Mister Freedom
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El Loco has arrived!
…in an Apache box?
Pre-soak fit (pardon the shorts)
Soaking….look at that texture!
Now drying
First impression is that it doesnt seem as boxy as I thought it would be, but this is pre-soak and it may feel differently after losing some length. Second, the green button holes pop against the denim and match the burl buttons beautifully. Last, the denim is phenomenal and I am loving it.
I am a little perturbed that my jacket came in a box and not a denim bag as it was listed but I got it on sale so I can't complain. I can't wait for it to dry and with the sun out in full force today it won't take long!
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Post over a FH chambray:
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So, you were disappointed your jacket came in a box instead of a denim bag? My jacket literally came folded up in a bubble-mailer with NO packaging, lol. Matters not. I'm sure this beauty will prove to be one of my favorite shirts.
I ordered a large, because I know MF fabrics shrink… And, shrunken denim always feels more interesting to me. Dropped it immediately in to a hot bath... 75C. I don't play around! Currently waiting for the air dry to finish, but, just eyeballing it, I know it will fit. The biggest dry fit issue was that it was too long. The bottom is curling after the soak, so I already know I lost some length, which is good. Fit pics to come eventually. Just know that I like it enough as of now, that I'm considering the midnight version as well. Lord knows I don't need another denim shirt though, lol
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Looks good to me! How do you feel about it?
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Thanks! I was really worried about the length but it actually fits very similarly to my Kapital Century Denim Long Western jacket. I think it will work well with my shorter shirts like my 32, 109, and 123 but others will have to be tucked in. If I had to pick only one denim jacket, I'd stick with my SC Type II which works with almost any outfit. The Loco has more of a sleeved vest look and takes a little more preparation to work. I think that it will be a real stunner when worn with the right clothes.
Styling aside, the construction and denim are phenomenal. The 301 Okinawa denim is super coarse and slubby but my experience is that it will be soft within a few days of wear. I've been wearing it inside to try to break it in and I look forward to a more natural fit especially around the shoulders. The corozo nut ring buttons are very similar to the sewn ones on my Drover jacket but have a little pop of brass in the center. They are easy to remove and should last a very long time. I may remove the buttons on the cuffs as I don't want to scratch my watch and the cuffs look great folded up anyway. I think my biggest draw to this jacket are the wrap around pockets. Super functional and big enough for lots of stuff.
As for the packaging, it's not a big deal but as it was listed as coming with a bag I was expecting to get one. I asked Christian if I could buy one and he said he'd check into if they have any more hiding around the shop. Great if I get one, no worries if I don't. It doesn't affect my love for the jacket either way.
@davito I remember you having one. Did you sell it? Still have any pics of you in it by chance?
BTW, the Garrison shirt was a huge temptation but I am trying hard to save up some money for IH and MF F/W'16. Sounds like we're in the same boat about a closet full of denim shirts but it doesn't keep me from pining for another. Any fit pics yet? I bet that thing is going to break in beautifully.
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And it holds beer!
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Really like that!
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Anesthetist, I need about 1" more shrink… Tomorrow is laundry day, so I'm thinking a gentle wash, and a partial machine dry will give me what I want. It generally fits fine now, but the extra shrink I want will make it so it looks pretty good with any of my pants. Right now, it works with my baggier IH pants
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MF Tonkinoise and MF trousers
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Lovely combo @Anesthetist
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That tobacco colour on it is superb!
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Nice loco @Anesthetist had that too some time ago, cool jacket enjoy
Nice Shirt @UnTucked
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Beautiful evo on the Campus @davito !
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I'm liking the Continental Three Piece, which has just been posted to the blog.
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^^^Already for sale in the Rakuten shops….. Klax-on, Hinoya, etc.....
I just grabbed the natural Campus Cardigan, and the Midnight Garrison Shirt. The Olive Garrison Shirt I got is so awesome, but a smidge too big (Size L)..... I'm going to try another hot wash and dry, and if I can't get anymore shrink from it, it will go for sale here.
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^ what size cardigan you grab?
Anybody seen the TAP Lézard “Vanden” Jacket in real life? Reminds me of the Chiller vest in a good way.
Might do it . . .
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what size cardigan you grab?
I got a medium. Hoping it's sized right. Needing to add some "fitted" items, so I can look more Euro when I go out on the town….. The guys here wear the tightest clothes on earth!!! It's like living in the Marvel Universe, lmao! I swear, if their "jeans" were any tighter, they would be jeggings
