{"product_id":"californian-lot-54-reissue-nos-cone-denim-xuv","title":"Californian Lot.54 Reissue - NOS Cone denim XUV","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eInspired by vintage 1950s-1960s era five-pocket blue jeans. Our LOT54 cut features a traditional fit, classic mid-rise, with a straight leg for a 1950s-60s period vibe and silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFabric\u003c\/i\u003e: New Old Stock Cone Mills “XUV” selvedge 3×1 indigo denim, 12 Oz., white with red line selvedge ID, milled in USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePocketing\u003c\/i\u003e: Classic NOS white 100% cotton twill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eClassic vintage five-pocket blue jeans pattern and fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eClassic mid-rise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eButton fly, original MF®-branded patinaed silver tack buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eSelvedge leg outseam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eClassic NOS cotton twill pocketing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eMF® original “M” stitch design on rear pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eNatural cowhide leather MF®-branded patch on rear pocket. Will age with normal wash\/wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve types of 100% cotton threads used for construction (gauge and color combination.) Main colors are yellow and orange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin pocket with concealed selvedge, to impress friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eSelvedge button hole fly placket, to further impress friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eConcealed back pocket reinforcement rivets, with top pocket bar-tack stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eUnmarked copper riveting for pocket reinforcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eOriginal MF® paper pocket flasher, initial 2010 yellow edition (with unedited smoking’ Johnny!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eMade in California, USA, in an ethically-responsible and small family-owned factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/californian-lot-54-reissue-nos-cone-denim-xuv-b-stock\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eB-stock Lot.54 is also available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p11\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eThe Californian Lot54R jeans come UN-WASHED and are cut so that actual measurements match the labeling \u003ci\u003eafter\u003c\/i\u003e an initial cold soak\/line dry. We recommend the usual protocol before wearing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eCold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eMachine spin dry and line dry, or drip dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eWear briefly before fully-dry to shape and set creases, then hang until fully dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p11\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eThe Lot54R are considered true-to-size. See our MF® Californian cut\/fit references \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Californian-Lots-W30-Fits-B.jpg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eAt 5’7 ~145 Lbs., I opted for my current W30 waist size, for a snug waist and classic generous 1950s-60s leg.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI’m going un-hemmed and un-cuffed with these.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eThe size that will work best for you depends on how you like your jeans to fit. Please refer to our size chart and measuring method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eA tagged W32 will most-likely be the right size for an individual with an approximate \u003ci\u003emeasured\u003c\/i\u003e waist of +\/- 32 inches, and with average body proportions. Note that your \u003ci\u003enatural\u003c\/i\u003e waist is a bit bellow belly button level, not bellow the hips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhich size works for you depends on how you like your jeans to fit. I wear a size 30 in the reissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE for your MF® denim jeans:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eWash when necessary, as with other premium denim garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eWe recommend turning the jeans inside-out to avoid potential marbling of the denim fabric. Wash separately from light-colored garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eMachine wash with cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent and line dry. Using hot water\/heat dryer may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eNote that boiling your jeans will turn the leather patch into instant beef jerky, and attaching a new patch on an already-mounted rear pocket is about as easy as wrangling a pack of feral jackrabbits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThey are back!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe anticipated reissue of our very first MF® CALIFORNIAN blue jeans, an original vintage-inspired five-pocket pattern initially released in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom%c2%ae-californian-blue-jeans-lot-54\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, is finally out.\u003cbr\u003eSame classic straight leg cut with traditional mid-rise, same trims,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esame vintage New Old Stock (NOS) denim fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWe called that cut “Lot54” at the time, a nod\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethe general silhouette\/image of the “\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alamy.com\/stock-photo\/the-wild-one-marlon-brando.html?sortBy=relevant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eBRMC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” blue jeans featured in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Wild_One\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe Wild One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1954).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo quote Johnny Stabler, “Now, listen, ya don’t go any one special place. That’s cornball style…Ya just go.” Snap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOur revived traditional five-pocket design was obviously heavily-inspired by a combo of old Lee®\/Levis®\/Wrangler® classics, twisted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMF® style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CwY6hYipWg9\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe pair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Lot54 I wore at the t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eime — I had much fewer MF® five-pocket options to grab from the closet back in 2010, so I went hard on those — is one of my favorite in my stash of Californians today. I save them for special occasions, and affectionately call them my “Sunday jeans”. That splash of red paint on the right leg is from the original MF® HQ facade facelift…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAfter much hunting around in local LA warehouses, we were lucky enough to score some forgotten yardage of the exact same\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cone_Mills_Corporation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCone Mills\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eselvedge denim of the original Lot54s, a coded “XUV” 12 Oz. indigo denim twill milled by Cone’s White Oak factory in Greensboro, North Carolina, when it was still operating. After 112 years of loyal service to the Denim and Fashion Industry, that facility notoriously closed in 2017, victim of corporate greed and offshoring fueled by a global audience’s thirst for cheaper goods. Whayagonnado.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf you’re into a classic pair of selvedge jeans with an old school silhouette, cut from vintage NOS USA-milled denim, sewn in USA, and with promising fabric evo potential, the MF® CALIFORNIAN Lot54R (reissue) may not be a bad choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Mister Freedom® CALIFORNIAN Lot54R (reissue) are designed and made in California, CA in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co. Cut from NOS Cone Mills premium selvedge denim milled in USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"32","offer_id":47761539957053,"sku":"MFSC 559\/32","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33","offer_id":47761539989821,"sku":"MFSC 559\/33","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34","offer_id":47761540022589,"sku":"MFSC 559\/34","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 - Last One","offer_id":47761540088125,"sku":"MFSC 559\/38","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/CalifornianLot54Reissue-1a.jpg?v=1706830363","url":"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/californian-lot-54-reissue-nos-cone-denim-xuv","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}