{"title":"Rock 'N' Roll Shirts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rocket-88-shirt-ivory","title":"Rock 'n' Roll Shirt \"Rocket 88\" - Ivory","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Classic 1950’s casual shirt pattern with a relaxed fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Fabric: 100% fine cotton poplin, milled and printed in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* “Rocket 88” edition, featuring original MF® artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* ’Shark Fin’ collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Corozo wood buttons, aka ivory nut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Double chest pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Matching front panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Narrow flat-felled seams, tonal chainstitch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Made in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Rock 'N' Roll Shirt comes raw\/unwashed, and will shrink to tagged size. Follow the usual recommended initial method before wearing: cold soak for 30mn, spin dry and line dry. Please refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis shirt is designed to have a 50’s casual shirt type silhouette. True to size, the shirt has quite a comfortable fit. If you are usually a Medium in mfsc shirts, you are a Medium in the R’n’R shirt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash or machine wash on delicate, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent. Turn inside-out to avoid marbling of the fabric. Line dry only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® “Rocket 88” Rock’n’Roll Shirt is an homage to the early days of Rock’n’Roll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur shirt design is inspired by an unfinished amateur oil painting. 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Follow the usual recommended initial method before wearing: cold soak for 30mn, spin dry and line dry. Please refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis shirt is designed to have a 50’s casual shirt type silhouette. True to size, the shirt has quite a comfortable fit. If you are usually a Medium in mfsc shirts, you are a Medium in the R’n’R shirt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash or machine wash on delicate, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent. Turn inside-out to avoid marbling of the fabric. Line dry only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® “Rocket 88” Rock’n’Roll Shirt is an homage to the early days of Rock’n’Roll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur shirt design is inspired by an unfinished amateur oil painting. 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True to size, not intended to be worn tight, or tucked-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional dry clean only, in your local eco-friendly facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this \u003cspan\u003ecollaboration with the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSun Surf®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e label, a branch of Toyo Enterprise known around the world for its authentic and expertly-crafted Aloha shirts, we decided to go South of the Border, down Mexico way…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo we woke the MF® Graphic Department from its customary torpor, and commissioned the “Yucatán Fiesta” shirt graphic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe all original MF® graphic is inspired by vintage Mexican decorative textile crafts, emulating 1950’s-60’s local-made souvenirs popular with American tourists eager to bring home a fun slice of their tequila-infused vacation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eFor this edition of the Rock’n’Roll shirt, we opted for 100% rayon fabric – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efor that breezy, cool feeling and fine drape – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eselected one of Sun Surf®’s time-tested classic body pattern, a typical 1940’s rayon Aloha shirt model with the traditional loop open collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis MF® garment is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sun Surf®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":21739763466353,"sku":"MFSC 764W\/S","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":39344364781681,"sku":"MFSC 764W\/M","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":21739765039217,"sku":"MFSC 764W\/XL","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":21739765104753,"sku":"MFSC 764W\/XXL","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/Yucatan_RnR_Fiesta_Shirt_White_Front.jpg?v=1567208902"},{"product_id":"rock-n-roll-shirt-catalina-off-white","title":"Rock 'N' Roll Shirt \"Catalina\" - Off White","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFabric: \u003cspan\u003e100% rayon fabric, woven and printed in Japan with traditional fabric printing techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Limited edition collaboration with the Sun Surf® label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Body pattern inspired by classic vintage 1940’s-50’s Aloha shirts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* All original MF® fabric print inspired by slices of Catalina Island 20th Century history, and a few good humans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* 1940’s-style open ‘loop’ collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Matching-pattern chest pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Tonal corozo wood buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* MF® x Sun Surf® “Rock \u0026amp; Roll” woven rayon label and “Yucatán” double labeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Packaged is a fancy re-usable Sun Surf cardboard shirting box, featuring original MF® artwork inspired by vintage LP covers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Made in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth white and black “Rock \u0026amp; Roll” CATALINA shirts come ready-to-wear out of the box. No need to soak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee sizing chart for approximate measurements, measured straight out of the packaging box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe adopted the time-tested sizing of Sun Surf®’s Aloha shirts for this garment. I wear a Medium in most mfsc shirting, and opted for a very comfortable Medium in the CATALINA. True to size, not intended to be worn tight, or tucked-in, unless you’re \u003ci\u003every\u003c\/i\u003e daring and hip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProfessional DRY CLEAN ONLY, in your local eco-friendly facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p13\"\u003eWhen traveling, a quick fix to remove rayon fabric wrinkles is to hang the shirt in the bathroom while showering (not \u003ci\u003ein\u003c\/i\u003e the shower), and let the steam do its thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis splashy little number is made in collaboration with the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sunsurfaloha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSun Surf®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e label, a branch of Toyo Enterprise known around the fashion world for its authentic and expertly-crafted Aloha shirts.