The Mister Freedom® TORPEDO Jacket is a vintage-inspired leather sport jacket that blends the clean lines of late-1930s American sportswear with subtle influences from WWII-era naval officer jackets. Handcrafted in California from premium vegetable-tanned black tea-core cowhide, the TORPEDO features a tailored five-button front, action back, half-belt construction, and NOS cotton linings. The leather is designed to age beautifully, gradually revealing warm brown undertones as it develops character through years of wear. Designed by Mister Freedom® and proudly made in California, the TORPEDO combines traditional American craftsmanship with historically inspired detailing for a jacket built to last a lifetime. SPECS SHELL: Premium vegetable-tanned black tea-core cowhide. LINING: NOS woven plaid cotton flannel body lining with NOS woven cotton dobby stripe sleeve lining. DETAILS: Original Mister Freedom® design inspired by late-1930s American sportswear and WWII-era naval officer jackets. Vintage sport coat length. Five-button front with classic keyhole button closure. Slim notched lapel with stand collar option. Western-style front yokes. Split front panel construction. Dual buttoned flap hand pockets. 1930s-style action back with single expansion gusset. Half-belt back. Gusseted button-adjustable cuffs. Fully lined with New Old Stock cotton fabrics. Interior chest pocket. Corozo buttons secured with bone button backing. Mister Freedom® "The Sportsman" woven neck label. Heavy-duty poly/cotton construction stitching. Designed by Mister Freedom®. Made in California, USA. SIZING / FIT The TORPEDO requires no conditioning or pre-treatment and is ready to wear immediately. For the best fit, compare the garment measurements in our size chart with a jacket you already own. Leather jackets are a personal preference—some customers prefer a trim vintage fit while others size up to allow for layering. At 5'7" and approximately 145 lbs, Christophe wears a size 38 for a comfortable fit with room for winter layers. If you need assistance selecting a size, please contact us at [email protected]. CARE The vegetable-tanned tea-core leather is intended to develop character through regular wear. Nicks, scratches, creasing, and the gradual appearance of the warm brown underlayer are all natural characteristics of this leather and part of its appeal. Condition only when necessary, based on frequency of wear, using a quality leather conditioner to maintain a healthy, natural patina. STORY The Mister Freedom® TORPEDO Jacket draws inspiration from two distinct sources: WWII German Kriegsmarine reefer-style leather jackets and an original American civilian sports jacket dating from the late 1930s and early 1940s. Rather than reproducing either garment outright, the TORPEDO blends elements from both into an original Mister Freedom® design. The tailored five-button front, notched lapel, action back, and half-belt silhouette reflect the clean, athletic styling found in American sportswear before and during the Second World War, while subtle military influences contribute to the jacket's understated presence. Constructed in California from premium vegetable-tanned black tea-core cowhide, the leather has been selected to age gracefully. As the jacket is worn, the black surface gradually reveals the natural brown foundation beneath, creating a unique patina that reflects years of use and making every jacket one of a kind. Finished with New Old Stock cotton linings, corozo buttons with bone backing, and traditional American craftsmanship throughout, the TORPEDO is designed as a lifetime garment that will continue to improve with age.
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