Vintage 1970s Men's Brown Leather Trench Coat Jeno de Paris Montreal Canada

This is a vintage 1970s men's leather trench coat by Jeno de Paris, made in Montreal, Canada, by the Crown Leather Garment Company. Dating most likely to the mid-to-late 1970s, the coat is fashioned from supple cognac brown leather with a smooth, lightly textured surface and a rich, warm colour.

The coat has a long, fitted silhouette with structured shoulders, a defined waist and a gently flared lower section. It features a broad pointed collar that can be worn open with lapels or raised and secured at the throat with an adjustable buckled strap, creating a high, protective stand-up collar.

The single-breasted front fastens with five buttons, while a matching leather belt with a large rectangular leather-covered buckle cinches the waist. The belt passes through loops at the sides and back, allowing the fit to be adjusted.

Distinctive curved shoulder panels extend across the upper chest, complementing the vertical seaming that gives the coat its tailored shape. Two angled inset pockets are positioned at hip level. The long, straight sleeves are finished with adjustable buckled straps at the cuffs.

The back features a horizontal shoulder yoke, a centre seam and a long centre vent, allowing for ease of movement. The overall design combines elements of the traditional trench coat with the more closely fitted leather outerwear styles popular during the 1970s.

The leather is substantial yet supple, with a natural grain and sheen. The interior is lined in smooth, dark brown satin-finish fabric through the upper body, while the lower section is lined in a warm-toned checked woollen fabric in shades of brown, cream and black. An interior welt pocket is trimmed in matching leather.

The original black and gold label reads Jeno de Paris – Montreal – Made in Canada, mounted on a diamond-shaped leather backing.

Jeno de Paris was a brand name of the Crown Leather Garment Company of Montreal, first used in 1962. The trademark was officially registered in 1979 and retired in 1984. The brand is generally recognized for its quality leather garments, and this coat is a particularly attractive example of its 1970s production.

Size: Estimated men's XS (approximately US 34–36), with a slim, fitted cut. Please refer carefully to the measurements below to ensure a proper fit, particularly through the chest, waist and hips.

Measurements:

Shoulders: 17 3/4" across, seam to seam
Sleeves: 25 1/2" from shoulder seam
Sleeve inseam: 16 1/2"
Chest: 39" around, measured under the arms
Waist: 36" around, designed to be cinched with the belt
Hips: 38" around
Overall length: 46"

Condition: The coat is in very good condition, with an unstitched seam at the right armpit that requires repair, as shown in the photographs. The leather retains its supple texture and attractive sheen, with natural creasing and some signs of use.

Material: Genuine leather exterior; satin-finish and checked fabric lining
Colour: Cognac brown
Label: Jeno de Paris
Manufacturer: Crown Leather Garment Company, Montreal
Origin: Made in Canada
Era: 1970s, most likely mid-to-late decade