{"title":"\"Submariner\" Collection and Sportsman Catalog","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ship-cap-cotton-linen-denim","title":"Ship Cap - C\/L Selvedge Denim","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur MF® \u003cstrong\u003eSHIP CAP\u003c\/strong\u003e is a six-panel pattern. It features a lower profile, closer to a baseball cap, classic US Navy ship hat, or “dad’s hat” vibe. It is full denim and will compliment your Texas tuxedo nicely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSix Panel Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Full denim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFabric: NOS denim twill, cotton\/linen blend, selvedge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* An original Mister Freedom® design inspired by vintage \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUS Navy ship caps,\u003c\/span\u003e 1970s “trucker” hats, baseball caps, and other classic promotional headwear.\u003cbr\u003e* Classic six-panel pattern.\u003cbr\u003e* Unstructured crown, “Baseball cap” style classic lower profile.\u003cbr\u003e* Adjustable snapback, one size fits all.\u003cbr\u003e* Tonal stitching.\u003cbr\u003e* Mfsc woven label on rear panel.\u003cbr\u003e* Union-made in USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOne-size-fits-all. The adjustable snapback rear plastic tab will allow most user to set the headband circumference to a comfortable fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe MF® SHIP CAP is cut from rigid denim, but are ready to wear as-is, no pre-soak needed. The stiffness of loomstate denim is normal, and is due to the starch in the fibers. The stiffness will subside overtime with normal wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDue to the difference in patterns, the Ship Cap fits smaller than the Snapback Cap 5P Malibu\/Orange Mesh version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpot cleaning only, using a damp cloth to wipe the inner headband when necessary. Minimal detergent, thoroughly rinsing the cloth during final cleaning stages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmersing the SHIP CAP in cold water and carefully hand-rubbing as a final rinse is OK, but do \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e throw in the washing machine in either regular or delicate wash cycle, as this will most-likely ruin the cap. Do not wring the cap either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook-up “baseball cap hat form” or “cap washer” if you can’t resist the urge of using a washing machine. Again, if the goal is to hasten patina, this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a good idea. Just like with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e denim garments and gear, extended wear is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e way to generate natural patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur MF® SHIP CAP is a six-panel pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. It features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elower profile, closer to a baseball cap, classic US Navy ship hat or “dad’s hat” vibe. \u003c\/span\u003eIt is full denim and will compliment your Texas tuxedo nicely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe SHIP CAP features our classic mfsc “Sportsman” woven label on the rear panel, and the crown is left blank. You can add your personal touch with a patch, buttons or pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® SHIP CAP five-panel edition are designed in California and manufactured in USA in a Union-operated facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39591311573105,"sku":"MF SC 8","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/MFFeedCap5PNOS-11SPF.png?v=1641582924"},{"product_id":"fairwater-duffle-coat","title":"Fairwater Duffle Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe duffle coat design also just works as a functional, easy-to-throw-on winter coat that does the job. That classic “toggle coat” style is definitely not going out of fashion anytime soon, unlike fast-fashion disposables predestined for the landfills of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/gallery\/2021\/11\/8\/chiles-desert-dumping-ground-for-fast-fashion-leftovers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAtacama desert\u003c\/a\u003e. But I digress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFabric-wise, we opted for a rare little-known vintage classic material, a dark charcoal-colored double-layer (double cloth) HBT wool, 30 Oz., a period-correct reproduction of the shell fabric of the short-lived 1941 USN\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/segui-riveted.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/us-navy-winter-woolen-submariner-coat.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmariner HBT wool jacket\u003c\/a\u003e. Our friends at Buzz Rickson’s had made a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.toyo-enterprise.co.jp\/shopdetail\/000000000579\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereplica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof that unicorn a few years ago, and we were lucky to secure left-over yardage for our FW2024 coat project. Just like the 1940s originals, the material’s wide-weave herringbone pattern — hardly noticeable at first — will gradually appear with extensive wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAIRWATER Duffle Coat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis designed in California, USA, and produced in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Inspired by an eclectic combo of vintage military and civvy duffle coats, blending WW2 British and US Navy winter coats with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage Old World elegance and 1960s American Ivy style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 100% wool, double-layer (double cloth) textured HBT, 30 Oz., flecked dark charcoal grey color, milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eInside pocketing\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e10 Oz. all-cotton indigo pincheck fabric, milled in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Hybrid design with