{"title":"FW2023 Survival School","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ma-1-bailout-flyers-jacket","title":"MA-1 \"Bailout\" Flyer's Jacket","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA classic 1960s US military flight jacket pattern (MA-1) revisited, and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003evisual nod to colorful Jet Age astronaut jackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA-side: Rescue out, period Mil-Specs 2\/2 heavy nylon twill, “Indian” orange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eB-side: Camo out, period Mil-Specs 2\/2 heavy nylon twill, 1960s USAF sage green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInterlining\u003c\/em\u003e: thick insulating blend of undyed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e60% Wool – 40% Cotton pile fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed and redesigned with all period Mil-Specs patterns\/fabrics\/trims\/snaps\/zippers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage silhouette and proportions true to authentic vintage USAF MA-1 profiles: full cut, boxy fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reversible: m\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eain side (A-side) is rescue (Indian orange), lining (B-side) is camo (sage green.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo slanted “hand warmer” slash pockets on shell, snap closure, 35\/65 Wool\/Rayon blend double face brushed pocket lining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo interior “map” welt pockets, snap closure, white cotton twill pocket lining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilted storm flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft 100% wool ribbed knit collar, waistband and sleeve cuffs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility pocket (“cigarette” pocket) on A-side sleeve, authentic pen caps slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum “CC” (Coats \u0026amp; Clark) CROWN type double-sided slide fastener (zipper), all cotton tape, leather pull tab extension for easier gloved operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate garment construction, authentic puckering seams, cut and sewn by skilled and experienced artisans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Mister Freedom® x Buzz Rickson’s “Clothing \u0026amp; Textile Research Unit” labeling, concealed in the left side slash pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted in Japan by specialized expert artisans, with a 30-year experience in authentically-reproducing vintage military gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-round jacket, optimized for 14º F ~ 50º F (minus 10º C ~ 10º C) range temps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe MF® x Buzz Rickson’s “BAILOUT” Flyer’s Jacket comes ready to wear out of the box. No initial process required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMF® crew sizing recs:\u003cbr\u003eCL (5’7 ~ 140 lbs): I opted for a SMALL, for a comfortable yet period fit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eJohn (6’ ~ 170 lbs): LARGE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIvan (5’9 ~ 160 lbs): MEDIUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEnoch (6’ ~ 153 lbs): SMALL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe MF® BAILOUT pretty much fits like authentic 1960s vintage MA-1 jackets, for those familiar with them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSome people may consider sizing down, according to silhouette and subjective style preferences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease refer to size chart for approximate measurements, keeping in mind that due to the thickness of the shell + interlining + lining, properly measuring is somewhat subject to one’s interpretation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eProfessional DRY CLEAN only or spot clean when needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDo NOT machine wash\/heat dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBecause of the 100% wool knit trims and , please store garment with your choice of moth-repellent product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® BAILOUT Flyer’s Jacket is our spin on the classic MA-1 flight jacket – aka “bomber jacket” – the iconic piece of protective gear officially issued\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUSAF (United States Air Force)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003efighter jet pilots and flight crews throughout the 1950s~60s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eThe design of the MA-1 flight jacket evolved through the years, with its inception around 1950 when the bulky mouton collar of its predecessor (the B-15 flight jacket, 1944~1954) was replaced by a soft wool knit ribbed band to better accommodate combat pilots modern flight helmets (out were the WW2 cloth skull caps, in were the hard shell “bone dome” types) and reconfigured jet aircrafts cockpits (the Jet Age\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flightjournal.com\/jets-vs-props\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emostly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekicked propeller planes to oblivion for aerial warfare.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eOptimized for current technology, the MA-1 (MIL-J8279) was born, becoming official issue sometime in 1952. Followed many revisions, until the MA-1 was phased out by updated regulations and eventually retired in the late 1980s, outperformed by safer fire-resistant Nomex® MA-2 flight jackets. This wasn’t the MA-1’s last words however…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eFor our “Survival School” story, we decided to modify a vintage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e“JACKET, FLYING, MAN’S, INTERMEDIATE,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMA-1, MIL-J-8279D” specimen from an Alpha Industries 1965 contract, and turn it into a “might have been” functional, wearable, “experimental” garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eThe major mod on the D-Type (fifth generation MA-1, circa 1960) had been its novelty reversible revamping, with a sage green (referred to as camo) nylon shell for classic military concealment on the ground, contrasting with an “Indian orange” high visibility lining. A downed pilot was instructed to wear the green side to evade enemy capture after a successful bailout, and wait for a rescue team flashing the orange side out.\u003cbr\u003eDecades later, this major visual functional improvement probably helped to propel the MA-1 style to the unsustainable fashion sphere, from streetwear to catwalks, produced in all kinds of CoO (Country of Origin) for a wide range of international labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eFor our BAILOUT design mission, the main point of a plausible “revision” was to flip the blazing orange side as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003emain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eside, using the camo side as the lining, while keeping all period-correct Mil-Specs for fabrics and trims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eCollaborating with Buzz Rickson’s – celebrating at the same time their 30th Anniversary! – made this a breeze for us, thanks to the help, expertise and patience of Buzz’s creative director\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cw81eobvdoE\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKameya San\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand team. After providing detailed instructions\/diagrams of our MA-1 BAILOUT concept, we gladly assumed the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebackseater\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erole in the cockpit and let the world’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eichiban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emanufacturer of authentic military flight jacket replicas do all the heavy lifting.\u003cbr\u003eOf course, Buzz delivered! No cut corners, outstanding craftsmanship and quality, living up to Toyo’s high manufacturing standards and BR’s impeccable reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBut, why not just wear a vintage D-Type with the orange side out?\u003c\/i\u003e” one could legitimately wonder…\u003cbr\u003eWell, because of the overall construction, quilted storm flap set-up, slash pockets configuration (“hand warmer” for the A-side and “map storage” for the B-side), utility (“cigarette\/pen”) sleeve pocket on A-side, etc…, sporting a vintage MA-1 orange side out will\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ealways\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elook like the garment is being worn inside out. Not a life-threatening issue of course, but, for those attached to details – and we are -, wearing out what is clearly a jacket’s lining in non-survival circumstances may look a bit awkward or contrived around town.\u003cbr\u003eThe BAILOUT fills that gap for one wanting to casually wear a bright orange military-style flight jacket, built like a legit 1960s MA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eNote that the MF® BAILOUT is still fully reversible, and can of course be worn B-side (green) out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eOn original D-Types, the orange nylon twill lining is of a lighter\/thinner grade than the Mil-Specs green 2\/2 twill shell. The MF® BAILOUT jacket features vintage Mil-Specs heavy 2×2 grade nylon twill on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eboth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA (orange) and B (green) sides.\u003cbr\u003eFor the accuracy-obsessed, quote from Buzz Rickson’s MA-1 shell fabric specs:\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cem\u003e36 filament yarns are twisted together to make a single thread that is then woven into the 2\/2 twill fabric.\u003cbr\u003e2\/2 means two warp threads crossing every two weft threads, identified by diagonal lines.