MISTER FREEDOM

[srudy]

4 minutes ago, scooby said:

Just a fit update to show how nicely they’ve stretched in 2 weeks. Great fitting jeans. The midnight denim is a nice addition to my wardrobe

Looking awesome!!!! 

[Broark]

Don't think this got posted, but the preview for the new F/W Podium collection is online.
https://misterfreedom.com/pages/mister-freedom®-x-sugar-cane-msfc-fw2021-podium-collection-lookbook-preview
Honestly not much that I'm into, the Medalist sweats and Gym Star sweatpants look nice.

[persco_]

I saw that a few days ago. I get the Olympics theme, but wow. Nothing in there I thought was appealing. 

[Broark]

Totally agree, I guess we'll see what's to come from the perennial Sportsman collection.

[JDelage]

I kinda like the Contender hoodie, but that's it.

[Duke Mantee]

The closer any brand gets to 60s/70s gear the less well received it gets … but the tracksuits are a bit too vintage Fila for my tastes (even though I do like a bit of athleticwear ). Needles have being doing it better for a few years now.

[youngofthesoonest]

I saw the collection in person a few weeks back and it looks a lot better in person. I didn’t expect to particularly like the satin jacket but in person it was super nice, the fit seemed solid and the price was really good too. Obviously it takes a certain type of person to rock a full sweatsuit. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in based on the preview photos but walked out of the meeting very pleasantly surprised and excited to see the final products. Sportsman collection looked good too. 

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

I like his jeans and some of the jackets, his take on old nautical pieces etc. Some are really fantastic. But to my mind these are pieces that haven't really improved over the years if you're looking for good offerings - the best stuff is still just the best replica (or replica with a twist) that a designer can come up with (ranch jacket - great twists!).

But as someone who is in athletic gear 5 days a week for functional purposes, and doesn't really think it looks all that great for general purposes I don't get the repro of all this stuff - I could say the same for Warehouse - another one of my favorite jeansmakers. Athletic gear now is way better than the stuff from 40 years ago. Training in an old school sweatsuit or trackpants is miserable compared to the fabrics you can get now. Just not for me I suppose. 

Reminds me to get my ranch jacket out though... 

[CSL]

AlientoyWorkmachine  I'm curious. Why are modern workout clothes better? Are the fabrics more breathable? 

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

17 hours ago, CSL said:

AlientoyWorkmachine  I'm curious. Why are modern workout clothes better? Are the fabrics more breathable? 

More breathable, lighter, more durable (as you can imagine this stuff gets washed constantly), wick moisture better, more supportive and also just more comfortable to train in. And in the case of designer/fashion oriented reproductions like this - a better value IMO. 

Depends on what you want out of your gear I guess but the only times I would wear vintage training gear stuff for actual training is if I were feeling more masochistic on a particular day. And even then, I wouldn't pay for the fashion version of it. Then again I usually train in my basement, I suppose if you go to a gym to be seen maybe the calculus is different. 

[Maynard Friedman]

1 hour ago, AlientoyWorkmachine said:

I usually train in my basement

So why wear anything at all? 

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

21 hours ago, Maynard Friedman said:

So why wear anything at all? 

I tried your suggestion which I'd never thought of before! Anyways, today I realize clothes serve as a protective barrier. Who would have thought! 

[beew]

Anyone interested in picking up my sz 40 tiger stripe advisor jacket? Help fund my lot 64 Hawaii’s lol 

[shredwin_206]

[andrewrose]

I posted a while back (looked and it was in January! Doesn’t seem like that long ago…) that I found a minimally worn Liberty CPO on eBay that was missing a button. I finally got around to making and attaching a new one today.

Used a deer antler shed I found while hiking, which seemed true to the spirit of the shirt. Realized that I don’t have a great selection of hand tools for working on stuff that size. Probably would’ve been quicker if so but still only took 1.5 hrs or so.

