{"title":"FW2024 Sportsman Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"campus-blouse-santa-fe","title":"Campus Blouse - \"Santa Fe\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eAn original mfsc pattern inspired by 1930’s sportswear ‘Cossack’ type unlined leather jackets, with all construction\/pattern edits necessary for a woven fabric MF® original adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eFancy “double-cross” 100% cotton corduroy, 8 wale cord, jet black, 14 Oz., milled in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSide gussets \u0026amp; pocketing\u003c\/i\u003e: NOS 2×1 dark indigo 10.5 Oz. Japanese denim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrims\u003c\/i\u003e: Black tea-core leather trims (pocket stops\/side straps).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Woven fabric interpretation of our classic veg-tan leather \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eCampus jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* An original pattern inspired by 1930’s sportswear ‘Cossack’ type unlined leather jackets, with all necessary construction\/pattern edits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Arm\/cuff construction borrowed from our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=ranch%2520blouse\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eRanch Blouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Trim and short 1930’s silhouette, complimenting mid-to-high-waisted trousers and dungarees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* One-piece back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Fully unlined, clean and challenging flat-felled seam construction, no overlock seams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Slash pockets with leather arrowhead pocket stops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* NOS 2×1 denim accents on side gussets\/pocket welts\/under collar facing with interesting contrast texture, will develop attractive patina with wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Adjustable side strap style inspired by our 2012\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-mfsc-fall-2012-part-5-the-drover-blouse-in-nos-denim-and-nos-blanket\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eDrover Blouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Keyhole buttonholes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Black corozo wood (aka ivory nut) ‘Cat Eyes’ buttons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Black tonal stitching, 100% cotton thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Mister Freedom® original ‘The Sportsman’ black \u0026amp; gold rayon woven label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Made in California, USA, in an ethically-responsible and small family-owned factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/pages\/how-to-measure\"\u003eThis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e explains how we size and measure our garments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe CAMPUS Blouse “Santa Fe” comes UN-WASHED, and is cut so that the measurements match the labeling AFTER an initial cold soak\/line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWe recommend this usual protocol before wearing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCold soak in a tub for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eLine dry, no heat dryer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAt ~5’7 \u0026amp; 145 Lbs, I opted for a comfortable size 36, consistent with the sizing of my recent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/campus-blouse-awa-ai-denim?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ce09d92cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eCampus Blouse Awa-Ai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and previous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/campus-blouse-midnight-denim\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003eCampus Blouse Midnight Denim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003ePl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eease check actual post-soak measurements on the product page chart to dial in what works for your specific body specs\/preferred silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo save on unnecessary frustration and size-swaping shipping fees, please reach out to sales@concordia-eco.mom to tune-in sizing if unsure. Please do provide body type and measurements, silhouette expectation, and, if available, measurements of a similar garment you own that fits according to your style.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/i\u003e: Using alternative methods for the initial shrink (such as soaking in hot water\/full machine wash\/heat dryer etc) may result in different sizing measurements. Do \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e boil this jacket, as it has leather trims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTurn garment inside out. Machine wash on DELICATE, cold water, mild eco-friendly detergent. Hang dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWash with similarly-colored garments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDo not use the washer’s heavy-duty cycle. Heat dryer is also not recommended and may result in excessive shrinkage and damage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDo \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e boil this jacket, as it features genuine leather trims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe CAMPUS Blouse\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003estaple of the Mister Freedom® USA-made roster, an original pattern released in a wide range of premium denims so far, some domestic New-Old-Stock, some milled\/imported from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor this edition, we developed a very special grade of vintage-inspired 1940s all-cotton wide-wale corduroy (8 wale cord) in Japan, a perfect candidate for a fancy black cord cowboy tuxedo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis fabric is reminiscent of traditional “\u003ci\u003eVelour d’Amiens\u003c\/i\u003e” (the famed sturdy wide-wale cotton corduroy material from France, for those familiar with French 1930s vintage hunting wear\/workwear), discussed in this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-roamer-car-coat-14-oz-wide-wale-corduroy-mfsc-fw2020-surplus-catalog-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblogpost\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCompeting with the British \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/historicengland.org.uk\/images-books\/publications\/textile-mills-lancashire-legacy\/textile-mills-lancashire-legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eLancashire textile industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at the time, French mills established around the City of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amiens\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAmiens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e had been producing this workwear corduroy grade since the 18th Century. If some still refer to heavy corduroy fabric as \u003ci\u003eManchester\u003c\/i\u003e in some parts of Europe, “Velour d’Amiens” is the term that is familiar to French old-timers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCosserat\u003c\/i\u003e, a French mill founded around 1793, and one of the last \u003ci\u003evelour côtelé\u003c\/i\u003e manufacturer from Amiens, permanently closed its doors in 2012. With low-cost corduroy manufacturing coming out of China flooding the market, management of the long-standing \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usinenouvelle.com\/article\/cosserat-le-plus-ancien-fabricant-de-velours-va-fermer.N24323\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCoserrat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e mill eventually gave up on restructuring attempts, and genuine “Velour d’Amiens” is sadly no longer manufactured.