{"title":"Torpedo Jacket","description":"","products":[{"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":"torpedo-jacket-natural","title":"Torpedo Jacket - Natural","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInspired by vintage 1930s-40s American sportswear leather coats, and other period outdoor jackets, revisited by the Mister Freedom®\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDesign Department.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEATHER\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eVegetable-tanned full grain cowhide leather, natural color, milled and supple, about 2-3 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE\u003c\/i\u003e: We use \u003ci\u003egenuine\u003c\/i\u003e full grain leather, \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e the cheap top-grain type corrected\/buffed\/sanded to level surface inconsistencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eNo two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINING\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFull lining, combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eClassic keyhole button-front closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCorozo wood buttons with bone button backing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSlim notched lapel with “stand collar” option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“Western” arcuate front yokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSplit front panel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDouble hip buttoned flap pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e30s style split-back single expansion gusset (action-back).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHalf-belt back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGusseted cuffs, buttoned cinch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully lined, NOS cotton fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLining chest pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven neck label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEmbrace the fact that the natural veg-tan leather is prone to get tanned\/stained\/nicked\/scratched, unavoidably showing signs of aging as your jacket is doing what it was designed to be doing: being worn without moderation, and passed-on to future generations.\u003cbr\u003eOccasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFor maintenance, we recommend \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia-eco.mom\/mister-freedom-accessories.html#ac-mfac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ePecard Leather Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, following our usual method outlined\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-ranch-blouse-randall-veg-tan-cowhide-b-stock-made-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDo not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur first batch of TORPEDO was initially released in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/torpedo-jacket\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack tea-core\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eveg-tan cowhide leather, for vintage references l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eoosely inspired by WW2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-kriegsmarine-u-boat-officer-leather-jacket-circa-1942?variant=31824774561861\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eU-Boat \u003ci\u003eKriegsmarine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e reefer-style leather jackets, matching our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/submariner-collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSUBMARINER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estoryline and recent deep dive in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sugar-cane-mfsc-fw2024-lookbook-preview-submariner-collection\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSilent Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFor those into historical references,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_A._Lockwood\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCharles A. Lockwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, iconic figure in WW2 US Navy submarine history, and adored by both his men and superiors, had his first command in 1919 on an ex-German sub U-97, in order to evaluate enemy U-Boats performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThis follow-up release of our TORPEDO pattern features our classic proprietary veg-tan cowhide in natural color, 3-4 Oz weight, same grade\/color\/specs as the “blank canvas” of our original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCampus Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-randall-natural-veg-tan-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse Randall\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe full lining is a combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eTo give it a head start, I set-up my natural TORPEDO outside on a bust form for about 2 weeks, let the California sun pull some tanning magic, and wrapped-up the process by conditioning the leather with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/pecard-leather-dressing-6oz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePecard\u003c\/a\u003e, following the usual routine outlined throughout this blog,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-campus-jacket-natural-veg-tan-cowhide-special-sunshine-edition-made-in-usa-suntanned-in-california\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-ranch-blouse-randall-veg-tan-cowhide-b-stock-made-in-usa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eAll was left to do was wearing the jacket without watching the water boil. I embraced the inevitable stains\/nicks from daily wear, enjoyed the evo and “\u003ci\u003ekiller jacket\u003c\/i\u003e” comments from random strangers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWear your MF® TORPEDO without moderation for a guaranteed attractive natural patina over time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eMF® TORPEDO Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e in veg-tan natural cowhide leather is designed and made in California, USA, by Mister Freedom®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":50333209854269,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/36","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":50333209887037,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/38","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":50333209919805,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/40","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":50333209952573,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/42","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":50333209985341,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/44","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46","offer_id":50333210018109,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/46","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/TorpedoNatProtoFW2025-a.jpg?v=1754869555"},{"product_id":"torpedo-jacket-natural-sunshine","title":"Torpedo Jacket - Natural \"Sunshine\"","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInspired by vintage 1930s-40s American sportswear leather coats, and other period outdoor jackets, revisited by the Mister Freedom®\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDesign Department.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEATHER\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eVegetable-tanned full grain cowhide leather, natural color, milled and supple, about 3-4 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE\u003c\/i\u003e: We use \u003ci\u003egenuine\u003c\/i\u003e full grain leather, \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e the cheap top-grain type corrected\/buffed\/sanded to level surface inconsistencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eNo two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINING\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFull lining, combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eClassic keyhole button-front closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCorozo wood buttons with bone button backing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSlim notched lapel with “stand collar” option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“Western” arcuate front yokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSplit front panel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDouble hip buttoned flap pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e30s style split-back single expansion gusset (action-back).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHalf-belt back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGusseted cuffs, buttoned cinch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully lined, NOS cotton fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLining chest pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven neck label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEmbrace the fact that the natural veg-tan leather is prone to get tanned\/stained\/nicked\/scratched, unavoidably showing signs of aging as your jacket is doing what it was designed to be doing: being worn without moderation, and passed-on to future generations.\u003cbr\u003eOccasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFor maintenance, we recommend \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia-eco.mom\/mister-freedom-accessories.html#ac-mfac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ePecard Leather Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, following our usual method outlined\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-ranch-blouse-randall-veg-tan-cowhide-b-stock-made-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDo not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur first batch of TORPEDO was initially released in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/torpedo-jacket\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack tea-core\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eveg-tan cowhide leather, for vintage references l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eoosely inspired by WW2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-kriegsmarine-u-boat-officer-leather-jacket-circa-1942?variant=31824774561861\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eU-Boat \u003ci\u003eKriegsmarine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e reefer-style leather jackets, matching our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/submariner-collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSUBMARINER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estoryline and recent deep dive in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sugar-cane-mfsc-fw2024-lookbook-preview-submariner-collection\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSilent Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFor those into historical references,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_A._Lockwood\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCharles A. Lockwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, iconic figure in WW2 US Navy submarine history, and adored by both his men and superiors, had his first command in 1919 on an ex-German sub U-97, in order to evaluate enemy U-Boats performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThis follow-up release of our TORPEDO pattern features our classic proprietary veg-tan cowhide in natural color, 3-4 Oz weight, same grade\/color\/specs as the “blank canvas” of our original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCampus Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-randall-natural-veg-tan-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse Randall\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe full lining is a combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eTo give it a head start, I set-up my natural TORPEDO outside on a bust form for about 2 weeks, let the California sun pull some tanning magic, and wrapped-up the process by conditioning the leather with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/pecard-leather-dressing-6oz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePecard\u003c\/a\u003e, following the usual routine outlined throughout this blog,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-campus-jacket-natural-veg-tan-cowhide-special-sunshine-edition-made-in-usa-suntanned-in-california\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-ranch-blouse-randall-veg-tan-cowhide-b-stock-made-in-usa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eAll was left to do was wearing the jacket without watching the water boil. I embraced the inevitable stains\/nicks from daily wear, enjoyed the evo and “\u003ci\u003ekiller jacket\u003c\/i\u003e” comments from random strangers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWear your MF® TORPEDO without moderation for a guaranteed attractive natural patina over time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eMF® TORPEDO Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e in veg-tan natural cowhide leather is designed and made in California, USA, by Mister Freedom®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":50609891803453,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/36","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":50609891836221,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/38","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":50609891868989,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/40","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":50609891901757,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/42","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":50609891934525,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/44","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46","offer_id":50609891967293,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/46","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/1_3850accb-d974-47a7-ba7e-eb342a8c6fe2.png?v=1773876592"}],"url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/torpedo-jacket.oembed","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}