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Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane mfsc FW2025 Line-Up Preview: “Finding Mister Freedom®” Classics

MF® x Sugar Cane Co FW2025 mfsc “Finding Mister Freedom” classics:

Do you have 18 minutes?

Sometime in 2024, documentary filmmakers Sarah Reyes and Daniel Driensky from Exploredinary reached out. They were considering doing a small feature on the Mister Freedom® brand, to document the road to its 20-year history, and the creative process of our designs.
I’m a cave dweller and not comfortable with filmed interviews, but watched their Art Is Love: Nepal one evening… It was inspiring, and I was humbled. I realized how lucky I was that our small clothing brand had fallen under the couple’s radar. If anyone knew how to tell a story, they sure did. They were artists, wouldn’t have a phony fashion industry angle, and were obviously real pros at mastering their creative medium (film). Didn’t hurt that they also sounded both like good humans. I dismissed my usual impostor syndrome, seized the opportunity, project was a go.

Sarah and Daniel showed up at 7161 Beverly Blvd one day of April 2024 with a small suitcase of pro gear. They did their thing for a few hours — under Joe’s watchful eye — and went back to home base, Dallas, Tx.
By Jan 2025, they had a rough cut, had called the project “Finding Mister Freedom”, and submitted it for review. I started watching it, apprehensively, assuming all they had was shot that day: one interview and some footage of MF® HQ. Well, 18 minutes later, the clever intro, the approach, the filming, brilliant editing, the research involved in putting the narrative together, the dive into past collections, use of archive footage and photos… I cried a little. That those two had spent that much time and efforts on actually finding Mister Freedom® was just too much. And I know a thing or two about rabbit holes.

Exploredinary’s “rough cut” is what you too can watch here, unaltered, just the way I saw it.
Now our Creative Director The Joe Greene can live for ever, on the tube.

Thank you Daniel and Sarah.
Explore their ordinary here.

Showing Mister Freedom® mfsc FW2025 at Toyo HQ in Tokyo, March 2025

FW2025 “Finding Mister Freedom” Classics:

The grouping of old rags we have put together for FW2025 is a combo of MF® staples, new and revisited familiar designs, all representative of what we have been doing for the past 20+ years.
No exotic fiction story this season, just our humble story.
Dig it.

MF® CAMPUS “Stud”, Veg-Tan Leather: Natural/Black Tea-Core/”Bison” Brown Tea-Core (USA)

Mister Freedom® classic 1930s sportswear-inspired unlined leather jacket, available in 3 vegetable-tanned cowhide color options.
Snap fastener “Stud” edition, also available in the original sewn-on button version.
Made in USA.

MF® Campus “Stud” jacket, veg-tan leather natural/tea-core black/tea-core bison brown ®2025

MF® SKIVVY T-Shirt, all-cotton tubular knit (USA): White/Black/Heather Grey/Navy/Brown 436/Sage Green/Jungle Green/Sand

Our popular ¼ sleeve undershirt, made from mid-weight all-cotton tubular jersey, as introduced in 2013. Vintage US military-inspired, classic cut, period silhouette, American cool.
Available in white / black / heather grey / “jungle” green / sage green / brown 436
Made in USA.

MF® SKIVVY T-Shirt, tubular knit ®2025

MF® SKIVVY T-Shirt, tubular knit ®2013

MF® “7161 Utility Trousers”, Type III, SC301 Okinawa x SC401 Hawaii Fiber Denim Combo (Japan)

Straight out of Weirdsville in the early days of “Heritage Fashion”, these are the funky dungarees that started the wild ride for Mister Freedom® back in 2007, the fruit of our initial collaboration with Sugar Cane Co. The “7161” Utility Trousers (aka “Frankenjeans”) had everyone at the time in the five-pocket market like… “whoaa… why?”
Initially produced in USA, this 2025 limited release of the “7161” is made in Japan, following the same pattern, single-needle construction, details and cut (but with a higher rise), and same unusual mis-match selvedge denim twills combination. The randomly-mixed fabric panels consist of Japan-milled 14 oz. selvedge sugarcane fiber denims (SC301 “Okinawa” left-hand-twill and SC401 “Hawaii” right-hand-twill), and will contribute to a subtlety-contrasting natural patina over time, with normal wear.