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a trip to the\u003cspan\u003e island of Catalina, located off the coast of Southern California, CL started doodling to create this all original graphic design. I\u003c\/span\u003enspired by the genius Art Deco works of the Sheppards, Catalina island period travel advertising, and the amazing tiled underwater scenes and Art-Deco meets Art Nouveau murals of the Catalina Casino, \u003cspan\u003ethe theme of our \"Rock 'n' Roll\" shirt came alive\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® “CATALINA” Rock \u0026amp; Roll shirt is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sun Surf® and Sugar Cane Co, both divisions of Toyo Enterprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-rocknroll-shirt-ss2020-catalina-edition-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MF_BLOG_BANNER_480x480.jpg?v=1582062652\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":31312217800817,"sku":"MFSC 776W\/S","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":31312217833585,"sku":"MFSC 776W\/M","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/1_5c1d448c-599b-43fa-9be9-f7cd0453642b.jpg?v=1591918601"},{"product_id":"rock-n-roll-shirt-catalina-black","title":"Rock 'N' Roll Shirt \"Catalina\" - Black - Last One - Size Small","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFabric: \u003cspan\u003e100% rayon fabric, woven and printed in Japan with traditional fabric printing techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Limited edition collaboration with the Sun Surf® label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Body pattern inspired by classic vintage 1940’s-50’s Aloha shirts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* All original MF® fabric print inspired by slices of Catalina Island 20th Century history, and a few good humans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* 1940’s-style open ‘loop’ collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Matching-pattern chest pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Tonal corozo wood buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* MF® x Sun Surf® “Rock \u0026amp; Roll” woven rayon label and “Yucatán” double labeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Packaged is a fancy re-usable Sun Surf cardboard shirting box, featuring original MF® artwork inspired by vintage LP covers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Made in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth white and black “Rock \u0026amp; Roll” CATALINA shirts come ready-to-wear out of the box. No need to soak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee sizing chart for approximate measurements, measured straight out of the packaging box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe adopted the time-tested sizing of Sun Surf®’s Aloha shirts for this garment. I wear a Medium in most mfsc shirting, and opted for a very comfortable Medium in the CATALINA. True to size, not intended to be worn tight, or tucked-in, unless you’re \u003ci\u003every\u003c\/i\u003e daring and hip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProfessional DRY CLEAN ONLY, in your local eco-friendly facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p13\"\u003eWhen traveling, a quick fix to remove rayon fabric wrinkles is to hang the shirt in the bathroom while showering (not \u003ci\u003ein\u003c\/i\u003e the shower), and let the steam do its thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis splashy little number is made in collaboration with the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sunsurfaloha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSun Surf®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e label, a branch of Toyo Enterprise known around the fashion world for its authentic and expertly-crafted Aloha shirts.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a trip to the\u003cspan\u003e island of Catalina, located off the coast of Southern California, CL started doodling to create this all original graphic design. I\u003c\/span\u003enspired by the genius Art Deco works of the Sheppards, Catalina island period travel advertising, and the amazing tiled underwater scenes and Art-Deco meets Art Nouveau murals of the Catalina Casino, \u003cspan\u003ethe theme of our \"Rock 'n' Roll\" shirt came alive\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® “CATALINA” Rock \u0026amp; Roll shirt is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sun Surf® and Sugar Cane Co, both divisions of Toyo Enterprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-rocknroll-shirt-ss2020-catalina-edition-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MF_BLOG_BANNER_480x480.jpg?v=1582062652\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":31312317350001,"sku":"MFSC 776B\/S","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/1_2d67f938-3985-412b-acad-fd623b7d1c07.jpg?v=1591915881"},{"product_id":"rock-n-roll-shirt-action-packed-white","title":"Rock 'n' Roll Shirt \"Action Packed\" Type II - White","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic wing tip collar pattern -The Type II collar shape is different than the original release and is typical of our recent R'n'R shirts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic 1950’s casual shirt pattern with a relaxed fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric: 100% rayon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ACTION PACKED” model, vintage inspired novelty print for the Man of action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorozo wood buttons, aka ivory nut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle chest pocket, matching graphic pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow flat felled seams, chainstich.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRayon MF® x Sun Surf collab label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Rock 'N' Roll Shirt fits true-to-size. \u003c\/span\u003ePlease refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe R’n’R shirt is designed to have a 50’s casual shirt type length. True to size, the shirt has quite a comfortable roomy fit. If you are usually a Medium in mfsc shirts, you are a Medium in the R’n’R shirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean only. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyo Enterprises 50th Anniversary in 2015 gave us the opportunity to collaborate with its “SUN SURF” label, of Hawaiiana garment fame. It was a great honor to collaborate with Toyo’s textile and manufacturing experts on this project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fabric graphic design is adapted from a vintage 1950’s novelty print swatch from the MF® archives. It features diving, racing, flying, surfing, boats, cars, airplanes… Action Packed, baby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModified collar pattern of our original MF® x Sun Surf Rock’n’Roll Shirt from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-2015-limited-edition-the-rocknroll-shirt-action-packed-model\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e. Using the classic wing tip collar pattern typical of our recent RnR shirts.\u003cbr\u003eThis works in our story as a civilian garment worn on R\u0026amp;R (Rest \u0026amp; Recuperation) by military personnel. It is documented that some SOG team members favored wearing “loud” shirts while on leave during their tour of duty in Southeast Asia. (if I remember well, source: “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/We-Few-Special-Forces-Vietnam\/dp\/1612005802\"\u003eWe Few: US Special Forces in Vietnam\u003c\/a\u003e” by Nick Brokhausen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane x Sun Surf","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":44599528128829,"sku":"MFSC 807W\/S","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":44599528227133,"sku":"MFSC 807W\/XL","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":44569444778301,"sku":"MFSC 807W\/XXL","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/SPFRnRShirtActionPackedType2-1a.png?v=1676513020"},{"product_id":"rock-n-roll-shirt-action-packed-type-2-black","title":"Rock 'n' Roll Shirt \"Action Packed\" Type II - Black","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic wing tip collar pattern -The Type II collar shape is different than the original release and is typical of our recent R'n'R shirts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic 1950’s casual shirt pattern with a relaxed fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric: 100% rayon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ACTION PACKED” model, vintage inspired novelty print for the Man of action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorozo wood buttons, aka ivory nut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle chest pocket, matching graphic pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow flat felled seams, chainstich.