{"product_id":"mckarsten-trousers-hbt-denim-1","title":"McKarsten Trousers - HBT Denim","description":"\u003cp\u003eSave 15% when purchasing two or more items from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/mckarsten\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcKarsten Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Use code: \u003cstrong\u003eMcKarsten15\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e* An original mfsc pattern, inspired by 1920’s-1940’s work dungarees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* A sturdy 10 Oz. HBT dark indigo denim, 100% cotton, milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Vintage 1930’s silhouette, full leg\/trim high waisted top block.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*  Early tailoring split waistband, open back gusset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Cinch back, no back yoke pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* MF® mfsc branded tack brass buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Fancy full top front pocket design and stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Utilitarian “carpenter” style rear patch pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Brass donut fly buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Thin \u0026amp; wide belt loops (accommodates 2’’ wide belts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Coin\/watch pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Pocket bags cut from mfsc “NOS” double-sided calico print twills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Felled seam leg chainstitch construction.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Contrast stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Single needle bottom hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Made in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mister Freedom® \"McKarsten\" trousers come 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\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003e I could fit a snug Waist 30 but opted for a very comfortable Waist 32, and cinched the waist with the back strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eOur target image was a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evintage 1930’s silhouette, full leg\/trim high waisted top block. These trousers feature a wide leg and high rise, an acquired taste by today’s menswear fashion standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDue to the split-waistband pattern, the waist is quite generous and the open gusset allows about one inch play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHand wash or machine wash on delicate, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent. Turn inside-out to avoid marbling of the fabric. Line dry only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric will develop attractive patina overtime, according to the owner’s activities, frequency of wear and laundering choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"McKarsten\" trousers, another Mister Freedom original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“might-have-been” pattern inspired by a pair of 1930's “Lakin \u0026amp; McKey” work dungarees. \u003c\/span\u003eWe thoroughly tweaked the pattern and turned them into a contemporary wearable, yet keeping the early workwear full leg-high rise style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur interpretation is otherwise fairly literal to the original’s period details: utilitarian dungaree pattern without back yoke, early tailoring split waistband open back gusset, buckle-back, branded tack brass buttons, full top front pockets with fancy stitching, utilitarian “carpenter” style rear patch pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis MF® garment is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-mckarsten-trousers-indigo-metis-hbt-denim-ss2019-mfsc-surplus-catalog-made-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/files\/MF_BLOG_BANNER_480x480.jpg?v=1582062652\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"28","offer_id":21654186131569,"sku":"MFSC 485\/28","price":379.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30","offer_id":21654188097649,"sku":"MFSC 485\/30","price":379.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":21654188130417,"sku":"MFSC 485\/32","price":379.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34","offer_id":21654188163185,"sku":"MFSC 485\/34","price":379.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":21654188195953,"sku":"MFSC 485\/36","price":379.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/McKarsten-Trousers-HBT_Front.jpg?v=1560366079","url":"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/mckarsten-trousers-hbt-denim-1","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}