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThat fancy fabric initially made it into our mfsc catalog with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-mattock-jacket-camel-brown-14-oz-corduroy-fw2019-mfsc-surplus-catalog-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMattock Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e, in a camel brown version, followed by another special dye lot in “vintage” black for our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/roamer-car-coat-heavy-wide-wale-corduroy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoamer Car Coat\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eFor the textile techie and traditional weaving enthusiast, this material falls under the “double cross” corduroy family — a process referred-to in Japan as “\u003ci\u003eniju ori\u003c\/i\u003e”, literally “double weave” —, a premium woven cord with special interlaced pile and ground yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe semantic sound of a CALIFORNIAN “Santa Fe” edition may be a bit geographically puzzling, but the scoop is that the New Mexico moniker was initially chosen for our corduroy Campus Blouse, as a mere style nod to sport jackets produced by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=54f696d6495eaa02\u0026amp;sca_upv=1\u0026amp;q=chimayo+1930s+corduroy\u0026amp;udm=2\u0026amp;fbs=AEQNm0AVbySjNxIXoj6bNaq7uSpw-2eW7KIQ8H4T_tEPJYsPzOi5GKsV0RKGmy84LfyUxrl-4_0AusV0IdjeUAdX2KBg7BmnGLOak5d-z-_u-BD5mN13FgBnNWDvju7R9DTlWNidOrJflM1JuVtiWYZDkHFOJzhjFWWukocdFSx3yN5TzfLggWRnI4Aa-8EhEIZUfHR_WMFwmbeNhwTWDi8XltL7qhh3uw\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiFjq6BqrSIAxU3EUQIHW4ONWQQtKgLegQIEBAB\u0026amp;biw=929\u0026amp;bih=936\u0026amp;dpr=2.2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJanscraft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the 1930s-40s (and other period makers), featuring colorful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chimayoweavers.com\/pages\/history-of-rio-grande-weaving\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChimayo\u003c\/a\u003e-style blankets combined with contrasting corduroy panels. The idea of a matching Californian came later in our design process, but the moniker stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhether you decide to go full-on Rio Grande, or mismatch the combo with traditional denim, vintage-style slacks, old-school leather jackets etc, both garments are versatile on their own, and easy to incorporate into classic wardrobes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® CALIFORNIAN \u0026amp; CAMPUS BLOUSE “Santa Fe” edition, in black 14 Oz. wide wale “Double Cross” 100% cotton corduroy, are designed and produced in California USA, in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co, from premium fabric milled in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":49194353754429,"sku":"MFSC 1458\/36","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":49194353787197,"sku":"MFSC 1458\/38","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":49194353819965,"sku":"MFSC 1458\/40","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42 - Sold Out","offer_id":49194353852733,"sku":"MFSC 1458\/42","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"44 - Sold Out","offer_id":49194353885501,"sku":"MFSC 1458\/44","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Campus_Blouse_Santa_Fe-10a.jpg?v=1726591861"},{"product_id":"californian-lot-44wl-wide-loom-bb","title":"Californian Lot.44WL \"Wide Loom\" Buckle Back","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eInspired by vintage 1930s-1950s era five-pocket blue jeans. Our LOT44 cut features a classic old school fit, mid-rise with a full straight leg, for a 1930s-50s period vibe and silhouette. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo model options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLot44WL-BB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: featuring buckle back cinch and belt loops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLot44WL-NB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: plain back, featuring belt loops only. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eClassic vintage five-pocket blue jeans pattern and fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eOverlocked leg outseam\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eTraditional mid-rise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eButton fly, original MF®-branded patinaed silver tack buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eClassic NOS cotton twill pocketing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eMF® original “M” stitch design on rear pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eNatural cowhide leather MF®-branded patch on rear pocket. Will age with normal wash\/wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eTwelve types of 100% cotton threads used for construction (gauge and color combination.) Main colors are yellow and orange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eCoin pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eConcealed back pocket reinforcement rivets, with top pocket bar-tack stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eUnmarked copper riveting for pocket reinforcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eOriginal MF® paper pocket flasher, cobalt blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eMade in California, USA, in an ethically-responsible and small family-owned factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Californian Lot44WL jeans come UN-WASHED (raw) and we recommend the following protocol before wearing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eFill a tub with cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSoak jeans for about 30-40mn, occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLine dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Lot44 is the widest silhouette of all our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/4gma35.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Californian-Lots-W30-Fits-B.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCalifornian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecuts.\u003cbr\u003eThe Lot44WL (Wide Loom edition) features a full straight leg and a very generous waist (about 2’’ larger than tagged size.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe size that will wo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erk best for you depends on how you like your jeans to fit. Please refer to our size chart and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/pages\/how-to-measure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003emeasuring method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt 5’7 ~145 Lbs., I opted for a tagged W30 (with a post-rinse measured waist of ~32’’), for a wide leg and 1930s~50s period silhouette.\u003cbr\u003eI wear my Lot44WL Buckle-Back with the waist slightly cinched, and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vebleather.com\/collections\/all-belts-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVEB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebelt to keep them up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWash your jeans when necessary, as with other premium denim garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Turn jeans inside-out to avoid potential marbling of the denim fabric.