\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eRegarding warmth, “INTERMEDIATE” in the original MA-1 nomenclature refers to the “Intermediate Zone” climate for which the garment was initially optimized, a range of 14º F ~ 50º F in a military classification of 5 climate zones at the time.\u003cbr\u003eThe MA-1 was also considered as a versatile year-round piece of gear in temperate climates by flight crews, worn zipped-up in Winter and un-zipped in Spring.\u003cbr\u003eWe decided to keep the period-correct Wool\/Cotton blend (60\/40) fiber interlining of the 1960s originals, and not the cheaper and lighter polyester fiber modern days substitution. This makes the BAILOUT much heftier and bulkier than contemporary fashion MA-1 type jackets out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eFor the zipper, we went with a robust vintage-style aluminum model of Coats \u0026amp; Clark (CC) slide fastener, instead of the expected black oxidized brass CONMAR zipper of period D-Type MA-1 jackets. CROWN was a division of Coats \u0026amp; Clark. Production of most CROWN fasteners (like the aluminum spring automatic lock etc) was abandoned sometime in the 1960s, deemed too complicated and too costly.\u003cbr\u003eSome 30 years ago, Toyo Enterprise went through great lengths (and, I was told, hundreds of thousands of dollars in R\u0026amp;D and retro engineering) to faithfully reproduce several CROWN fastener models, and now owns the Trademark. These cost today about $30~$40 to produce… Kameya San was kind enough to hook us up with a few CC models for this limited edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also opted to stay true to the original MA-1 jackets fit and profile, with the old school full and boxy cut, setting them apart from modernized slimmed-down versions with trimmed sleeves flooding the fashion market since the 1980s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eThe BAILOUT’s classic shorter length\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ecompliments one’s natural waist, and works best with mid to high rise trousers or jeans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eStyle-wise, our subtle nod to “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0080907\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Hunter\u003c\/a\u003e” (1980) – McQueen’s final movie – with his bounty-hunter “Papa Thorson” character (pops going full circle after\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0051327\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJosh Randall\u003c\/a\u003e, ain’t he?!) sporting an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.invaluable.com\/auction-lot\/steve-mcqueen-papa-thorson-signature-type-ma-1-592-c-34bf0d7028#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMA-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eiteration won’t be lost on the cinephile. Papa and stunt double\/friend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt12170862\/mediaviewer\/rm4038505217\/?ref_=tt_md_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLoren Janes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare wearing the flap pocket model MIL-J8279E (E-Type) in the movie, although they may be commercial versions?\u003cbr\u003eAnecdotally, “Buzz Rickson” is the name of McQueen’s character name in “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_War_Lover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe War Lover\u003c\/a\u003e” (1962.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eBranding-wise, the Mister Freedom® BAILOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e“Clothing \u0026amp; Textile Research Unit”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003elabeling is concealed in the left side slash pocket. Its design is a respectful nod to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eQuartermaster Research Facility (aka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Combat_Capabilities_Development_Command_Soldier_Center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eNatick Army Labs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) vintage military printed cloth labels.\u003cbr\u003eOf course, the Mister Freedom® BAILOUT comes “unissued”, i.e. free of unearned squadron\/unit patches. Should you want to go full-on Top Gun, do your thing Mav’!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF® x Buzz Rickson’s “BAILOUT” Flyer’s Jacket\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eis a classic reimagined in California, USA by Mister Freedom®, designed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003efor the man-o-style uninterested in fleeing trends,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand crafted in Japan by Toyo Enterprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-buzz-ricksons-original-bailout-flyers-jacket-30th-brs-anniversary-limited-edition-crafted-in-japan-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView the full blog post here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small - Last One","offer_id":45486418985277,"sku":"MFSC 1440\/S","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium - Last One","offer_id":45486419018045,"sku":"MFSC 1440\/M","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large - Last One","offer_id":45486419050813,"sku":"MFSC 1440\/L","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":45486419083581,"sku":"MFSC 1440\/XL","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":45486419116349,"sku":"MFSC 1440\/XXL","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MA-1BailoutMFxBRFW2023-1a_jpg.jpg?v=1698250526"},{"product_id":"barnstormer-jacket","title":"Barnstormer Jacket","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn original MFSC pattern, freely inspired by early 1910s-30s US Navy\/US Coast Guard wool peacoats, vintage military deck jackets and hunting coats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHeavy-duty\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e100% cotton “jungle cloth”, vintage Mil-Specs 14 Oz. grosgrain, 1940s USN khaki shade, milled in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBody lining\u003c\/em\u003e: Soft 100% cotton mid-wale corduroy, golden brown shade, milled in Japan.\u003cbr\u003eSleeve lining: 100% cotton OG-107 sateen, milled in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 1910s~1930s US Navy \u0026amp; US Coast Guards melton wool peacoat pattern and construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen-button front closure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly USN type ’13 stars’ fouled anchor design buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour outside pockets: two ‘hand warmer’ slash pockets and two flap closure hip pockets, all lined with golden brown corduroy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside chest pocket and traditional ‘cigarette’ pocket (resized to fit an average smartphone, so that you keep it tucked-in while you drive.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack tea-core horsehide leather arrowhead pocket stops and pocket welt reinforcements and contrast accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable chin strap (displaying either fabric if left dangling, or concealed if buttoned under the collar.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional zig-zag pattern under-collar reinforcement stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Modified” double labeling, original MF® and mfsc woven\/printed labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton-wrap poly thread tonal stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMister Freedom® woven rayon “MFSC NAVAL CLOTHING TAILOR” label topped with “EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH UNIT” collection-specific printed label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe MF®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBARNSTORMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJacket ships raw\/unwashed, and will shrink to intended\/tagged size after the following initial process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLine dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWear briefly before fully-dry to set creases, then hang until fully dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe recommend getting your usual size in mfsc jackets\/coats. Do not size down as the arm hole opening may become an issue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eI’m ~5’7 – 140 lbs and went for a 38 in this jungle cloth peacoat model, even though I tend to navigate between 36 (Small) and 38 (Medium) lately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease check out our measurement chart and compare with a similar garment you own that fits you well. To dial in your size, also consider your layering preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMF® crew sizing recs\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eCL (5’7 ~ 140 lbs): I opted for a 38 (MEDIUM), for a comfortable fit to allow layering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eJohn (6’ ~ 170 lbs): 40 (LARGE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIvan (5’9 ~ 160 lbs): 38 (MEDIUM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEnoch (6’ ~ 153 lbs): 38 (MEDIUM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDO NOT MACHINE WASH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis garment is too heavy and voluminous for a regular home washer, even one boasting “Heavy Duty” settings. A machine wash cycle will either ruin the jacket, the machine, or both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProfessional eco-friendly dry-cleaning is recommended should heavy soiling occur. Spot cleaning with a wet rag is an option for minor stain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdditionally, the initial soaking process can be repeated, with a minimal dose of eco-friendly detergent added to the bath to \u003cb\u003ehand\u003c\/b\u003e wash the garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor Fall 2023, we are introducing a new member to that MF® peacoat family: The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/barnstormer-jacket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMF® BARNSTORMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJacket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis bad boy is the love child between a 1920s USGC 10-button peacoat, a 1940s USN jungle cloth N-1 Deck Jacket, and vintage civilian 1930s “Duck Hunting Coats” out of the Montgomery Ward, Sears Roebuck or LL Bean catalogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFor the story, those civilian khaki brown hunting coats\/\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nostalgiaonwheels.blogspot.com\/2016\/07\/1930s-mackinaw-barnstormer-jacket-ll_17.