classic hip-length cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Unlined, simple period construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Twisted cotton rope fastening, wooden toggles, triple bartacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Single layer shawl collar, tapped hem with attached chin-strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Two patched hip pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Two concealed chest pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Black cotton twill reinforcement tapes on inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Buttoned wrist adjustment tabs, corozo wood buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* “MFSC Naval clothing Tailor” woven rayon neck label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* “Experimental Garment” cheesecloth printed label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Made in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAIRWATER Duffle Coat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes ready-to-wear, no shrinking protocol needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt 5’7 ~145 lbs and 40 chest, I opted for a Small, my current size in most MF® jackets and coats, with room for a thick\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/mariner-sweater-roll-neck-indigo\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eMariner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etype sweater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry-clean only, in your local eco-friendly cleaner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFormality did not flourish aboard submarines where performance counted more than appearance.\u003c\/i\u003e”\u003cbr\u003eDavid A. Jones “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.abebooks.com\/9780912138886\/Silent-Service-Dolphins-Combat-Insignia-0912138882\/plp\"\u003eUS Silent Service, Dolphins \u0026amp; Combat Insignia 1924-1945\u003c\/a\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe all-original pattern of the Mister Freedom® FAIRWATER Duffle Coat is another might-have-been hybrid, inspired by a combo of traditional vintage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2019\/01\/history-duffle-coat\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBritish duffle coats\u003c\/a\u003e, 1940s Royal Navy-issued fearnaught\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/saundersmilitaria.com\/soldarchive\/ww2-british-royal-navy-arctic-fearnaught-arp-duffel-coat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eduffle coats\u003c\/a\u003e, and rare 1941 USN\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/segui-riveted.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/us-navy-winter-woolen-submariner-coat.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmariner HBT wool jackets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor this “Experimental Garment” our “Clothing \u0026amp; Textile Research Unit” took a vintage 1950s “Made in England” civvy duffle coat as a starting base, and blended it with a 1943 British Royal Navy duffle coat with its shorter hip length and rounded shawl collar pattern. The single layer collar can be turned up and secured by the large chinstrap — of civvy heritage — that can be left dangling or buttoned in the back of the collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe two patched hip pockets are complemented with two concealed chest pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe rather simple construction and streamlined design are typical of vintage 1940s military duffle coats. We just cleaned up the seaming a bit, as period pieces often display some manufacturing “funkiness”, depending on the contractor’s QC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe specific toggle-and-rope fastening system was lifted from the 1943 British duffle, with its characteristic one-sided twisted rope style.\u003cbr\u003eThe reinforcement twill tapes on the inside — securing the toggle-and-rope — are also typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSemantically, our FAIRWATER Coat is not a “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Duffel_coat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eduffle\u003c\/a\u003e” coat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eper se\u003c\/em\u003e, as the term allegedly refers to the actual coarse wool fabric initially milled in the city of Duffel, Belgium. It is more of the “toggle type”, and definitely in a league of its own considering our jambalaya-style design process.\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sail_(submarine)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFairwater\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— aka “Conning Tower”, or “Sail” —\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eof a submarine is the command room (or “brain center”), the small “tower” structure on top of the boat, mostly known to old war movie cinephiles as the place the periscope comes out of (“Up scope!!”), with the classic Hollywood scene of a tense radarman monitoring the green oscillating ping of enemy presence on a black screen, “watching the sound”!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eStyle-wise, the Mister Freedom®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAIRWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis pretty versatile, depending on what one chooses to pair it with. It can carry its rugged military WW2 nautical heritage when styled with utilitarian pieces, add an elegant Old World touch to a rugged denim outfit, go 1960s British swinging Mod, vintage American Ivy, laid-back Beatnik style, preppy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebon-chic-bon-genre\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eetc…\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":49194071327037,"sku":"MFSC 1455\/M","price":690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":49194071359805,"sku":"MFSC 1455\/L","price":690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL - Last One","offer_id":49194071392573,"sku":"MFSC 1455\/XL","price":690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":49194071425341,"sku":"MFSC 