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRayon MF® x Sun Surf collab label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Rock 'N' Roll Shirt fits true-to-size. \u003c\/span\u003ePlease refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe R’n’R shirt is designed to have a 50’s casual shirt type length. True to size, the shirt has quite a comfortable roomy fit. If you are usually a Medium in mfsc shirts, you are a Medium in the R’n’R shirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean only. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyo Enterprises 50th Anniversary in 2015 gave us the opportunity to collaborate with its “SUN SURF” label, of Hawaiiana garment fame. It was a great honor to collaborate with Toyo’s textile and manufacturing experts on this project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fabric graphic design is adapted from a vintage 1950’s novelty print swatch from the MF® archives. It features diving, racing, flying, surfing, boats, cars, airplanes… Action Packed, baby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModified collar pattern of our original MF® x Sun Surf Rock’n’Roll Shirt from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-2015-limited-edition-the-rocknroll-shirt-action-packed-model\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-2015-limited-edition-the-rocknroll-shirt-action-packed-model\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e. Using the classic wing tip collar pattern typical of our recent RnR shirts.\u003cbr\u003eThis works in our story as a civilian garment worn on R\u0026amp;R (Rest \u0026amp; Recuperation) by military personnel. It is documented that some SOG team members favored wearing “loud” shirts while on leave during their tour of duty in Southeast Asia. (if I remember well, source: “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/We-Few-Special-Forces-Vietnam\/dp\/1612005802\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/We-Few-Special-Forces-Vietnam\/dp\/1612005802\"\u003eWe Few: US Special Forces in Vietnam\u003c\/a\u003e” by Nick Brokhausen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane x Sun Surf","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":44599515775293,"sku":"MFSC 807BK\/S","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44599515808061,"sku":"MFSC 807BK\/M","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":44599515873597,"sku":"MFSC 807BK\/XL","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":44569445761341,"sku":"MFSC 807BK\/XXL","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Rock_RollShirtActionPackedType2Black-1a.jpg?v=1779306780"},{"product_id":"flying-saucers-rock-n-roll-shirt-charlie","title":"“FLYING SAUCERS” Rock ’n’ Roll Shirt - Charlie - Last One - Size L","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p11\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e100% rayon fabric, woven and printed in Japan with traditional fabric printing techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTwo color options, Charlie (original colorway), and Delta (“night time” colorway).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLimited edition collaboration with the Sun Surf® label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBody pattern inspired by classic vintage 1940’s-50’s Aloha shirts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll original MF® fabric print, inspired by vintage UFO lore and the 1947 Roswell, NM, “flying saucers” case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eOverprint fabric printing method, requiring 18 different color screens to achieve color gradation of original watercolor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e1940’s—50’s style open loop collar, aka Arafold-style spread collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSingle chest pocket with matching print pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBrown corozo wood buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMF® x Sun Surf® “Rock \u0026amp; Roll” woven rayon label and “AREA 7161” double labeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePackaged is a fancy re-usable Sun Surf cardboard shirting box, featuring original MF® artwork inspired by vintage LP covers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMade in Japan in limited edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Rock \u0026amp; Roll Shirt “Flying Saucers” (both Charlie and Delta coloways) come ready-to-wear right out of the box. No need to soak.\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe adopted the time-tested sizing of Sun Surf®’s Aloha shirts for this garment. I wear a Medium in most mfsc shirting, and opted for a very comfortable Medium in this edition. True to size, not intended to be worn tight, or tucked-in, unless you’re \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003every\u003c\/i\u003e daring and hip.\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSee sizing chart for approximate measurements, measured straight out of the packaging box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend professional dry clean only, in your local eco-friendly facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicate hand-washing in cold water with mild detergent + line dry is also an option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo NOT use machine\/heat dryer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eExtra! Extra! Read all about it!\u003cbr\u003eWe have\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escoop: flying saucers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ehave\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elanded, and it happened right here in California, USA, at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/pages\/mister-freedom%C2%AE-x-sugar-cane-msfc-ss2024-lookbook-preview-area-7161-collection\"\u003eArea 7161\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea few days ago. As announced on Japanese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/piqn5k76e1o?si=OJM2QjblY2Rnpo4c\u0026amp;t=204\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTV\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBackground\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ufology\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etopic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Unidentified Flying Objects\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ehas piqued public’s interest in the US starting in the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_War_of_the_Worlds_(1938_radio_drama)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e…\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSoon following America’s involvement in the WW2 conflict, US flyers on combat missions described unexplainable “fireballs” in the sky in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Those unexplained phenomena were coined as “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Foo_fighter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eFoo Fighters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” at the time, origin of the term somewhat uncertain, maybe