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMackinaw coats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare also\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usmilitariaforum.com\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/364124-the-china-and-iceland-marine-cold-weather-coat-sheepskin-and-canvas-mackinaw-style-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereferred-to\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas “China Marine” jackets (as worn by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/opb\/historydetectives\/feature\/the-china-marines\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4th Marines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estationed in China mid-1920s to 1941), or “Iceland” jackets (as worn by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1st_Provisional_Marine_Brigade\"\u003eFirst Marine Provisional Brigade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estationed in Iceland circa 1941.)\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, that hunting coat style also made it on deck of USN ships in the 1940s, since several outdoor clothing contractors supplied the Navy with winter gear on the onset of WW2. See famous LIFE Magazine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lens.google.com\/search?ep=gisbubb\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;re=df\u0026amp;p=AbrfA8oPFGge-oKYvZAcWaMr251-mkmBc0_QPKi1AJZbaV57zd1HeQr00eWSEbXjJf9D88W2tBQ1UlvuBfft1WaO29YZs571qpkhQhDF9Tj3BZEoETIXLrNqYESBisGsg1i5fPM-oqI6fm4EcapJqdhsvsmJMc1W9Db8EKP4zs7oN0f7w26K9WFoH2CZxBir4pnEDShvf8TQ5ouzDra8UpNllUxiru1oWw5E-FuSen-EgdneOg7nf4hN2fgn7TggftVJlZn7H1AMYDFtrjoDi3lF4bHRluw0K_oxOxfYoJQ_JDTa5iwL5wyHNd_e#lns=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLG51bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDEsIkVrY0tKR0UwTXpGa01EZ3dMVGd3TnprdE5EVTROUzFpWWpVMkxXSXdPVEJoWmpkak9HWmlaUklmU1hob2FURlZhVVJrVURCamMwNXBYM3AxVm1GWlRWWmlSV2RZVjNkU1p3PT0iLG51bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLG51bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLFtudWxsLG51bGwsW11dXQ==\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ephotos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof sailors sporting a range of foul weather jackets.\u003cbr\u003eWe have seen a few vintage civilian specimen pass through the MF® HQ doors, and they usually get snagged pretty quickly.\u003cbr\u003eFrom those 1930s hunting coats, we only borrowed the leather pocket welt\/stops accents, an attractive color\/texture contrast between the khaki jungle cloth and black horsehide trims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe inspiration we drew from authentic 1940s US Navy N-1 deck jackets is the vintage Mil-Specs shell fabric, a sturdy and windproof 14 Oz. Jungle Cloth (aka cotton grosgrain) in its mid-40s “USN Khaki” color. This specific “olive” shade is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eun-issued\u003c\/em\u003e, i.e. darker than many contemporary khaki N-1 fabrics with a lighter sun-bleached look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFor the lining of our BARNSTORMER, we stayed “plausible” and went with an all-cotton golden brown mid-wale corduroy, a reference to the hand warmer pocket bags on vintage 30s-50s USN peacoats, before the Quartermaster decided on the cheaper pocketing fabric option of an unbleached-white cotton twill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAs sleeve lining, we chose a vintage Mil-Specs OG-107 cotton sateen material, just because there’s nothing like discovering fancy expensive fabric on the inside of a garment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe term “barnstormer” is a reference to the early days of aviation when pilots in open cockpits had to resort to all kinds of winter gear, often long and bulky leather coats not yet specifically designed for flying. Legend has it that strafing though an open Mid-West barn was a famous acrobatic circus act for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Barnstorming\"\u003ebarnstorming\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estunt flier in the 1920s, which may, or may not, have been safer than the death-defying wing-walking routine…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe “modified” double labeling — recurring branding for our msfc “Survival School” collection — is a reference to period US military experimental clothing, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ea respectful nod to the little-known Quartermaster Research Facility (aka \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Combat_Capabilities_Development_Command_Soldier_Center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eNatick Army Labs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), a US Department of Defense organization located in Natick, Massachusetts. The “CLOTHING \u0026amp; TEXTILE RESEARCH UNIT” has been tasked with designing and developing anything from new uniforms\/gear\/fabrics\/camo patterns\/etc for the US military since 1952.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-barnstormer-jacket-usn-khaki-jungle-cloth-fw2023-msfc-survival-school-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003edetails on the blog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36 - Small","offer_id":45486475215165,"sku":"MFSC 1441\/36","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 - Medium","offer_id":45486475247933,"sku":"MFSC 1441\/38","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MFBARNSTORMER_3.jpg?v=1697156661"},{"product_id":"peacoat-okinawa-denim","title":"Peacoat - \"Okinawa\" Denim - Last One - Size 36","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn original MFSC pattern, freely inspired by 1910s-30s early US Navy\/US Coast Guard wool peacoats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShell\u003c\/em\u003e: Sugar Cane Co’s proprietary “SC301 Okinawa” denim, 14 Oz. dark indigo selvedge denim blend of 50\/50 recycled sugarcane fibers and cotton, neppy, dry and prickly, white with green line selvedge ID, milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody lining\u003c\/i\u003e: Soft 100% cotton mid-wale corduroy, golden brown shade, milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSleeve lining\u003c\/em\u003e: 100% cotton OG-107 sateen, milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClassic 1910s~1930s US Navy \u0026amp; US Coast Guards melton wool peacoat pattern and construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTen-button front closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEarly USN type ’13 stars’ fouled anchor design buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFour outside pockets: two ‘hand warmer’ slash pockets and two flap closure hip pockets, all lined with golden brown corduroy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInside chest pocket and traditional ‘cigarette’ pocket (resized to fit an average smartphone, so that you keep it tucked while you drive.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLeather arrowhead pocket stops\/pocket welt reinforcements, black tea-core horsehide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDetachable chin strap (displaying either fabric if left dangling, or concealed if buttoned under the collar.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTraditional zig-zag pattern under-collar reinforcement stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Modified” double labeling, original MF® and mfsc woven\/printed labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCotton-wrap poly thread tonal stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMister Freedom® woven rayon “MFSC NAVAL CLOTHING TAILOR” label topped with “EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH UNIT” collection-specific printed label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFabric\u003c\/i\u003e: Sugar Cane Co original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSC301 “Okinawa” fiber denim\u003c\/span\u003e, 14 Oz., 80% cotton x 20% Okinawan recycled sugarcane fibers, white selvedge ID.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF® 2023 “Naval Clothing Tailor”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDenim PEACOAT\u003c\/b\u003e ships raw\/unwashed, and will shrink to intended\/tagged size after the following initial process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCold soak 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=\"li6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLine dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWear briefly before fully-dry to set creases, then hang until fully dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe recommend getting your usual size in mfsc jackets\/coats. Do not size down as the arm hole opening may become an issue. The FW2023 “Okinawa” Denim Peacoat feels a bit tighter in the chest than its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/barnstormer-jacket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarnstormer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompanion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI’m ~5’7 – 140 lbs and went for a 38 in this “301 Okinawa” denim peacoat model, even though I tend to navigate between 36 (Small) and 38 (Medium) lately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease check out our measurement chart and compare with a similar garment you own that fits you well. To dial in your size, also consider your layering preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMF® crew sizing recs\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCL (5’7 ~ 140 lbs): I opted for a 38 (MEDIUM), trim fit with tight arm holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJohn (6’ ~ 170 lbs): 40 (LARGE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIvan (5’9 ~ 160 lbs): 38 (MEDIUM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEnoch (6’ ~ 153 lbs): 38 (MEDIUM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDO NOT MACHINE WASH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis garment is too heavy and voluminous for a regular home washer, even one boasting “Heavy Duty” settings. A machine wash cycle will either ruin the jacket, the machine, or both.