1455\/XXL","price":690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Fairwater_Duffle-1a.jpg?v=1733810981"},{"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 - Last One","offer_id":49194353852733,"sku":"MFSC 1458\/42","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":49194353885501,"sku":"MFSC 1458\/44","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Campus_Blouse_Santa_Fe-10a.jpg?v=1726591861"},{"product_id":"torpedo-jacket","title":"Torpedo Jacket - Black","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eShell\u003c\/i\u003e: Veg-tan black tea-core cowhide. Same grade as MF® \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/stallion-campus-jacket\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCampus “Stallion”\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-ringo-black-veg-tan\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse “Ringo”\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody lining\u003c\/i\u003e: NOS woven plaid cotton flannel (\u003ci\u003esleeve lining\u003c\/i\u003e: NOS woven cotton dobby stripe)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVintage sportcoat hip length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHigh five-button front closure style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eClassic keyhole button-front closure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCorozo wood buttons with bone button backing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSlim notched lapel with “stand collar” option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“Western” arcuate front yokes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSplit front panels construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDouble hip buttoned flap pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e30s style split-back single expansion gusset (action-back).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHalf-belt back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGusseted cuffs, buttoned cinch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFully lined, NOS cotton fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLining chest pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven neck label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in California, USA.\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=\"s2\"\u003eThe MF® TORPEDO does not require any type of pre-treatment or conditioning and is ready to wear as-is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe 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=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eI tend to fluctuate between size 36 and 38 in MF® leather\/woven jackets and — at 5’7 ~145 lbs — opted for a comfortable size 38 in the TORPEDO, with enough room to layer during winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease refer to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/torpedo-jacket\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eproduct page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e measurements (click on “Size Chart”), and reach out to sales@concordia-eco.mom for sizing advice if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbrace the fact that the “Tea-Core” leather is prone to get nicked and scratched, revealing the natural color under-layer, unavoidably showing signs of wear. Occasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoosely inspired by WW2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-kriegsmarine-u-boat-officer-leather-jacket-circa-1942?variant=31824774561861\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eU-Boat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKriegsmarine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reefer-style leather jackets, and based on an American vintage 1930s-40s civilian sportswear leather jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":49196738838845,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/36","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":49196738871613,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/38","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"40","offer_id":49196738904381,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/40","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"42","offer_id":49196738937149,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/42","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":49196738969917,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/44","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46","offer_id":49196739002685,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/46","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Torpedo_Jacket_FW2024-2.jpg?v=1744917721"},{"product_id":"bridge-sweater","title":"Bridge Sweater","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Inspired by vintage 1960s “USN Deck Sweater”, an original revisited design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 100% cotton indigo yarn-dyed cotton ribbed knit, milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Continuous (seamless) knit pattern body (1×1 “fisherman” ribbed knit) \u0026amp; waistband (3×3 ribbing.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Soft all-cotton ribbed knit, indigo yarn-dyed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Trim period silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* 1950s-style wide waistband.