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Mister Freedom® LAWRENCE Jacket 36A2, Sunshine Edition.
Mister Freedom® LAWRENCE Jacket 36A3, Sunshine Edition.
Mister Freedom® LAWRENCE Jacket 38C1, Sunshine Edition.
Mister Freedom® LAWRENCE Jacket 38D2, Sunshine Edition.
Mister Freedom® LAWRENCE Jacket 42B1, Sunshine Edition.
Mister Freedom® LAWRENCE Jacket 44E1, Sunshine Edition.
 Brand new MF® Campus Jacket veg-tan cowhide, day one.  Part of the MF® Campus Jacket “SUNSHINE” process.
Lot.36A MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.36A MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.36B MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.36B MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.
Lot.38A MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.38A MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.38B MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.38B MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.
Lot.40A MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.40A MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.40B MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.40B MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.40C MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.40C MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.40D MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.40D MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.40E MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.40E MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.40G MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.40G MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.
Lot.42A MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.42A MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.42B MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.42B MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.42C MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.42C MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.42D MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.42D MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.42E MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.42E MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.42F MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.
Lot.42G MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.
Lot.42H MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.
Lot.42K MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.42K MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.
Lot.44A MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.44A MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.44B MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.44B MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket. Lot.44C MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.  Lot.44C MF® Campus “SUNSHINE” Jacket.
 Well-worn MF® Campus Jacket evo, early proto from 2013, CL perso ©2020 Mister Freedom® CAMPUS Jacket “Sunshine” edition. We thought a bit of sunshine wouldn’t be unwelcomed these days! Our friend John VEB V has documented his journey with his own Campus early on, and with outstanding results. We pretty much followed a similar procedure for this “Sunshine” batch, without the wearing part. Here is a summery of the high-maintenance process: Each Campus specimen reacts differently to this whole process, according to the specifics of the hides used in the construction, which part of a hide each panel is cut from, the leather grain, the amount of conditioning and rubbing, length of exposure, UV levels, etc… Some hides tan much faster than others, some develop warmer tones than others, giving each jacket its own character. Please note that we just wanted to kick-start the process of a natural patina, not ‘distress’ the jacket or mimic a vintage patina. These few select MF® Campus jackets “Sunshine” edition definitely remain a DIY project for the future owner, they have 100% life left in them, as they have not been weakened by industrial “vintage” distressing. We are offering a few limited sizes for now, and inventory will be according to our ability to process more, time, weather, etc… Again, some of these “Sunshine” specimen have actually started their high-maintenance tanning/conditioning journey more than a year ago, not exactly a click away on Amazon for restock! New inventory will be added to this post when available. If interested in the style and design background of the original Mister Freedom® Campus Jacket, please refer to the original 2013 post for the full specs. The naturally “aged” MF® Campus Jacket “SUNSHINE” edition in veg-tanned cowhide leather is designed, made, and organically processed in California by Mister Freedom®. Limited sizes soon available from www.misterfreedom.com Thank you for your support. Christophe Loiron  “See, I believe that large piece of metal right there is called the motor”.  “See, there must be more to life than wearing ridiculously good-looking jackets. I just don’t know what that is.”