\u003cbr\u003e• Machine wash separately from light-colored garments, using cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent.\u003cbr\u003e• Line dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote\u003c\/i\u003e: using hot water\/heat dryer may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eIn the textile industry, the term “selvedge” refers to the finished edges of a fabric loomed on specific machines, as opposed to the frayed edges of a fabric milled on other types of machines. When applied to the Denim Industry in its most recent history, those two end warp lines some like to flash on the outseam of their jeans have become quite the hype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eSince the rise from obscurity of selvedge denim in the late 1980s~early 1990s —\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ekickstarted at the time by a vintage clothing craze in Japan (then in the USA) unknowingly-creating new international markets — and its follow-up re-introduction by “Heritage Fashion” players in the early aughts, the mighty indigo blue workwear twill has taken many faces: from faithful reproductions of American denims of the Golden Age in traditional weights and colors, to creative interpretations blending cotton and sugar cane fibers (pioneered by Sugarcane co), …, all the way to fashion nonsense in all kinds of silly washes, cuts, and lasered distressed looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eWhat started as a niche market mostly catering to vintage clothing aficionados and denim\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eotaku\u003c\/em\u003e, was bound to eventually evolve in an industry dropping products on the shelves of fast-fashion purveyors such as H\u0026amp;M, Target, Uniqlo, etc… It took a few years, but there they were, selvedge denim bargain pantaloons with a mind-boggling $40.00\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/dappered.com\/2018\/10\/in-review-target-goodfellow-co-rigid-indigo-selvedge-jeans\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/dappered.com\/2018\/10\/in-review-target-goodfellow-co-rigid-indigo-selvedge-jeans\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eretail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etag, price landed in the US. Exotic work camps labor magic, I guess?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eWhat is also quite magical is the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/retail-consumer\/key-trade-loophole-keeps-cheap-chinese-products-flowing-us-2023-08-04\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/retail-consumer\/key-trade-loophole-keeps-cheap-chinese-products-flowing-us-2023-08-04\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDe Minimis Rule\u003c\/a\u003e, a little-known loophole allowing consumers to import\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/taxnotes\/2024\/05\/20\/the-tax-man-comes-for-fast-fashion-part-2\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/taxnotes\/2024\/05\/20\/the-tax-man-comes-for-fast-fashion-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e$800\/day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewithout paying duties on the goods, and that since 2016. If this sounds advantageous to the average American fashionista unconcerned by the Country of Origin of what’s in their shopping cart, SHEIN has also been quite thrilled about cheap fashion allowed to cross US borders duty-free, one small package at-a-time…\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the other end of the Garment Industry’s spectrum of nonsense, a pair of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prada.com\/us\/en\/p\/wide-selvedge-denim-jeans\/GFP515_15C8_F0008_S_LMO\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.prada.com\/us\/en\/p\/wide-selvedge-denim-jeans\/GFP515_15C8_F0008_S_LMO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e$1850\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrada jeans is quite the human feat. Granted those britches are “crafted” in Italy, a country that also produces\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bottegaveneta.com\/en-us\/printed-leather-denim-medium-blue-denim-810842462.html\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.bottegaveneta.com\/en-us\/printed-leather-denim-medium-blue-denim-810842462.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e$7000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efaux-denim jeans. All is well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eBack to selvedge denim, not all fabrics woven on narrow shuttle-loom are created equal. Machinery, operators, provenance, yarn content and dyeing process, …, all do matter. An indigo denim slowly-produced in small batches on temperamental vintage\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToyoda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emachines by a reputable Japanese mill will never be comparable to mass-produced renditions milled in China, Thailand, or Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eThe fable about Japan purchasing defunct machinery from US mills in the 1980s (when, to boost US domestic productivity and profits, the switch was made from slow shuttle-loom to fast projectile-loom machines) is a well-anchored denimhead myth. Most-likely closer to the truth is that in the early 1970s, a dying textile industry in the Kojima area in Japan decided to switch from producing local school uniforms to making period\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTaiyōzoku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(~rich juvenile\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.criterion.com\/current\/posts\/373-crazed-fruit-imagining-a-new-japan-the-taiyozoku-films\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.criterion.com\/current\/posts\/373-crazed-fruit-imagining-a-new-japan-the-taiyozoku-films\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edelinquent\u003c\/a\u003e, a Japanese take on 1950’s American “rebels”) style jeans. Kojima makers scrambled to re-rig their old\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToyoda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elooms in order to mill denim fabric the way it was done by the likes of Cone Mills, back in the day. They succeeded, and managed to eventually top their American masters, as crafty Japanese artisans on survival mode often do when on a quest to revive authenticity, and not only in the textile industry. The attention to details, work ethics and dedication, are usually what gives Japanese craftsmen the lead. For those interested in that background, read the insightful 2015 book\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/25159057-ametora\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/25159057-ametora\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmetora\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eBack on point, there\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea lot of cheap selvedge denim out there. There is also premium non-selvedge denim fabric, woven on projectile loom machines, known as wide-loom denim.