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Attached ribbing knit high-neck collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Attached ribbing knit foldable wide cuffs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Woven rayon mfsc “Naval Clothing Tailor” neck label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Made in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/bridge-sweater\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRIDGE Sweater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes ready to wear, no shrinking protocol needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 5’7 ~145 lbs, I opted for a Small, my current size in most MF® sweaters (and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=medalist\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esweatshirts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), for a period trim fit with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=skivvy\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSkivvy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e undershirt. This shorter vintage cut pairs well with high-waisted pants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: In order to keep the high-neck ribbing knit collar snug, the neck opening may feel tight for some with larger hat size (62+) at first. When putting the sweater on, please \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eslowly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stretch the opening and pull collar over the head \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003egently\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, to avoid breaking the construction all-cotton stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash when needed. Turn sweater inside out, cold water, mild eco-friendly detergent. Lay flat on (dark) towel to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: some indigo color may rub-off on light-colored under garment from wear, or lining of a top jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur moniker is also a nautical reference: the “Bridge” part of a submarine is the top of the Fairwater\/Conning Tower, where the boat is controlled when on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWe revisited the pattern of a vintage government-issued original (No. DSA-1-6978-T-65) with its typical high-neck style, extended the waistband and cuffs, adjusted the fit, and more-essentially substituted the regulation navy blue worsted wool yarn with a soft indigo yarn-dyed 100% cotton yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eJust like our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/lookout-watch-cap\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLOOKOUT Watch Cap\u003c\/a\u003e, the warmth properties of the cotton knit we opted for is obviously not comparable to that of wool, but this makes our sweater a bit more all-season for us Californians, and other clement-climate dwellers. The indigo-dyed ribbed knit will make for a beautiful patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eConstruction-wise, our sweater constitutes of a 1×1 “fisherman” ribbed knit body, 3×3 ribbing seamless waistband, and attached high-neck collar, and foldable ribbed knit cuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWe kept the vintage close-to-the-body cut of the originals, making our BRIDGE Sweater perfect for layering, under a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/cpo-shirt-bubblehead\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBUBBLEHEAD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCPO Shirt,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/skipjack-overshirt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSKIPJACK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOvershirt,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/skipjack-overshirt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMAR-SUB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWork Jacket,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/crackerjack-cpo-navy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCRACKERJACK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCPO etc… It has more of a vintage cotton fleece sweatshirt silhouette\/fit than a bulky Aran wool sweater vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Mister freedom®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/bridge-sweater\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBRIDGE Sweater\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a vintage US Military classic design reimagined in California, USA, and produced in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":49196746899773,"sku":"MFSC 825\/S","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":49196746932541,"sku":"MFSC 825\/M","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":49196746998077,"sku":"MFSC 825\/XL","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":49196747030845,"sku":"MFSC 825\/XXL","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Bridge_Sweater_Indigo-11.jpg?v=1734738243"},{"product_id":"skipjack-overshirt","title":"Skipjack Overshirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePattern:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inspired by vintage sportswear outdoor wool overshirts (Eddie Bauer, Woolrich, etc), revisited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFabric\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: fancy 50\/50 cotton\/wool narrow shuttle loom selvedge denim, 15.5 Oz. Warp = 100% cotton indigo yarn. Weft = 100% dark grey wool yarn. White with red line selvedge ID, with selvedge concealed inside cuffs. Milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Original front\/back “floating” shoulder yoke, “western” arcuate style.\u003cbr\u003e* Double chest pockets, yoke flap.\u003cbr\u003e* Cotton twill tape collar\/button placket facing.\u003cbr\u003e* Corrozo wood buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSizing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCL wears Small, or potentially Medium if layering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFabric care\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: this denim twill is sanforized (aka pre-shrunk). Treat as premium denim, turn inside out before laundering, gentle wash cycle, line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: On the Atlantic front, U-Boat crews often wore private-purchase sportswear wool shirt on patrols. The term SKIPJACK is a reference to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USS_Skipjack_(SS-184)\"\u003eUSS Skipjack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (SS-184), later a Class of submarines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":49196751520061,"sku":"MFSC 822\/S","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":49196751552829,"sku":"MFSC 822\/M","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":49196751585597,"sku":"MFSC 822\/L","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":49196751651133,"sku":"MFSC 822\/XL","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":49196752437565,"sku":"MFSC 822\/XXL","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXL","offer_id":49197364674877,"sku":"MFSC 822\/XXXL","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/1_e596ad6a-3c53-42d1-b047-a9244c4106f5.jpg?v=1723075919"},{"product_id":"seawolf-trousers","title":"Seawolf Trousers","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern: inspired by vintage 1960s USN navy blue wool Trousers, Undress Blues, zipper fly, wrap leg. Classic 1930s-40s style wide leg silhouette.