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Mister Freedom® RANGER Shirt, NOS Olive Birdseye Piqué & NOS cotton-linen crosshatch denim, made in USA.

Mister Freedom® “Ranger Shirt”, NOS Olive Birdseye Piqué & NOS cotton/linen crosshatch denim.
Sportsman catalog FW2017.
Made in USA.

The first installment of Fall 2017 comes in the form of two new models of our popular Ranger Shirt, an addition to the Mister Freedom® all-made-in-USA Sportsman catalog.
Following its original release in a smashing assortment of vintage selvedge Madras textiles, the Ranger Shirt pattern is now available in two distinct New Old Stock fabric options.

The first is a slubby crosshatch denim twill, a fancy 70% cotton/30% linen blend, milled in Italy. This elegant yet rugged indigo moss blue fabric has previously been featured on the Continental Trousers and Continental Vest, and will fade to an attractive range of blue hues overtime.

The second option is a crispy 100% cotton piqué, with a ‘birdseye’ woven texture reminiscent of certain 1950’s casual sportswear fabrics, in an olive green color similar to vintage 50’s BSA uniform shirts, as occasionally styled by France’s most notorious Boy Scout, debonair troubadour Serge Gainsbourg.

The MF® Ranger Shirt is designed in California by Mister Freedom®, and made in USA in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.

FABRIC:
a) Slubby 11 Oz. crosshatch denim twill, indigo moss blue (blue with a greenish sheen), slubby 70% cotton 30% linen blend, milled in Italy. New Old Stock.
b) Crispy 100% cotton birdseye piqué fabric, vintage “BSA” olive color, NOS.

DETAILS:
* Original Mister Freedom® mfsc pattern, inspired by classic 1930’s-40’s workwear and casual preppy shirting.
* Relaxed silhouette and fit.
* Double chest pockets, inverted box-pleat, red bartack accents.
* Chin strap.
* Full button front, featuring corrozzo wood 1950’s-style “Cat Eyes” buttons.
* Side gussets, self fabric.
* White cotton poplin button placket facing.
* Tonal stitching on denim model, navy blue stitching on olive model.
* Inside contrast red chainstitch.
* Made in USA.

SIZING/FIT:
We recommend an initial cold soak/rinse and line dry. Both fabric options will shrink to roughly the same measurements. These FW2017 Ranger Shirts are true-to-size. I wear a comfortable medium in both options, my usual size in mfsc shirting.
Refer to sizing chart for approximate measurements, post cold soak/line dry.

CARE:
Low-maintenance garment. Launder when needed, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent, line dry or heat dry.
Available raw (un-washed)
Sizes
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
XX-Large

Retail: $279.95

Available from www.misterfreedom.com, our Los Angeles HQ, 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.

Christophe Loiron
Mister Freedom®
©2017

Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Co “SPORTSMAN” catalog, mfsc FW2017, made in USA.

Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Co “Sportsman” Catalog, mfsc FW2017
Made in USA

Preview of our upcoming Fall 2017 all-made-in-USA selection. These few classics will be added to the Mister Freedom® “Sportsman” catalog in the up-coming months, as domestic production completes.

Visit www.misterfreedom.com and our Los Angeles HQ. Some FW2017 items are already available in-store and on-line.
Email sales@misterfreedom.com or call 323-653-2014 with any questions.
Thank you for your support.

Christophe Loiron
Mister Freedom®
©2017

Mister Freedom® “Utes”, ‘Boonies’ edition, Saigon Cowboy SS2015 flashback.

Some vintage inspiration out of the Mister Freedom® archives.

Mister Freedom® “Utes” boonies edition, Experimental Camouflage.
“Saigon Cowboy” Spring 2015 flashback!
Made in japan, chopped in USA.

The current sizzling temperatures in Los Angeles are slowly getting to us, and we’re having some “Saigon Cowboy” flashbacks…
Beaucoup dinky dau, eh?
So we figured we’d give a few pairs of our camo Utility Trousers the boonies treatment, i.e. we chopped-up the legs for a local-made flair. We added a side pocket, made from the extra fabric, to store your wad of piastres or bottle of Bamiba.

Those not allergic to historical tidbits can refer to our original post, for Counter Insurgency Support Office (CISO) and other CIDG-related stories behind the design of these trousers. For more general background on why we chose controversial times such as the Vietnam War era to draw inspiration for our 2015 collection, see here.
There it is.

The “Utes” are designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan by Sugar Cane Co, part of our SS2015 “Saigon Cowboy” mfsc collection.

FABRIC OPTIONS:
An initially white-based 100% cotton HBT fabric, printed on both sides using a double-side rotary screen technique. Milled and printed in Japan.
Face printed with an original Mister Freedom® “Experimental” camo pattern (inspired by the P1942 frogskin pattern).
Reverse printed with a solid cachou color (a reference to the caramel-like color typical of 1930’s French military canvas gear).
a) HiLand camouflage out (arid terrain, lighter)/cachou in.
b) LoLand camouflage out (jungle, darker)/cachou in.
c) Cachou out (solid)/HiLand camouflage in.

DETAILS:
* Special “Boonie” edition, hemmed bermuda length, with extra single side pocket added.
* Inspired by vintage military utility trousers.
* Slimmer ‘ARVN’-type silhouette.
* Mid-high waisted.
* Front patch pockets locked in side seam, rear patch pockets, horizontal HBT.
* Side cinch tabs, mil-spec slide buckle.
* Flat black-painted Metal “13 Stars” tack waist button.
* Oxidized black donut-type fly buttons.
* Flat felled seams, chainstitch.
* 100% cotton tonal stitching.
* Made in Japan, customized in USA.

