Mister Freedom® JEAN TOTE, New Old Stock selvedge denim.
Made in USA.
If you are still requesting plastic bags from your local grocery store, like there’s not enough garbage in the ocean, consider this. Wouldn’t you rather get repeatedly complimented by impressed cashiers and handsome strangers on how cool your shopping bag is?…
When it comes to having a permanent tote that will gracefully age in the car trunk, the MF® Jean Tote is the bee’s knees.
 Et tu Bora Bora?.. (Note: This photo taken in 2016 is not representative of the beautiful French Polynesia island.) Our New Old Stock denim tote was initially designed for personal use, around the time California legislated on the banning of complimentary single-use plastic bags in grocery stores. Small batches were subsequently made available for purchase at the MF® HQ, and “Bazar” in Venice. Amusingly, it didn’t take too long for copy cats to get on it, and things went full circle when an unwitting tourist walked into “Bazar” in early 2016, carrying a knock-off specimen allegedly bought in Dubai… The lady was kind enough to let us take a photo ?
 Knock-off of the MF® Jean Tote (2016). So, there it is, officially released. The Mister Freedom® Jean Tote features a playful and simple design, is sturdy, practical, lightweight and stylish, and is not made by unpaid Turkish workers.
Sizes may vary according to the specific width of the NOS selvedge denim twill we use, but proportions are kept, for visual balance and functionality.
This batch is about 16’’ x 16’’ (not counting the webbing handles).
The hand-made debossed leather patches we use on these bags didn’t make it on our Californian Blue Jeans, due to heat-stamping imperfections, which won’t matter much after laundry. Some of these patches actually date back from our 2010 original Lot.54 Californian release!
The Mister Freedom® JEAN TOTE is designed and made in California, USA.
More interesting facts about our oceans’ health can be found in this article.
SPECS:
PATTERN:
An original MF® groundbreaking design.
FABRIC:
* Assorted New Old Stock premium selvedge denim, 100% cotton. Indigo color may vary from batch to batch.
* 100& cotton sturdy woven webbing.
CARE:
Low maintenance. Launder when needed, turn inside-out, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent. Hang dry.
Available Raw/Unwashed.
Retail $69.95
Available from www.misterfreedom.com and our Los Angeles brick & mortar store.
Email sales@misterfreedom.com or call 323-653-2014 with any questions unanswered above.
Thank you for your support.
Christophe Loiron
Mister Freedom®
©2017
 
Mister Freedom® “TRIPPER Bag”, Type II, NOS selvedge Denim, 2017 issue.
Made in USA
For those of you trippin’ this summer, here is a new batch of our Type 2 Tripper Bag, 2013 issue. This 2017 Type 2 batch shares all of its 2013 predecessor’s specs, but features contrast stitching instead of tonal.
An original MF® pattern initially released in 2010, the Mister Freedom® Tripper bag has been so far issued as Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3. A few (not-yet documented) early prototype Type 4 in ‘midnight denim’ are also floating around, with limited availability from the MF® Los Angeles HQ.
The MF® Tripper Bag Type 2 is designed and made in California by Mister Freedom®, from NOS fabrics and NOS parts.
FABRIC:
* Shell: Assorted New Old Stock indigo selvedge raw denim, about 13 Oz.
* Lining: NOS woven stripe ticking, 100% cotton.
DETAILS
* Webbing: Sturdy 100% cotton straps, unbleached white with woven navy blue stripes.
* Top closure: Recycled military cotton webbing. Inside metal “D” ring for keys.
* Approx. Size: Length 16” x Width 8” x Height 15”
* Two outside box-pleat pockets, vintage A2 type “United Carr” snap closure for flap.
* Two inside side pockets
* One inside large pocket (14.5” x 11”), snap closure, fits a MacBook.
* Indigo dyed HBT tape on inside seam.
* Denim selvedge ID displayed on inside only.
* Contrast stitching, ivory color.