\u003cbr\u003eCut similar to HOLMAN Trou (trousers), but with slash front pockets\/rear welt pockets, and dressier. Matching set with the SKIPJACK Overshirt.\u003cbr\u003eFabric: fancy 50\/50 cotton\/wool narrow shuttle loom selvedge denim, 15.5 Oz. Warp = 100% cotton indigo yarn. Weft = 100% dark grey wool yarn. White with red line selvedge ID. Milled in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecs:\u003cbr\u003e* Period naval cut, fitted top block with wide leg silhouette, classic AF.\u003cbr\u003e* High waisted.\u003cbr\u003e* Naval style wrap leg.\u003cbr\u003e* Zipper fly closure, brass zip.\u003cbr\u003e* Overlocked seam construction for easy alteration.\u003cbr\u003e* Selvedge used in welt back pocket construction, concealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The name is a reference to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USS_Seawolf_(SS-197)\"\u003eUSS Seawolf (SS-197)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCL wears W30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric care: this denim twill is sanforized (aka pre-shrunk). Treat as premium denim, turn inside out before laundering, gentle wash cycle, line dry.\u003cbr\u003ePocketing\/waistband lining: Pincheck fabric inspired by a pair of vintage 1920s USN broadfall Undress Blues trousers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"31","offer_id":49196758368573,"sku":"MFSC 561\/31","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":49196758401341,"sku":"MFSC 561\/32","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33","offer_id":49196758434109,"sku":"MFSC 561\/33","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34","offer_id":49196758466877,"sku":"MFSC 561\/34","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":49196758499645,"sku":"MFSC 561\/36","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 - Last One","offer_id":49196758532413,"sku":"MFSC 561\/38","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/1_c57d3fca-44b6-4fe6-b723-801906082d39.jpg?v=1723073833"},{"product_id":"cpo-shirt-bubblehead","title":"CPO Shirt \"Bubblehead\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern: similar to our iconic 2008 mfsc Liberty CPO, without the Liberty treatment.\u003cbr\u003eFabric: Okinawa fiber denim, fancy blend of 50% cotton x 50% sugarcane fibers, 11 Oz., white selvedge ID, milled in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs:\u003cbr\u003e* Intricate shirt tailoring, 1930s-40s period custom style.\u003cbr\u003e* Original pocket design.\u003cbr\u003e* Reinforcement shoulder yoke.\u003cbr\u003e* Arcuate “western” back yoke.\u003cbr\u003e* Chin strap.\u003cbr\u003e* Black cotton twill collar\/button placket facing.\u003cbr\u003e* Fancy scalloped cuff pattern.\u003cbr\u003e* Classic USN fouled anchor plastic buttons.\u003cbr\u003e* Concealed chest pocket.\u003cbr\u003e* Tonal stitching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: “Bubblehead” is military slang for a US Navy Submariner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCL wears Medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMachine wash on DELICATE, cold water, mild eco-friendly detergent. Hang dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDo not use the washer’s heavy-duty cycle. Heat dryer is also not recommended and may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":49196767772989,"sku":"MFSC 823\/S","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":49196767805757,"sku":"MFSC 823\/M","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":49196767838525,"sku":"MFSC 823\/L","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":49196767871293,"sku":"MFSC 823\/XL","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL - Last One","offer_id":49196767904061,"sku":"MFSC 823\/XXL","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/BUBBLEHEAD_CPO_FW2024-1a.jpg?v=1744917658"},{"product_id":"mar-sub-work-jacket","title":"MAR-SUB Work Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePattern\u003c\/i\u003e: inspired by ~60s\/70s MARSUM blue cotton twill work jacket (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marsum.ch\/\"\u003eworkwear brand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Switzerland, established 1826). Vintage French workwear vibe, good for layering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFabric\u003c\/i\u003e: “Midnight” denim, 100% cotton, indigo warp x black weft, 16 Oz., white selvedge ID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, milled in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFacing accents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Pincheck fabric inspired by a pair of vintage 1920s USN broadfall Undress Blues trousers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Classic EU workwear style vibe, hip length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* High button front closure, corrozo wood buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Four front patch pockets, hip\/chest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Rounded nautical collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Fabric selvedge used in cuff construction, concealed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Removable chin strap \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCL will probably wear Small (pictured sample is Medium)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The name MAR-SUB is a play on the original MARSUM label name. (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also means sea in Spanish.