SIZING:
All three fabric options will measure the same after an initial cold soak/line dry process. The Boonies edition are cut to fall a bit above the knee, but silhouette will differ according to ones waist/height ratio.
Refer to sizing charts for approximate measurements.

Available Rinsed.
Limited sizes.
RETAIL $229.95

Available from www.misterfreedom.com and our Los Angeles HQ.
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.

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

Fifty shades of Mister Freedom®, a leg ornamentation retrospective.

Pile of freshly-laundered Mister Freedom® rags…

Naval Chinos (Chino twill combo) FW2010 “Naval Clothing Tailor“

Chino Riders (Tan chino twill) SS2010 “Speedsafe For Modern Riders“

Californian Lot.54 (NOS Cone) 2010 “Sportsman Catalog“

Californian Lot.44 (NOS denim) FW2011 “American Sportswear“

Californian Lot.44 (NOS P21 denim) FW2011 “American Sportswear“

Pantalon Apache (Covert Stripe) SS2011 “Les Apaches“

Pantalon Apache (Stripe Brown) SS2011 “Les Apaches“

Pantalon Ouvrier (Métisse) SS2011 “Les Apaches“

Pantalon Ouvrier (Rayure) SS2011 “Les Apaches“

Pantalon Peau-de-Diable (Black moleskine) FW2011 “Les Apaches“

Pantalon Apache (Stripe Blue) SS2011 “Les Apaches“

Speedways Pique (Cream) FW2011 “American Sportswear“

Britches Chaparral (Brown Canvas) SS2012 “Men of the Frontier“

Britches Chaparral (Indigo) SS2012 “Men of the Frontier“

Faro Britches (Gunpowder HBT) FW2012 “Men of the Frontier“

Frontier Chinos (denim Type B) FW2012 “Men of the Frontier“

Gunslinger Pantaloons (Desert twill) SS2012 “Men of the Frontier“

Gunslingers Pantaloons (indigo x indigo twill) SS2012 “Men of the Frontier“

Californian Lot.64 (SC1966 denim) FW2013 “Sportsman Catalog“

El Americano (Duck Canvas) FW2013 “Viva la Revolución“

Hacendado Trousers (Baja denim) SS2013 “Viva la Revolución“

Hacendado Trousers (Homespun) SS2013 “Viva la Revolución“

Hacendado Trousers (Indigo Stripe Beige) SS2013 “Viva la Revolución“

Vaquero (Okinawa 301 denim) SS2013 “Viva la Revolución“

Californian Lot.64 cut-off (SC1966 denim) FW2013 “Sportsman Catalog“

Révolutionaire (NOS coutil) 2013 “Sportsman Catalog“

Crew Pants (“Marine Nationale” Chambray) SS2014 “Sea Hunt“

Crew Pants (Cachou Twill) SS2014 “Sea Hunt“

Topsiders (MN denim) SS2014 “Sea Hunt“

Topsiders (Okinawa 301 denim) SS2014 “Sea Hunt“

Sportsman Chinos (Beach twill) SS2014 “Sportsman Catalog“

Sportsman Chinos (OG-107 Cotton back sateen) FW2014 “Sportsman Catalog“

Utility Trousers (Cachou/Highland camo) SS2015 “Saigon Cowboy“

Californian Lot.64 (Okinawa 301 denim) FW2014 “Sportsman Catalog“

Utility Trousers (2×1 denim) SS2015 “Saigon Cowboy”

Tiger Board Shorts (Buzz Rickson’s TSP gold tiger) SS2015 “Sportsman Catalog“

Californian Lot.74 (NOS Cone denim) FW2015 “Sportsman Catalog“

Garrison Trousers (Olive GB denim) FW2015 “Saigon Cowboy“

Garrison Trousers (Indigo x indigo twill) FW2015 “Saigon Cowboy“

Malibu’s (Malibu blue denim) SS2015 “Sportsman Catalog“

Malibu’s (Sand denim) SS2015 “Sportsman Catalog“

Sportsman Slacks (Gunpowder HBT) FW2015 “Sportsman Catalog“

Bosco Pants (Hydrone twill) SS2016 “Skipper“

Manureva cut-off (Tutti Frutti) SS2016 “Skipper“

Manureva (Nep denim) SS2016 “Skipper“

Pareo Indigo SS2016 “Skipper“

Continental Trousers (NOS Cacao Chambray) FW2016 “Sportsman Catalog“

Continental Trousers (NOS Moss denim) SS2016 “Sportsman Catalog“

Naval Chinos 266ac (Indigo canvas) FW2016 “10th Anniversary mfsc Collection“

Californian Lot.674 (Okinawa 301 denim) SS2017 “Sportsman Catalog“

VEB belt and MF® “Trench-Art” custom vintage 40’s French Army belt.

Assorted Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane Co mfsc pants, 2010-2017.
Made in USA or Japan.

A non-exhaustive retrospective of some mfsc pants we designed through the years, randomly selected from my closet, post laundry.
Normal on/off wear and periodical cold water wash, natural patina, no factory distressing. The bleached-out marks of some of the blue jeans come from sitting bundled-up on the roof for a few weeks, under the California sun.

Check out www.misterfreedom.com for stock availability (click on photo caption links), visit the MF® Los Angeles brick & mortar store, email sales@misterfreedom.com or call 323-653-2014 with any questions.
Thank you for your support.