 “The Lords of Flatbush” meets “The Office”. Mister Freedom® “Black BALOO” Jacket, black veg-tan ’Tea-Core” cowhide leather & sheepskin. The MF® BALOO Jacket pattern is our take of the famous vintage “Grizzly” style, a popular garment of 1930’s working America, combining mouton fur and leather in one handsome waist-length fashionable coat. Originally designed with ease of movement in mind for outdoor activities in cold temperatures, the Grizzly style soon replaced the more cumbersome full-fur coats of the late 1800’s – early 1900’s. Our BALOO is not a straight-up replica of these early outdoor jackets, rather the morphing of a MF® Campus into a “Bear Jacket”, as Grizzlys are sometimes referred to. The resulting garment is a contemporary piece, easier to pull-off these days than a buffalo coat, yet retaining its vintage appeal. We spent some time last year developing a black “tea-core” leather, and unveiled the “STALLION” last week, a Fall 2019 black version of our staple Campus Jacket. We are also adding a “Black BALOO” to the Mister Freedom® mfsc Sportsman catalog this season. A small batch of jackets using the same black tea-core leather with matching sheepskin panels was produced. As previously mentioned, “tea-core” leather refers to an old-school tannery dyeing method, distinct from the more commun dip-dyed method. “Tea-core” dyeing results in the skin side color being different from the flesh side color. Traditionally, to achieve this, hides are first dip-dyed in a light brown color. This is followed by spraying the skin side with a darker color top-coating. Japanese industry experts refer to this type of leather as Cha-Shin (茶芯), Cha meaning brown, and Shin meaning core. It is a sought-after characteristic of vintage engineer boots and older leather jackets. Starting with our MF® signature natural ‘pink’ veg-tan cowhide introduced in 2013 with the 1930’s style “Campus Jacket”, we worked with a tannery willing and patient enough to comply with our demands and high expectations, and added our twist on black tea-core leather. The idea was simply to combine the patina potential of veg-tan natural leather (a sun-tanning/wearing/conditioning journey mastered and well-documented by our friend USMC MGySgt John “VEB”) with a solid black appearance. The BALOO being fully lined, the “tea-core” is initially only noticeable to the keen eye, on the edges of the side cinch straps, key-hole button holes, and arrow-head pocket stops. As the Black BALOO gets some mileage and naturally ages, normal abrasion of the thin black topcoat from wear will reveal the natural ‘pink’ underside, in turn evolving into a rich golden tone. With patience, regular wear, with the expected nicks, scratches, water spills, natural sun-exposure and occasional conditioning with products such as Pecard Leather Dressing, an attractive patina is likely to develop. The MF® “Black BALOO” Jacket in black veg-tan ’Tea-core” cowhide leather and matching sheepskin panels is designed and made in California by Mister Freedom®. SPECS: LEATHER: Lining: 100% cotton brushed flannel with a 1940’s-50’s-inspired vibrant plaid pattern, discharge-printed. Fabric milled in Japan. NOTE: The Mister Freedom® Black BALOO Jacket is made of genuine leather. We use full-grain, and not top-grain leather (aka corrected or buffed leather, sanded to level surface inconsistencies). No two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections. DETAILS: SIZING: Refer to sizing chart below for approximate measurements. Please consider the thickness of the sheepskin when trying to match your chest measurements and the jacket’s measurements. Please contact sales@misterfreedom.com if in doubt about sizing.
CARE: Available Sizes: 34 (X-Small) Available from www.misterfreedom.com, our Los Angeles brick & mortar store, and fine retailers around the World. Christophe Loiron
Mister Freedom® “STALLION” Campus Jacket, black veg-tan ’Tea-Core” cowhide leather. We have been working on this project for quite some time now, and are quite thrilled to announce that… it’s a wrap, the MF® Campus is, not only back in black, but “tea-core” black! A term today familiar to vintage leather jackets/boots collectors and heritage fashion aficionados, “tea-core” leather refers to an old-school tannery dyeing method, distinct from the more commun dip-dyed method. “Tea-core” dyeing results in the skin side color being different from the flesh side color. Traditionally, to achieve this, hides are first dip-dyed in a light brown color. This is followed by spraying the skin side with a darker color top-coating. Japanese industry experts refer to this type of leather as Cha-Shin (茶芯), Cha meaning brown, and Shin meaning core. It is a sought-after characteristic of vintage engineer boots and older leather jackets. This dyeing method is often considered undesirable by major brands (from car seat manufacturers to garment makers), as tea-core leather offers poor ‘colorfastness’. The thin topcoat wears-off overtime, gradually exposing the lighter tone of the under layer. If the fast-aging quality of “tea-core” leather is considered a defect by some, it contributes to a rewarding and desirable patina for others. Sourcing black-dyed leather in the market in not difficult, but, ever in the front row of