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":49196786614589,"sku":"MFSC 821\/S","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":49196786647357,"sku":"MFSC 821\/M","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":49196786680125,"sku":"MFSC 821\/L","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":49196786712893,"sku":"MFSC 821\/XL","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":49196786745661,"sku":"MFSC 821\/XXL","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/1_6efccc46-9f57-4b1c-98fb-79986d1ecea4.jpg?v=1723080428"},{"product_id":"secoya-shirt-tartan","title":"Secoya Shirt - Cotton Tartan","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePattern: inspired by a 1940’s STURDY OAK work chambray with elaborate “Double-Panel” construction, and a 1930’s pull-over chin-strap work chambray with no label.\u003cbr\u003eFabric: original mfsc 100% cotton woven plaid, milled in Japan.\u003cbr\u003eSpecs:\u003cbr\u003e* See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-secoya-double-back-ventilated-work-shirt-selvedge-nct-chambray-ss2019-mfsc-surplus-catalog-made-in-japan\/\"\u003eoriginal post\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-secoya-shirt-indigo-red-winter-king-heavy-flannel-edition-fw2020-mfsc-surplus-catalog-made-in-japan\/\"\u003efollow-up\u003c\/a\u003e release for full specs and refs.\u003cbr\u003e* Elaborate shirting construction\/pattern.\u003cbr\u003e* “Double-back ventilated” vintage pattern, and then some.\u003cbr\u003e* Full button front mod.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend wearing your usual mfsc shirting size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMachine wash on DELICATE, cold water, mild eco-friendly detergent. Hang dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDo not use the washer’s heavy-duty cycle. Heat dryer is also not recommended and may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We reinterpreted this uncommon vibrant orange\/green dominant tartan original plaid from a vintage, home-made and no-label wool shirt from our archives. It was adapted in 100% cotton yarns and woven exclusively for us in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":49196893012285,"sku":"MFSC 824\/S","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":49196893045053,"sku":"MFSC 824\/M","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":49196893077821,"sku":"MFSC 824\/L","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":49196893110589,"sku":"MFSC 824\/XL","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":49196895469885,"sku":"MFSC 824\/XXL","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXL","offer_id":49517793050941,"sku":"MFSC 824\/XXXL","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/1_fb938ffa-9dcb-4849-af78-e53c4eabec84.jpg?v=1723080127"},{"product_id":"topsiders","title":"Topsiders - Crosshatch Denim","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNew Old Stock 11 Oz. Crosshatch Denim Twill, indigo moss blue (blue with a greenish sheen) warp x charcoal grey weft, wide loom, 11 Oz., slubby blend of 70% cotton \u0026amp; 30% linen, probable Italian origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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* Original pattern adapted from a vintage pair of WW2 US Navy denim dungarees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* High-waisted, roomy straight leg, vintage 1940’s military utility trousers silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Wrap-leg construction (no side seams.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Button fly, metal tack buttons, oxidized black donut type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Vintage USMC-style oxidized black Wreath \u0026amp; Star donut type waist button.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Two functioning rounded-bottom front patch pockets, two deep rounded-bottom rear back pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Adjustable back cinch strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Skinny belt-loops for 2” wide belts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Flat felled seam construction for seat and inseam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* 100% cotton tonal stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* MF® Sportsman green inside chainstitch accent.\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 class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe MF® TOPSIDERS come raw\/unwashed, and are cut so that the measurements roughly match the labeling AFTER an initial cold soak\/line dry.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe recommend the usual protocol before wearing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li10\"\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=\"li10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLine dry, no heat dryer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAt ~5’7 \u0026amp; 145 Lbs, I opted for a comfortable W30. I wear them slightly cinched in the back because of the generous waist. I went for “sloppy rolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e” for now, and may hem them later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p12\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo save on unnecessary frustration and size swap 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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eThe MF® Topsiders NOS Crosshatch Moss denim are low-maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s11\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGarment turned inside-out, machine wash when needed, cold\/warm water, delicate cycle, eco-friendly detergent. Hang dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eUsing hot water or h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eeat dryer may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003efresh from our local California factory, the Mister Freedom®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/search?q=topsiders\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTOPSIDERS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare back!