CHRISTOPHELOIRON®

Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane mfsc SS2026 Line-Up Preview: “The JOE GREENE”

Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Co SS2026 mfsc “The JOE GREENE” Collection.

SS2025 Show, Toyo Enterprise HQ in Ryogoku, Tokyo, Japan (SEPT 30 – OCT 2, 2025):

A behind-the-scene look at our mfsc SS2026 unveiling in Tokyo.

Rock’n’Roll, baby…

“Rock’n’Roll?… Kinda a headbanger myself”, says the Joe.

Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Co SS2026 mfsc “The JOE GREENE” Collection line-up:

This season is a stylistic tribute to the heartthrob and natural born world-shaker known as “The Joe Greene”, love bandit and tough guy — harder than Chinese poetry at the ER — , and our permanent “Employee of the Month” at the ol’ pile o’ rags.
Greene because Joe lived on Greene Avenue in Los Angeles with his OG parents, for most of his 14 years of happy earthly presence. He touched many lives. During his senior years, I became Joe’s private chef, barnacle, and he turned me into a well-trained house pet. Joe called the shots. In return, he made my world a better place…

Thank you, my King, fair winds and following seas. I’ll see you on that distant shore, Poum Poumsh.

Beachcomber Joe, looking ridiculously handsome (Feb 2023)

Our SS2026 line-up consists of:

MF® x SUN SURF® ROCK’n’ROLL SHIRT, “The Joe Greene” SS2026 Edition (Japan):

Our recurring collaboration with the Sun Surf® label, renowned purveyor of authentic vintage reproductions of Aloha-type shirts. This “Joe G” edition features original doodles of The Joe, sprinkled with a string of international nicknames he was given, mostly had-to-be-there types of onomatopoeias.
This classic 100% rayon shirt has a 1940s~50s vibe, and is cut ~1” longer than previous editions of our Rock’n’Roll shirts.

“See ya soon on that distant shore, Joe Joe…”

MF® SPORTSMAN Chinos SS2026, NOS Selvedge Denim, Khaki & Double Indigo (USA):

Our classic “work chinos” cut, high waist and comfortable leg, in two NOS premium selvedge denims.
a) Khaki selvedge denim, 11 Oz, origin Japan.
b) Dark double indigo selvedge denim, ~13 Oz, Japan.

MF® ROCKETEER Jacket SS2026, Indigo Canvas (Japan):

An original MF® pattern borrowing from vintage “gas station” type jackets, cut in a dark indigo warp x indigo weft canvas, 9 Oz, milled in Japan.

MF® WATERTOWN Shirt T2 SS2026, Selvedge Chambray, Beige & Indigo (Japan):

A classic 1950s style short-sleeve shirt, “Capri” collar, side slits, for that untucked summer vibe. Cut in two premium chambray fabrics, selvedge, 100% cotton, 6 Oz, milled in Japan. Selvedge displayed on button placket, contrast orange/gold stitching.
a) Beige chambray.
b) Indigo warp x black weft chambray.

MF® RANCH BLOUSE & CALIFORNIAN Lot64 SS2026, “Pacific” Selvedge Denim (USA):

The classic MF® Ranch Blouse and Californian Lot64 combo, in a visually-striking 12 Oz selvedge denim displaying a lighter indigo warp. Milled in Japan, this specific “Pacific” denim shade of indigo falls between our previously-released Malibu and Ice denims.
This Ranch Blouse edition features a set of mfsc branded brass snaps instead of our traditional tack buttons.

MF® RANCH BLOUSE & CALIFORNIAN Lot64 SS2026, “Trad” Selvedge Denim (USA):

MF® Ranch Blouse and Californian Lot64 classic combo, cut in a “traditional” premium selvedge denim, dark indigo warp yarn, 13.75 Oz, milled in Japan.

MF® RANCH KERCHIEF “JV” (Japan):

Our latest vintage-inspired Old West kerchief, 24’’ x 23’’ large format bandana. One selvedge border, 100% cotton, full bleed-through water-based ink, printed in Japan.

MF® ARISTOCRAT Shirt, NOS “Riviera” Woven Stripe (USA):

Our original un-pretentious dress shirt pattern, cut in a fancy NOS woven stripe all-cotton fabric, probable Italian origin. Side gussets, genuine Mother-of-Pearl shell buttons.