Mister Freedom® original mfsc 7161 Utility Trousers, “Free & Easy” Magazine, Feb 2007

MF® N-1H Modified, Indigo & Khaki Jungle Cloth (Japan)

A modified version of the original Mister Freedom® N-1H Deck Jacket (H was for hook) we introduced back in 2008, combining several USN N-1 Deck jacket types into one classic “might have been” design. This 2025 edition differs by featuring a mid-weight wide-wale corduroy lining, as we substituted the Mil-Specs bulky alpaca pile/wool blanket lining of vintage originals with a lighter fabric, for a more versatile all-season jacket.
Made in Japan.

MF® SNIPES Shirt, 11 oz. 2×1 Selvedge Blue Denim (Japan)

The popular Mister Freedom® SNIPES Shirt, back by popular demand, now available in a premium 11 oz. 2×1 selvedge denim (same Japan-milled fabric as our SS2025 Placer Overalls), given a tonal treatment with black trims.
Made in Japan.

MF® DIGGERS Trousers, Brown “Katsuragi” Drill & 13.5 oz. Selvedge Blue Denim (Japan)

An MF® twist on an uncommon (for us) piece of military gear, a pair of vintage 1952 Australian drill trousers. Characteristic of this utilitarian design are the snap button fly closure, high waist, pleated front, and wide leg pattern. The term “digger” is military slang for Aussie soldiers, an allege reference to trench digging in WW1.
Released in two premium fabric options: 11.5 oz. brown Katsuragi twill and 13 oz. 3×1 SC1937 selvedge denim, both milled in Japan.
Made in Japan.

MF® CREW CHIEF T-Shirt, all-cotton tubular knit (USA): White/Black/Jungle Green

Long-sleeve iteration of our popular vintage US military-inspired Skivvy T-Shirt, made from mid-weight all-cotton tubular jersey. Classic cut and period undershirt vibe. Needle-out ribbed collar-band and foldable cuffs.
Available in white / black / “jungle” green
Made in USA.

MF® RANCH BLOUSE & CALIFORNIAN Lot64MD, 16 oz. selvedge “Midnight” denim (USA)

The classic Mister Freedom® Ranch Blouse and Californian Lot64MD combo, cut in a 16 oz. selvedge “Midnight” denim (hefty indigo warp x black weft) with amazing natural patina potential, with normal wear. This is, sadly, our final opportunity to acquire this fabric, as producing it in Japan for a profit is proving too challenging for the mill.
Made in USA.

MF® CAMPUS BLOUSE, “Mattock” Cognac Brown Corduroy (USA)

This is the cognac brown “Mattock” version of our MF® Campus Blouse, a follow-up of its recently-released 14 oz. wide-wale black corduroy Santa Fe edition. Fabric milled in Japan. Side gussets and other accents cut from all-cotton “Frontier” brown duck canvas.
Made in USA.

MF® ARISTOCRAT Shirt, NOS White w/Red Stripe HBT Cotton (USA)

Our elegant yet-unpretentious Aristocrat dress shirt pattern, released in a recently-scored fancy mid-weight NOS white w/ red stripe HBT fabric from famed Winnitex Mills, about 10 oz.
Dress up, get down.

MF® TORPEDO Jacket, Veg-Tan Leather: Natural/Black Tea-Core (USA)

To end with a bang, we’re releasing a natural veg-tan leather version of our black tea-core Torpedo Jacket for FW2025.
Made in USA.
Boom.

: Fair winds and following seas, Joe G

There it is.

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 (WS), while others only available for retail from our brick & mortar and webstore (MF® Retail only)

To recap, our mfsc FW2025 line-up will consist of the below styles.

