{"product_id":"pioneer-blazer-midnight-denim","title":"Pioneer Jacket - Midnight Denim","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eShell: Hefty 16 Oz. “Midnight” denim, dark indigo warp \u0026amp; black weft twill, solid white selvedge ID. Milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eLining: 100% cotton woven plaid heavy flannel, mustard\/black\/natural dominant. Milled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e* An original pattern inspired by vintage westernwear jackets designed for the 1950s-60s urban cowboy.\u003cbr\u003e* Deconstructed silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e* High lapel roll.\u003cbr\u003e* Western arcuate yoke on front\/back top block.\u003cbr\u003e* Swing-back expansion pleats construction.\u003cbr\u003e* Scalloped pocket flaps with plaid flannel facing accents.\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriginal MF® Californian Blue Jeans tack buttons, brass finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e* Original mfsc “Truck Stop” woven label.\u003cbr\u003e* Designed in California.\u003cbr\u003e* Made in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ePIONEER Jacket Midnight denim edition\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ecomes UN-WASHED (raw) and is cut so that the measurements match the labeling AFTER an initial cold soak\/line dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the usual protocol before wearing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation (No machine cycle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p5\"\u003eGentle washing machine spin dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p5\"\u003eWear briefly to set creases and to mold the garment to your body, then hang until fully dry. The arms are cut quite long on this jacket, and the length can easily be adjusted at this stage by folding cuff fabric on the inside, as if pulled by the loose lining. The creased cuffs will basically be set in place when the jacket has dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlease note that this Midnight denim is a heavy and stiff twill when raw, and will dry to an even stiffer state following the above routine. Caused by the re-activated fabric starches necessary at the milling stage, this stiffness is normal, the perks of raw denim and garments that are not factory-distressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis initial stiffness will subside easily and gradually with normal wear, and is considered a requisite for future attractive natural patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis jacket is considered true-to-size. We recommend getting your usual size in mfsc jackets. If you are a 38 in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-sc66-denim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRanch Blouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/campus-jacket-natural-leather\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCampus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epattern (granted they are pears and apples), you are most-likely a 38 in the PIONEER.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI opted for a medium, for a comfortable fit.  I am 5.7’’ approx. 150 Lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to sizing chart for approximate measurements. We recommend comparing these measurements to those of a jacket of a similar style that fits you well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/pages\/sizing-care\"\u003eThis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is how we measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis denim garment is stiff, quite heavy when wet, and bulky, so we do not recommend using a home washing machine for cleaning. Washing cycles will cause unattractive marbling of the denim fabric, and may damage both the garment and the machine, even on delicate setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen necessary, we recommend hand-washing. Cold water, mild eco-friendly detergent. Hang dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing a heat dryer may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom® PIONEER Jacket is our take on classic westernwear men’s jackets, a style popular in the 1950s-60s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLabels such as “Pioneer Wear”, “Lasso”, “Trego’s Westwear”, “Land-N-Lakes” and others, all produced models with a similar design, feeding the demand for the “urban cowboy” look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe outdoor vibe of those western blazers was enhanced by the choice of fabrics, preferably a trade blanket type, woodsman style wool plaid, or other “frontier days” textile references. The functional expansion pleats “sport back” construction of 1950s models added to the utilitarian vibe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWe put all those influences in the MF® blender, and came up with our hybrid, the PIONEER Jacket. We settled on a specific top block western yoke arcuate, scalloped pocket flaps and swing-back pattern combination. We opted for no padding for a deconstructed silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis version of the PIONEER Jacket features an old favorite of ours, the mighty 16 Oz. “Midnight” denim. This hefty dark indigo warp \u0026amp; black weft selvedge twill, milled in Japan, previously appeared on the popular 2015\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.misterfreedom.mom\/caban-pea-coat.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCaban Peacoat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand 2019\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/ranch-blouse-md\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMidnight Ranch Blouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/collections\/californian-blue-jeans\/products\/californian-lot-64-md\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLot64MD Californian\u003c\/a\u003e. The fading and patina potential of this fabric is quite phenomenal, as indigo rubs on car seats and sofas testify.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mister Freedom ® PIONEER jacket is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":31923964444785,"sku":"MFSC 1388\/36","price":669.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":31923964477553,"sku":"MFSC 1388\/38","price":669.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 - Last One","offer_id":31923964510321,"sku":"MFSC 1388\/40","price":669.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/PioneerJacketMidnight-2.jpg?v=1610133070","url":"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/pioneer-blazer-midnight-denim","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}