related to a popular 1940s comic strip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eIn 1947, private pilot \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/airandspace.si.edu\/stories\/editorial\/1947-year-flying-saucer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eKenneth Arnold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e’s alleged sighting of nine airborne shiny “boomerangs” helped seal the popular term “flying saucers” and sparked a “flying disc” sighting craze with Americans, not-only eager for exciting news after a draining world war, but reassessing their worldviews in the Atomic Age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAnother major event in ufology, well-publicized since, also happened in 1947. Known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Roswell_incident\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eRoswell incident\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this was an alleged UFO crash in a New Mexico desert ranch (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vault.fbi.gov\/Roswell%20UFO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eForster Ranch\u003c\/a\u003e.) It was said that the crashed spaceship included its Alien pilots crew, who, interestingly, had been skilled-enough to travel through space from a distant planet, possessing the proper advanced technology, avoiding all kinds of meteors and space junk on the way, but failed to put on the breaks at the last minute! Go figure. For some, this was a mere weather balloon (or highly-classified surveillance balloon), for others a Russian secret weapon, an alien spaceship, a communist psychological warfare hoax aimed at destabilizing the USA, …, amongst the many interpretations. The event has also been considered as a mysterious military\/\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cia.gov\/stories\/story\/how-to-investigate-a-flying-saucer\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecover-up.\u003cbr\u003eSome people even believe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eto this day — that the crashed Roswell “UFO” spacecraft has been under reverse-engineering in a secret AREA 51 hangar for years, along with the bodies of its large-headed pilots…\u003cbr\u003eIt is generally accepted that most 1950s-60s UFO sightings in the USA were, in fact, shiny silver high altitude secret U-2 spy plane prototypes on test flights. But what do I know. My hunch is that the UFO pilots were distracted by all the cool music happening on Earth in the 1940s, and just missed their Roswell landing. Maybe they were staring at their cell phones and crashed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eFor a serious historical timeline and much much broader background, Annie Jacobsen’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Area_51:_An_Uncensored_History_of_America%27s_Top_Secret_Military_Base\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAREA 51\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a well-researched and fascinating book written in 2011 with an overwhelming amount of declassified intel — is a great read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eFull visuals\/ramblings\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/pages\/mister-freedom%C2%AE-x-sugar-cane-msfc-ss2024-lookbook-preview-area-7161-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesign inspiration\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eWe pulled out the old watercolors and brushes for the graphic. The original artwork was inspired by a blend of 1947 Roswell imagery, a twist of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joshuatree.guide\/giant-rock-landers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGiant Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the California High Desert, vintage UFO lore, a bit of imagination and a lot of artistic limitations, all that under the watchful eye of art director\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/thejoegreene\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoe Greene\u003c\/a\u003e, also from another planet. For those interested, plenty making-of photos of the watercoloring process documented in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sugar-cane-msfc-ss2024-lookbook-preview-area-7161-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSS2024 preview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThe clumsy doodle was then translated by our friends and vintage “Aloha shirt” experts at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsurf.jp\/tag\/sunsurf-aloha-shirts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSun Surf®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto a painstakingly-produced fabric print, for an authentic “Hawaiian shirt” feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003ePlease note that some R\u0026amp;D\/lookbook photos featured on this post show early prototypes (referred to Alpha \u0026amp; Bravo), with a slightly different graphic distribution on the front panels. These A \u0026amp; B protos are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhat was produced. To better convey the initially-intended period traditional “vintage Hawaiian shirts” vibe with an authentic “Aloha” style graphic balance, final production (referred to as Charlie \u0026amp; Delta) has been adjusted to an off-set left\/right front panel pattern.\u003cbr\u003eSimply put, the desert landscape scene is intentionally out-of-synch on the shirt’s front panels, while it is presented in its uninterrupted glory on the back panel!\u003cbr\u003eOf course, the fabric print of the single chest pocket is in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eperfect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealignment with the body print, aka “matching pocket” in collectors’ jargon.\u003cbr\u003eFabric printing in Japan is done on traditional machines, using intricate printing procedures. As discussed on a recent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=piqn5k76e1o\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLUTCHMAN TV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eepisode (RnR shirt convo starts at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/piqn5k76e1o?si=VLqoQ9HI-If_SnN-\u0026amp;t=172\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e03:00\u003c\/a\u003e), a technique known as “overprinting” (necessitating 18 different screens!) had to be used to replicate the color gradation and shading of the original watercolor painting, instead of the somewhat faster “discharge printing” method. As Sugar Cane brand director Fukutomi Sensei mildly put it, “苦労しました” (\u003ci\u003ekurō shimashita\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e= it was not easy.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eFor more visuals and heritage Aloha shirts knowledge — especially for one whose “flower shirt” expertise is limited to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=44539afece030e85\u0026amp;sxsrf=ACQVn08j89MhxlvNtet9K0rQkgwdMDpc5g:1711597314391\u0026amp;q=Tom+Selleck+Paradise+Found\u0026amp;uds=AMwkrPuHg33dywq06rO2P3P076cYNNZVC8QUB9DNM9MSqO2HzzTQkTVQzzCRH1BC27D64PxlbUUhzzaf4yjl40ObMoablzJZmEVT-LMaI3HPNFuLhMAma3lcUJB9d-ZMRE1XQqpszLWQIYqYDmi1roZi6_5NLI5lnzeKIoKB8b3hnBSocmleq5LHxve-q-0aJ3QalAh4CS8gRPW4k6iyOtb83JLU4bGi78V38VdPIur56oqcI2w6tRDlAVmiqED_CEQL3KiHLwOdnd53Uqk73k6sbTMya7OqLwtQcCDWidTy_NHUjtrllGAyxh71vD34aAqzQHVRDTY4\u0026amp;udm=2\u0026amp;prmd=invsmbtz\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjxxbDvhJaFAxXgJEQIHf9rAoQQtKgLegQIDBAB\u0026amp;biw=895\u0026amp;bih=937\u0026amp;dpr=2.2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMagnum PI\u003c\/a\u003e’s 80s red “Jungle Bird” pattern by Paradise Found — check out Sun Surf® well-documented reference\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toyo-enterprise.co.jp\/tag\/book\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebooks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsurf.jp\/tag\/sunsurf-aloha-shirts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecurrent\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efaithful vintage replicas of 1930s~1960s models. If you’re into the “From Here to Eternity” look, Sun Surf® has the goods!