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Mister Freedom x Sugar Cane MFSC “Midnight Riders”

MFSC “Midnight Riders”, Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane, Spring 2010: The “Speed Safe Clothing for Modern Riders” Collection.

Man, do we love those dungarees here! Can’t stop wearing them and noticing the indigo abrasion everyday. Impossible for me to photographically capture the beauty of the fabric, but the combo indigo “soaked” yarn warp and black dyed yarn weft has a life of it’s own. You’ll see…
The face of the raw fabric looks like a rich very dark indigo/black. The inside looks black.

SPECS:

* Pattern: An all original MFSC pattern, inspired by twill work chino pants, old denim dungarees and European 20’s-30’s slacks.
* Fabric: 10 oz. original MFSC exclusive denim cotton twill, milled in Japan. Indigo warp x black weft. Royal blue selvedge ID. Non-sanforized (=not pre-shrunk).
Expect an average shrinkage of 5%, and recurring shrinking/stretching with wash and wear. Wash with COLD water, minimal mild detergent to keep the indigo contrast and starch.
* Silhouette: 1930’s work slacks, straight leg.
* Pockets: Slash front pockets/Back “never ripum” style pockets/Ankle “tools-maps” pockets/Watch-Zippo pocket.
* Pocketing: MFSC original blue Chambray (end-on-end) cotton. NOS plaid fabric lining for watch-Zippo pocket.
* Waist Band: Reinforcement parallel row stitching. Exposed selvedge on inside.
* Buttons: Steel black painted donut type. Crest donut waist and suspenders buttons (Ready for the now available original MF® Utility Braces!)
* Belt Loops: Rear “no-sag” wide belt loop, with rayon MFSC label.
* Rivets: Steel, gun metal
* Cinch Straps: Side straps, blue chambray lining. US Military style hardware.
* Stitching: 100% cotton black thread, hi-count stitching.
* Origin: Designed in California by Mister Freedom®, crafted in Japan by Sugar Cane Co.

(Available RAW/unwashed. Sizes 28×31.5, 30×32, 31×32, 32×34, 34×35, 36×35, 38×36. Retail $439.95)

Call (323) 653-2014 or mail john@misterfreedom.com to get yours while they last. We ship internationally.

The “Midnight Riders” featured on the photos are my own (dirty) pair, worn raw for about 1+ month, still unwashed, NFS.
Stock issues are RAW and not artificially aged. Get your own whiskers, baby! Also expect some indigo “bleeding” on underwear or undershirts, goes with the territory…You can soak the garment in water/vinegar to limit that.

The “Mulholland Master” is BACK…in BLACK

Following the huge success of our original “Speed Safe” MFSC Mulholland Master , the popular Brown Jungle cloth issue, we issued a modified version as a special US only limited edition.
We kept in under the radar until it was released and hit the Mister Freedom store. Va boom.

SPECS of the MF S/c Black MULHOLLAND MASTER:

* Fabric: Originally developed for the US Navy and officially called “Jungle Cloth”. A sturdy 100% cotton ‘gros grain’ type cloth, tightly woven for wind proofing and with water repellent qualities. It can be individually waxed with adequate wax dressing, to add to the water proofing quality. Initially natural white, the fabric is professionally dyed to a rich BLACK, guaranteed to beautify with wear. Preshrunk with gentle rinse.

* Lining: The body lining is 100% cotton wide wale corduroy, midnight blue color, for warmth. The inner arms lining is a “new/old stock” 100%cotton fabric, white and indigo plaid checkered, found in limited quantities in a warehouse in Los Angeles.