Went back and forth on how many holes to make for attachment- two seemed too few and four had me worried it would weaken the antler too much. I decided on three. When do you ever see a three holed button?  Plus just read a book about SEALS and the trident pin. Some procedurals and the final product(not quite in the correct order):

 

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

Here's my midnight Ranch Blouse. Just an initial warm soak, no washes. Owned for about 20 months, occasional but consistent wear. That's a lens cap in the pocket - don't love the look there but I keep a spare in most of my jackets and use it more than I'd like. 

[diggers]

Continental // Skivvy // Lot 74

[JDelage]

This looks awesome on you.

[diggers]

thx @JDelage

[Toegun]

It’s been sat on the shelf for a while but thanks to the weather I can enjoy my MF Map shirt, though if it cools off anymore I’ll most probably enjoy it more with a jumper over it. 

[beew]

Grailed Have a pair of Hawaii 64's w32 One-washed from SE I'm trying to get rid of if anyone is interested. Haven't worn them outside since getting back from SE's hem

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

Took a quick trip to the sewing machine for some preventative maintenance and figured id snap a few while i was at it. 

these are my midnight 64's - i think 3 or 4 washes - guesstimate prob about 150-200 wears idk. 

[Toegun]

Grabbed myself the new ‘version’ of the MF jacket, good for my shoulders especially in the larger size, so the body and sleeves don’t ride up so much. 

London Transport Museum was my office for the day, lovely place. 

[MJF9]

@Toegun top jacket... a modern day classic imo... what size did you go for?

[Toegun]

@MJF9 46! With a hot wash

[Pedro]

I bought a pair of Californian Lot 54BB awhile ago from MF in 36W since thats my SC waist size.

What the heck?

Not even washed yet and can’t pull my legs through them. Were these modeled for the assless man? The fit is absurd. They are truly a strong 35” inseam and far too tight in the glutes and thighs. These things are tighter than Brooke Shield’s Calvin Kleins.

I tried googling for am image of an “assless man” and I warn you now that 99% of the images are of assless pants and fully assed men.

This is the only family friendly image I could find.

 

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

5 hours ago, Pedro said:

I bought a pair of Californian Lot 54BB awhile ago from MF in 36W since thats my SC waist size.

What the heck?

Not even washed yet and can’t pull my legs through them. Were these modeled for the assless man? The fit is absurd. They are truly a strong 35” inseam and far too tight in the glutes and thighs. These things are tighter than Brooke Shield’s Calvin Kleins.

I tried googling for am image of an “assless man” and I warn you now that 99% of the images are of assless pants and fully assed men.

This is the only family friendly image I could find.

 

May seem obvious but did you look at the measurements? They've got some of the most accurate ones I've come across - I've ordered 3 pieces from the store and everything was exactly as it says it was, within like .1 inch at least. I do find the waist sizing to be similar to SC - but different cut will make a big difference.  Anyways, they do exchanges.

The lot 64 I have is one of the best slimmer cuts I've found though I have to say. 

[Pedro]

Hmmm...I can’t remember if I checked measurements or not, although I typically do. I am surprised the website calls the Lot 54BB as having a “roomy leg and generous waist”.

I just can’t believe these dimensions would fit anybody other than maybe someone who plays college ball. 

To make matters worse, I went through my inventory and found I actually bought two identical pair still raw. 

Thankyou for your response.

 

Edited March 22, 2022 by Pedro

[shredwin_206]

I have found that the MF tend to run quite snug in the arse and thighs. I have a pair of the lot 64 though. The 54 I thought were roomier. 

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

 

2 hours ago, shredwin_206 said:

I have found that the MF tend to run quite snug in the arse and thighs. I have a pair of the lot 64 though. The 54 I thought were roomier. 

This is strange to me. I wear a 29 or a 30 depending on my mood - but when I wear a 29 it's always the thighs that are a problem, not the waist - though I am not big I guess I train enough for my legs to be proportionally bigger than my waist. Anyways, the size 29 lot 64 is, I think, the only slim cut where the thigh is generous enough for me. It's slim on my thighs don't get me wrong, but I can wear it - rarely the case for any other unless it's a truly roomy cut.

Long story short - I find the opposite - the MF "slim" is the more generous cut for a given waist size.