\u003cbr\u003eOur friends at Sun Surf® deliver yearly collections under the guidance of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3EmWb8HBXT\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKobayashi San\u003c\/a\u003e, Toyo Enterprise’s elusive current CEO, an avid and well-respected “\u003ci\u003ealoha-shatsu\u003c\/i\u003e” museum-quality collector. I tried to snap a current photo of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSacho San\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eduring our recent March 2024 mfsc show but he was gone the second I blinked!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eOn an industry-related note, even in the “slow fashion” world that MF® has opted to partake in since 2007, show samples are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ealways\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecut\/sewn under challenging pressure in order to meet a specific event (aka trade show) deadline. Things get even more challenging when a specific fabric has to be milled, or when a new original fabric print is a major part of the garment design! I’m always late with design directions\/graphic submissions, and our friends at Toyo Enterprise will never cease to amaze me at pulling rabbits out of the hat to make things happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe started our Mister Freedom® x SUN SURF® collaboration back in 2015, kicking it off with the first of our “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-2015-limited-edition-the-rocknroll-shirt-action-packed-model\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” shirt, the “Action Packed” model, recently-released in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-action-packed-type-2-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eblack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-action-packed-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Followed the boppin’ “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-2016-limited-edition-the-rocknroll-shirt-vol-2-rocket-88-model-dig-it\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eRocket 88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” edition released during Spring 2016, available in all-cotton \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rocket-88-shirt-ivory\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rocket-88-shirt-navy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003edark navy blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rocket-88-shirt-mint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003emint green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a tribute to Rock \u0026amp; Roll’s early fifties roots. Randomly venturing to the burning Sahara sands, destination the French penal colonies of North Africa and their inked-up inmates, we then released the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-biribi-rocknroll-shirt-limited-edition-spring-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eBIRIBI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e edition during Spring 2018, in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-biribi-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-biribi-shirt-navy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003edark navy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eTo compliment our SS2019 mfsc “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/yucatan-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eYUCATÁN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” collection (story \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-californian-lot-674-selvedge-pique-edition-mfsc-ss2019-sportsman-catalog-made-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), we then designed the “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-rocknroll-shirt-ss2019-yucatan-fiesta-edition-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eYucatán Fiesta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e”, released in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-yucatan-fiesta-ed-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eblack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-yucatan-ed-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eEpic trips with the fam to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-rocknroll-shirt-ss2020-catalina-edition-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eSanta Catalina Island\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— and Dorothy and Otis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dorothyandotis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eShepard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— have inspired the Catalina model, in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-catalina-off-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-catalina-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eblack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eIn 2024, we are humbled again to have our latest doodle translated into a fancy 1940s-50s style rayon shirt!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eThe Mister freedom® x Sun Surf “Flying Saucers” Rock \u0026amp; Roll Shirt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eis designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sun Surf® and Sugar Cane Co, both divisions of Toyo Enterprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-rock-roll-shirt-ss2024-flying-saucers-edition-area-7161-collection-made-in-japan\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView additional photos and details on the blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Large - Last One","offer_id":47744760217917,"sku":"MFSC 815A\/L","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Untitleddesign_29.jpg?v=1711777343"},{"product_id":"flying-saucers-rock-n-roll-shirt-delta","title":"“FLYING SAUCERS” Rock’n’Roll Shirt - Delta","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p11\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFABRIC:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% rayon fabric, woven and printed in Japan with traditional fabric printing techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo color options, Charlie (original colorway), and Delta (“night time” colorway).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited edition collaboration with the Sun Surf® label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody pattern inspired by classic vintage 1940’s-50’s Aloha shirts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll original MF® fabric print, inspired by vintage UFO lore and the 1947 Roswell, NM, “flying saucers” case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverprint fabric printing method, requiring 18 different color screens to achieve color gradation of original watercolor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1940’s—50’s style open loop collar, aka Arafold-style spread collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSingle chest pocket with matching print pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrown corozo wood buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMF® x Sun Surf® “Rock \u0026amp; Roll” woven rayon label and “AREA 7161” double labeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged is a fancy re-usable Sun Surf cardboard shirting box, featuring original MF® artwork inspired by vintage LP covers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan in limited edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Rock \u0026amp; Roll Shirt “Flying Saucers” (both Charlie and Delta coloways) come ready-to-wear right out of the box. No need to soak.