MF® x VEB 2025 Collab: BELT & STRONGMAN Cuffs (USA):

Strongman: Proudly announcing our collaboration with our friend JV — another one of Joe’s dads — from VEB Leather for this updated version of the Strongman Cuffs. Featuring a genuine vintage 10c “Lindauer” coin (a classic in numismatic circles, a coin in circulation in France from 1914 to 1946.) Each cuff features a coin from that date range, a stylistic reference to period “Trench-Art” from French troops during WW1, when coins were often used to customize belts, make rings etc.
You never know, you might get lucky!

Cuffs now available in two adjustable sizes: S/M (fits small/medium wrist) and M/L (fits medium/large wrist)
All hand made, with hand-set copper rivets. Two color options:
a) natural veg-tan
b) Black hand-dyed tea-core natural veg-tan.

Belt: Also introducing our first leather belt, exclusively built by VEB Leather, showcasing JV’s high quality craftsmanship and experience in designing and creating leather accessories.
Thick full-grain cowhide premium leather, veg-tan. Hand-dyed. Natural/tea-core Seal Brown/tea-core Black.
Classic slim 1 ¼’’ width, nickel “Garrison” buckle, hand-set copper rivets, decorative genuine vintage 10c “Lindauer” coin, size 30-32-34-36-38.

MF® STANLEY T-Shirt, SS2026, Seal Brown Edition (USA):

Our classic tubular T-Shirt, 100% cotton slub knit, now available in an attractive dark brown color option.

There it is. All Joe G-approved.

(To our dear stockists, due to current international trade uncertainties, manufacturing limitations, costs increases and SRP considerations, some of these items will be available for wholesale, while others only available for retail from our brick & mortar and webstore)

To recap, our mfsc SS2026 line-up will consist of the below styles.

1) MF® x SUN SURF® ROCK’n’ROLL SHIRT, “The Joe Greene” SS2026 Edition (Japan):
Color options:
a) Sepia Brown
b) Cerulean Blue
ETA: TBD 2026
Sizing: CL wears Medium

2) MF® SPORTSMAN Chinos SS2026, NOS Selvedge Denim, Khaki & Double Indigo (USA):
Fabric options:
a) Khaki selvedge denim, 11 Oz, origin Japan.
b) Dark double indigo selvedge denim, ~13 Oz, Japan (MF® Retail only)
ETA: TBD 2026
Sizing: CL wears W30 (sample pictured) or W31 (for production)

3) MF® ROCKETEER Jacket SS2026, Indigo Canvas (Japan):
Fabric: dark indigo warp x indigo weft canvas, 9 Oz, milled in Japan.
ETA: TBD 2026
Sizing: CL wears Small

4) MF® WATERTOWN Shirt T2 SS2026, Selvedge Chambray, Beige & Indigo (Japan):
Fabric options:
a) Beige chambray, 6 Oz, selvedge 100% cotton, milled in Japan.
b) Indigo warp x black weft chambray, 6 Oz, selvedge 100% cotton, milled in Japan.
ETA: TBD 2026
Sizing: CL wears Small

5) MF® RANCH BLOUSE & CALIFORNIAN Lot64 SS2026, “Pacific” Selvedge Denim (USA):
Fabric: special light indigo shade warp yarn premium denim, selvedge, 12 Oz , milled in Japan.
ETA: TBD 2026
Sizing: CL wears 36 in RB and W30 (pictured) or W31 (for production)

6) MF® RANCH BLOUSE & CALIFORNIAN Lot64 SS2026, “Trad” Selvedge Denim (USA):
Fabric: “traditional” premium selvedge denim, dark indigo warp yarn, 13.75 Oz, milled in Japan.
ETA: TBD 2026
Sizing: CL wears 36 in RB and W30 (pictured) or W31 (for production)

7) MF® RANCH KERCHIEF “JV” (Japan):
Fabric: 100% cotton plain weave, one selvedge border, full bleed-through water-based ink, printed in Japan.
ETA: TBD 2026
Sizing: 24’’ x 23’’

8) MF® ARISTOCRAT Shirt, NOS “Riviera” Woven Stripe (USA):
Fabric: NOS 100% cotton woven stripe, probable Italian origin.
ETA: TBD 2026
Sizing: CL wears Medium

9) MF® x VEB 2025 Collab STRONGMAN Cuffs (USA):
Leather: Lightweight 2/3 Oz veg-tan cowhide leather
Color options:
a) Natural
b) Black tea-core, hand-dyed
Sizing: Available in two sizes, S/M (fits small/medium wrist) and M/L (fits medium/large wrist)

10) MF® x VEB 2025 Collab BELT (USA):
Leather: Heavyweight veg-tan cowhide full grain leather
Color options:
a) Natural
b) Black tea-core, hand-dyed
c) Seal Brown tea-core, hand-dyed

11) MF® STANLEY T-Shirt, SS2026, Seal Brown Edition (USA):
New Color: Seal Brown

Voila!