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor this special edition of our Californian Blue Jeans, we thought of the unthinkable, and opted for the later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eOne of the design decision was made because we happened to stumble across some very handsome NOS (New Old Stock) denim yardage with an attractive and classic indigo-dyed warp color. The other reason is because that fabric was produced by a plant located in Georgia, USA, namely\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mvmills.com\/denim\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.mvmills.com\/denim\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMt. Vernon Mills\u003c\/a\u003e. They’ve only been around for 175 years, but that pedigree will work for us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eThere is also something kinda cool about sporting a pair of premium denim jeans boasting overlocked outseams in 2024 — made in USA, the old-school way, period construction\/trims and all — , as a birdie to fast fashion. For the cuffers out there, the subtle pleasure of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elooking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elike the guy who doesn’t know in the eyes of the fashionista\/denim snob confusedly-staring at your non-selvedge ankles could be priceless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eFor those concerned about #denimfades, especially on Fridays, I’ve seen\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewell-worn used Levi’s 501s in the rags (i.e. post-1981 non-selvedge loomstate denim) with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eamazing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“blue collar” type fade patterns\/whiskers, and many very boring pairs of selvedge jeans. Why? Because the former were properly and frequently worn, while participating in activities not only involving sofa gaming or binging on Netflix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eFor the cut, we decided to pull out the Mister Freedom® Lot44 pattern out of retirement, our earliest period cut. Wide leg, mid\/high waist, 1930s-40s vibe silhouette.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrims and construction are in par with our fancy USA-made Californian standards, from all-cotton two-tone thread stitching to rear pocket bartack and riveting, to all around classic detailing. Fabric is the novelty, and the message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p3\"\u003eWe also decided to release the Lot44WL (Wide Loom) in two options, a buckle-back version (an old garment design feature with roots in 19th Century European tailoring, before the advent of belts helped with keeping one’s britches up), and plain back style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eThe CALIFORNIAN Lot44WL “Wide Loom” are designed and manufactured in California by Mister Freedom®, in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"32","offer_id":49196923846973,"sku":"MFSC 565BB\/32","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33","offer_id":49196923879741,"sku":"MFSC 565BB\/33","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 - RINSED","offer_id":50632819343677,"sku":"MFSC 565BB\/38","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Californian_Lot44WL_Wide_Loom-24b.jpg?v=1725116825"},{"product_id":"californian-lot-44wl-wide-loom-nb","title":"Californian Lot.44WL \"Wide Loom\" Plain Back","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspired by vintage 1930s-1950s era five-pocket blue jeans. Our LOT44 cut features a classic old school fit, mid-rise with a full straight leg, for a 1930s-50s period vibe and silhouette. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo model options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLot44WL-BB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: featuring buckle back cinch and belt loops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLot44WL-NB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: plain back, featuring belt loops only. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClassic vintage five-pocket blue jeans pattern and fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverlocked leg outseam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraditional mid-rise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eButton fly, original MF®-branded patinaed silver tack buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClassic NOS cotton twill pocketing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMF® original “M” stitch design on rear pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNatural cowhide leather MF®-branded patch on rear pocket. Will age with normal wash\/wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwelve types of 100% cotton threads used for construction (gauge and color combination.) Main colors are yellow and orange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoin pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConcealed back pocket reinforcement rivets, with top pocket bar-tack stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnmarked copper riveting for pocket reinforcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal MF® paper pocket flasher, cobalt blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in California, USA, in an ethically-responsible and small family-owned factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Californian Lot44WL jeans come UN-WASHED (raw) and we recommend the following protocol before wearing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eFill a tub with cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSoak jeans for about 30-40mn, occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLine dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Lot44 is the widest silhouette of all our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/4gma35.p3cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Californian-Lots-W30-Fits-B.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCalifornian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecuts.\u003cbr\u003eThe Lot44WL (Wide Loom edition) features a full straight leg and a very generous waist (about 2’’ larger than tagged size.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe size that will wo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erk best for you depends on how you like your jeans to fit. Please refer to our size chart and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/pages\/how-to-measure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003emeasuring method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt 5’7 ~145 Lbs., I opted for a tagged W30 (with a post-rinse measured waist of ~32’’), for a wide leg and 1930s~50s period silhouette.\u003cbr\u003eI wear my Lot44WL Buckle-Back with the waist slightly cinched, and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vebleather.com\/collections\/all-belts-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVEB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebelt to keep them up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCARE for your MF® denim jeans:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWash your jeans when necessary, as with other premium denim garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Turn jeans inside-out to avoid potential marbling of the denim fabric.\u003cbr\u003e• Machine wash separately from light-colored garments, using cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent.\u003cbr\u003e• Line dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote\u003c\/i\u003e: using hot water\/heat dryer may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the textile industry, the term “selvedge” refers to the finished edges of a fabric loomed on specific machines, as opposed to the frayed edges of a fabric milled on other types of machines. When applied to the Denim Industry in its most recent history, those two end warp lines some like to flash on the outseam of their jeans have become quite the hype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince the rise from obscurity of selvedge denim in the late 1980s~early 1990s —\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ekickstarted at the time by a vintage clothing craze in Japan (then in the USA) unknowingly-creating new international markets — and its follow-up re-introduction by “Heritage Fashion” players in the early aughts, the mighty indigo blue workwear twill has taken many faces: from faithful reproductions of American denims of the Golden Age in traditional weights and colors, to creative interpretations blending cotton and sugar cane fibers (pioneered by Sugarcane co), …, all the way to fashion nonsense in all kinds of silly washes, cuts, and lasered distressed looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat started as a niche market mostly catering to vintage clothing aficionados and denim\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eotaku\u003c\/em\u003e, was bound to eventually evolve in an industry dropping products on the shelves of fast-fashion purveyors such as H\u0026amp;M, Target, Uniqlo, etc… It took a few years, but there they were, selvedge denim bargain pantaloons with a mind-boggling $40.00\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dappered.com\/2018\/10\/in-review-target-goodfellow-co-rigid-indigo-selvedge-jeans\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/dappered.com\/2018\/10\/in-review-target-goodfellow-co-rigid-indigo-selvedge-jeans\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eretail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etag, price landed in the US. Exotic work camps labor magic, I guess?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is also quite magical is the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/retail-consumer\/key-trade-loophole-keeps-cheap-chinese-products-flowing-us-2023-08-04\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/retail-consumer\/key-trade-loophole-keeps-cheap-chinese-products-flowing-us-2023-08-04\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDe Minimis Rule\u003c\/a\u003e, a little-known loophole allowing consumers to import\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/taxnotes\/2024\/05\/20\/the-tax-man-comes-for-fast-fashion-part-2\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/taxnotes\/2024\/05\/20\/the-tax-man-comes-for-fast-fashion-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e$800\/day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewithout paying duties on the goods, and that since 2016. If this sounds advantageous to the average American fashionista unconcerned by the Country of Origin of what’s in their shopping cart, SHEIN has also been quite thrilled about cheap fashion allowed to cross US borders duty-free, one small package at-a-time…\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the other end of the Garment Industry’s spectrum of nonsense, a pair of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prada.com\/us\/en\/p\/wide-selvedge-denim-jeans\/GFP515_15C8_F0008_S_LMO\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.prada.com\/us\/en\/p\/wide-selvedge-denim-jeans\/GFP515_15C8_F0008_S_LMO\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e$1850\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrada jeans is quite the human feat. Granted those britches are “crafted” in Italy, a country that also produces\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottegaveneta.com\/en-us\/printed-leather-denim-medium-blue-denim-810842462.html\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.bottegaveneta.com\/en-us\/printed-leather-denim-medium-blue-denim-810842462.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e$7000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efaux-denim jeans. All is well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack to selvedge denim, not all fabrics woven on narrow shuttle-loom are created equal. Machinery, operators, provenance, yarn content and dyeing process, …, all do matter. An indigo denim slowly-produced in small batches on temperamental vintage\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToyoda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emachines by a reputable Japanese mill will never be comparable to mass-produced renditions milled in China, Thailand, or Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fable about Japan purchasing defunct machinery from US mills in the 1980s (when, to boost US domestic productivity and profits, the switch was made from slow shuttle-loom to fast projectile-loom machines) is a well-anchored denimhead myth. Most-likely closer to the truth is that in the early 1970s, a dying textile industry in the Kojima area in Japan decided to switch from producing local school uniforms to making period\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTaiyōzoku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(~rich juvenile\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.criterion.com\/current\/posts\/373-crazed-fruit-imagining-a-new-japan-the-taiyozoku-films\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.criterion.com\/current\/posts\/373-crazed-fruit-imagining-a-new-japan-the-taiyozoku-films\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edelinquent\u003c\/a\u003e, a Japanese take on 1950’s American “rebels”) style jeans. Kojima makers scrambled to re-rig their old\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToyoda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elooms in order to mill denim fabric the way it was done by the likes of Cone Mills, back in the day. They succeeded, and managed to eventually top their American masters, as crafty Japanese artisans on survival mode often do when on a quest to revive authenticity, and not only in the textile industry. The attention to details, work ethics and dedication, are usually what gives Japanese craftsmen the lead. For those interested in that background, read the insightful 2015 book\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/25159057-ametora\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/25159057-ametora\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmetora\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack on point, there\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea lot of cheap selvedge denim out there. There is also premium non-selvedge denim fabric, woven on projectile loom machines, known as wide-loom denim.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor this special edition of our Californian Blue Jeans, we thought of the unthinkable, and opted for the later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the design decision was made because we happened to stumble across some very handsome NOS (New Old Stock) denim yardage with an attractive and classic indigo-dyed warp color. The other reason is because that fabric was produced by a plant located in Georgia, USA, namely\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mvmills.com\/denim\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.mvmills.com\/denim\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMt. Vernon Mills\u003c\/a\u003e. They’ve only been around for 175 years, but that pedigree will work for us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is also something kinda cool about sporting a pair of premium denim jeans boasting overlocked outseams in 2024 — made in USA, the old-school way, period construction\/trims and all — , as a birdie to fast fashion. For the cuffers out there, the subtle pleasure of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elooking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elike the guy who doesn’t know in the eyes of the fashionista\/denim snob confusedly-staring at your non-selvedge ankles could be priceless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those concerned about #denimfades, especially on Fridays, I’ve seen\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewell-worn used Levi’s 501s in the rags (i.e. post-1981 non-selvedge loomstate denim) with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eamazing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“blue collar” type fade patterns\/whiskers, and many very boring pairs of selvedge jeans. Why? Because the former were properly and frequently worn, while participating in activities not only involving sofa gaming or binging on Netflix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor the cut, we decided to pull out the Mister Freedom® Lot44 pattern out of retirement, our earliest period cut. Wide leg, mid\/high waist, 1930s-40s vibe silhouette.