\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe adopted the time-tested sizing of Sun Surf®’s Aloha shirts for this garment. I wear a Medium in most mfsc shirting, and opted for a very comfortable Medium in this edition. True to size, not intended to be worn tight, or tucked-in, unless you’re \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003every\u003c\/i\u003e daring and hip.\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSee sizing chart for approximate measurements, measured straight out of the packaging box.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend professional dry clean only, in your local eco-friendly facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDelicate hand-washing in cold water with mild detergent + line dry is also an option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo NOT use machine\/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=\"p3\"\u003eExtra! Extra! Read all about it!\u003cbr\u003eWe have\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escoop: flying saucers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ehave\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elanded, and it happened right here in California, USA, at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/pages\/mister-freedom%C2%AE-x-sugar-cane-msfc-ss2024-lookbook-preview-area-7161-collection\"\u003eArea 7161\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea few days ago. As announced on Japanese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/piqn5k76e1o?si=OJM2QjblY2Rnpo4c\u0026amp;t=204\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTV\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBackground\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ufology\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etopic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Unidentified Flying Objects\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ehas piqued public’s interest in the US starting in the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_War_of_the_Worlds_(1938_radio_drama)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e…\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSoon following America’s involvement in the WW2 conflict, US flyers on combat missions described unexplainable “fireballs” in the sky in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Those unexplained phenomena were coined as “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Foo_fighter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eFoo Fighters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” at the time, origin of the term somewhat uncertain, maybe related to a popular 1940s comic strip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eIn 1947, private pilot \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/airandspace.si.edu\/stories\/editorial\/1947-year-flying-saucer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eKenneth Arnold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e’s alleged sighting of nine airborne shiny “boomerangs” helped seal the popular term “flying saucers” and sparked a “flying disc” sighting craze with Americans, not-only eager for exciting news after a draining world war, but reassessing their worldviews in the Atomic Age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAnother major event in ufology, well-publicized since, also happened in 1947. Known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Roswell_incident\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eRoswell incident\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this was an alleged UFO crash in a New Mexico desert ranch (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vault.fbi.gov\/Roswell%20UFO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eForster Ranch\u003c\/a\u003e.) It was said that the crashed spaceship included its Alien pilots crew, who, interestingly, had been skilled-enough to travel through space from a distant planet, possessing the proper advanced technology, avoiding all kinds of meteors and space junk on the way, but failed to put on the breaks at the last minute! Go figure. For some, this was a mere weather balloon (or highly-classified surveillance balloon), for others a Russian secret weapon, an alien spaceship, a communist psychological warfare hoax aimed at destabilizing the USA, …, amongst the many interpretations. The event has also been considered as a mysterious military\/\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cia.gov\/stories\/story\/how-to-investigate-a-flying-saucer\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecover-up.\u003cbr\u003eSome people even believe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eto this day — that the crashed Roswell “UFO” spacecraft has been under reverse-engineering in a secret AREA 51 hangar for years, along with the bodies of its large-headed pilots…\u003cbr\u003eIt is generally accepted that most 1950s-60s UFO sightings in the USA were, in fact, shiny silver high altitude secret U-2 spy plane prototypes on test flights. But what do I know. My hunch is that the UFO pilots were distracted by all the cool music happening on Earth in the 1940s, and just missed their Roswell landing. Maybe they were staring at their cell phones and crashed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eFor a serious historical timeline and much much broader background, Annie Jacobsen’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Area_51:_An_Uncensored_History_of_America%27s_Top_Secret_Military_Base\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAREA 51\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a well-researched and fascinating book written in 2011 with an overwhelming amount of declassified intel — is a great read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eFull visuals\/ramblings\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/pages\/mister-freedom%C2%AE-x-sugar-cane-msfc-ss2024-lookbook-preview-area-7161-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesign inspiration\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eWe pulled out the old watercolors and brushes for the graphic. The original artwork was inspired by a blend of 1947 Roswell imagery, a twist of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joshuatree.guide\/giant-rock-landers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGiant Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the California High Desert, vintage UFO lore, a bit of imagination and a lot of artistic limitations, all that under the watchful eye of art director\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/thejoegreene\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoe Greene\u003c\/a\u003e, also from another planet. For those interested, plenty making-of photos of the watercoloring process documented in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sugar-cane-msfc-ss2024-lookbook-preview-area-7161-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSS2024 preview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThe clumsy doodle was then translated by our friends and vintage “Aloha shirt” experts at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsurf.jp\/tag\/sunsurf-aloha-shirts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSun Surf®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto a painstakingly-produced fabric print, for an authentic “Hawaiian shirt” feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003ePlease note that some R\u0026amp;D\/lookbook photos featured on this post show early prototypes (referred to Alpha \u0026amp; Bravo), with a slightly different graphic distribution on the front panels. These A \u0026amp; B protos are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhat was produced. To better convey the initially-intended period traditional “vintage Hawaiian shirts” vibe with an authentic “Aloha” style graphic balance, final production (referred to as Charlie \u0026amp; Delta) has been adjusted to an off-set left\/right front panel pattern.