\u003cbr\u003eHand wash highly recommended: Fill a tub with cold water, add a minimal dose of eco-friendly detergent, immerge the garment fully, let soak for about 30mn, and delicately rub. Rinse, hang to dry.\u003cbr\u003eSpot cleaning with a wet rag will usually work for minor stains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProfessional eco-friendly dry-cleaning is also an option, but may alter the indigo color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eInspiration\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevisited original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom%c2%ae-originals\/naval-clothing-tailor-ss2008\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emfsc 2008\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edenim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Peacoat-Denim-ss2008.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eP-Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Peacoat), our take on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003evintage 10-button\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSN\/USCG Peacoats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36 - Small","offer_id":45487503868221,"sku":"MFSC 1442\/36","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/PeacoatAwa-AiDenim-1a_jpg.jpg?v=1698367662"},{"product_id":"cali-jan-souvenir-jacket","title":"\"CALI-JAN SOUVENIR \" JACKET","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE REVIEW SIZE CHART\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease refer to sizing chart for approximate measurements. Note that due to the raglan sleeve pattern, arm length is measured from armpit (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e shoulder seam) to knit cuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCALI-JAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emay be considered true-to-size by some, or running a bit small for others, according to body types and fit expectations. It features a slightly longer body than some of the original vintage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith their often shrunken and cropped bodies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL FIT ADVICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e I now navigate between MEDIUM and SMALL in mfsc jackets, and opted for a Medium in the CALI-JAN. The SMALL fit better in length for my tastes, but was too tight in the chest. I am ~ 5.7′ \/ 145 Lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentic vintage Japan-made “souvenir jacket” style, inspired by 1950s-1960s off-duty custom-made jackets sported by US Armed Forces personnel stationed “in country”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll original MF® artwork, blending vintage \u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVietjan\u003c\/i\u003e aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully reversible, “A” side blue\/gold with quilted pattern, and “B” side dark red\/blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional \u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e silk thread embroidery work performed by expert Japanese craftsmen with decades of experience on hand-operated “free-embroidery” machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage-style double-sided (reversible) “TYE Tokyo” metal zipper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional 100% cotton batting backing for quilted “A” side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage-style soft wool knit trims, loosely-knit ribbing as 1950s \u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e originals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble labelling (inside slash pocket on blue side), featuring both KOSHO \u0026amp; Co (the original name of the Yokohama fabric trading company that would merge with TOYO Enterprises around 1965, today the World’s most respected \u003ci\u003esukajan\u003c\/i\u003e manufacturer under the “Tailor Toyo” label), alongside the MF® rayon woven label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited collector’s edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned in USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Joe Greene Approved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original mfsc\/Tailor Toyo pattern inspired by 1950s \u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e and 1960s \u003ci\u003eVietjan\u003c\/i\u003e souvenir\/tour jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFine 100% rayon acetate twill “A” and “B” sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuilted “A” side with 100% cotton fiber batting (padding).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCALI-JAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esouvenir jacket has been carefully processed (rinsed and steamed) by experienced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003esukajan\u003c\/i\u003e-expert garment professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIt has a vintage appearance due to the light puckering of the stitching and embroidery, and subtle shrinking of the rayon fabric. Do \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e attempt to hot-soak or wash this garment, it has already been processed and is ready-to-wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCALI-JAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emay be considered true-to-size by some, or running a bit small for others, according to body types and fit expectations. It features a slightly longer body than some of the original vintage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith their often shrunken and cropped bodies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eI now navigate between MEDIUM and SMALL in mfsc jackets, and opted for a Medium in the CALI-JAN. The SMALL fit better in length for my tastes, but was too tight in the chest. I am ~ 5.7′ \/ 145 Lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease refer to sizing chart for approximate measurements. Note that due to the raglan sleeve pattern, arm length is measured from armpit (\u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e shoulder seam) to knit cuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eProfessional dry clean ONLY, in your local eco-friendly dry-cleaning facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAgain, DO NOT wash this jacket! This is quite a fragile garment, due to both the nature of the fine rayon twill and the intricate delicate silk-thread embroidery that could snag easily. In other words, this garment is \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e intended for gardening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur initial collaboration on an old-school souvenir-type jacket with “Tailor Toyo” was the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/the-party-jacket-mister-freedom-x-tailor-toyo-50th-anniversary-limited-edition-spring-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eParty Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” (2015\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/saigon-cowboy-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSaigon Cowboy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecollection), followed by the “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-tailor-toyo-mururoa-souvenir-jacket-limited-edition-fall-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMururoa\u003c\/i\u003e Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” (mfsc 2016\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/anniversary-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAnniversary Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) and moon landing with the “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-tailor-toyo-original-apollo-69-souvenir-jacket-limited-edition-fall-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eApollo ’69 Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” in 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tailortoyo.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTailor Toyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis undeniably the world’s most legit manufacturer of traditional  \u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e (スカジャン) garments, i.e. the flashy embroidered jackets everyone into heritage fashion is familiar with today. See my\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/the-party-jacket-mister-freedom-x-tailor-toyo-50th-anniversary-limited-edition-spring-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eramblings for a deep dive into the historical background of those jackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe name “\u003ci\u003eSukajan”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginated in the port of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Fleet_Activities_Yokosuka\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYOKOSUKA\u003c\/a\u003e, Japan, sometime in the late 1940s. After becoming a U.S. Navy base in 1946, local traditional silk embroidery tailors started seeing a demand for customized uniforms, eventually leading to creating flashy original custom-made jackets (jumpers) for military personnel stationed in occupied Japan. The jackets, featuring elaborate Japanese motifs and at-times boasting unit\/branch pride blended with local flavor, were intended to be worn off-duty, or as bring-home souvenirs. Kid-size\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat pop up on the vintage market once in a while are surviving examples of happy  “Daddy’s home!” moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThis customization practice was probably inherited from the old naval tradition of personalizing one’s gear (hand-painted sea bags with mermaids and the likes, concealed hand-stitched “branding” eventually evolving into the concept of “liberty cuffs”), and taken to the next level by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Asiatic_Fleet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUS Asiatic Fleet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etouring exotic locations where skilled tailors offered their services for affordable bespoke uniforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eAfter some sustained popularity with post-WWII American troops stationed in Europe and with US Armed Forces during the Korean War (1950-53), the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emade a splashy comeback with boots on the ground involved in the Vietnam conflict (1954-75).