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrims and construction are in par with our fancy USA-made Californian standards, from all-cotton two-tone thread stitching to rear pocket bartack and riveting, to all around classic detailing. Fabric is the novelty, and the message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe also decided to release the Lot44WL (Wide Loom) in two options, a buckle-back version (an old garment design feature with roots in 19th Century European tailoring, before the advent of belts helped with keeping one’s britches up), and plain back style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe CALIFORNIAN Lot44WL “Wide Loom” are designed and manufactured in California by Mister Freedom®, in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"31","offer_id":49196940394813,"sku":"MFSC 565NB\/31","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":49196940427581,"sku":"MFSC 565NB\/32","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33","offer_id":49196940460349,"sku":"MFSC 565NB\/33","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":49196940525885,"sku":"MFSC 565NB\/36","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":49196940558653,"sku":"MFSC 565NB\/38","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Californian_Lot44WL_Wide_Loom_PB-24b.jpg?v=1725116825"},{"product_id":"californian-lot-64sf-sant-fe","title":"Californian Lot.64 \"Santa Fe\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eInspired by vintage 1950s-1960s era five-pocket blue jeans. Our LOT64 cut features a traditional fit, classic mid rise, with a slightly-tapered leg for a 1950s-60s period vibe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eFancy “double-cross” 100% cotton corduroy, 8 wale cord, jet black, 14 Oz., wide loom, milled in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePocketing\u003c\/i\u003e: NOS 2×1 dark indigo 10.5 Oz. Japanese denim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Original Mister Freedom® classic vintage five-pocket blue jeans pattern in our popular Lot64 cut (slightly tapered leg, classic mid rise, traditional 1950s-60s silhouette.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Button fly, combination of brass\/silver original MF® branded metal cast waist\/fly tack buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Overlocked leg outseam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* NOS fabric pocket bags, 2×1 dark indigo denim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* MF® original “M” branding stitch design on rear pockets, tonal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* MF® branded black tea-core leather patch on rear pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Black tonal stitching, 100% cotton thread, gauge combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Coin pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Hidden back pocket reinforcement rivets, with top pocket reinforcement bar tack stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Unmarked copper riveting for pocket opening reinforcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Original MF® paper pocket flasher (brown woven blanket.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Made in USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/pages\/how-to-measure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e explains how we size and measure our garments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe CALIFORNIAN Lot64SF “Santa Fe” comes UN-WASHED, and these jeans are cut so that the measurements match the labeling AFTER an initial cold soak\/line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWe recommend this usual protocol before wearing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCold soak in a tub for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eLine dry, no heat dryer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe waist size that will work best for you depends on how you like your jeans to fit. I opted for a W30 with this model (my current waist size in MF® Californians), for a classic silhouette with a fitted top block and comfortable straight leg. I’m about 5’7 – 145 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003ePl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eease check actual post-soak measurements on the product page chart to dial in what works for your specific body specs\/preferred silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo save on unnecessary frustration and size-swaping shipping fees, please reach out to sales@concordia-eco.mom to tune-in sizing if unsure. Please do provide body type and measurements, silhouette expectation, and, if available, measurements of a similar garment you own that fits according to your style.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/i\u003e: Using alternative methods for the initial shrink (such as soaking in hot water\/full machine wash\/heat dryer etc) may result in different sizing measurements. Do \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e boil these jeans, as they feature a genuine leather branding patch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTurn garment inside out. Machine wash on DELICATE, cold water, mild eco-friendly detergent. Hang dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWash with similarly-colored garments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDo not use the washer’s heavy-duty cycle. Heat dryer is also not recommended and may result in excessive shrinkage and damage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eDo \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e boil these jeans, as they feature a genuine leather branding patch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYou are probably familiar with the fact that we like to reimagine classic patterns around here, and play with interesting fabrics. So, when one material comes along, and ticks all the Mister Freedom® boxes (vintage vibe\/natural fibers\/provenance\/cost\/etc…), you know it’s making it to the cutting table!