{"title":"Torpedo Jacket","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"torpedo-jacket","title":"Torpedo Jacket - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThe Mister Freedom® \u003cstrong\u003eTORPEDO Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vintage-inspired leather sport jacket that blends the clean lines of late-1930s American sportswear with subtle influences from WWII-era naval officer jackets.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHandcrafted in California from premium vegetable-tanned black tea-core cowhide, the TORPEDO features a tailored five-button front, action back, half-belt construction, and NOS cotton linings. The leather is designed to age beautifully, gradually revealing warm brown undertones as it develops character through years of wear.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDesigned by Mister Freedom® and proudly made in California, the TORPEDO combines traditional American craftsmanship with historically inspired detailing for a jacket built to last a lifetime.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHELL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPremium vegetable-tanned black tea-core cowhide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLINING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNOS woven plaid cotton flannel body lining with NOS woven cotton dobby stripe sleeve lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Mister Freedom® design inspired by late-1930s American sportswear and WWII-era naval officer jackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage sport coat length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-button front with classic keyhole button closure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim notched lapel with stand collar option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern-style front yokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit front panel construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual buttoned flap hand pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1930s-style action back with single expansion gusset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-belt back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGusseted button-adjustable cuffs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully lined with New Old Stock cotton fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior chest pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorozo buttons secured with bone button backing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMister Freedom® \"The Sportsman\" woven neck label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty poly\/cotton construction stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Mister Freedom®.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in California, USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING \/ FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe TORPEDO requires no conditioning or pre-treatment and is ready to wear immediately.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor the best fit, compare the garment measurements in our size chart with a jacket you already own. Leather jackets are a personal preference—some customers prefer a trim vintage fit while others size up to allow for layering.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAt 5'7\" and approximately 145 lbs, Christophe wears a size 38 for a comfortable fit with room for winter layers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIf you need assistance selecting a size, please contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@misterfreedom.mom\"\u003esales@misterfreedom.mom\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe vegetable-tanned tea-core leather is intended to develop character through regular wear. Nicks, scratches, creasing, and the gradual appearance of the warm brown underlayer are all natural characteristics of this leather and part of its appeal.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCondition only when necessary, based on frequency of wear, using a quality leather conditioner to maintain a healthy, natural patina.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Mister Freedom® TORPEDO Jacket draws inspiration from two distinct sources: WWII German Kriegsmarine reefer-style leather jackets and an original American civilian sports jacket dating from the late 1930s and early 1940s. Rather than reproducing either garment outright, the TORPEDO blends elements from both into an original Mister Freedom® design.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe tailored five-button front, notched lapel, action back, and half-belt silhouette reflect the clean, athletic styling found in American sportswear before and during the Second World War, while subtle military influences contribute to the jacket's understated presence.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nConstructed in California from premium vegetable-tanned black tea-core cowhide, the leather has been selected to age gracefully. As the jacket is worn, the black surface gradually reveals the natural brown foundation beneath, creating a unique patina that reflects years of use and making every jacket one of a kind.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFinished with New Old Stock cotton linings, corozo buttons with bone backing, and traditional American craftsmanship throughout, the TORPEDO is designed as a lifetime garment that will continue to improve with age.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":49196738838845,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/36","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":49196738871613,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/38","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":49196738904381,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/40","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":49196738937149,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/42","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":49196738969917,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/44","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46","offer_id":49196739002685,"sku":"MFSC 1456\/46","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/Torpedo_Jacket_FW2024-2.jpg?v=1744917721"},{"product_id":"torpedo-jacket-natural","title":"Torpedo Jacket - Natural","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInspired by vintage 1930s-40s American sportswear leather coats, and other period outdoor jackets, revisited by the Mister Freedom®\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDesign Department.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEATHER\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eVegetable-tanned full grain cowhide leather, natural color, milled and supple, about 2-3 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE\u003c\/i\u003e: We use \u003ci\u003egenuine\u003c\/i\u003e full grain leather, \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e the cheap top-grain type corrected\/buffed\/sanded to level surface inconsistencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eNo two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINING\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFull lining, combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVintage sportcoat hip length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHigh five-button front closure style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eClassic keyhole button-front closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCorozo wood buttons with bone button backing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSlim notched lapel with “stand collar” option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“Western” arcuate front yokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSplit front panel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDouble hip buttoned flap pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e30s style split-back single expansion gusset (action-back).