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThose 1960s-era South-East Asia\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare also referred-to as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eViet-Jan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(aka Vietjan, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003evietojam\u003c\/i\u003e, whatever works phonetically in Japan.) These are often way less PC than their Japanese forefathers. Most vintage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eVietJan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econvey the gung-ho vibe of period military moral patches, not exactly everyone’s cup of tea – make it “half oat milk\/half regular organic milk iced cappuccino, I appreciate you, thanks” – in today’s new paradigm of softer “cancel culture”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eEmbroidery designs to choose from in local shops were many while in country. The catchy rocker “When I die I’ll go to Heaven because I’ve spent my time in Hell” was a popular classic, often riding atop a colored map of South East Asia, with North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia embroidered in four primary colors. Thailand got lost, blending in the color of the jacket base fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe style of embroidery techniques and jacket bodies greatly differed according to the Theater of Operation. Japan-made\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emostly flashed elaborate machine-made embroideries using fine silk threads on rayon acetate or velvet bodies, and were often reversible. A more discreet “B” side was an option the wearer might find better suited for specific occasions or civvy crowds.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eVietjan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etended to feature hand-stitched cotton yarn embroideries on a cheap black cotton twill body, or a GI-issued ERDL poncho liner, and lined with whatever recycled fabric was around. Authentic vintage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSukajan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVietjan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare highly collectible today, and valuable slices of History no one can\/should erase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFor our CALI-JAN project, we wanted to merge both vintage 1950s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand 1960s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eVietjan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evibes, and, for the graphics, remove military references while paying tribute to our beautiful State of California… Simple task.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eAfter a bit of creative R\u0026amp;D,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eureka_(word)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeureka\u003c\/a\u003e, we had our “could have existed” design plan!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWe decided to go with a map of California as the main rear panel statement, but in the style of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eVietjan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efour-color maps. Versions of this idea had been explored before, but, from what I quickly gathered on the interwebs, using cheap silkscreening prints or computer-operated embroidery machines producing mass volumes, rather than the authentic period style hand-operated machines that actually required an operator’s dedication and skills. And graphic-wise, we had room to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eRegarding the artwork, these are the references for the “A” side:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eFirst off,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.library.ca.gov\/california-history\/state-symbols\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eblue and gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis not only a traditional and desirable color combo for 1950s vintage rayon acetate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e, but they also happen to be the official colors of the State of California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eOn the chest stands the mighty JOE GREENE, our 12 yo Toy Poodle, 8 1\/2 pounds of pure resilience and badassness, venerated patriarch of the MF® family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e“Cowabunga, dude” is an expression associated with vintage surfing culture (surf is the actual\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.surfertoday.com\/surfing\/surfing-is-the-official-state-sport-of-california\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eofficial sport of the State of CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e, a dated line roughly meaning “cool, man!” while conveying surprise. Joe (like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charlie_Don't_Surf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eCharlie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) don’t surf, but he’s 100% California native.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe Joshua tree is an endangered and very rare species of US Southwest desert trees, symbol of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joshua_Tree_National_Park\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eJT National Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the Mojave Desert, and CA desert culture. Don’t mess with them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFor the map graphic, there are several ways to split California in sections, some politically controversial. We opted for the four main natural geographical regions. Yellow is the Pacific Coast, blue are the mountainous areas, green the Central Valley, and red the desert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWe playfully only selected a few cities to highlight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSacramento\u003c\/i\u003e: makes sense as our State Capital.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco\u003c\/i\u003e: not referenced on the map by its usual Golden Gate Bridge but rather by Frank Bullitt’s 1968 “highland green”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bullitt.mecum.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eFord Mustang GT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBakersfield\u003c\/i\u003e: small town, home of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bakersfield_sound\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eBakersfield Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(a specific Country \u0026amp; Western music style\/sound), pinned on the map by Buck Owens’\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edroman.com\/guitars\/mosrite\/buck-owens.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMosrite Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e-made patriotic red\/white\/blue\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bakersfield.com\/news\/it-s-home-buck-owens-guitar-is-back-at-the-post-office-after-it-was\/article_28050002-a65f-11ec-abfd-ffe339186a9a.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eacoustic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, brought to fame on his popular TV show\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=570134643\u0026amp;sxsrf=AM9HkKnl_9tGhgGBL5ETOmA0FKZsh0mDQA:1696283147796\u0026amp;q=Mosrite+buck+owens+hee+haw\u0026amp;tbm=isch\u0026amp;source=lnms\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjWv9mTq9iBAxUcJ0QIHZfzAEUQ0pQJegQIBxAB\u0026amp;biw=908\u0026amp;bih=876\u0026amp;dpr=2.2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eHee-Haw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles\u003c\/i\u003e: of course, Mister Freedom®’s home at 7161 Beverly Blvd, surrounded by iconic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wildflowers\/plant-of-the-week\/eschscholzia_californica.shtml\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eCalifornia poppies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, our beautiful official state flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSanta Catalina Island\u003c\/i\u003e: my favorite CA island, thanks to a few fabulous Aliens from out of this world (Allyn\/Scott\/Jillian\/John\/Mario\/…)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.islapedia.com\/index.php?title=MONROE,_Marilyn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eNorma Jeane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis striking the pose on a beach in Avalon, far from Hollywood’s spotlights. She briefly lived on the island in the mid 1940s with her first husband, one lucky\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecatalinaislander.com\/looking-back-at-times-of-dramatic-change-on-catalina\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eMerchant Marine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe waves and hand-drawn cursive lettering are inspired by traditional Japanese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estyles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWe opted for a quilted “A” side, inspired by that vintage New Old Stock “Kosho \u0026amp; Co”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI scored around 1992 in an Oklahoma City, OK, remote Salvation Army store, a fun anecdote related\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/the-party-jacket-mister-freedom-x-tailor-toyo-50th-anniversary-limited-edition-spring-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif you’re bored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFor the “B” side, we opted for a complimenting rayon blue\/red color combo, non-quilted construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe hand-drawn “California” lettering of the back has more of a vintage satin baseball jacket style, reminiscent of 1950s club jackets. Spin some old school street-corner harmonies like “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rXqWCeB8Vto?si=DTcU5bjH9etDXcac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eThe Wanderer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” (1961) by Dion \u0026amp; the Belmonts and watch the 1979 flick for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Wanderers_(1979_film)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eWanderers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egang ref.