This original SS2026 “The JOE GREENE” mfsc collection is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and exclusively manufactured in Japan and USA in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co, in limited quantities.

As always, besides the classic vintage style references, the common thread in all these original garments is the Mister Freedom® on-going commitment to ethical manufacturing, original designs, and resistance to fast fashion, with styles that will easily incorporate into one’s existing classic wardrobe, and get passed-on to the next generation.

Please note that above SS2026 lookbook/preview features show samples, not necessarily reflecting the refined quality/fit/details/labeling of the upcoming production.

Thank you very much for your renewed support.

Love from Sunny California, from our MF® Team

🐾

Mister Freedom® TORPEDO Jacket, natural veg-tan cowhide leather, FW2025 mfsc “Finding MF®”. Made in USA.

Off to Tokyo, Feb 2025

Fair winds and following seas, Joe G

MF® TORPEDO Jacket, Natural and Black Tea-Core Veg-Tan Cowhide.
mfsc FW2024/2025, made in USA.

Our original MF® TORPEDO jacket pattern is inspired by a fairly-unusual vintage 1930s~40s beat-up leather specimen from our archives, a fine example of bygone USA-made sportswear outdoor garments with a bit of an Old World flavor.

The hip-length cut, sportcoat notched lapel design, discreet western arcuate front yokes, split front panels construction, single “action-back” rear expansion pleat, gusseted cuffs, …, and overall demeanor, had definitely set that leather jacket apart from the common vintage herd.
Perfect candidate for us to put our Mister Freedom® twist on!

We removed the original front part of the (missing) buttoned belt, amongst the many tweaks and fit/pattern adjustments we worked on. The rear half belt, key element of the 1930s-fashion charm, stayed. We also kept the functionality of the center split-back intact.
For the front, we opted for a higher button-front style by adding a fifth chest keyhole button. Our edited design features a slim notch lapel cut that could technically be worn as an early uniform-style stand collar. The intention was to blend period styles, murky-up vintage DNA, and come up with a design that could have existed, but didn’t.

Style-wise, our original TORPEDO Jacket navigates between classic 1930s American sportcoats, 1940s workwear/outdoor fashion, early European vintage sportswear…, all the way to 1960s Black Panthers type leather jackets! With a bit of imagination, a 1970s NY wise-guy look á la Donnie Brasco also comes to mind. Fuggetaboutit.

Our first batch of TORPEDO was initially released in black tea-core veg-tan cowhide leather, for vintage references loosely inspired by WW2 U-Boat Kriegsmarine reefer-style leather jackets, matching our SUBMARINER storyline and recent deep dive in the Silent Service.
For those into historical references, Charles A. Lockwood, iconic figure in WW2 US Navy submarine history, and adored by both his men and superiors, had his first command in 1919 on an ex-German sub U-97, in order to evaluate enemy U-Boats performances.

This follow-up release of our TORPEDO pattern features our classic proprietary veg-tan cowhide in natural color, 3-4 Oz weight, same grade/color/specs as the “blank canvas” of our original Campus Jacket and Ranch Blouse Randall.
The full lining is a combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms.)

To give it a head start, I set-up my natural TORPEDO outside on a bust form for about 2 weeks, let the California sun pull some tanning magic, and wrapped-up the process by conditioning the leather with Pecard, following the usual routine outlined throughout this blog, here and there.

All was left to do was wearing the jacket without watching the water boil. I embraced the inevitable stains/nicks from daily wear, enjoyed the evo and “killer jacket” comments from random strangers.
Wear your MF® TORPEDO without moderation for a guaranteed attractive natural patina over time!

The MF® TORPEDO Jacket in veg-tan natural cowhide leather is designed and made in California, USA, by Mister Freedom®.

