{"title":"Campus \"Stud\" Jacket","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"campus-stud-jacket-natural","title":"Campus \"Stud\" Jacket - Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN:\u003c\/b\u003e An original pattern inspired by 1930’s sportswear ‘Cossack’ type unlined leather jackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEATHER\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e1) Natural\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evegetable-tanned full grain cow hide leather, milled and supple, about 2-3 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE\u003c\/i\u003e: The Mister Freedom® CAMPUS STUD is made of \u003ci\u003egenuine\u003c\/i\u003e leather. We use full-grain, and not top-grain leather (aka corrected or buffed leather, sanded to level surface inconsistencies). No two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1930’s sportswear jacket silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSpecial stud fastener edition, original MF® branded brass snaps for front\/cuffs closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFully unlined, clean seams inside \u0026amp; out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNatural and tea-core veg-tan leather guaranteed to develop an attractive ’vintage’ patina over time, with normal wear and routine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/pecard-leather-dressing-6oz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econditioning\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One piece back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCotton corduroy collar and wrist cuff facing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSlash pockets with original arrowhead-shaped pocket stops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSide gussets with adjustable side straps (NOS metal slide buckles.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnderarm venting eyelets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven label behind the slash pocket, right front panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMade in California, USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF® Campus Jacket “STUD” edition does not require any type of pre-treatment or conditioning and is ready to wear as-is.\u003cbr\u003eThis garment is cut quite slim and we recommend referring to our sizing chart and comparing measurements with a similar style of jacket that fits you according to your own style\/expectations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe CAMPUS STUD features a classic old-school type cut with a shorter period silhouette that sits higher than most contemporary jackets, designed to compliment higher rise vintage-style trousers and jeans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI consistently wear a size 38 in the Campus Jacket and — at 5’7 ~145 lbs lately — also opted for a size 38 in the STUD edition, with enough room for a thick\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=dude+rancher+corduroy\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecorduroy shirt\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease refer to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=campus+stud\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eproduct page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeasurements (click on “Size Chart”), and reach out to sales@concordia-eco.mom for sizing advice if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEmbrace the fact that the natural or “Tea-Core” leather is prone to get nicked and scratched, revealing the under-layer color, unavoidably showing signs of wear. Occasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor maintenance, we recommend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia-eco.mom\/mister-freedom-accessories.html#ac-mfac\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ePecard Leather Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, following \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com\/p\/mf.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ethis method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDo not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote\u003c\/i\u003e: Due to the unlined nature of the CAMPUS STUD, some shedding of the leather ‘flesh’ side\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoccur temporarily and leave (brush-able) flecks visible on dark shirts. This light shedding will eventually subside with normal wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003eur latest drop, a subtle twist on the timeless 1930s-inspired MF® Campus Jacket refitted with easy-to-button vintage-style snap fasteners!\u003cbr\u003eTrim wise these original MF® branded brass snaps were introduced in 2020 with the western-wear style\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/maverick-ice-blu-denim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaverick Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e. They have since also been featured on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/roadeo-jacket-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoadeo Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/sonny-puffer-vest-brown\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSonny Puffer Vest\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/bronco-champ-type-ii-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBronco Champ Type II\u003c\/a\u003e. That’s how much we dig them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFrom the early days — with patent origins in Germany dating back to the late 1800s — metal snap closures on garments and gear have been promoted as more practical, more reliable, and less maintenance than their sewn-on button predecessors. From utilitarian clothing providers to military outfitters to sportswear fashion brands, everyone took notice, and snaps are today ubiquitous.