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Article: Chores are fun again

Article: Chores are fun again

Oct 23, 2019
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Originating from France in the 19th century, the chore coat has become a workwear staple. The practicality stemming from the French labourers jacket of choice consisted of 3 large patch pockets and was made from durable cotton or moleskin.

Historically the chore coat was blue, in France know as ‘bleu de travail’ which translates to ‘blue work’. However, …

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