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe California Republic’s “brown grizzly bear walking a patch of green grass” adopted in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/usflags.design\/california\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e1911\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas an obvious choice for the “B” side chest, flanked by a thorny succulent, because who doesn’t like a wheel cactus…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eOur choice of traditional two-sided red\/white\/blue ribbed knit trims for cuffs\/waistband\/collar completes the picture. This loosely-knit wool blend ribbing is typical of authentic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSukajan\u003c\/i\u003e, and is a far cry from contemporary stretchy elastic webbing used on modern athletic jackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eAs always, the design part (i.e. doodling) was the easiest. Rough drawings and confusingly-worded round-eye instructions were passed on to the experts at Tailor Toyo. They looked at it all, looked at each others, shook their heads and rolled their eyes, yet went to work to make it all happen!\u003cbr\u003eSketches were translated into embroidery patterns for sample making. Many adjustments followed until everyone was happy with the final prototype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eMonths later, expert embroidery machine craftsmen with decades of experience worked their magic for one single, very limited production run.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThere it is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe MF® x Tailor Toyo “CALI-JAN” souvenir jacket is designed in California, USA by Mister Freedom®, and crafted with love in limited edition in Japan by Toyo Enterprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-tailor-toyo-original-california-state-tribute-cali-jan-souvenir-jacket-limited-edition-crafted-in-japan-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eView full blog post\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45487521530173,"sku":"MFSC 1444\/M","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":45487521562941,"sku":"MFSC 1444\/L","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":45487521595709,"sku":"MFSC 1444\/XL","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":45487521628477,"sku":"MFSC 1444\/XXL","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXL - Last One","offer_id":45487521661245,"sku":"MFSC 1444\/XXXL","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MisterFreedomCali-Jan_2.jpg?v=1696446035"},{"product_id":"snipes-shirt-army-green-shade-44","title":"Snipes Shirt - Army Green Shade 44 - Last One - Size Small","description":"\u003ch5\u003eSPECS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePattern inspired by a rare vintage 1930’s US Army wool uniform classic shirt, revisited MF® style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 6 button front opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRounded tails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBrown corozo wood “cat-eye” buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTwo large utilitarian chest pockets with flaps, each with a pen slot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUnstructured one-piece collar (no collar band.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eElbow reinforcement patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWhite poplin button placket facing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eChainstitch construction with narrow folder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e100% cotton tonal stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRed bartack side seams in lieu of side gussets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMister Freedom® mfsc “Survival School” double neck labeling: woven rayon “MFSC NAVAL CLOTHING TAILOR” topped with printed “EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH UNIT” labels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% cotton herringbone twill (HBT), classic Army Green shade 44 (AG-44) color, textured and lightweight (about 6 Oz.), milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe SNIPES HBT AG-44 shirt comes RAW\/unwashed. It is cut so that the measurements match the labeling \u003ci\u003eafter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ean initial cold soak\/line dry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe recommend this usual protocol before wearing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e* Cold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e* Machine spin dry cycle, then line dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAt 5.7’ ~145 lbs, I opted for a SMALL for a trim uniform-like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe recommend sticking to your usual mfsc shirt size, understanding that what will work best for you depends on your body type and how you like your shirts to fit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ePlease refer to our sizing chart reflecting \u003ci\u003esoaked\u003c\/i\u003e measurements (= 30mn cold soak, spin dry and line dry.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMachine wash on DELICATE, cold water, mild eco-friendly detergent. Hang dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHeat 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\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe pattern of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/search?q=snipes\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/search?q=snipes\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eMF® SNIPES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is inspired by the earliest model of US Gov-issued uniform shirt in a \u003ci\u003efull button-front\u003c\/i\u003e design, a departure from earlier 1\/2 button-front pullover styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eIdentified as Specs “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=iI_cCQAAQBAJ\u0026amp;pg=PA4\u0026amp;lpg=PA4\u0026amp;dq=Shirt,+Wool,+Enlisted+Man%27s+USA+Specification+8-26C\u0026amp;source=bl\u0026amp;ots=k7wETwZCrS\u0026amp;sig=ACfU3U3yT3CFp5cOEqY8A4YNV3dLMkrehw\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNhKbPqsvlAhWBo1kKHfwdBfQQ6AEwAHoECAgQAQ#v=onepage\u0026amp;q=Shirt%2C%20Wool%2C%20Enlisted%20Man's%20USA%20Specification%208-26C\u0026amp;f=false\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=iI_cCQAAQBAJ\u0026amp;pg=PA4\u0026amp;lpg=PA4\u0026amp;dq=Shirt,+Wool,+Enlisted+Man%27s+USA+Specification+8-26C\u0026amp;source=bl\u0026amp;ots=k7wETwZCrS\u0026amp;sig=ACfU3U3yT3CFp5cOEqY8A4YNV3dLMkrehw\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNhKbPqsvlAhWBo1kKHfwdBfQQ6AEwAHoECAgQAQ#v=onepage\u0026amp;q=Shirt%2C%20Wool%2C%20Enlisted%20Man's%20USA%20Specification%208-26C\u0026amp;f=false\"\u003eNo. 8-26C Shirt, Flannel, Olive-Drab, Coat Style\u003c\/a\u003e” by the Quartermaster Corps, it was introduced sometime in 1933 and issued to US Army and Air Corps personnel and FDR’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/ccc-uniforms\/dress-uniform-1933-39#h.p_E49KOQp5Opdj\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/ccc-uniforms\/dress-uniform-1933-39#h.p_E49KOQp5Opdj\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eCCC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenrollees alike. This new “Pattern 1933” uniform shirt was deemed “Coat Style”, marking a practical departure from its predecessor, the mustard color pullover wool shirt commonly associated with WW1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/news\/why-were-americans-who-served-in-world-war-i-called-doughboys\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/news\/why-were-americans-who-served-in-world-war-i-called-doughboys\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eDoughboys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The overall design was borrowed from civilian workwear, back when utilitarian garment-making skills bordered on fancy tailoring prowess. This is \u003ci\u003edefinitely\u003c\/i\u003e an intricate pattern by today’s workwear clothing standards, Dickies and the likes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eBesides the full six-button front placket improvement, the characteristics of the early 8-26C shirt included a one-piece unstructured collar (no collar band), a singular style of elbow reinforcement patch, and two large functional chest pockets, each with a pen slot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® SNIPES retains all of