\u003cbr\u003eThese days, most First World\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomo Sapiens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eknow their way around Tik-Tok and Amazon more than they do around a needle and thread, so snap fasteners will definitely be a bonus. Although knowing how to sew a button back on is never a bad skill to have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSome behind-the-scene manufacturing tidbits…\u003cbr\u003eThe idea about the front closure refit of our Campus Jacket came from how ridiculously fabulous (and vintage legit!) those brass snaps already looked on the veg-tan leather iterations of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-ringo-black-veg-tan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse\u003c\/a\u003e. But the decision was mostly to address a production-related issue with the old Reece 101 keyhole machine needed to produce those classic buttonholes, machines known in the manufacturing world as temperamental work beasts usually intended and fine-tuned for woven material. Setting up the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q-u0Ul7R2Hg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReece 101\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor button-fly blue jeans is one thing, for thick leather another.\u003cbr\u003eIn a nutshell, our leather jackets are produced in a local\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eleather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efactory (in California, USA), and the buttonholes have to be out-sourced to a local\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003edenim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efactory (also in California, USA.) Lotsa logistics and QC involved there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor the past few months, our on-going\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCampus Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduction has been held back, garments all cut and sewn by the leather factory, but stuck at the buttonhole stage at the denim factory struggling to get its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emachine properly adjusted for leather. And this is one stage you\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edon’t\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewant to mess up, as there is no second chance at making a proper keyhole buttonhole on a $1000 leather jacket. One round of lockstitch, one cut from the blade, one chance! Try that nine times on a single garment…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eToday, the number of local Los Angeles technicians knowledgeable enough to even understand how a Reece 101 works is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/leatherworker.net\/forum\/topic\/72497-reece-101\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esingle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edigit, a sad realization after this fine California city was — at its bygone clothing manufacturing heydays — a hub for sewing factories, cutting factories, sample-making ateliers, pattern makers, machinery experts, skilled operators, designers, etc… Off-shoring (discussed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-appaloosa-western-snap-shirt-nos-2x1-liberty-denim-milled-in-usa-by-columbus-mills-mfsc-sportsman-fw2024-made-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e), corporate greed and fast fashion unfortunately killed our thriving local garment industry, once as successful as the movie industry. In 2024, empty warehouses have replaced the bustling garment-producing factories, save for a few struggling survivors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSo, after a few cups of brain juice at MF® HQ, in good old “improvise, adapt, overcome” survival fashion, we decided to test on three unfinished CAMPUS prototypes, substituting sewn-on buttons with snap fasteners. It worked, both visually and practically!\u003cbr\u003eFor the new name, we simply ran out of puns and are calling this Campus Type II the CAMPUS “STUD” —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003estud fastener\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeing another name for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esnap fastener —\u003c\/em\u003e, having contemplated calling it the SNAPPY CAMPUS for a moment.\u003cbr\u003eThe brass snap fasteners blend in the 1930s “Cossack” jacket style remarkably well, subtly adding a mid-century twist, and contributing to the elegant vintage classic flair of a garment that never existed but could have, our design MO since 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA run of the CAMPUS STUD is now available in our current grade of hefty (3-4 Oz.) veg-tan cowhide leather, in natural, black tea-core, and “\u003ci\u003eBison\u003c\/i\u003e” tea-core.\u003cbr\u003eThe “Bison” option is a small limited run and a perfect choice if you fancy a brown leather jacket but find it challenging to commit to the patina journey of the natural model from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-ranch-blouse-randall-veg-tan-cowhide-b-stock-made-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epinkish-white-to-golden-brown\u003c\/a\u003e. Introduced with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-bison-brown-veg-tan-leather\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse “Bison”\u003c\/a\u003e, the leather will still age and develop an attractive patina with wear, but you just get a brown color head start!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMF®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCAMPUS STUD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein veg-tan cowhide leather is designed and made in California by Mister Freedom®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE\u003c\/em\u003e: Production of our OG sewn-on buttons Campus Jacket (in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enatural\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/stallion-campus-jacket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eleather) will resume when we have the Reece 101 situation sorted out, ETA TBD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"34 - X-Small","offer_id":50609902158141,"sku":"MFSC 1306 STUD\/34","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 - Small","offer_id":49487042773309,"sku":"MFSC 1306 STUD\/36","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 - Medium","offer_id":49487042806077,"sku":"MFSC 1306 STUD\/38","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 - Large","offer_id":49487042838845,"sku":"MFSC 1306 STUD\/40","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42 - X-Large","offer_id":49487042871613,"sku":"MFSC 1306 STUD\/42","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44 - 2X Large","offer_id":49487042904381,"sku":"MFSC 1306 STUD\/44","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46 - 3X Large","offer_id":49487042937149,"sku":"MFSC 1306 STUD\/46","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Campus_Stud_Natural-1b.jpg?v=1729010464"},{"product_id":"campus-stud-jacket-black","title":"Campus \"Stud\" Jacket - Stallion","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN:\u003c\/b\u003e An original pattern inspired by 1930’s sportswear ‘Cossack’ type unlined leather jackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEATHER\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBlack\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evegetable-tanned “Tea-Core” full grain cow hide leather, black topcoat with natural-color flesh side, milled and supple, about 2-3 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE\u003c\/i\u003e: The Mister Freedom® CAMPUS STUD is made of \u003ci\u003egenuine\u003c\/i\u003e leather. We use full-grain, and not top-grain leather (aka corrected or buffed leather, sanded to level surface inconsistencies). No two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1930’s sportswear jacket silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSpecial stud fastener edition, original MF® branded brass snaps for front\/cuffs closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFully unlined, clean seams inside \u0026amp; out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNatural and tea-core veg-tan leather guaranteed to develop an attractive ’vintage’ patina over time, with normal wear and routine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/pecard-leather-dressing-6oz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econditioning\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One piece back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCotton corduroy collar and wrist cuff facing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSlash pockets with original arrowhead-shaped pocket stops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSide gussets with adjustable side straps (NOS metal slide buckles.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnderarm venting eyelets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven label behind the slash pocket, right front panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMade in California, USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF® Campus Jacket “STUD” edition does not require any type of pre-treatment or conditioning and is ready to wear as-is.\u003cbr\u003eThis garment is cut quite slim and we recommend referring to our sizing chart and comparing measurements with a similar style of jacket that fits you according to your own style\/expectations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe CAMPUS STUD features a classic old-school type cut with a shorter period silhouette that sits higher than most contemporary jackets, designed to compliment higher rise vintage-style trousers and jeans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI consistently wear a size 38 in the Campus Jacket and — at 5’7 ~145 lbs lately — also opted for a size 38 in the STUD edition, with enough room for a thick\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=dude+rancher+corduroy\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecorduroy shirt\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease refer to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=campus+stud\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eproduct page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeasurements (click on “Size Chart”), and reach out to sales@concordia-eco.mom for sizing advice if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEmbrace the fact that the natural or “Tea-Core” leather is prone to get nicked and scratched, revealing the under-layer color, unavoidably showing signs of wear. Occasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor maintenance, we recommend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia-eco.mom\/mister-freedom-accessories.html#ac-mfac\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ePecard Leather Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, following \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com\/p\/mf.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ethis method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDo not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote\u003c\/i\u003e: Due to the unlined nature of the CAMPUS STUD, some shedding of the leather ‘flesh’ side\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoccur temporarily and leave (brush-able) flecks visible on dark shirts. This light shedding will eventually subside with normal wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003eur latest drop, a subtle twist on the timeless 1930s-inspired MF® Campus Jacket refitted with easy-to-button vintage-style snap fasteners!\u003cbr\u003eTrim wise, these original MF® branded brass snaps were introduced in 2020 with the western-wear style\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/maverick-ice-blu-denim\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaverick Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e. They have since also been featured on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/roadeo-jacket-black\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoadeo Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/sonny-puffer-vest-brown\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSonny Puffer Vest\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/bronco-champ-type-ii-black\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBronco Champ Type II\u003c\/a\u003e. That’s how much we dig them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFrom the early days — with patent origins in Germany dating back to the late 1800s — metal snap closures on garments and gear have been promoted as more practical, more reliable, and less maintenance than their sewn-on button predecessors. From utilitarian clothing providers to military outfitters to sportswear fashion brands, everyone took notice, and snaps are today ubiquitous.\u003cbr\u003eThese days, most First World\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomo Sapiens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eknow their way around Tik-Tok and Amazon more than they do around a needle and thread, so snap fasteners will definitely be a bonus. Although knowing how to sew a button back on is never a bad skill to have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSome behind-the-scene manufacturing tidbits…\u003cbr\u003eThe idea about the front closure refit of our Campus Jacket came from how ridiculously fabulous (and vintage legit!) those brass snaps already looked on the veg-tan leather iterations of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-ringo-black-veg-tan\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse\u003c\/a\u003e. But the decision was mostly to address a production-related issue with the old Reece 101 keyhole machine needed to produce those classic buttonholes, machines known in the manufacturing world as temperamental work beasts usually intended and fine-tuned for woven material. Setting up the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q-u0Ul7R2Hg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReece 101\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor button-fly blue jeans is one thing, for thick leather another.