Four friends, Christian Hampel, Guido Wetzels, Peter Bättig and Gerd Walz, have taken up this tradition again. In 2013, they founded the jeans manufacturer Blaumann, with the claim not to chase short-lived trends, but to produce durable goods. What began with pants has since been expanded to include shirts and vests - and denim has been joined by material classics like corduroy.

Compromising on materials, however, is still not an issue at Blaumann. The fabrics - genuine Japan denim and corduroy from a special German weaving mill - stand up to the highest demands. Ingredients such as yarns, buttons and leather labels also come from Germany. The workmanship is also beyond reproach. This is how garments full of character are created, which they develop into very personal companions through daily movement, wear and tear.