SPECS:
PATTERN:
Inspired by vintage 1930s-40s American sportswear leather coats, and other period outdoor jackets, revisited by the Mister Freedom® Design Department.
LEATHER:
Vegetable-tanned full grain cowhide leather, natural color, milled and supple, about 3-4 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®.
NOTE: We use genuine full grain leather, not the cheap top-grain type corrected/buffed/sanded to level surface inconsistencies.
No two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.
LINING:
Full lining, combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms)
DETAILS:
* Vintage sportcoat hip length.
* High five-button front closure style.
* Classic keyhole button-front closure.
* Corozo wood buttons with bone button backing.
* Slim notched lapel with “stand collar” option.
* “Western” arcuate front yokes.
* Split front panels construction.
* Double hip buttoned flap pockets.
* 30s style split-back single expansion gusset (action-back).
* Half-belt back.
* Gusseted cuffs, buttoned cinch.
* Fully lined, NOS cotton fabric.
* Lining chest pocket.
* Mister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven neck label.
* Sturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.
* Made in California, USA.

SIZING/FIT:
The MF® TORPEDO does not require any type of pre-treatment or conditioning and is ready to wear as-is.
We recommend referring to our sizing chart and comparing measurements with a similar style of jacket that fits you, according to your own style/expectations.
I tend to fluctuate between size 36 and 38 in MF® leather/woven jackets and — at 5’7 ~145 lbs — opted for a comfortable size 38 in the TORPEDO, with enough room to layer during winter.
Please refer to product page measurements (click on “Size Chart”), and reach out to sales@misterfreedom.com for sizing advice if needed.

CARE:
Embrace the fact that the natural veg-tan leather is prone to get tanned/stained/nicked/scratched, unavoidably showing signs of aging as your jacket is doing what it was designed to be doing: being worn without moderation, and passed-on to future generations.
Occasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.
For maintenance, we recommend Pecard Leather Dressing, following our usual method outlined here.
Do not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.

Available from www.misterfreedom.com, our Los Angeles brick & mortar store, and fine retailers around the World.
Email sales@misterfreedom.com or call 323-653-2014 with any questions unanswered above.
Thank you for your support.

Mister Freedom® CAMPUS Jacket (Keyhole Model), “BISON” Veg-Tan Cowhide Leather, 2025. Made in USA.

Introducing our classic CAMPUS Jacket (the original keyhole model) in our proprietary “Bison” veg-tan cowhide leather.

The popular CAMPUS is already available in our current grade of hefty (3-4 Oz.) veg-tan cowhide leather, in natural and “Stallion” black tea-core.
This new “Bison” option is a perfect choice for one who fancies a brown leather jacket but find it challenging to commit to the patina journey of the natural model from pinkish-white-to-golden-brown.
Introduced with the Ranch Blouse “Bison”, this specific “Bison” leather will also age and develop an attractive patina with wear, developing rich hues of browns, contrasting arm creases etc…
Please note that each batch of “Bison” leather comes out of the tannery with slight variations of the russet brown hue. This is due to the many human variables, the complex vegetable tanning process, the special “Tea-Core” dyeing methods, and the specifics of each hide.
This 2025 batch of “Bison” is slightly darker than the previous 2024 release.

The MF® CAMPUS STUD in veg-tan cowhide leather is designed and made in California by Mister Freedom®.

SPECS:
PATTERN: An original pattern inspired by 1930’s sportswear ‘Cossack’ type unlined leather jackets.

LEATHER:
“Bison” vegetable-tanned “Tea-Core” full grain cow hide leather, russet brown topcoat with natural-color flesh side, milled and supple, about 3-4 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®. (“Bison” is how the tannery refers to the specific brown color, this is not buffalo hide.)

NOTE: The Mister Freedom® CAMPUS STUD 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:
* 1930’s sportswear jacket silhouette.
* Classic keyhole button-front closure, corozo wood buttons.
* Fully unlined, clean seams inside & out.
* Natural and tea-core veg-tan leather guaranteed to develop an attractive ’vintage’ patina over time, with normal wear and routine conditioning.
* One piece back.
* Cotton corduroy collar and wrist cuff facing.
* Slash pockets with original arrowhead-shaped pocket stops.
* Side gussets with adjustable side straps (NOS metal slide buckles.)
* Underarm venting eyelets.
* Mister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven label behind the slash pocket, right front panel.
* Sturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.
* Made in California, USA.