\u003cbr\u003eThe pattern — discussed at length\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/okinawa-denim-topsiders-mfsc-sea-hunt-spring-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— is an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/?s=topsiders\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eold favorite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edating back to 2014 in MF® chronology, but with design roots in WW2 US Navy denim dungarees. Classic generous cut, high-waisted, straight wrap leg, button fly, four patch pockets, cinch back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have released our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOPSIDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a few fabric options through the years, mostly all sold-out today, although some random pairs found in storage may pop up in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/warehouse-pants\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMF® warehouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoccasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis FW2024 release features a woven goodie we scored from a local fabric jobber a while back: some New Old Stock yardage of premium crosshatch denim twill with a nice indigo moss blue color, wide loom, 11 Oz., a blend of 70% cotton and 30% linen of probable Italian mill origin. This fabric has an attractive and unusual greenish indigo warp, enhanced by a charcoal grey weft yarn. Although it has worked perfectly for our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/continental-suiting\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContinental suiting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries because of its fine drape\/color\/texture, it also carries a vintage military-issued might-have-been fabric vibe, perfect for the TOPSIDERS. Workwear meets premium denim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMF® TOPSIDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare designed in California by Mister Freedom®, and produced in the USA, in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\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":49196905496893,"sku":"MFSC 563\/30","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31","offer_id":49196905529661,"sku":"MFSC 563\/31","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":49196905562429,"sku":"MFSC 563\/32","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33","offer_id":49196905595197,"sku":"MFSC 563\/33","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34","offer_id":49196905627965,"sku":"MFSC 563\/34","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":49196905660733,"sku":"MFSC 563\/36","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":49196905693501,"sku":"MFSC 563\/38","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/1_83f020c1-ac96-4d0d-a11c-0f66db559dde.jpg?v=1723075560"},{"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":"30 - RINSED","offer_id":49196923781437,"sku":"MFSC 565BB\/30","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"31","offer_id":49196923814205,"sku":"MFSC 565BB\/31","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"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":"34 - SOLD OUT","offer_id":49196923912509,"sku":"MFSC 565BB\/34","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"36 - RINSED","offer_id":49196923945277,"sku":"MFSC 565BB\/36","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"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":"30 - RINSED","offer_id":49196940362045,"sku":"MFSC 565NB\/30","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"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":"34","offer_id":49196940493117,"sku":"MFSC 565NB\/34","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"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"},{"product_id":"barracuda-jacket","title":"Barracuda Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eThe MF® BARRACUDA Sub Jacket is a versatile zip-up garment with definite vintage DNA and a period silhouette, best paired with traditional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/pages\/californians-family\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ejeans\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/sportsman-chinos-ivory-hbt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echinos\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/sportsman-chinos-indigo-hbt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclassic-cut trousers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eDesigned in California by Mister Freedom®, and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e: Inspired by a vintage 1930s sportswear zip-up jacket with a workwear\/outdoors vibe, reimagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShell\u003c\/i\u003e: 26 Oz. double-weave woolen material — blend of 90% wool and 10% nylon —, a soft hand and warm cloth, milled in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFacing accents\u003c\/i\u003e: 10 Oz. all-cotton pincheck fabric, 1920s-inspired, milled in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e* Fully unlined, with elegant 1930s-style clean taped inside seams, narrow cotton tape.\u003cbr\u003e* Early nautical vibe rounded collar.\u003cbr\u003e* Removable tea-core leather chin strap (\u003ci\u003edon’t lose it at Suzy’s Red Dragon Den!\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e* Gusseted shoulder back, action-swing style for ease of movement.\u003cbr\u003e* Vintage style brass zipper, cotton tape.\u003cbr\u003e* Waist cinch tabs on rear panel, tea-core leather.\u003cbr\u003e* Slash hand-warmer hip pockets.\u003cbr\u003e* Concealed double chest pockets, smartphone \u0026amp; passport size.\u003cbr\u003e* Contrast pincheck fabric accents on cuff\/collar facing and inside pockets.\u003cbr\u003e* Adjustable cuffs.\u003cbr\u003e* Concealed Liberty-style mfsc risqué “Octopus vs. Mermaid” cuffs, storage for a folded bill, to flash with retenue.\u003cbr\u003e* Woven rayon Mister Freedom®\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e“mfsc NAVAL CLOTHING TAILOR” neck label.