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHalf-belt back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGusseted cuffs, buttoned cinch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully lined, NOS cotton fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLining chest pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven neck label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in California, USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe MF® TORPEDO does not require any type of pre-treatment or conditioning and is ready to wear as-is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe recommend referring to our sizing chart and comparing measurements with a similar style of jacket that fits you, according to your own style\/expectations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eI tend to fluctuate between size 36 and 38 in MF® leather\/woven jackets and — at 5’7 ~145 lbs — opted for a comfortable size 38 in the TORPEDO, with enough room to layer during winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEmbrace the fact that the natural veg-tan leather is prone to get tanned\/stained\/nicked\/scratched, unavoidably showing signs of aging as your jacket is doing what it was designed to be doing: being worn without moderation, and passed-on to future generations.\u003cbr\u003eOccasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFor maintenance, we recommend \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.misterfreedom.mom\/mister-freedom-accessories.html#ac-mfac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ePecard Leather Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, following our usual method outlined\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-ranch-blouse-randall-veg-tan-cowhide-b-stock-made-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDo not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur first batch of TORPEDO was initially released in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/torpedo-jacket\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack tea-core\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eveg-tan cowhide leather, for vintage references l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eoosely inspired by WW2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-kriegsmarine-u-boat-officer-leather-jacket-circa-1942?variant=31824774561861\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eU-Boat \u003ci\u003eKriegsmarine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e reefer-style leather jackets, matching our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/submariner-collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSUBMARINER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estoryline and recent deep dive in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sugar-cane-mfsc-fw2024-lookbook-preview-submariner-collection\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSilent Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFor those into historical references,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_A._Lockwood\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCharles A. Lockwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, iconic figure in WW2 US Navy submarine history, and adored by both his men and superiors, had his first command in 1919 on an ex-German sub U-97, in order to evaluate enemy U-Boats performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThis follow-up release of our TORPEDO pattern features our classic proprietary veg-tan cowhide in natural color, 3-4 Oz weight, same grade\/color\/specs as the “blank canvas” of our original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCampus Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-randall-natural-veg-tan-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse Randall\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe full lining is a combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eTo give it a head start, I set-up my natural TORPEDO outside on a bust form for about 2 weeks, let the California sun pull some tanning magic, and wrapped-up the process by conditioning the leather with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/pecard-leather-dressing-6oz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePecard\u003c\/a\u003e, following the usual routine outlined throughout this blog,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-campus-jacket-natural-veg-tan-cowhide-special-sunshine-edition-made-in-usa-suntanned-in-california\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-ranch-blouse-randall-veg-tan-cowhide-b-stock-made-in-usa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eAll was left to do was wearing the jacket without watching the water boil. I embraced the inevitable stains\/nicks from daily wear, enjoyed the evo and “\u003ci\u003ekiller jacket\u003c\/i\u003e” comments from random strangers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWear your MF® TORPEDO without moderation for a guaranteed attractive natural patina over time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eMF® TORPEDO Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e in veg-tan natural cowhide leather is designed and made in California, USA, by Mister Freedom®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":50333209854269,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/36","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":50333209887037,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/38","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":50333209919805,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/40","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":50333209952573,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/42","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":50333209985341,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/44","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46 - Anticipated Restock - Late August","offer_id":50333210018109,"sku":"MFSC 1466\/46","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/TorpedoNatProtoFW2025-a.jpg?v=1754869555"},{"product_id":"torpedo-jacket-natural-sunshine","title":"Torpedo Jacket - Natural Leather - \"Sunshine\"","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInspired by vintage 1930s-40s American sportswear leather coats, and other period outdoor jackets, revisited by the Mister Freedom®\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDesign Department.