\u003cbr\u003eIn a nutshell, our leather jackets are produced in a local\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eleather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efactory (in California, USA), and the buttonholes have to be out-sourced to a local\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003edenim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efactory (also in California, USA.) Lotsa logistics and QC involved there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor the past few months, our on-going\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCampus Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduction has been held back, garments all cut and sewn by the leather factory, but stuck at the buttonhole stage at the denim factory struggling to get its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emachine properly adjusted for leather. And this is one stage you\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edon’t\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewant to mess up, as there is no second chance at making a proper keyhole buttonhole on a $1000 leather jacket. One round of lockstitch, one cut from the blade, one chance! Try that nine times on a single garment…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eToday, the number of local Los Angeles technicians knowledgeable enough to even understand how a Reece 101 works is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leatherworker.net\/forum\/topic\/72497-reece-101\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esingle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edigit, a sad realization after this fine California city was — at its bygone clothing manufacturing heydays — a hub for sewing factories, cutting factories, sample-making ateliers, pattern makers, machinery experts, skilled operators, designers, etc… Off-shoring (discussed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-appaloosa-western-snap-shirt-nos-2x1-liberty-denim-milled-in-usa-by-columbus-mills-mfsc-sportsman-fw2024-made-in-usa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e), corporate greed and fast fashion unfortunately killed our thriving local garment industry, once as successful as the movie industry. In 2024, empty warehouses have replaced the bustling garment-producing factories, save for a few struggling survivors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSo, after a few cups of brain juice at MF® HQ, in good old “improvise, adapt, overcome” survival fashion, we decided to test on three unfinished CAMPUS prototypes, substituting sewn-on buttons with snap fasteners. It worked, both visually and practically!\u003cbr\u003eFor the new name, we simply ran out of puns and are calling this Campus Type II the CAMPUS “STUD” —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003estud fastener\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeing another name for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esnap fastener —\u003c\/em\u003e, having contemplated calling it the SNAPPY CAMPUS for a moment.\u003cbr\u003eThe brass snap fasteners blend in the 1930s “Cossack” jacket style remarkably well, subtly adding a mid-century twist, and contributing to the elegant vintage classic flair of a garment that never existed but could have, our design MO since 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA run of the CAMPUS STUD is now available in our current grade of hefty (3-4 Oz.) veg-tan cowhide leather, in natural, black tea-core, and “\u003ci\u003eBison\u003c\/i\u003e” tea-core.\u003cbr\u003eThe “Bison” option is a small limited run and a perfect choice if you fancy a brown leather jacket but find it challenging to commit to the patina journey of the natural model from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-ranch-blouse-randall-veg-tan-cowhide-b-stock-made-in-usa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epinkish-white-to-golden-brown\u003c\/a\u003e. Introduced with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-bison-brown-veg-tan-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse “Bison”\u003c\/a\u003e, the leather will still age and develop an attractive patina with wear, but you just get a brown color head start!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMF®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCAMPUS STUD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein veg-tan cowhide leather is designed and made in California by Mister Freedom®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE\u003c\/em\u003e: Production of our OG sewn-on buttons Campus Jacket (in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enatural\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/stallion-campus-jacket\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eleather) will resume when we have the Reece 101 situation sorted out, ETA TBD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36 - Small","offer_id":49487090483517,"sku":"MFSC 1380 STUD\/36","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 - Medium","offer_id":49487090516285,"sku":"MFSC 1380 STUD\/38","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 - Large","offer_id":49487090549053,"sku":"MFSC 1380 STUD\/40","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42 - XL","offer_id":49487090581821,"sku":"MFSC 1380 STUD\/42","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44 - XXL","offer_id":49487090614589,"sku":"MFSC 1380 STUD\/44","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46 - XXXL","offer_id":49487090647357,"sku":"MFSC 1380 STUD\/46","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Campus_Stud_Black-1a.jpg?v=1729010125"},{"product_id":"campus-stud-jacket-bison-brown-veg-tan-leather","title":"Campus \"Stud\" Jacket - \"Bison\" - Brown Veg-Tan Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn original pattern inspired by 1930’s sportswear ‘Cossack’ type unlined leather jackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEATHER\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“Bison”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evegetable-tanned “Tea-Core” full grain cow hide leather, russet brown topcoat with natural-color flesh side, milled and supple, about 2-3 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®. (“\u003ci\u003eBison\u003c\/i\u003e” is how the tannery refers to the specific brown\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ecolor\u003c\/i\u003e, this is not buffalo hide.