\u003cbr\u003eSimply put, the desert landscape scene is intentionally out-of-synch on the shirt’s front panels, while it is presented in its uninterrupted glory on the back panel!\u003cbr\u003eOf course, the fabric print of the single chest pocket is in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eperfect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealignment with the body print, aka “matching pocket” in collectors’ jargon.\u003cbr\u003eFabric printing in Japan is done on traditional machines, using intricate printing procedures. As discussed on a recent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=piqn5k76e1o\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLUTCHMAN TV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eepisode (RnR shirt convo starts at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/piqn5k76e1o?si=VLqoQ9HI-If_SnN-\u0026amp;t=172\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e03:00\u003c\/a\u003e), a technique known as “overprinting” (necessitating 18 different screens!) had to be used to replicate the color gradation and shading of the original watercolor painting, instead of the somewhat faster “discharge printing” method. As Sugar Cane brand director Fukutomi Sensei mildly put it, “苦労しました” (\u003ci\u003ekurō shimashita\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e= it was not easy.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eFor more visuals and heritage Aloha shirts knowledge — especially for one whose “flower shirt” expertise is limited to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=44539afece030e85\u0026amp;sxsrf=ACQVn08j89MhxlvNtet9K0rQkgwdMDpc5g:1711597314391\u0026amp;q=Tom+Selleck+Paradise+Found\u0026amp;uds=AMwkrPuHg33dywq06rO2P3P076cYNNZVC8QUB9DNM9MSqO2HzzTQkTVQzzCRH1BC27D64PxlbUUhzzaf4yjl40ObMoablzJZmEVT-LMaI3HPNFuLhMAma3lcUJB9d-ZMRE1XQqpszLWQIYqYDmi1roZi6_5NLI5lnzeKIoKB8b3hnBSocmleq5LHxve-q-0aJ3QalAh4CS8gRPW4k6iyOtb83JLU4bGi78V38VdPIur56oqcI2w6tRDlAVmiqED_CEQL3KiHLwOdnd53Uqk73k6sbTMya7OqLwtQcCDWidTy_NHUjtrllGAyxh71vD34aAqzQHVRDTY4\u0026amp;udm=2\u0026amp;prmd=invsmbtz\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjxxbDvhJaFAxXgJEQIHf9rAoQQtKgLegQIDBAB\u0026amp;biw=895\u0026amp;bih=937\u0026amp;dpr=2.2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMagnum PI\u003c\/a\u003e’s 80s red “Jungle Bird” pattern by Paradise Found — check out Sun Surf® well-documented reference\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toyo-enterprise.co.jp\/tag\/book\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebooks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsurf.jp\/tag\/sunsurf-aloha-shirts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecurrent\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efaithful vintage replicas of 1930s~1960s models. If you’re into the “From Here to Eternity” look, Sun Surf® has the goods!\u003cbr\u003eOur friends at Sun Surf® deliver yearly collections under the guidance of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3EmWb8HBXT\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKobayashi San\u003c\/a\u003e, Toyo Enterprise’s elusive current CEO, an avid and well-respected “\u003ci\u003ealoha-shatsu\u003c\/i\u003e” museum-quality collector. I tried to snap a current photo of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSacho San\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eduring our recent March 2024 mfsc show but he was gone the second I blinked!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eOn an industry-related note, even in the “slow fashion” world that MF® has opted to partake in since 2007, show samples are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ealways\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecut\/sewn under challenging pressure in order to meet a specific event (aka trade show) deadline. Things get even more challenging when a specific fabric has to be milled, or when a new original fabric print is a major part of the garment design! I’m always late with design directions\/graphic submissions, and our friends at Toyo Enterprise will never cease to amaze me at pulling rabbits out of the hat to make things happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe started our Mister Freedom® x SUN SURF® collaboration back in 2015, kicking it off with the first of our “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-2015-limited-edition-the-rocknroll-shirt-action-packed-model\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” shirt, the “Action Packed” model, recently-released in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-action-packed-type-2-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eblack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-action-packed-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Followed the boppin’ “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-2016-limited-edition-the-rocknroll-shirt-vol-2-rocket-88-model-dig-it\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eRocket 88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” edition released during Spring 2016, available in all-cotton \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rocket-88-shirt-ivory\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rocket-88-shirt-navy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003edark navy blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rocket-88-shirt-mint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003emint green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a tribute to Rock \u0026amp; Roll’s early fifties roots. Randomly venturing to the burning Sahara sands, destination the French penal colonies of North Africa and their inked-up inmates, we then released the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-biribi-rocknroll-shirt-limited-edition-spring-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eBIRIBI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e edition during Spring 2018, in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-biribi-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-biribi-shirt-navy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003edark navy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eTo compliment our SS2019 mfsc “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/yucatan-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eYUCATÁN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” collection (story \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-californian-lot-674-selvedge-pique-edition-mfsc-ss2019-sportsman-catalog-made-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), we then designed the “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-rocknroll-shirt-ss2019-yucatan-fiesta-edition-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eYucatán Fiesta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e”, released in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-yucatan-fiesta-ed-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eblack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-yucatan-ed-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eEpic trips with the fam to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-rocknroll-shirt-ss2020-catalina-edition-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eSanta Catalina Island\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— and Dorothy and Otis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dorothyandotis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eShepard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— have inspired the Catalina model, in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-catalina-off-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/rock-n-roll-shirt-catalina-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eblack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eIn 2024, we are humbled again to have our latest doodle translated into a fancy 1940s-50s style rayon shirt!