* White ID tape underneath outside pocket, for your perso custom marking/stenciling.
* Limited Edition.
* Made in USA.
Available cold-soaked and line-dry.
One Size (Approx. L 16’’ x W 8’’ x H15”)
Retail $449.95
Available from www.misterfreedom.com, and the MF® Los Angeles brick & mortar store.
Email sales@misterfreedom.com or call 323-653-2014 with any questions unanswered above.
Thank you for your support.
Christophe Loiron
Mister Freedom®
©2017
Time for yet another updated version of our original denim ‘Tripper bag‘ we made in 2010, sold out for some time.
The pattern has not changed from the original Type 1 or Type 2 “Tripper”, but we have updated several elements such as the lining/webbing/trims…
We found a roll of selvedge New Old Stock camo twill, older but of uncertain origin, and decide to have a ‘Jungle’ version of our ‘Tripper’.
It will become very handy when flipped inside out and worn over your head, during an angry gorilla attack in the jungle. Stand still. You will notice that the charging primate, having lost all traces of you, usually loses interest. If not, swiftly remove the bag and retreat.
This limited edition “TRIPPER Bag, Type 3, Camo″ is ‘Mister Freedom® built’, right here in our Los Angeles atelier. In other words, designed and hand made in the USA.
SPECS:
PATTERN: Original Mister Freedom® pattern
FABRIC:
* Shell: Assorted New Old Stock indigo selvedge raw denim, ~13+ Oz.
* Lining: NOS 100% cotton selvedge twill, camo print, ‘tiger stripe’ style.
DETAILS
* Webbing handles: NOS Cotton webbing, mil-spec 1670-360-0540, olive green with red woven ID stripes.
* Top closure: Recycled military cotton webbing. Inside metal “D” ring for keys.
* Approx. Size: Length 16” x Width 8” x Height 15”
* Pocketing:
Two outside box-pleat pockets, vintage A2 type “United Carr” snap closure for flap.
Two inside side pockets
One inside large pocket 14.5” by 11” , snap closure (fits a Mac Notebook, or a phone book, because we all carry a phone book around)
* OD dyed HBT tape on inside seam, mil-specs.
* Visible denim selvedge on inside only.
* Tonal stitching.
* White ID tape underneath outside pocket, for your perso custom marking/stenciling.
* “Property of MF” original stencil.
* Limited Edition.
* Made in USA.
(Cold soaked and hung dry, One Size. Retail $449.95)
Available from www.misterfreedom.com
Thank you for your support.
Mister Freedom® “TRIPPER Bag”, Denim, Type 2
Made in USA
Time for an updated version of our original denim ‘Tripper bag‘ we made in 2010, sold out for some time.
The pattern has not changed from the original Type 1 “Tripper”, but we have updated several elements such as the lining/webbing/trims…
I have used mine pretty much everyday for about 2 years, and I’m quite attached to it. We like to make things that look better with age and wear, so my beat-up Type 1 bag now looks better than when new and raw, which is better than the other way around 😉
You know by now where I stand on factory distressed denim/garments, so I’ll spare you the usual rant. The TRIPPER only comes cold rinse/hang dry. Because of the starch in the denim fibers, the bag will feels stiff when new, but will break and soften-up gradually with use.
Basically, we do the easy part of putting it together, you take it from there and make it look nice 😉
For reference, the photo below is my Type-1, shot in April 2013.
 Perso Type 1 Tripper, used for about 2 years The limited edition “TRIPPER Bag, Type 2” is ‘Mister Freedom® built’, right here in our Los Angeles atelier. In other words, designed and hand made in the USA.
SPECS:
PATTERN: Original Mister Freedom® pattern
FABRIC:
* Shell: Assorted New Old Stock indigo selvedge raw denim, about 13 Oz.
* Lining: NOS woven stripe ticking, 100% cotton.