that military design DNA, and we only decided to get creative with our choices of fabrics for each release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis is our fourth iteration of the SNIPES, swapping the original US Army OD wool blend fabric with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/snipes-shirt-chambray\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/snipes-shirt-chambray\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eBuzz Rickson’s Chambray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003ein 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/snipes-shirt-od-cotton-poplin\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/snipes-shirt-od-cotton-poplin\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eOD cotton poplin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in 2021 — a visual reference to classic US Navy N-3 type shirts —, and a light indigo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/snipes-shirt-indigo-hbt\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/snipes-shirt-indigo-hbt\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eHBT denim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/fw2023-survival-school\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/fw2023-survival-school\"\u003emfsc FW2023 Survival School\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estory, our SNIPES gets a new fancy skin, an all-cotton herringbone twill (HBT) in a classic US military color: Army Green shade 44 (AG-44) — think\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation-now\/2015\/10\/02\/army-retires-green-service-uniform-after-61-years\/73205018\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation-now\/2015\/10\/02\/army-retires-green-service-uniform-after-61-years\/73205018\/\"\u003eUS Army Class A Green Service Uniform\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1954-2015). This is an attractive textured and lightweight fabric, about 6 Oz., milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe term “snipes” refers to US Navy enlisted personnel working in the engine room, the “sailors that sail below”, also known as “Black Gang” for their grease-covered blues and dixie cup covers. See Machinist’s Mate Jake Holman’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.julienslive.com\/m\/lot-details\/index\/catalog\/79\/lot\/31583\/STEVE-McQUEEN-THE-SAND-PEBBLES-JEANS\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.julienslive.com\/m\/lot-details\/index\/catalog\/79\/lot\/31583\/STEVE-McQUEEN-THE-SAND-PEBBLES-JEANS\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003edungarees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a Hollywood rendition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe MF® SNIPES Shirt is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":45487533916477,"sku":"MFSC 813\/S","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/FW2023-MisterFreedom-SnipesShirt5.jpg?v=1700004554"},{"product_id":"mechanic-utility-trousers-og-107-cotton-sateen","title":"Mechanic Utility Trousers - OG-107 Cotton Sateen","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\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\" class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\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=\"s6\"\u003eFreely-inspired by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e1950s USAF Mechanic Utility Trousers (MIL-T-4335A) and mfsc 2014 \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mechanics-utility-trousers-indigo-cavalry-twill-fall-2014-sea-hunt-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mechanics-utility-trousers-indigo-cavalry-twill-fall-2014-sea-hunt-collection\/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s7\"\u003eMechanic Utility Trousers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s7\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFABRIC:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e100% cotton, vintage Mil-Specs cotton-back sateen, OG-107 color, 9 Oz., milled in Japan.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFacing\u003c\/em\u003e: Indian orange all-cotton ripstop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal msfc pattern, freely inspired by 1950s USAF Mechanic Utility Trousers style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-high rise period cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo front slash patch pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Utility\/map” pocket, left leg inseam, mid-calf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton fly, brown corrozo wood buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick release side cinch tabs, 2-inch waist adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast “Indian” orange snap caps on tabs + cotton ripstop facing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo rear patch pockets, single flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-felled seam sturdy construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton thread stitching, tonal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMister Freedom® mfsc “Survival School” double labeling: woven rayon “MFSC NAVAL CLOTHING TAILOR” topped with printed “EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH UNIT” labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in JAPAN.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® MECHANIC Utility Trousers OG-107 come UN-WASHED, cut so that actual measurements match the labeling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eafter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe initial cold soak\/line dry shrinking process. Recommended protocol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMachine spin dry cycle and line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese are considered true-to-size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA tagged W32 will most-likely be the right size for an individual with an approximate \u003ci\u003emeasured\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enatural waist of +\/- 32 inches, and with average body proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI opted for a W30 in the MECHANIC Trousers  — my usual current size in mfsc jeans\/trousers at 5’7 ~145 lbs — for a fit top block (tabs un-cinched) and comfortable straight leg silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eNote that the side tabs allo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ew for a 2-inch waist adjustment when fully-cinched (second snap.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p13\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe recommend hemming the pants to your desired length\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eafter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe shrinking process. The simple 1 ¾\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003einch folded hem only requires single-needle machine work, and traditional hemming will look sharper than rolled cuffs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe waist size that will work best for you depends on your body type and how you like your pants to fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease refer to size chart, reflecting \u003ci\u003erinsed\u003c\/i\u003e measurements.\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLaunder when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTurn garment inside out to avoid marbling during laundering. Machine wash, cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent and line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcessive and irreversible shrinkage may result from using hot water and heat dryer.\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=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe are freely borrowing again from a vintage pair of 1957 New Old Stock “\u003cem\u003eTROUSERS, UTILITY, COTTON, SAGE GREEN, CLASS 2, HEMMED BOTTOMS, SHADE 509\u003c\/em\u003e” (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eMIL-T-4335A) from our archives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIssued to US Air Force Aircraft Mechanics in the mid 1950’s, these cotton sateen “\u003ci\u003egrease monkey\u003c\/i\u003e” pants are immediately distinguishable by their USAF sage green fabric, front single pleats, double thigh tool pockets, and long cinch-waist adjusting tabs. They somewhat have the ‘look’ of the lower half of a pilot flight suit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCompared to the ubiquitous 1950s-60s OG-107 cotton sateen Utility Trousers — their military fatigue MIL-T-838 brother-in-arms, sometimes referred to as “Baker” pants —, vintage specimen of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eUSAF MIL-T-4335A are rare birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe initially modified the pattern\/fit\/features\/fabric of the USAF originals back in 2014, and released the MF®\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mechanics-utility-trousers-indigo-cavalry-twill-fall-2014-sea-hunt-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMechanic Utility Trousers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein an indigo Cavalry twill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe kept the functional side cinch tabs — allowing for a quick 2-inch waist adjustment —, but left off the front pleats and thigh tool pockets. Instead, a single utility pocket was relocated along the inseam of the left leg, ‘sandwiched’ in the flat-felled seam, mid-calf, convenient for storing map\/gloves\/tools\/phone\/etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe main update for this FW2023 edition of the MF® MECHANIC Trousers is the fabric, pretty much going back full circle to the original 1950s version, fabric wise.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eWe opted for a 9 Oz.