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE\u003c\/i\u003e: The Mister Freedom® CAMPUS STUD is made of \u003ci\u003egenuine\u003c\/i\u003e leather. We use full-grain, and not top-grain leather (aka corrected or buffed leather, sanded to level surface inconsistencies). No two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1930’s sportswear jacket silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSpecial stud fastener edition, original MF® branded brass snaps for front\/cuffs closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFully unlined, clean seams inside \u0026amp; out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNatural and tea-core veg-tan leather guaranteed to develop an attractive ’vintage’ patina over time, with normal wear and routine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/pecard-leather-dressing-6oz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econditioning\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One piece back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCotton corduroy collar and wrist cuff facing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSlash pockets with original arrowhead-shaped pocket stops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSide gussets with adjustable side straps (NOS metal slide buckles.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnderarm venting eyelets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven label behind the slash pocket, right front panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMade in California, USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF® Campus Jacket “STUD” edition does not require any type of pre-treatment or conditioning and is ready to wear as-is.\u003cbr\u003eThis garment is cut quite slim and we recommend referring to our sizing chart and comparing measurements with a similar style of jacket that fits you according to your own style\/expectations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe CAMPUS STUD features a classic old-school type cut with a shorter period silhouette that sits higher than most contemporary jackets, designed to compliment higher rise vintage-style trousers and jeans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI consistently wear a size 38 in the Campus Jacket and — at 5’7 ~145 lbs lately — also opted for a size 38 in the STUD edition, with enough room for a thick\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=dude+rancher+corduroy\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecorduroy shirt\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease refer to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=campus+stud\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eproduct page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeasurements (click on “Size Chart”), and reach out to sales@concordia-eco.mom for sizing advice if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEmbrace the fact that the natural or “Tea-Core” leather is prone to get nicked and scratched, revealing the under-layer color, unavoidably showing signs of wear. Occasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor maintenance, we recommend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia-eco.mom\/mister-freedom-accessories.html#ac-mfac\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ePecard Leather Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, following \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com\/p\/mf.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ethis method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDo not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote\u003c\/i\u003e: Due to the unlined nature of the CAMPUS STUD, some shedding of the leather ‘flesh’ side\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoccur temporarily and leave (brush-able) flecks visible on dark shirts. This light shedding will eventually subside with normal wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003eur latest drop, a subtle twist on the timeless 1930s-inspired MF® Campus Jacket refitted with easy-to-button vintage-style snap fasteners!\u003cbr\u003eTrim wise, these original MF® branded brass snaps were introduced in 2020 with the western-wear style\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/maverick-ice-blu-denim\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaverick Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e. They have since also been featured on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/roadeo-jacket-black\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoadeo Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/sonny-puffer-vest-brown\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSonny Puffer Vest\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/bronco-champ-type-ii-black\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBronco Champ Type II\u003c\/a\u003e. That’s how much we dig them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFrom the early days — with patent origins in Germany dating back to the late 1800s — metal snap closures on garments and gear have been promoted as more practical, more reliable, and less maintenance than their sewn-on button predecessors. From utilitarian clothing providers to military outfitters to sportswear fashion brands, everyone took notice, and snaps are today ubiquitous.