DETAILS
* Webbing: Sturdy 100% cotton straps, unbleached white with woven navy blue stripes.
* Top closure: Recycled military cotton webbing. Inside metal “D” ring for keys.
* Approx. Size: Length 16” x Width 8” x Height 15”
* Pocketing:
Two outside box-pleat pockets, vintage A2 type “United Carr” snap closure for flap.
Two inside side pockets
One inside large pocket 14.5” by 11” , snap closure (fits a Mac Notebook, or a phone book, because we all carry a phone book around)
* Indigo dyed HBT tape on inside seam.
* Visible denim selvedge on inside only.
* Tonal stitching
* White ID tape underneath outside pocket, for your perso custom marking/stenciling.
* Limited Edition.
(Rinsed and hung dry, One Size. Retail $449.95)
Available from www.misterfreedom.com
Mister Freedom® Laptop Haversack, NOS denim
As you might know, we are so very Hi-Tech around here…
Our R&D department was given the mission by High Command to design a simple haversack to carry interweb computing machines in the field. Mission accomplished.
In other words, we made a new bag.
Its versatile size (approx 15” x 10” x 1.5”) allows our MF® denim haversack to house an average laptop computer, if designed post 1975. MacBook Air®, MacBook Pro® 15”, iPad® etc… will slide in easily and go to sleep in a warm and soft corduroy inner lining. The strap is not adjustable, feature that is often an overkill on shoulder bags. A zip-up outer pocket will hold charger, USB, iPod and/or other supplies.
Our haversack is NOT shockproof, nor is it waterproof. So if you have an urge to boil it (?) make sure your computer is not inside. It’s perfect however to haul around or store your portable computer gear while about town or travelling.
We used assorted New Old Stock selvedge denim for the outer part. The 100% cotton corduroy lining is similar to that used as pocket ‘hand warmer’ lining on older 10 button USN Peacoats. The shoulder straps are made from US military webbing, a New Old Stock from 1966. The grey closure cotton woven canvas straps are recycled vintage military accoutrements parts. The zippers we used are vintage NOS 1960s-70s “Serval” metal zipper, with cotton HBT taping.
There are NO overlocked seams (the low road we always thrive not to take, which makes a bag construction somewhat of a challenging puzzle), all clean seams inside and out, with a concealed use of the denim selvedge.
Designed and manufactured in California by Mister Freedom®, in limited quantities, until NOS supplies last.
SPECS
PATTERN: An original Mister Freedom® pattern, inspired by early French military WW1 musettes, ‘bread pouches’, and other military personal effect haversacks.
FABRIC:
* Outer: NOS selvedge indigo denim, assorted origins (USA and Japan), about 12.5 Oz.
* Lining: 100% cotton corduroy, NOS, early USN peacoat ‘pocket warmer’ style.
TRIMS: Vintage 1966 NOS military cotton/fortisan shoulder strap and recycled military closure strap with hand stitched metal buckle.
LABELING: No outside labeling, but an ID cotton patch under the flap, ready for your custom markings.
STITCHING: Cotton wrap poly sturdy thread, black color.
SIZE:
* Length ~ 15”
* Height ~ 10”
* Width ~ 1.5”
WASHING: Washable when needed, inside out recommended, gentle cycle with minimal environmentally friendly mild detergent. We have already cold soaked/line dried the haversack to offer them ‘preshrunk’. They are ready to go, ready to get a nice patina from natural use and abuse.
Retail $ 159.95
Call 323-653-2014 or Email sales@misterfreedom.com to get yours. We ship internationally to selected Countries. Thank you for your support.
Note: This is NOT an Authorized APPLE Product®, but you figured that one out already.
Note: I customized my perso Haversack, added NOS 1950’s military canvas pouches for charger/cables storage. Made an iPad (thank you Santa-Tina) NOS denim insert padded sleeve also. I included a photo, but this is NOT how production comes. Just an example of our you can adapt and customize your gear to your own needs.
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