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eThe Mister freedom® x Sun Surf “Flying Saucers” Rock \u0026amp; Roll Shirt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eis designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sun Surf® and Sugar Cane Co, both divisions of Toyo Enterprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-rock-roll-shirt-ss2024-flying-saucers-edition-area-7161-collection-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView additional photos and details on the blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":47744773488957,"sku":"MFSC 815B\/M","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":47744773521725,"sku":"MFSC 815B\/L","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":47744773554493,"sku":"MFSC 815B\/XL","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXL","offer_id":47762454872381,"sku":"MFSC 815B\/XXXL","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Untitleddesign_26.jpg?v=1711777200"},{"product_id":"rock-n-roll-shirt-the-joe-greene-sepia","title":"Rock 'n' Roll Shirt \"The Joe Greene\" - Sepia","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis season is a stylistic tribute to the heartthrob and natural born world-shaker known as “The Joe Greene”, love bandit and tough guy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e— harder than Chinese poetry at the ER —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and our permanent “Employee of the Month” at the ol’ pile o’ rags.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreene\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebecause Joe lived on Greene Avenue in Los Angeles with his OG parents, for most of his 14 years of happy earthly presence. He touched many lives. During his senior years, I became Joe’s private chef, barnacle, and he turned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eme\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto a well-trained house pet. Joe called the shots. In return, he made my world a better place…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThank you, my King, fair winds and following seas. I’ll see you on that distant shore, Poum Poumsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur recurring collaboration with the Sun Surf® label, renowned purveyor of authentic vintage reproductions of Aloha-type shirts. This “Joe G” edition features original doodles of The Joe, sprinkled with a string of international nicknames he was given, mostly had-to-be-there types of onomatopoeias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic wing tip collar pattern -The Type II collar shape is different than the original release and is typical of our recent R'n'R shirts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic 1950’s casual shirt pattern with a relaxed fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric: 100% rayon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorozo wood buttons, aka ivory nut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle chest pocket, matching graphic pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow flat felled seams, chainstich.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRayon MF® x Sun Surf collab label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Rock 'N' Roll Shirt fits true-to-size. \u003c\/span\u003ePlease refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe R’n’R shirt is designed to have a 50’s casual shirt type length. True to size, the shirt has quite a comfortable roomy fit. If you are usually a Medium in mfsc shirts, you are a Medium in the R’n’R shirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean only. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyo Enterprises 50th Anniversary in 2015 gave us the opportunity to collaborate with its “SUN SURF” label, of Hawaiiana garment fame. It was a great honor to collaborate with Toyo’s textile and manufacturing experts on this project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fabric graphic design is adapted from a vintage 1950’s novelty print swatch from the MF® archives. It features diving, racing, flying, surfing, boats, cars, airplanes… Action Packed, baby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModified collar pattern of our original MF® x Sun Surf Rock’n’Roll Shirt from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sun-surf-2015-limited-edition-the-rocknroll-shirt-action-packed-model\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e. Using the classic wing tip collar pattern typical of our recent RnR shirts.\u003cbr\u003eThis works in our story as a civilian garment worn on R\u0026amp;R (Rest \u0026amp; Recuperation) by military personnel. It is documented that some SOG team members favored wearing “loud” shirts while on leave during their tour of duty in Southeast Asia. (if I remember well, source: “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/We-Few-Special-Forces-Vietnam\/dp\/1612005802\"\u003eWe Few: US Special Forces in Vietnam\u003c\/a\u003e” by Nick Brokhausen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane x Sun Surf","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":51358520705341,"sku":"MFSC 840BR\/S","price":286.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":51358520738109,"sku":"MFSC 840BR\/M","price":286.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":51358520770877,"sku":"MFSC 840BR\/L","price":286.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":51358520803645,"sku":"MFSC 840BR\/XL","price":286.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":51358520836413,"sku":"MFSC 840BR\/XXL","price":286.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXL","offer_id":51395813769533,"sku":"MFSC 840BR\/XXXL","price":286.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/RnRShirtJoeGSepiaSS2026-2a.jpg?v=1773274348"},{"product_id":"rock-n-roll-shirt-the-joe-greene-cerulean","title":"Rock 'n' Roll Shirt \"The Joe Greene\" - Cerulean","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis season is a stylistic tribute to the heartthrob and natural born world-shaker known as “The Joe Greene”, love bandit and tough guy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e— harder than Chinese poetry at the ER —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and our permanent “Employee of the Month” at the ol’ pile o’ rags.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreene\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebecause Joe lived on Greene Avenue in Los Angeles with his OG parents, for most of his 14 years of happy earthly presence. He touched many lives. During his senior years, I became Joe’s private chef, barnacle, and he turned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eme\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto a well-trained house pet. Joe called the shots. In return, he made my world a better place…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThank you, my King, fair winds and following seas. I’ll see you on that distant shore, Poum Poumsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur recurring collaboration with the Sun Surf® label, renowned purveyor of authentic vintage reproductions of Aloha-type shirts. 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