SIZING/FIT:
The MF® Campus Jacket does not require any type of pre-treatment or conditioning and is ready to wear as-is.
This garment is cut quite slim and we recommend referring to our sizing chart and comparing measurements with a similar style of jacket that fits you according to your own style/expectations.
The CAMPUS Jacket features a classic old-school type cut with a shorter period silhouette that sits higher than most contemporary jackets, designed to compliment higher rise vintage-style trousers and jeans.
I consistently wear a size 38 in the Campus Jacket and — at 5’7 ~145 lbs lately — also opted for a size 38 in the STUD edition, with enough room for a thick corduroy shirt.
Please refer to product page measurements (click on “Size Chart”), and reach out to sales@misterfreedom.com for sizing advice if needed.

CARE:
Embrace the fact that the veg-tan “Tea-Core” leather is prone to get nicked and scratched, revealing the under-layer color, unavoidably showing signs of wear. Occasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.
For maintenance, we recommend Pecard Leather Dressing, following this method.
Do not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.
Note: Due to the unlined nature of the CAMPUS STUD, 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.

Mister Freedom® CALIFORNIAN Lot64 “HANADA”, 13 Oz. Selvedge Denim, mfsc SS2025 Sportsman catalog x Hi-Desert Collection. Made in USA.

Mister Freedom® CALIFORNIAN Lot64 “Hanada” indigo denim edition
mfsc SS2025 Sportsman Catalog x Hi-Desert Collection
Made in USA

Traditional indigo-dyed denim fabric comes in all kinds of shades, weaving hues of warp and weft yarns in a twill pattern. The most common weft yarns (the back of the fabric) usually range from unbleached white to light grey. The warp yarns that make for the face (visible) side of the denim fabric can display a wide range of indigo blue shades, from light to dark. Not a quality issue, but a matter of pure aesthetics and personal preference. Kinda.

At the yarn-dyeing stage (see rope dyeing), controlling the consistency of the target shade of indigo blue is one of the many challenges for craftsmen dyers. The choice of synthetic vs natural indigotin, number of dips into the vats, timing of oxidation, health of the vats, PH balance etc… all play a crucial role on the color outcome.

The lighter the desired hue of indigo-dyed warp yarns, the more challenging it is to keep a batch consistent. Because a smaller amount of dips sharply limits room for error, lighter shades of indigo shuttle loom selvedge denim fabrics are harder to come by.

We have always embraced light-color indigo denims through the years — introducing a select numbers of MF® staples in Malibu denim starting in 2015, and all the way to our 2020 ice-blu Maverick jacket — so when a new candidate comes under our radar, you know a new model of Californian is incoming!

For a quick dive into indigo-dyeing references pertaining to traditional fabrics and denim twills milled in Japan, see here.

On one side of the indigo color spectrum stands our range of MF® denim classics cut from Awa-Ai denim. That painstakingly-developed fabric has a very dark face, an indigo hue known as Kachi-iro” or “Katsu-iro (勝色) — literally meaning “color of victory” in Japanese — a specific indigo shade traditionally associated with good fortune, and samurai warriors’ superiority in the battlefield. Legend has it that samurai wore dark indigo garments under their armor in combat, to help prevent wound infections.

Back to la-la land, for this special edition of the SS2025 Californian Lot64, we scored a premium selvedge denim fabric in the “Hanada-iro” (縹色) range of indigo blue, very close to the looks of our original 2015 Malibu denim fabric. Milled in Japan in limited batches, this “Hanada” denim clocks in at a traditional 13 Oz., flashing a stand-out indigo color with a white with blue stripe selvedge ID.

Don’t expect drastic contrast whiskers with normal wash/wear routine overtime, but you will definitely get the “what jeans are those?!” from random strangers.

For reasons known to corporate ambulance chasers in the sphere of conglomerate fast fashion peddlers operating under the disguise of traditional American name brands, we relocated our branded leather patch to the waistband this season, while our paper pocket flasher still hints at the MF® Californian’s original 2010 branding legacy. In short, these ain’t no Wronglers®…
For an extra touch of high-maintenance and slow fashion chef kiss, we decided to sun-tan the leather patch on this batch of Californians, cause we’re bored like that.

One thing that hasn’t — and will not — change, is the fact that our Californian blue jeans are cut/sewn in California, USA.

The Mister Freedom® Lot64 Californian jeans “Hanada” edition are designed and made in California, USA, cut from premium selvedge denim milled in Japan.