1) MF® CAMPUS “Stud” Jacket, veg-tan cowhide leather, USA. (WS)
Color options: natural / black tea-core / “bison” brown tea-core
ETA: Available NOW!
Sizing: CL wears 38

2) MF® CAMPUS Jacket (original sewn-on button version), veg-tan cowhide leather, USA. (WS)
Color options: natural / black tea-core / “bison” brown tea-core
ETA: Available NOW!
Sizing: CL wears 38

3) MF® SKIVVY T-Shirt, all-cotton tubular knit, USA. (WS)
Color options: white / black / heather grey / navy / brown “436” / sage green / “jungle” green / sand
ETA: Available NOW!
Sizing: CL wears Small

4) MF® 7161 Utility Trousers, Type III, Japan. (MF® Retail only)
Fabrics: Sugarcane fiber denim, SC301 Okinawa x SC401 Hawaii
ETA: Available NOW!
Sizing: CL wears W30 or W31

5) MF® N-1H Modified, Japan. (MF® Retail only)
Color options:
a) Indigo jungle cloth / coffee brown corduroy lining
b) Khaki jungle cloth / cognac brown corduroy lining
ETA: TBD Dec 2025
Sizing: CL wears 36

6) MF® SNIPES Shirt, Japan. (WS)
Fabric: 11 oz. 2×1 selvedge denim (= SS2025 Placer Overalls)
ETA: Available NOW!
Sizing: CL wears Medium (sized up)

7) MF® DIGGERS Trousers, Japan. (WS)
Fabric options:
a) 11.5 oz. brown Katsuragi drill twill
b) 13 oz. 3×1 SC1937 selvedge denim
ETA: Available NOW!
Sizing: CL wears W30

8) MF® CREW CHIEF T-Shirt, L/S, all-cotton tubular knit, USA. (WS)
Color options: white / black / “jungle” green
ETA: Available NOW!
Sizing: CL wears Small

9) MF® RANCH BLOUSE & CALIFORNIAN Lot64MD, USA. (WS)
Fabric: 16 oz. selvedge “Midnight” denim (indigo warp x black weft)
Pocketing/facing: NOS white w/red stripe HBT / NOS indigo/white plaid.
ETA: TBD Dec 2025
Sizing: CL wears RB 36 & Lot64 W30

10) MF® CAMPUS BLOUSE “Mattock”, USA. (WS)
Fabric: 14 oz. cognac brown wide-wale corduroy
Pocketing/facing: Frontier duck rust brown canvas.
ETA: Available NOW!
Sizing: CL wears 36

11) MF® ARISTOCRAT Shirt, USA. (MF® Retail only)
Fabric: NOS white w/ red stripe all-cotton HBT, about 10 oz, Winnitex Mills.
Pocketing/facing: Frontier duck rust brown canvas.
ETA: TBD Dec 2025
Sizing: CL wears Medium (sized up)

12) MF® TORPEDO Jacket, veg-tan cowhide leather, USA. (WS)
Color options: natural / black tea-core
Lining: all-cotton woven plaid brushed flannel (body), all-cotton woven stripe twill (arms)
ETA: Available NOW!
Sizing: CL wears 36~38

Voila!

This original FW2025 “Finding Mister Freedom®” Classics 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.
Please note that above FW2025 lookbook/preview features show samples, not necessarily reflecting the refined quality/fit/details/labeling of the upcoming production.

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.

Thank you very much for your renewed support.

Love from Sunny California,

Mister Freedom® TORPEDO Jacket, black tea-core cowhide leather, FW2024 mfsc SUBMARINER. Made in USA.

Mister Freedom® STANLEY T-Shirt, all-cotton tubular slubby knit, made in USA, new fabulous SS2025 colors!

Mister Freedom® STANLEY T-Shirt, all-cotton tubular slub knit.
New fabulous SS2025 colors!
Made in USA.

We introduced the Mister Freedom® STANLEY T-Shirt in 2015, initially released in 7 classic original colors, white, black, red, royal blue, jungle green, and gold. An aqua blue version followed in 2020.
A very limited collector’s edition indigo tie-dye batch also made a brief appearance that strange year, the result of a slow and tedious backyard project undertaken during the cooped-up months of the plague to quell cabin fever.
We also patiently process a few naturally-faded “Sunshine” shirts (organically bleached-out by exposure to the elements for an extended period of time), but those are mostly available in-store only.

