Made in California, USA The MF® RANCH BLOUSE “DC” Denim combines our classic Ranch Blouse pattern with an exclusive 12 Oz. premium selvedge denim featuring a rusty brown warp and natural weft. Faithfully replicated from a 1950s New Old Stock pair of Dee-Cee jeans, this Japan-milled fabric is designed to develop exceptional character and patina with years of wear. SPECS PATTERN: The Mister Freedom® RANCH BLOUSE pattern is our original take on classic denim jacket styles from the Golden Age of American workwear, 1930s to 1950s. FABRIC: 12 Oz. premium “DC” selvedge denim with a rusty brown warp and natural weft. An exclusive MFSC fabric milled in Japan and replicated from a 1950s New Old Stock pair of Dee-Cee jeans. DETAILS: Distinctive “Uncle Sam” collar. Pleated front with original MF® arrowhead dart stitching. Original lower slanted chest pockets with single pocket flap. MF® original “M” stitch on chest pocket. Selvedge ID exposed on the front panel fold. Classic two-tone yellow and orange stitching. Original MF®-branded silver tack buttons. Adjustable buckle back with concealed selvedge cinch strap. Copper rivet reinforcement with leather washer backing. Traditional “caballo” construction. NOS dobby stripe pocketing. Printed "Joe G" cloth label with original artwork. Made in California, USA, in an ethically responsible, small family-owned factory. SIZING & FIT CL wears size 36. The MF® RANCH BLOUSE features a period-inspired natural-waist, boxy silhouette that stays true to classic workwear jackets of the 1930s through the 1950s. This garment comes raw and unwashed. Before wearing, we recommend an initial cold soak for approximately 30 minutes, followed by a spin cycle and line drying. As this fabric is unsanforized, expect the garment to shrink to the tagged measurements after the recommended soak. Please refer to the garment measurement chart and compare it with a similar jacket you own that fits you well. Consider your preferred layering when selecting a size. For personalized sizing assistance, please contact [email protected]. Include your body type and measurements, preferred silhouette, and, when available, measurements from a similar garment that fits the way you like. CARE Hand wash or machine wash on DELICATE in cold water using a minimal amount of mild, eco-friendly detergent. Turn the garment inside out before washing to minimize marbling of the denim. Line dry only. Do not use the washer's heavy-duty cycle. A heated dryer is not recommended and may result in excessive or irreversible shrinkage. This exclusive unsanforized denim is designed to fade gracefully, developing a rich patina according to the owner's activities, frequency of wear, and laundering choices. STORY The MF® RANCH BLOUSE has a definite 1930s–1940s flair, featuring the traditional bells and whistles of early “Type I” jackets, including a pleated front and buckle back. On vintage workwear jackets, front pleats were not intended as a fashion statement, but rather served as functional expansion pleats. The stitching simply kept the pleats in place and could be removed by the wearer should additional room through the chest be needed. In later years, front pleats on fashion denim jackets often became purely decorative, stitched down, riveted, or concealed beneath patch pockets. We chose to preserve their original function in our 2011 Ranch Blouse design, securing them with the signature MF® arrowhead-shaped dart stitching. This “DC” edition is cut from an exclusive 12 Oz. premium selvedge denim milled in Japan and faithfully replicated from a 1950s New Old Stock pair of Dee-Cee jeans. Its distinctive rusty brown warp and natural weft will fade gracefully, developing exceptional character and patina with years of regular wear. Designed and made in California, USA.