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=lot64\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCALIFORNIAN Lot64 Jeans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=Campus+Blouse\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCAMPUS Blouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare two staples of the Mister Freedom® USA-made roster, both original patterns released in a wide range of premium denims so far, some domestic New-Old-Stock, some milled\/imported from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor this edition, we developped a very special grade of vintage-inspired 1940s all-cotton wide-wale corduroy (8 wale cord) in Japan, a perfect candidate for a fancy black cord cowboy tuxedo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis fabric is reminiscent of traditional “\u003ci\u003eVelour d’Amiens\u003c\/i\u003e” (the famed sturdy wide-wale cotton corduroy material from France, for those familiar with French 1930s vintage hunting wear\/workwear), discussed in this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-roamer-car-coat-14-oz-wide-wale-corduroy-mfsc-fw2020-surplus-catalog-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblogpost\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCompeting with the British \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/historicengland.org.uk\/images-books\/publications\/textile-mills-lancashire-legacy\/textile-mills-lancashire-legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eLancashire textile industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at the time, French mills established around the City of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amiens\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAmiens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e had been producing this workwear corduroy grade since the 18th Century. If some still refer to heavy corduroy fabric as \u003ci\u003eManchester\u003c\/i\u003e in some parts of Europe, “Velour d’Amiens” is the term that is familiar to French old-timers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCosserat\u003c\/i\u003e, a French mill founded around 1793, and one of the last \u003ci\u003evelour côtelé\u003c\/i\u003e manufacturer from Amiens, permanently closed its doors in 2012. With low-cost corduroy manufacturing coming out of China flooding the market, management of the long-standing \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usinenouvelle.com\/article\/cosserat-le-plus-ancien-fabricant-de-velours-va-fermer.N24323\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCoserrat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e mill eventually gave up on restructuring attempts, and genuine “Velour d’Amiens” is sadly no longer manufactured.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThat fancy fabric initially made it into our mfsc catalog with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-mattock-jacket-camel-brown-14-oz-corduroy-fw2019-mfsc-surplus-catalog-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMattock Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e, in a camel brown version, followed by another special dye lot in “vintage” black for our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/roamer-car-coat-heavy-wide-wale-corduroy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoamer Car Coat\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eFor the textile techie and traditional weaving enthusiast, this material falls under the “double cross” corduroy family — a process referred-to in Japan as “\u003ci\u003eniju ori\u003c\/i\u003e”, literally “double weave” —, a premium woven cord with special interlaced pile and ground yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe semantic sound of a CALIFORNIAN “Santa Fe” edition may be a bit geographically puzzling, but the scoop is that the New Mexico moniker was initially chosen for our corduroy Campus Blouse, as a mere style nod to sport jackets produced by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=54f696d6495eaa02\u0026amp;sca_upv=1\u0026amp;q=chimayo+1930s+corduroy\u0026amp;udm=2\u0026amp;fbs=AEQNm0AVbySjNxIXoj6bNaq7uSpw-2eW7KIQ8H4T_tEPJYsPzOi5GKsV0RKGmy84LfyUxrl-4_0AusV0IdjeUAdX2KBg7BmnGLOak5d-z-_u-BD5mN13FgBnNWDvju7R9DTlWNidOrJflM1JuVtiWYZDkHFOJzhjFWWukocdFSx3yN5TzfLggWRnI4Aa-8EhEIZUfHR_WMFwmbeNhwTWDi8XltL7qhh3uw\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiFjq6BqrSIAxU3EUQIHW4ONWQQtKgLegQIEBAB\u0026amp;biw=929\u0026amp;bih=936\u0026amp;dpr=2.2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJanscraft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the 1930s-40s (and other period makers), featuring colorful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chimayoweavers.com\/pages\/history-of-rio-grande-weaving\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChimayo\u003c\/a\u003e-style blankets combined with contrasting corduroy panels. The idea of a matching Californian came later in our design process, but the moniker stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhether you decide to go full-on Rio Grande, or mismatch the combo with traditional denim, vintage-style slacks, old-school leather jackets etc, both garments are versatile on their own, and easy to incorporate into classic wardrobes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® CALIFORNIAN \u0026amp; CAMPUS BLOUSE “Santa Fe” edition, in black 14 Oz. wide wale “Double Cross” 100% cotton corduroy, are designed and produced in California USA, in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co, from premium fabric milled in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"30","offer_id":49196955304253,"sku":"MFSC 564\/30","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31","offer_id":49196955337021,"sku":"MFSC 564\/31","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":49196955369789,"sku":"MFSC 564\/32","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33","offer_id":49196955402557,"sku":"MFSC 564\/33","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34","offer_id":49196955435325,"sku":"MFSC 564\/34","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":49196955468093,"sku":"MFSC 564\/36","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":49196955500861,"sku":"MFSC 564\/38","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/1_25c6d68b-cf02-4722-b0e5-00b041b10f0f.jpg?v=1723070406"},{"product_id":"ranger-shirt-nos-selvedge-woolen-plaid","title":"RANGER Shirt NOS Selvedge Woolen Plaid","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRICS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNew Old Stock woolen plaid, woven shadow plaid pattern, selvedge ID featuring maker’s name, wool blend (exact yarn content unknown), fabric traditionally-milled in India by a now-defunct “Woollen Mills” weaver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* An original Mister Freedom® pattern, inspired by 1930s-40s workwear shirting and vintage utilitarian styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Double chest pockets, inverted box-pleat, red bartack accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Chin strap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e* Rounded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eshirt tails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Full button front.\u003cbr\u003e* Contrast black cotton sateen collar band\/button placket facing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Vintage-style classic “Cat Eyes” black corozo wood buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Selvedge side gussets, featuring fabric maker’s ID.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e* Chai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003enstitch construction, 100% cotton thread, tonal stitching, high count.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* MF® Sportsman signature contrast green “\u003ci\u003ecaballo\u003c\/i\u003e” stitching inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Mister Freedom® x Sugarcane mfsc SPORTSMAN rayon label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Made in USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® RANGER Shirt in “Selvedge Woolen Plaid” comes RAW\/unwashed. It is a dry-clean only garment, therefore ready-to-wear as-is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAt 5.7’ ~145 lbs, I opted for a MEDIUM, for a comfortable fit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe size that will work best for you depends on your body type and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehow you like your clothes to fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease refer to our sizing chart and reach out to sales@concordia-eco.mom for further sizing advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDRY CLEAN only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMachine wash\/heat dryer may result in excessive\/irreversible shrinkage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eI learned a trick or two from my rag-picking days in the mid 1990s, one of them being that all plaids are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecreated equal.