For our SS2025 Hi-Desert escapade (to be released in the coming Spring!), we thought of adding a new color palette to the STANLEY family. We dug in the stash of vintage T-Shirts of the MF® archives, selected a “pastel” grouping of four color references complementing each other perfectly. The hardest part was yet to come: naming the new candidates. Desert Sand, Sky Blue, Coral Pink, and Seafoam Green it would be.

On a production note, not everyone may realize that actually getting our STANLEYs made is no simple task. For a “simple” finished T-Shirt to eventually land at Mister Freedom® HQ, the reality involves a complicated chain of events, many challenging manufacturing levels, and the hard work and expertise of many. If our easy-to-navigate webstore makes it a click away for the end customer, the journey to get each shirt produced — and in the USA for good measure — is a wild ride.

From growing the cotton to harvesting the crop domestically at farm level — granted the weather and boll weevils cooperated that year —, to spinning the fiber into yarns at the mill, to producing the tubular knit fabric in a complex process requiring industrial circular knitting machines (different size = different machine) and skilled operators, to garment-dyeing (locally in LA) hoping the reactive dye — a dyestuff popularized in the 1950s — will produce a consistent color (on inconsistent yarns sourced from various cotton farms), to all kinds of unforeseen challenges in between that necessitate a string of pre-production prototypes to limit snafus, it is always with great excitement and relief that our team welcomes a restock of any of our knit shirts (STANLEYs, SKIVVIEs, HENLEYs, CREW CHIEFs etc) at HQ!

Considering all the above variables and Murphy’s Law, it is no surprise that some production batches will vary slightly through the years, be it in the cotton staple length, slub of the jersey knit, dye colorfastness, depth of color, fabric feel, mechanical stretch, perception of fit, etc…
Even with the exact same original specs, variations in production will happen, out of anyone’s control.
Our very popular B-Stock STANLEYS are a good example of that Law applied to garment manufacturing, a reminder of the constant need for a small company to hustle, to improvise-adapt-overcome, and master turning lemons into lemonade.

On that note, as we processed the latest batch of SS2025 STANLEYs back for the dye house for QC, we noticed a few irregularities in dye distribution on some pieces. For whatever obscure reason, a few unicorns feature slightly contrasting panels (lighter body with darker sleeves — B-Stock Type 2 — , or darker body with lighter neck band — B-Stock Type 3 —) Also noticeable on the side on those few T-Shirts is a darker dye streak (slanted line referred-to as B-Stock Type 1), that shows how much the raw cotton tubular knit fabric twists during the wash/dry process. Similar to the “twisted leg” of premium denim jeans, when the fabric torques after the initial rinse, and the selvedge outseam ends up on the shin bone.

I personally think those “Two-Toners” STANLEYS look killer, carrying the vibe of vintage “Ringer” tees with heather jersey knit bodies, and regret that not all of this batch was like that! Unfortunately, no size Small unicorn for me, as the fluke is mostly limited to size Large, and to the Sky Blue color. Go figure.

For the lucky few, those “irregulars” will be available as B-Stock, a grouping combination of Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 inconsistencies.

: MF® Stanley T-Shirt B-Stock Type1

: MF® Stanley T-Shirt B-Stock Type2

: MF® Stanley T-Shirt B-Stock Type3

Side remark on this new palette, these are ‘straight up’ colors, in the sense that we do not over-process with a ‘vintage wash’ to artificially age our T-Shirts. Contrary to the dictate of the garment distressing industry — who would love to convince consumers that one look one’s best in factory-ripped jeans and shirts —, we strongly believe at Mister Freedom® in “letting the wearers put in the years”, and that a new garment should only be offered with 100% of its longevity potential, and not pre-distressed, just to fall apart after a couple of months of wear.
And, you don’t buy soul with an extra hole. Simply wearing the clothes will get you to that ‘vintage look’, naturally and without harmful chemicals. If you are reading this, you obviously already know that.
Our STANLEY colors are guaranteed to fade to attractive hues with repeat wash/wear cycles and sun exposure.

The MF® STANLEY T-Shirt is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in the USA.