* Hardware: Sturdy FIOCCHI metal snaps (the original manufacturer of Italian military snaps, along with their cousin counterpart Company DEWEY), painted black.
* The front zipper is a 1930’s style “Hookless” type, with HBT cotton taping.
* The wind flap is secured by Fiocchi brass snaps, painted black.
* The metal buckles used for the throat strap and belt (police type garrison buckle) are “new/old stock” US hardware.
* Underarms venting metal eyelets.
* Body: ¾ length, comfortable fit.
* For maps/tools/documents: four front snap flap rainproof pockets and one back snap flap pocket. Top right pocket closed by hidden “Conmatic” zipper. All pockets lined with plaid checkered white/indigo fabric.
* One inside chest pocket.
* Diamond elbow patches, US Air Force style.
* Adjustable gusset wrist snap closures.
* Black leather windproof inside zipper-cover flap.
* Removable throat cover snap-on flap.
* The belt can be attached in the back, when not in use.

* Construction: Single needle construction, sturdy double stitching.
100% cotton thread, navy blue color.
* Designed in California by Mister Freedom®, expertly crafted in Japan by Sugar Cane Co, division of Toyo Enterprises.

(Rinsed, Size 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44. Retail $899.95)
Call (323) 653-2014 or mail john@misterfreedom.com or jordan@misterfreedom.com to order yours while the “Black Master” lasts… We ship world wide.

MF S/c the “BRONCO CHAMP” has landed!

MF S/c BRONCO CHAMP “Star Model”

Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane strike again with the addition of a second skin for your riding enjoyment. One of the last chapter of the Fall 2009 “Speed Safe Clothing for Modern Riders” Collection…

Inspired by vintage motorcyclists 1940s to 1960s jackets (“Taubers of California” etc…), when genuine horsehide leather was the best thing available to protect you from spills…This type of riding jacket was also referred as a “leather shirt”!
SPECS:

PATTERN: An all-original MF S/c pattern. Cafe Racer body style, close to body fit. D-Pocket. One piece back. Longer sleeves for riding comfort. Double snap throat latch.
LEATHER: Genuine Front Quarter Horse Hide leather. USAF type A-2 Flight jacket grade, developed by Buzz Rickson experts. Exclusive MF S/c tanning, finishing and colors. Black and Camel contrast skins, guaranteed to age and beautify with wear. Tough but soft.
LINING: Dead Stock (NOS) herringbone twill 100% cotton plaid fabric full lining. All pockets lined.
ZIPPERS: “Hookless” nickel zipper type front closure. “Conmatic” chain type nickel slash chest pockets and D-Pocket zippers. “Conmar” forearm cinching zippers. All 100% cotton twill taping.
MODELS:

MFSC 80202: The “BRONCO CHAMP”, Black/Camel, solid sleeves (only available in USA)

MFSC 80199: The “BRONCO CHAMP, Star Model”, Black/Camel, 7 Star sleeves, racing issue.

PRODUCTION: Designed in California by Mister Freedom®, skillfully crafted in Japan by Sugar Cane Co. Available in very limited quantities while supplies last. LIMITED EDITION.

New Condition. Size 36, 38, 40, 42.
MFSc 80202: Retail $1499.95
MFSc 80199: Retail $1599.95

Available on www.misterfreedom.com and from our Los Angeles store.

Note: The jacket pictured above is my personnal and has been worn for about 2 month. It has naturally aged and was lightly ‘greased up’. Production jackets are in NEW condition.

MF S/c “Speed Safe” Collection: The “GREASER” Hat

Another arrival from the Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Fall 2009 “Speed Safe” Collection:

Inspired by 1920’s and 1930’s workers, new paper boys…and motorcyclists head gear, the MFSC “Greaser” should keep ’em ducktails covered this winter…
You don’t need to pull off the Johnny BRMC look, this hat looks great with a Peacoat, tweed suit or your own combo. Many period photos show dockers and other factory workers sporting similar leather hats.
Can be shaped like a casquette, Apple hat, slouching to the side etc…and will look it’s best worn often and broken in.
SPECS:
* An all original MFSC® pattern
* Limited Edition
* Made of genuine Black front quarter Horsehide leather, USAF type A-2 Jacket grade. Exclusive MFSC® hide finish/treatment. Guaranteed to age and wear like beautiful vintage leather does. No ‘fake distressing’.
* 100% cotton NOS plaid fabric lining
* Manufactured in Japan by Sugar Cane’s specialized Hat Makers
* One size fits all (the head band can be lined with newspaper to make the head size tighter, as was often done back then)

(Unissued condition. Retail $329.95)
Call (323) 653-2014 or mail john@misterfreedom.com to order yours. We ship world wide.