\u003cbr\u003eWhen corporate design teams (the likes of Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, Abercrombie, Gap, etc) were browsing my vintage racks at the Rosebowl, I quickly noticed that some plaid shirts were definitely getting more attention than others…\u003cbr\u003eAn obviously initial divider is between woven and printed plaids, then you got your run-of-the-mill brushed cotton flannels, commercial wool checks and popular traditional patterns, notorious Scottish tartans that long-ago crossed over to fashion island, Pendleton classics, buffalo plaids, shadow plaids, patterned tweeds, … Once in a while, a unicorn shows up, an unusual pattern\/color combo that everyone goes nuts about.\u003cbr\u003eAnd when your main source of income relies on the bacon you bring home from your local flea market only held once a month, one tends to start paying attention to both obvious\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubtle differences between vintage plaid shirts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFast-forward to 2024 Mister Freedom®…\u003cbr\u003eWe regularly reach out to our friends at Sugarcane Co to mill a special check pattern for us, always inspired by the fabric of an unusual vintage specimen. Thanks to the long-standing textile expertise of Toyo’s Japan team — scrutinizing yarn hues with color wheels and analyzing fiber content with microscopic precision — , we have released a few “unicorn” plaids in our mfsc past. Opting for a 100% cotton yarn content when the original is 100% wool is often a design choice related to our roots in Southern California and local climate.\u003cbr\u003eThe Secoya shirt in “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/secoya-shirt-mcg-woven-plaid\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcG plaid\u003c\/a\u003e” or “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-secoya-shirt-indigo-red-winter-king-heavy-flannel-edition-fw2020-mfsc-surplus-catalog-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWinter King plaid\u003c\/a\u003e” — and, notably, the upcoming eye-pleasing FW2024 “Secoya Tartan”— the Dude Rancher in “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-dude-rancher-western-snap-shirt-joan-plaid-flannel-fw2020-mfsc-truck-stop-collection-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoan plaid\u003c\/a\u003e” and “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-secoya-shirt-mcg-plaid-heavy-flannel-dude-rancher-western-snap-shirt-indigo-covert-plaid-brown-dobby-stripe-fw2021-mfsc-surplus-catalog-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndigo-covert plaid\u003c\/a\u003e”, the Scrambler jacket in “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/scrambler-jacket-tartan-check\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTartan Check\u003c\/a\u003e”, the lining of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/dune-buggy-jacket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDune Buggy\u003c\/a\u003e, …, all come to mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSometime in 2023, while out-and-about Downtown LA, CA., hunting for New Old Stock fabrics for FW2024 — under the supervision and guidance of MF® official sniffer #TheJoeGreene —,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJoe sniffed out a very interesting woolen shadow plaid, in the ocean of textiles of an overstocked jobber warehouse. The bonus was that there was enough yardage to justify a small limited production. Sold!\u003cbr\u003eFrom what intel I could gather, that fabric was milled in India, painstakingly-woven on traditional antiquated powerloom machines. It features a fancy monogramed selvedge tape with the mill’s brand — “Premium Woollens” — an apparently now-defunct maker.\u003cbr\u003eThe British textile industry has a long history of weaving\/printing traditional textiles in its old Empire’s colonies — see Madras fabric legacy briefly discussed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/the-mister-freedom-ranger-shirt-made-in-usa-from-new-old-stock-authentic-indian-madras-milled-on-shuttle-powerloom\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— so it is no surprise that India’s textile industry would still expertly-produce a wide range of Old Albion’s classic woolen tweeds today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFrom the ombre plaid vibe, that check pattern seems to fall under the “Shadow Plaid” family, with an attractive gradient heathered combination of black\/grey\/blue\/ivory colored yarns. The fabric is a woolen blend, exact fiber content unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWe opted for the Mister Freedom® RANGER Shirt pattern for this fabric score, a visual nod to the Beach Boys’ 1962\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pendleton-usa.com\/blog\/heritage\/at-the-california-surf-museum-stars-cars-guitars\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePendleton-sponsored\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoutfits (more\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bamfstyle.com\/2022\/06\/11\/beach-boys-pendleton-1962\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e),\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand 60s SoCal surf culture in general. A bit of a stylistic stretch since our RANGER Shirt pattern conveys more of a 1930s-40s vibe, but, as you know, we always like to take a bit of liberty in the design process, and don’t do replicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis shirt is a fairly versatile and casual garment, easily wearable tucked or untucked, as an overshirt or just over a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=crew+chief\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elong-sleeve T-Shirt\u003c\/a\u003e, paired with traditional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/californian-blue-jeans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edenim jeans\u003c\/a\u003e, 60s-style\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/californian-lot-64-wheat-sateen-straight-leg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e“wheat” jeans\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=chinos\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echinos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estyles, etc…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® RANGER Shirt NOS “Selvedge Woolen Plaid” edition\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eis designed and made in California, CA., in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co. Cut from NOS fabric milled in India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":49586772705597,"sku":"MFSC 827\/XS","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":49196970213693,"sku":"MFSC 827\/S","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":49196970246461,"sku":"MFSC 827\/M","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":49196970279229,"sku":"MFSC 827\/L","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL - Last One","offer_id":49196972704061,"sku":"MFSC 827\/XXL","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Ranger_Shirt_Woolen_Plaid_FW2024-2.jpg?v=1726675641"}],"url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/fw2024-sportsman-collection\/size-36.oembed","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}