The Continental Bermudas Cooper Ed. is our summer addition to the “Continental” series, an unpretentious all-made-in-USA casual suiting concept. The pattern for the bermudas is derived from our Continental Trousers inspired by classic late 50s-mid 60s casual slacks. Our Continental Bermudas feature a mid-to-high rise with a slim silhouette. 15% OFF PROMO When purchasing two or more full-price items from our Continental Suiting collection you will receive a 15% discount automatically at checkout. SPECS PATTERNAn original mfsc pattern inspired by vintage late 1950’s and early 1960’s casual slacks with a classic, slim silhouette. Mid-to-high rise. FABRIC:New Old Stock, 8 Oz. denim twill, blend of 60% cotton and 40% linen, probably Italian origin.Lining/pocketing: NOS 2×1 blue denim. DETAILS:* Elegant late 1950′s early 1960’s type silhouette and fit, above the knee length. * Adjustable back cinch strap, with vintage NOS metal slide buckle. * Amber brown corozo wood fly and waist buttons. * Rear welt pockets, watch pocket. * Trousers-style belt loops. * Crotch gusset pattern. * Flat-felled side seam “caballo” construction. * NOS blue denim pocket bags, waist band and fly facing. * Tonal 100% cotton thread construction, with inside green chainstich MF® signature accents. * Made in USA. SIZING/FIT The MF® Continental Bermudas comes raw/unwashed, and will shrink to tagged size. Follow the usual recommended initial method before wearing: cold soak for 30mn, spin dry and line dry. Please refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you. CL's Advice: These are “vanity size”, with somewhat of a generous waist that can be cinched with the rear adjustable strap. I tend to fluctuate between W30 and W32 in mfsc trousers, according to the model, and opted for a comfortable W32 in the Continental Bermudas, in both fabrics. CARE Hand wash or machine wash on delicate, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent. Turn inside-out to avoid marbling of the fabric. Line dry only. STORY The MF® Continental Bermudas — a trouser pattern inspired by classic late 50s-mid 60s casual cotton slacks, blended with vintage insular fashions — were initially released with a graded inseam of ~10’’, falling approximately one inch above the knee, for a traditional “Bermuda Shorts” style, documented here. I had gone on a custom cropping binge a few years back, and shortened all my Continental Bermudas to a 4’’~5’’ length. I find that proportion easier to wear for my frame, just personal preference. If you lean more towards a 1953 Gary Cooper in Acapulco vibe than a 1973 Angus Young schoolboy get up, our COOPER treatment may be the ticket on these summer shorts!We have hemmed a few pieces of MF® Continental Bermudas at a ~6 ½’’ inseam, not as short-short as the look I pull but going for a more conservative traditional mid-thigh cut. Now, get out in the sun and show some skin if that’s your thing, look alive, and get your vitamin D while you’re at it! This MF® garment is designed and manufactured in California by Mister Freedom®, in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.