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evintage Mil-Specs\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ecotton-back sateen, OG-107 color — that classic shade of Olive Green we all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elove. Milled in 2024 as close as it gets to its 1952 US military cotton-back sateen predecessor, our MECHANIC fabric is bound to age as gracefully as vintage specimen did. For that worn-in look,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill have to do the wearing, as we are still not caving-in to factory-distressed processes.\u003cbr\u003eThe OG-107 color base fabric is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecomplimented by subtle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/ma-1-bailout-flyers-jacket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e“Indian” orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrast accents, visually matching our “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/fw2023-survival-school\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSurvival School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” concept. The blazing orange snap caps and concealed orange ripstop fabric facing are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003enods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto vintage US Military survival\/signal gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe MF® MECHANIC Trousers, OG-107 cotton sateen 2023 edition, are designed in California by Mister Freedom®, and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co. Fabric milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"30","offer_id":45487596175677,"sku":"MFSC 540\/30","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":45487584411965,"sku":"MFSC 540\/32","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34","offer_id":45487584444733,"sku":"MFSC 540\/34","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":45487596208445,"sku":"MFSC 540\/36","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":45487596241213,"sku":"MFSC 540\/38","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/FW2023-MisterFreedom-MechanicUtilityTrousers-OG-107Sateen3.jpg?v=1700005456"},{"product_id":"mf41-utility-jacket-og-107-cotton-sateen","title":"MF41 Utility Jacket - OG-107 Cotton Sateen","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRevisited pattern of the US Army Spec No. PQD 45 M-1941 UTILITY Jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% cotton, vintage Mil-Specs cotton-back sateen, OG-107 color, 9 Oz., milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\" 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\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRevisited pattern of the classic US Army Spec No. PQD 45 M-1941 UTILITY jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlined, all clean seams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElegant curved notch lapel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaist length, complimenting one’s natural waist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide cinch straps, mil-specs metal sliders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBat sleeve’ pattern with gusset for arm hole comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDouble chest pockets, expanding box pleats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack panel expansion pleats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLarge inner chest pocket, locked in panel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBurst of Glory’ type metal tack buttons, black. Color will chip with wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable cuffs, fancy shirt-sleeve style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChainstitch construction, 100% cotton thread, tonal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWoven rayon label “MFSC NAVAL CLOTHING TAILOR” on the inside waistband, stamped sizing on neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan.\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=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® UTILITY Jacket OG-107 comes UN-WASHED, cut so that actual measurements match the labeling \u003ci\u003eafter\u003c\/i\u003e the initial cold soak\/line dry shrinking process. Recommended protocol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMachine spin dry cycle, and line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis jacket is considered true-to-size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt 5’7 ~145 lbs., I opted for a SMALL, my usual current size in mfsc jackets, with enough room for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/the-medalist-crew-sweat-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMedalist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esweatshirt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe size that will work best for you depends on your body type and how you like your clothes to fit. Measure a jacket of a similar style you own and compare to our size chart, reflecting \u003ci\u003erinsed\u003c\/i\u003e measurements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/pages\/how-to-measure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis how we measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLaunder when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTurn garment inside out to avoid marbling during laundering. Machine wash, cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent and line dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcessive and irreversible shrinkage may result from using hot water and heat dryer.\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\u003eFull credits to the folks at the “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quartermasterfoundation.org\/the-manufacturing-branch-of-the-philadelphia-quartermaster-depot\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhiladelphia Quartermaster Depot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” for coming up with this garment pattern circa 1941!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design was adapted from civilian denim workwear styles popular at the time, and would briefly become the new US Army work\/field jacket during the early years of WW2. The M-1941 jacket was issued in olive green HBT, under the moniker “Jacket, Herringbone Twill, Specification No. PQD 45.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorporating commercial fashion designs in US military uniforms had become a thing in the late 1930s, as it was thought a “new look” would help boost morale for the troops, and instill “pride in uniform.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting modernized design of the M-1941 Utility Jacket proved fancier-than-needed in the field, not fully-practical in the front lines, and costly to manufacture. Additionally, intricate patterns and overly complicated tech-packs limited the amount of contractors able to deliver regulation uniforms on time, not an ideal situation during wartime production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usww2uniforms.com\/photoessay1.html\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for interesting specifics on WW2 military field uniforms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor us, that pattern was a perfect candidate to play with for one of our “might have been” MF® garments.\u003cbr\u003eAfter updating the fit and tweaking a few things, we released a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/utility-denim-jacket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2×1 denim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversion in 2015 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/utility-jacket-denim-saigon-cowboy-mfsc-spring-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog post\u003c\/a\u003e), followed by a Melton wool\/indigo twill\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/the-cdo-jacket-melton-wool-x-indigo-twill-combo-saigon-cowboy-fall-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCDO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodel.\u003cbr\u003eFor our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/fw2023-survival-school\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSurvival School\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eventure, we thought of a matching top to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/mechanic-utility-trousers-og-107-cotton-sateen\"\u003eMechanic Trousers\u003c\/a\u003e, and the UTILITY Jacket pattern was selected as the companion of choice for a smashing OG-107 tuxedo! Right on time for the Holidays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe fabric is a 9 Oz. vintage Mil-Specs cotton-back sateen, in that classic military shade of Olive Green we all love. Milled in 2024 as close as it gets to its 1952 GI ancestor (and I don’t mean the contemporary overly-slubby commercial renditions), our OG-107 cotton sateen is bound to age as gracefully as that of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mooremilitaria.com\/utilities-fatigues.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage fatigues\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF® UTILITY Jacket, OG-107 cotton sateen 2023 edition, is designed in California by Mister Freedom®, and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co. Fabric milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":45487664628029,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/S","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45487664660797,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/M","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":45487664693565,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/L","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":45487664726333,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/XL","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":45487668560189,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/XXL","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXL","offer_id":45487668592957,"sku":"MFSC 1443\/XXXL","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MF41UtilityJacketSateen-1a_jpg.jpg?v=1698366508"}],"url":"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/fw2023-survival-school.oembed","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}