{"product_id":"californian-lot-64-vidalia-black","title":"CALIFORNIAN Lot.64 - Vidalia Black","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern: \u003c\/strong\u003eInspired by vintage 1950s-1960s era five-pocket blue jeans. Our LOT64 cut features a traditional fit, classic rise, with a slightly tapered leg for a 50s-60s vibe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFabric\u003c\/i\u003e: 100% cotton black warp x black weft bull denim, 14 oz., white\/red selvedge ID, milled in USA by Vidalia Mills on Cone Mills legacy Draper-X3 looms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePocketing\u003c\/i\u003e: NOS 100% cotton canvas, rusty red color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eClassic vintage five-pocket blue jeans pattern and fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eClassic mid-rise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eButton fly, original MF®-branded patinaed tack buttons, brass waist \/ silver fly combo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSelvedge leg outseam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNOS cotton canvas pocketing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMF® original “M” stitch design on rear pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBlack tea-core 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=\"s2\"\u003e100% cotton threads construction, black tonal stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCoin pocket with concealed selvedge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSelvedge button hole fly placket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden back pocket reinforcement rivets, with top pocket bar-tack stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUnmarked copper riveting for pocket reinforcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOriginal MF® paper pocket flasher, black VDL14 edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMade in California, USA, in an ethically-responsible and small family-owned factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e*\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis particular fabric and cut run a bit big in the leg, the fit is more like Lot54. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSome may consider sizing down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you need assistance with sizing please reach out to sales@concordia-eco.mom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Californian Lot64 VDL14 black denim jeans come UN-WASHED and are cut so that actual measurements match the labeling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eafter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ean initial cold soak\/line dry. We recommend the usual protocol before wearing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMachine spin dry and line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWear briefly before fully-dry to shape and set creases, then hang until fully dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThese Lot64 VDL14 MF® Californians are considered true-to-size, but run a bit more generous in the leg than most of our other Lot64s. They actually feel more like our Lot54 cut. (See MF® Californian fit references\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Californian-Lots-W30-Fits-B.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAt 5’7 ~145 Lbs., I opted to size down in the VDL14 and went for a W29, for a snug waist and classic 1950s-60s silhouette. (Please note that I am wearing a W30 prototype in the photos.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe size that will work best for you depends on how you like your jeans to fit. Please refer to our size chart and measuring method.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eA ta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003egged W32 will most-likely be the right size for an individual with an approximate \u003ci\u003emeasured\u003c\/i\u003e waist of +\/- 32 inches, and with average body proportions. Note that your \u003ci\u003enatural\u003c\/i\u003e waist is a bit bellow belly button level, not bellow the hips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 5’7 ~145 Lbs., I opted to size down in the VDL14 and went for a W29, for a snug waist and classic 1950s-60s silhouette. (Please note that I am wearing a W30 prototype in the photos.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eWash when necessary, as with other premium denim garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eWe recommend turning the jeans inside-out to avoid potential marbling of the denim fabric. Wash separately from light-colored garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eMachine wash with cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent and line dry. Using hot water\/heat dryer may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s4\"\u003eNote that boiling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e your jeans will turn the leather patch into instant beef jerky, and attaching a new patch on an already-mounted rear pocket is about as easy as wrangling a pack of feral jackrabbits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf I were a fashion blogger I would start with “One of the problems with classic black denim jeans is what to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pair them with…”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, as illustration, below is a plethora of smashing MF® outfits, in all kinds of awkward poses and situations. Same black jeans, and too much time on my hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWe acquired some very cool yardage of black selvedge denim for this project, with the simple intention of releasing an unpretentious, classic cut, home-grown pair of solid black Mister Freedom® Lot64\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/pages\/californians-family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCalifornian\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMilled by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vidaliamills.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVidalia Specialty Mills\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Vidalia, Louisiana, this black selvedge denim twill fabric has quite the historical\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.textileworld.com\/textile-world\/weaving-spinning\/2019\/09\/vidalia-mills-acquires-selvedge-looms-and-related-assets-from-jw-demolition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ebackground\u003c\/a\u003e. The looms it was produced-on — a few restored vintage 1940s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sourcingjournal.com\/denim\/denim-mills\/white-oak-denim-selvage-looms-147720\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDraper X3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elooms — were purchased sometime in 2017 from the iconic Cone Mills White Oak Plant by a North Carolina demolition contractor by the name of Will Dellinger (JW Demolition).\u003cbr\u003eFamiliar to all heritage denimheads as the American mill responsible for Levi’s® golden age good looks, Cone Mills folded its domestic operation in 2017, looking for greener pasture and off-shoring to China and Mexico.\u003cbr\u003eThe machines were in turn procured by Vidalia in 2019. Apparently 46 machines total.\u003cbr\u003eOf note, Cone still has somewhat of its legit USA denim-producing legacy going strong thanks to the dedicated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spectrumlocalnews.com\/nc\/triad\/news\/2021\/09\/28\/white-oak-denim-reopens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ecrew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfdenim.org\/proximity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eProximity Denims\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esince 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIf the above chain of events sounds like a whole season of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dallas_(1978_TV_series)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDallas\u003c\/a\u003e, it’s probably because the world of American Denim carries about the same amount of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftsmanship.net\/the-secret-to-vintage-jeans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eintrigue.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhat is less plot-driven and more transparent is that the premium denim fabric of the Mister Freedom® Lot64 VDL14 is a black warp x black weft twill, 14 Oz., milled in Louisiana, and that our jeans are cut\/sewn in California, USA, the combination of which is bound to make you look fabulous and feel fantastic for years to come. Dress ‘em up, dress ‘em down, go Jailhouse Rock or 30 Rock, these classic black jeans will tell the story you choose.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that these Lot64 VDL14 run fuller in the leg than our typical Lot64s, with a silhouette closer to our Lot54. Be sure to read the sizing section and check the measurement chart, as some may decide to size down one inch from their usual Lot64 size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® CALIFORNIAN Lot64 are designed and made in California, CA in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co. Cut from Vidalia Mills premium selvedge denim milled in USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-californian-lot64-vdl14-vidalia-mills-black-selvedge-14-oz-denim-edition-mfsc-ss2024-made-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRead the full blog about the Lot64 Vidalia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"29","offer_id":47757543211325,"sku":"MFSC 588\/29","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30","offer_id":47757543244093,"sku":"MFSC 588\/30","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31","offer_id":47757543276861,"sku":"MFSC 588\/31","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 -Last Pair","offer_id":47757543309629,"sku":"MFSC 588\/32","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33","offer_id":47757543342397,"sku":"MFSC 588\/33","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34","offer_id":47757543375165,"sku":"MFSC 588\/34","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":47757543407933,"sku":"MFSC 588\/36","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":47757543440701,"sku":"MFSC 588\/38","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/CalifornianLot64Black2023-1a.jpg?v=1706744053","url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/californian-lot-64-vidalia-black","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}