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEATHER\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eVegetable-tanned full grain cowhide leather, natural color, milled and supple, about 3-4 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE\u003c\/i\u003e: We use \u003ci\u003egenuine\u003c\/i\u003e full grain leather, \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e the cheap top-grain type corrected\/buffed\/sanded to level surface inconsistencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eNo two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINING\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFull lining, combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVintage sportcoat hip length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHigh five-button front closure style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eClassic keyhole button-front closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCorozo wood buttons with bone button backing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSlim notched lapel with “stand collar” option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“Western” arcuate front yokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSplit front panel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDouble hip buttoned flap pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e30s style split-back single expansion gusset (action-back).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHalf-belt back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGusseted cuffs, buttoned cinch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully lined, NOS cotton fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLining chest pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven neck label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in California, USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe MF® TORPEDO does not require any type of pre-treatment or conditioning and is ready to wear as-is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe recommend referring to our sizing chart and comparing measurements with a similar style of jacket that fits you, according to your own style\/expectations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eI tend to fluctuate between size 36 and 38 in MF® leather\/woven jackets and — at 5’7 ~145 lbs — opted for a comfortable size 38 in the TORPEDO, with enough room to layer during winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEmbrace the fact that the natural veg-tan leather is prone to get tanned\/stained\/nicked\/scratched, unavoidably showing signs of aging as your jacket is doing what it was designed to be doing: being worn without moderation, and passed-on to future generations.\u003cbr\u003eOccasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFor maintenance, we recommend \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.misterfreedom.mom\/mister-freedom-accessories.html#ac-mfac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ePecard Leather Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, following our usual method outlined\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-ranch-blouse-randall-veg-tan-cowhide-b-stock-made-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDo not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur first batch of TORPEDO was initially released in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/torpedo-jacket\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack tea-core\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eveg-tan cowhide leather, for vintage references l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eoosely inspired by WW2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-kriegsmarine-u-boat-officer-leather-jacket-circa-1942?variant=31824774561861\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eU-Boat \u003ci\u003eKriegsmarine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e reefer-style leather jackets, matching our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/submariner-collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSUBMARINER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estoryline and recent deep dive in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-x-sugar-cane-mfsc-fw2024-lookbook-preview-submariner-collection\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSilent Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFor those into historical references,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_A._Lockwood\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCharles A. Lockwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, iconic figure in WW2 US Navy submarine history, and adored by both his men and superiors, had his first command in 1919 on an ex-German sub U-97, in order to evaluate enemy U-Boats performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThis follow-up release of our TORPEDO pattern features our classic proprietary veg-tan cowhide in natural color, 3-4 Oz weight, same grade\/color\/specs as the “blank canvas” of our original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCampus Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-randall-natural-veg-tan-leather\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse Randall\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe full lining is a combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eTo give it a head start, I set-up my natural TORPEDO outside on a bust form for about 2 weeks, let the California sun pull some tanning magic, and wrapped-up the process by conditioning the leather with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/pecard-leather-dressing-6oz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePecard\u003c\/a\u003e, following the usual routine outlined throughout this blog,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-campus-jacket-natural-veg-tan-cowhide-special-sunshine-edition-made-in-usa-suntanned-in-california\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-ranch-blouse-randall-veg-tan-cowhide-b-stock-made-in-usa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eAll was left to do was wearing the jacket without watching the water boil. I embraced the inevitable stains\/nicks from daily wear, enjoyed the evo and “\u003ci\u003ekiller jacket\u003c\/i\u003e” comments from random strangers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWear your MF® TORPEDO without moderation for a guaranteed attractive natural patina over time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eMF® TORPEDO Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e in veg-tan natural cowhide leather is designed and made in California, USA, by Mister Freedom®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":50609891803453,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/36","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"38","offer_id":50609891836221,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/38","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":50609891868989,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/40","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":50609891901757,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/42","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":50609891934525,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/44","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46","offer_id":50609891967293,"sku":"MFSC 1466 SS\/46","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/1_3850accb-d974-47a7-ba7e-eb342a8c6fe2.png?v=1773876592"}],"url":"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/torpedo-jacket\/size-42.oembed","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}