Mister Freedom x Sugar Cane: MFSC “Mulholland Master”

Sharp, sharp! The Master! The Master!

MF S/c “MULHOLLAND MASTER” By Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane

“Speed Safe Clothing for Modern Riders”, Fall 2009 Collection

American riding jackets were predominantly made out of leather since the 1930’s, which proved unpractical in wet and muddy environments, such as off road riding and rainy conditions. They were also mostly shorter waist cut.

Influenced by military patterns, British motorcycle clothing manufacturers (such as Barbour International, Belstaff etc) adapted military field/air jackets to produce riding coats suitable for wet and cold conditions, creating the typical “International” style soon sported by riders around the world. Professional motorcyclists also adopted that style, as seen with the 1964 ISDT American Olympic Team outfits, featuring Steve McQueen as one of the official US Trial riders.

The MF S/c “Speed Safe” clothing Fall 2009 collection includes an original cotton rider’s jacket: The “Mulholland Master”, taking it’s name from one of Los Angeles favorite Highway for motorcycle riders and automotive speedsters and cruisers.

The MF S/c “MULHOLLAND MASTER” pattern is inspired by vintage 1960s British Motorcycle riding gear (such as the classic Barbour Int’l A7 jacket), 1940’s US Paratrooper jackets and other military coats. It combines modified patterns, US military hardware and original MF S/c detailing to create a unique ‘ultimate’ winter coat suitable for riding and other outdoor activities.

Due to the use of vintage and “new-old stock” components, it is made in limited quantities.

Designed in California by MISTER FREEDOM® and produced in Japan by SUGAR CANE Co.

SPECS of the MF S/c MULHOLLAND MASTER:

Fabric: Originally developed for the US Navy and officially called “Jungle Cloth”. A sturdy 100% cotton ‘gros grain’ type cloth, tightly woven for wind proofing and with water repellent qualities. It can be individually waxed with adequate wax dressing, to add to the water proofing quality. Originally natural white, the fabric is piece dyed in ‘chocolate brown’ shade, an original MF S/c color. Guaranteed to beautify with wear. Preshrunk with gentle rinse.

Lining: The body lining is 100% cotton wide wale corduroy, midnight blue color, for warmth. The inner arms lining is a “new/old stock” plaid HBT cotton fabric, found in limited quantities in a warehouse in Los Angeles.

Hardware: Sturdy FIOCCHI metal snaps (the original manufacturer of Italian military snaps, along with their cousin counterpart Company DEWEY), painted black.

The front zipper is a 1930’s style “Hookless” type, with HBT cotton taping.

The wind flap is secured by 1940’s USN “deck jacket” type black metal hooks.

The metal buckles used for the throat strap and belt (police type garrison buckle) are “new/old stock” US hardware.

Underarms venting metal eyelets.

Body: ¾ length, comfortable fit.

For maps/tools/documents: four front snap flap rainproof pockets and one back snap flap pocket. Top right pocket closed by hidden “Conmatic” zipper. All pockets lined with plaid HBT fabric.

One inside chest pocket.

Diamond elbow patches, US Air Force style.

Adjustable gusset wrist snap closures.

Leather windproof inside zipper-cover flap.

Removable throat cover snap-on flap.

The belt can be attached in the back, when not in use.

Construction: Single needle construction, sturdy double stitching.

100% cotton thread, navy blue color.

(Rinsed, Size 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44. Retail $899.95)
Call (323) 653-2014 or mail sales@misterfreedom.com to order yours. We ship world wide.