SPECS:
FABRIC:
100% cotton light-weight slubby tubular jersey knit, milled in the USA.
The tubular no-side-seams fabric twists and torques, like that of all-cotton vintage T-shirts. This natural yarn distortion is expected and not a default.
COLORS:
* Desert Sand (off-white)
* Sky Blue
* Coral Pink
* Seafoam Green
DETAILS:
* Original Mister Freedom® T-shape body pattern, inspired by vintage US military undershirts and old school commercial sportswear T-Shirts.
* Exclusive 100% cotton premium tubular jersey (no side seams), slubby texture, light-weight, high mechanical stretch, milled in USA.
* No side seams.
* Relaxed silhouette.
* Vintage style ¼ sleeves.
* Coverstitch self-fabric neck band.
* “Single stitch” finishing hems.
* Flat-lock construction, 100% cotton thread, for natural roping on seams.
* Pre-shrunk.
* Made in USA.

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® SEAWOLF Trousers, 57/43 Cotton/Wool Indigo Twill, mfsc FW2024 “SUBMARINER” (JP)

Mister Freedom® SEAWOLF Trousers, 57/43 Cotton/Wool Indigo Twill.
FW2024 mfsc SUBMARINER
Made in Japan

The SEAWOLF Trousers are a Mister Freedom® spin on fine piece of US Navy uniform gear, a pair of vintage 1950s-60s Undress Blues — Contract No. DA-30-352-TAP-2340 in US military Quartermaster nomenclature —, yet another classic design courtesy of Uncle Sam’s “Clothing Supply Office”.

These are not the typical WW2 broadfall enlisted man issued winter trousers, but a later zipper-front model, issued I believe to Chief Petty Officers. They still feature the traditional naval wrap leg (no outseam) and wide bottoms, but the zip-fly/flat front/slash front pocket combo gives the trousers more of a dressy civvy garment vibe.

As always, we took liberty with the original military design and interpreted proportions/fit/materials/trims to our own liking. Originals from the “Naval Clothing Depot” were issued in a classic USN dense 100% wool material.

Our fabric of choice is a very fancy blend of 57% cotton and 43% wool, selvedge twill, featuring all-cotton indigo-dyed warp yarns and charcoal grey wool weft yarns. Yes, the face of the fabric is 100% cotton, the reverse is 100% wool, milled in Japan on narrow shuttle loom slow-producing machines. The selvedge ID is concealed in the two rear welt pockets facing construction.

For pocketing/lining, we opted for the 10 Oz. all-cotton indigo pincheck fabric that ties-in our SUBMARINER line-up.

The “naval” wrap leg of our SEAWOLF is a different cut from that of traditional USN denim dungarees (see our Swabbies write-up for more on the whooping 11.5’’ leg opening), with the leg flare starting at the hips — rather than the dramatic inseam curve-out at the knee of the denim models — giving our trousers more of an overall wide profile while keeping a fitted top block. The wider hip cut makes the SEAWOLF a good candidate for the stylish lady into period silhouettes and classic styles, whose ethics prevent shopping on SHEIN or the likes.

We kept the garment construction utilitarian, true to the originals, with overlocking becoming ubiquitous in 1960s garment construction. The two-piece waistband is split in the rear, with the plain (aka superimposed) seam of the seat allowing for easy alteration should one desire to take-in the waist.

The “modernized” zip-front is definitely a functional improvement over its 13-button broadfall closure system, for obvious reasons. And, in our modern world, hardly anyone will need to wrap that obsolete front flap around a ship’s mast to mend sails.

The top waist button (A) and its concealed lower companion (B) are of the classic USN fouled anchor black plastic type. We recommend buttoning B first, then A.

Style-wise, the SEAWOLF Trousers can be paired with all kinds of period naval-inspired gear (Skivvy Ts, Chambray-type work shirts, nautical-vibe sweaters, peacoats, etc…) They can also look very sharp for one exploring a moderate 1920s Oxford Bags vibe, or an elegant 1930s trousers cut.

The MF® SEAWOLF Trousers are designed in California, USA, by Mister Freedom®, and manufactured in Japan in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.