\u003cbr\u003eThese days, most First World\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomo Sapiens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eknow their way around Tik-Tok and Amazon more than they do around a needle and thread, so snap fasteners will definitely be a bonus. Although knowing how to sew a button back on is never a bad skill to have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSome behind-the-scene manufacturing tidbits…\u003cbr\u003eThe idea about the front closure refit of our Campus Jacket came from how ridiculously fabulous (and vintage legit!) those brass snaps already looked on the veg-tan leather iterations of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-ringo-black-veg-tan\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse\u003c\/a\u003e. But the decision was mostly to address a production-related issue with the old Reece 101 keyhole machine needed to produce those classic buttonholes, machines known in the manufacturing world as temperamental work beasts usually intended and fine-tuned for woven material. Setting up the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q-u0Ul7R2Hg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReece 101\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor button-fly blue jeans is one thing, for thick leather another.\u003cbr\u003eIn a nutshell, our leather jackets are produced in a local\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eleather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efactory (in California, USA), and the buttonholes have to be out-sourced to a local\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003edenim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efactory (also in California, USA.) Lotsa logistics and QC involved there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor the past few months, our on-going\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCampus Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduction has been held back, garments all cut and sewn by the leather factory, but stuck at the buttonhole stage at the denim factory struggling to get its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emachine properly adjusted for leather. And this is one stage you\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edon’t\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewant to mess up, as there is no second chance at making a proper keyhole buttonhole on a $1000 leather jacket. One round of lockstitch, one cut from the blade, one chance! Try that nine times on a single garment…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eToday, the number of local Los Angeles technicians knowledgeable enough to even understand how a Reece 101 works is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leatherworker.net\/forum\/topic\/72497-reece-101\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esingle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edigit, a sad realization after this fine California city was — at its bygone clothing manufacturing heydays — a hub for sewing factories, cutting factories, sample-making ateliers, pattern makers, machinery experts, skilled operators, designers, etc… Off-shoring (discussed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-appaloosa-western-snap-shirt-nos-2x1-liberty-denim-milled-in-usa-by-columbus-mills-mfsc-sportsman-fw2024-made-in-usa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e), corporate greed and fast fashion unfortunately killed our thriving local garment industry, once as successful as the movie industry. In 2024, empty warehouses have replaced the bustling garment-producing factories, save for a few struggling survivors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSo, after a few cups of brain juice at MF® HQ, in good old “improvise, adapt, overcome” survival fashion, we decided to test on three unfinished CAMPUS prototypes, substituting sewn-on buttons with snap fasteners. It worked, both visually and practically!\u003cbr\u003eFor the new name, we simply ran out of puns and are calling this Campus Type II the CAMPUS “STUD” —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003estud fastener\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeing another name for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esnap fastener —\u003c\/em\u003e, having contemplated calling it the SNAPPY CAMPUS for a moment.\u003cbr\u003eThe brass snap fasteners blend in the 1930s “Cossack” jacket style remarkably well, subtly adding a mid-century twist, and contributing to the elegant vintage classic flair of a garment that never existed but could have, our design MO since 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA run of the CAMPUS STUD is now available in our current grade of hefty (3-4 Oz.) veg-tan cowhide leather, in natural, black tea-core, and “\u003ci\u003eBison\u003c\/i\u003e” tea-core.\u003cbr\u003eThe “Bison” option is a small limited run and a perfect choice if you fancy a brown leather jacket but find it challenging to commit to the patina journey of the natural model from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-ranch-blouse-randall-veg-tan-cowhide-b-stock-made-in-usa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epinkish-white-to-golden-brown\u003c\/a\u003e. Introduced with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-bison-brown-veg-tan-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse “Bison”\u003c\/a\u003e, the leather will still age and develop an attractive patina with wear, but you just get a brown color head start!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMF®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCAMPUS STUD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein veg-tan cowhide leather is designed and made in California by Mister Freedom®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE\u003c\/em\u003e: Production of our OG sewn-on buttons Campus Jacket (in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enatural\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/stallion-campus-jacket\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eleather) will resume when we have the Reece 101 situation sorted out, ETA TBD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36 - Small","offer_id":49487093399869,"sku":"MFSC 1450 STUD\/36","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 - Medium","offer_id":49487093432637,"sku":"MFSC 1450 STUD\/38","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 - Large","offer_id":49487093465405,"sku":"MFSC 1450 STUD\/40","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42 - XL","offer_id":49487093498173,"sku":"MFSC 1450 STUD\/42","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44 - XXL","offer_id":49487093530941,"sku":"MFSC 1450 STUD\/44","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46 - XXXL","offer_id":49487093563709,"sku":"MFSC 1450 STUD\/46","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Campus_Stud_Bison-1a.jpg?v=1729009892"}],"url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/campus-stud-jacket\/size-34-x-small.oembed","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}