\u003cbr\u003e* Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® BARRACUDA Sub jacket comes ready to wear straight out of the box, no shrinking protocol required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 5’7 ~145 Lbs, I opted for a SMALL — my current usual size for mfsc coats\/jackets — for a trim fit with enough room for a thick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/mariner-sweater-roll-neck-black\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMariner Sweater\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/the-medalist-crew-sweat-white\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMedalist Sweatshirt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional dry-clean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eonly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur BARRACUDA is inspired by a vintage sportswear zip-up jacket from our archives, label unknown — maybe from “\u003ci\u003eSportclad\u003c\/i\u003e” (JC Penney)? —, showing a classic 1930s “\u003ci\u003eWhite Stag\u003c\/i\u003e” ski-wear influence.\u003cbr\u003eUnlined, clean taped seams inside, 1930s workwear\/outdoors vibe, swing-back, rear cinch tabs, clever pocketing and streamlined design… perfect candidate for a Mister Freedom® makeover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDuring R\u0026amp;D we modified the pointy collar to a rounded type (early naval vibe), adapted the fit, added a leather chin-strap, sourced an ideal shell fabric and period-plausible trims, …, and settled on calling it the BARRACUDA, a reference to a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Barracuda-class_submarine_(1951)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof post-WW2 submarines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe jacket is cut from a winter-weight 26 Oz. double-weave woolen material — blend of 90% wool and 10% nylon —, with a brushed soft hand. Not as hefty as our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/hudson-jacket\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHudson jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e36 Oz. melton wool (the weight of vintage USN peacoats), but typical of period civvy outdoor garments and heavy CPO shirts, with good cold\/wind resistant qualities. With its 90\/10 yarn content blend, this fabric will develop an attractive heathered flecks patina over time, with normal wear and repeat exposure to the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMatching the recent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/lookout-watch-cap\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLOOKOUT Watch Cap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etwist, we also included a nod to an old US Navy tradition: non-regulation (but tolerated if kept concealed) customized crackerjacks with “liberty cuffs”, the naval heritage of tailor-made and personalized uniforms, briefly mentioned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-lookout-watch-cap-indigo-dyed-cotton-ribbed-knit-liberty-edition-mfsc-fw2024-submariner-jp\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, and at length\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-vintage-liberty-crackerjack-limited-edition-of-66-upcycled-in-usa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eConcealed behind the cuffs of the BARRACUDA is a set of original MF® vintage-inspired rayon “Liberty cuffs.” These “Octopus vs. Mermaid” embroidered morale patches — initially designed for the 2016\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-liberty-issue-cpo-shirt-type-189ac-indigo-canvas-fall-2016-mfsc-anniversary-collection\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiberty CPO Shirt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— were described by an irreverent writer at the time as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“…featuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ea groping octopus sporting a \u003ci\u003ebachi\u003c\/i\u003e (the French Navy cover with its famous red \u003ci\u003epompon\u003c\/i\u003e) chasing an attractive mermaid in her birthday suit. Flash the Splash at your own discretion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eFor the adventurous type, these cuff linings do have a purpose and can be used as concealed storage for an emergency sawbuck folded in four. While bar-hoping with the ship’s finest on exotic shores, and after noticing your wallet’s gone MIA at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuzy’s Red Dragon Den\u003c\/i\u003e, this is a nice touch.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFor those paying attention to details as much as our Design Dept. is, the right and left cuffs are mirrored, with each mermaid sporting distinct hair\/scales color combo, i.e. two different patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eTo add practicality and complement the slash hand-warmer front pockets, we mounted two concealed chest pockets for minimal storage (smart phone \u0026amp; passport size), cut from a contrast all-cotton 10 Oz. pincheck material\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003einspired by the lining of a pair of vintage 1920s USN broadfall Undress Blues trousers. Some may remember this classic fabric as that of our FW2010\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom%c2%ae-x-sugar-cane-mfsc-off-duty-cpo-shirt-mfsc-189-od\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e“Off Duty” CPO Shirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It is also utilized as collar\/cuffs facing, nicely complimenting the brushed double-weave wool, in both color and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe side cinch leather tabs are typical of short 1930s~40s waist-length jackets, a style designed at the time to be paired with higher-waisted trousers, highlighting one’s natural waistline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":49197368213821,"sku":"MFSC 1457\/M","price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":49197368279357,"sku":"MFSC 1457\/XL","price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":49197368312125,"sku":"MFSC 1457\/XXL","price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXL - LAST ONE","offer_id":49197368344893,"sku":"MFSC 1457\/XXXL","price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Barracuda_Sub_Jacket_FW2024-1a.jpg?v=1744917531"}],"url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/fw2024\/mfsc-pants.oembed","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}