(SPECS soon)

Mister Freedom® BUBBLEHEAD CPO Shirt, 10.5 Oz. Selvedge Left-Hand-Twill “Okinawa” Sugarcane Fiber Denim, mfsc FW2024 “SUBMARINER” (JP)

Mister Freedom® BUBBLEHEAD CPO Shirt, 10.5 Oz. Selvedge Left-Hand-Twill “Okinawa” Fiber Denim.
FW2024 mfsc SUBMARINER (JP)

The “blue shirt” is back!
We introduced this original pattern sometime in 2008, part of our “Naval Clothing Tailor” story.
The design was inspired by a vintage 1930s tailor-made US Navy Chief Petty Officer private purchase uniform shirt. We have released a few models through the years, from the initial 6 Oz. denim version and its elusive “Liberty Issue” follow-up… to the 2018 “SAN PABLO” CPO Shirt.

It made no doubt that our 2024 Submariner venture called for a new twist on the pattern!
The overall design remains the same, with the exception of the front closure. The “Bubblehead” model features classic USN-type fouled anchor black buttons — typical of vintage USN wool CPO shirts — rather than the snaps of previous iterations.

The fabric is an old favorite: 10.5 Oz. Okinawa fiber denim, left-hand twill, fancy blend of 70% cotton x 30% Okinawan recycled sugarcane fibers, solid white selvedge ID, milled in Japan. It is stiff, slubby, neppy, and notorious for developing stunning patina over time, with normal wear/wash routine.
The design treatment is subtle, tonal stitching, and without the “Liberty Issue” fanciness of some of its predecessors. No concealed mermaids, no rainbow stitching, just a solid and intricately-constructed vintage-style work shirt.

The endearing term “Bubblehead” is military slang for a US Navy Submariner.

The Mister Freedom® “BUBBLEHEAD” CPO Shirt is designed in California, USA, and produced in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co in Japan.

SPECS:
PATTERN: An original MF® design from 2008, initially inspired by a vintage 1930s tailor-made USN Chief Petty Officer uniform shirt.
FABRIC: 10.5 Oz. Okinawa fiber denim, left-hand twill, fancy blend of 70% cotton x 30% Okinawan recycled sugarcane fibers, solid white selvedge ID, milled in Japan.
DETAILS:
* Intricate tailoring, 1930s-40s period tailor-made uniform shirting style.
* Original MF® inverted box-pleat arcuate single chest pocket design.
* Reinforcement shoulder yoke.
* Arcuate “western” back yoke.
* Curvy 1930s style front and back shirt tails.
* Chin strap.
* Black cotton twill collar/button placket facing.
* Fancy scalloped cuff pattern, with elbow reinforcement patch.
* Classic USN fouled anchor black plastic buttons.
* Off-set front tail button.
* Concealed chest pocket, featuring denim selvedge.
* Selvedge side gussets.
* Tonal stitching, 100% cotton.
* “MFSC Naval Clothing Tailor” woven rayon neck label.
* Designed in California, made in Japan.

SIZING/FIT:
The Mister Freedom® BUBBLEHEAD CPO Shirt comes RAW/unwashed. The pattern is designed so that the measurements match the labeling AFTER an initial cold soak/line dry.
We recommend the usual protocol before wearing:

Cold soak in a tub for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.

Line dry, no heat dryer.

Note: The resulting stiffness of the shirt after it has fully dried is due to the starch present in the denim yarns. The rigidity will subside with wear.
At 5.7’ ~145 lbs, I opted for a comfortable MEDIUM, with enough room to allow layering over a Medalist Sweatshirt. For ref, I am currently a SMALL in most MF® shirts/jackets.
The tagged size that will work best for you depends on your body type and how you like your clothes to fit.
Please refer to our sizing chart and reach out to sales@misterfreedom.com for further sizing advice.

CARE:
When laundering is needed after repeat wear, turn shirt inside/out to prevent marbling of the fabric, machine wash on DELICATE, cold water, mild eco-friendly detergent. Line dry.
Do not use the washer’s heavy-duty cycle. Hot water and heat dryer are also not recommended and may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.