the soup sandwich line, the MF® Design Dept wanted something a bit more ‘special’ for this black iteration of our traditional “Campus Jacket”. Initially introduced in 2013 in the MF® signature natural ‘pink’ veg-tan cowhide, the mission this time was to combine the patina potential of veg-tan natural leather (a sun-tanning/wearing/conditioning journey mastered and well-documented by our friend USMC MGySgt John “VEB”) with a solid black appearance. We developed this special exclusive leather with a tannery that was willing and patient enough to comply with our demands and high expectations. As the jacket gets some mileage and naturally ages, normal abrasion of the black topcoat from wear will reveal the natural ‘pink’ underside, in turn evolving into a rich golden tone. With regular wear, with the expected nicks, scratches, water spills, natural sun-exposure and occasional conditioning with products such as Pecard Leather Dressing, the patina of your well-worn MF® STALLION Campus jacket should be nothing short of “spectacular”, as our friend Daniel likes to put it. This specific gratifying feature of our Campus jacket not only makes this garment retain a high resale value, but might also someday qualify it as a rare desirable family heirloom, should Made-in-USA wearables become a thing of the past, once small independent labels all get leveled by Fast-Fashion giants and the norms that consumerism dictates. The MF® “STALLION” Campus Jacket in black veg-tan ’Tea-core” cowhide leather is designed and made in California by Mister Freedom®. SPECS: LEATHER: Black vegetable-tanned “Tea-Core” full grain cow hide leather, black topcoat with natural-color flesh side, milled and supple, about 2-3 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®. NOTE: The Mister Freedom® Black CAMPUS Jacket is made of genuine leather. We use full-grain, and not top-grain leather (aka corrected or buffed leather, sanded to level surface inconsistencies). No two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections. DETAILS: SIZING/FIT:
CARE: Note: Some shedding of the leather ‘flesh’ side may occur temporarily and leave (brush-able) flecks visible on dark shirts. This light shedding will eventually subside with normal wear. Available Sizes: Available from www.misterfreedom.com, our Los Angeles brick & mortar store, and fine retailers around the World. Christophe Loiron FW2019 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane “PIOUPIOU” mfsc Collection (made in Japan)
 FW2019 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane “PIOUPIOU” mfsc collection.  FW2019 MF® “Mecano” Jacket, indigo HBT cotton/linen.  FW2019 MF® “Le Vaillant”, indigo HBT cotton/linen.  FW2019 MF® “Mecano” Jacket, SC 401 Hawaii denim.  FW2019 “Le Vaillant” Pants, SC 401 Hawaii denim.  FW2019 MF® Chemise “Poilu”, blue dobby stripe.  FW2019 MF® Chemise “Poilu”, white dobby stripe.  FW2019 MF® “Musette” mf7161 (Sportsman)  FW2019 MF® Chemise “M-35”, ticking.  FW2019 MF® Chemise “M-35”, indigo linen.
FW2019 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane “SURPLUS” mfsc Collection (made in Japan)
 FW2019 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane “SURPLUS” mfsc collection.  FW2019 MF® “Mattock” Jacket, corduroy.  FW2019 MF® “Trailblazer”, brushed sateen, rust.  FW2019 MF® “Trailblazer”, brushed sateen, Prussian Blue.  FW2019 MF® “N-1H” Deck Jacket, brown Jungle Cloth.  FW2019 MF® “Tonkinoise”, double indigo.  FW2019 MF® “Mulholland DRIZZLE-KING”, cachou canvas.  FW2019 MF® “Mulholland DRIZZLE-KING”, cachou canvas.  FW2019 MF® “Mulholland DRIZZLE-KING”, cachou canvas. DIY beeswax-treated prototype.
Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane “SPORTSMAN” mfsc catalog, Fall/Winter 2019 (made in USA)
 FW2019 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane “SPORTSMAN” mfsc catalog additions.  FFW2019 MF® “Baloo” Black edition, black tea-core cowhide..  FW2019 MF® Californian” Lot.54BB, NOS Cone Mills denim.
 FW2019 MF® “Ranch Blouse” and “Californian” Lot.64, indigo x black ‘Midnight’ denim edition.  FW2019 MF® “Ranch Blouse”, indigo x black ‘Midnight’ denim edition.  FW2019 MF® “Californian” Lot.64, indigo x black ‘Midnight’ denim edition.  FW2019 MF® “Speedways”, NOS ‘beatnik green’ corduroy.  FW2019 MF® “Campus” Jacket, ‘Stallion’ edition, black tea-core cowhide.  FW2019 MF® “Sportsman Chinos”, NOS 2×1 denim.
FW2019 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane mfsc collections. Our Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Fall/Winter 2019 contribution to the world of Menswear fashion this up-coming season will consist of three groupings, FW2019 “PIOUPIOU”, “SURPLUS” and “SPORTSMAN”. The “PIOUPIOU” collection is our 2019 theme-based capsule collection. The “SURPLUS” collection, our twist on classics and all-original vintage-inspired creations, produced in Japan, will consist of: The “SPORTSMAN” collection, our on-going catalog of classics and all-original vintage-inspired creations, made in USA, will consist of: Voila! Drop dates for these FW2019 Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane mfsc pieces should start beginning August 2019, as production in ethically-operated Japan and USA factories completes. Thank you very much for your support. Christophe LOIRON |
