{"product_id":"mckarsten-jacket-hbt-denim-1","title":"McKarsten Jacket - HBT Denim","description":"\u003cp\u003eSave 15% when purchasing two or more items from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/collections\/mckarsten\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcKarsten Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Use code: \u003cstrong\u003eMcKarsten15\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* An original MF® pattern inspired by vintage early denim work chore coats (aka engineer jackets), early\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e work uniform cotton jackets, and Old World tailoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Fabric: \u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eA sturdy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Oz. HBT dark indigo denim, 100% cotton, milled in Japan. (Option featuring contrast stitching.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Stand-collar (“cadet collar”) type, foldable into traditional coat lapels, for a high-button jacket look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Removable “ring” (shank) buttons, secured by a metal ring through an eyelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Original MF®-branded brass buttons, 1920’s style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Concealed indigo poplin facing for patch pockets, and for button eyelets panel placket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Four front patch pockets, featuring a traditional railroad jacket “pocket watch” compartment and pen slot combo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Uniform-style form-fitting rear panel pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Early tailoring style off-set shoulder yoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Contrast stitching for the HBT denim option, tonal stitching for the indigo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003emétis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Original mfsc SURPLUS woven label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Made in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mister Freedom® \"McKarsten\" jacket comes raw\/unwashed, and will shrink to tagged size albeit on the more generous side. Follow the usual recommended initial method before wearing: cold soak for 30mn, spin dry and line dry. Please refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eI personally opted for a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSize 38\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ein the HBT denim version, my usual size in mfsc jackets. The fit is quite comfortable, giving room for further potential shrinkage, when the garment will have to be fully laundered, and to minimal layering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen considering the length of the McKarsten, please note that the front panels are cut longer than the back panel, a characteristic of this early workwear jacket pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash or machine wash on delicate, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent. Turn inside-out to avoid marbling of the fabric. Line dry only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric will develop attractive patina overtime, according to the owner’s activities, frequency of wear and laundering choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend removing the front brass buttons before cleaning, to avoid potential snagging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"McKarsten\" jacket, another Mister Freedom original \u003cspan\u003e“might-have-been” pattern that morphs several period garments into one wearable and contemporary piece with a vintage turn-of-the-century Old World vibe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis garment mixes utilitarian early workwear and old-fashion uniform tailoring. The removable “ring” buttons (or shank buttons) are characteristic of 1920’s-30’s uniforms, but also denim railroad jacket styles, much sought-after by vintage hunters today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stand-collar or “cadet collar” pattern allows buttoning the McKarsten all the way up, for the “James Bond villain” meets \u003c\/span\u003eJawaharlal Nehru\u003cspan\u003e look. For a more relaxed demeanor, the collar can be folded into traditional coat lapels, with a high-button front jacket look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This MF® garment is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-mckarsten-jacket-indigo-metis-hbt-denim-ss2019-mfsc-surplus-catalog-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MF_BLOG_BANNER_480x480.jpg?v=1582062652\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":21654172598385,"sku":"MFSC 1372\/S","price":389.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":21654172631153,"sku":"MFSC 1372\/M","price":389.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":21654172663921,"sku":"MFSC 1372\/L","price":389.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":21654172696689,"sku":"MFSC 1372\/XL","price":389.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL - Last One","offer_id":21654172729457,"sku":"MFSC 1372\/XXL","price":389.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/McKarsten_Jacket_HBT_Front.jpg?v=1559942757","url":"https:\/\/concordia-eco.mom\/products\/mckarsten-jacket-hbt-denim-1","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}