Ranch Blouse “Randall” – Natural Veg-Tan Leather – B-Stock

Introducing the Ranch Blouse “RANDALL”, natural veg-tan leather, B-Stock:

Our QC (Quality Control) Team recently noticed random small dark spots on a few Randalls from our storage facility… Upon closer inspection, we realized that because stock jackets are stored folded in half, individually wrapped in plastic bags with a protective sheet of paper in the middle and boxed-up, some of the brass snaps and copper rivets in contact with the natural veg-tan leather had left button-size oxidation marks. Wrap paper had shifted during transport, at times exposing snaps/rivets to the hide. Never a dull moment in clothing manufacturing.

The small spots do not take away from the garment, but they are definitely noticeable on a fresh out of the box jacket. The units that did not pass QC are now available as B-Stock.
The oxydation marks on a B-Stock jacket are mostly located on one arm (the one folded touching the snaps), with a few occasional points of contact on the front panel.
We have taken photos/macros of a range of Randalls B-Stock, clearly showing the cosmetic flaws on a representative grouping — actually highlighting the “worst case scenario” of staining.

Note that with normal wear, exposure to the elements and conditioning, the blemishes will easily subside and gradually blend-in the leather.

To jump start a natural patina, take a look at our in-house method for suntanning the MF® “Sunshine” leather jackets.

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.

THIS RANCH BLOUSE “RANDALL” IS B-STOCK

Please read the description for additional details: If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected]

SPECS

LEATHER:
Vegetable-tanned full-grain cowhide leather, natural finish, and color, milled and supple, about 2-3 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®.

• Early round-type collar, A-1 style.
• Vintage’ boxy but fit silhouette.
• Pleated front with original MF® arrowhead dart stitching.
• Original MF® “M” stitching on chest pockets.
• Fully unlined, clean seams.
• Cotton corduroy collar and wrist cuff facing.
• Buckle back, adjustable, riveted.
• Original vintage-style MF® branded brass snaps closure.
• Mister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven label.
• High stitch-count, sturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.
• Made in California, USA.

DISCLAIMER: Your RANDALL Jacket may feature the authentic ranch “branding iron” (scar) mark typical of livestock raised outdoors. Each hide we select features its own single original ranch branding, more or less visible/well-defined. When both the yield of a hide and the ranch brand position permit it, our factory cutters have been instructed to include the original mark usually on one of the shoulder yoke panels. Not all of our leather jackets feature a branding iron mark, but those that do are much sought-after by our customers for their uniqueness.

SIZING/FIT

The Mister Freedom® Ranch Blouse is available in pure new condition. The jacket’s journey will be yours and each nick a memory.

CL’s Advice: I am usually a 38 in mfsc jackets and I am a 38 in the Ranch Blouse, with room for a lightweight shirt underneath. Please refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.

CARE

We recommend you leave your Ranch Blouse as-is and just wear it. Treat with care when necessary. Use appropriate products for leather garments and please be aware that almost anything applied to light colored leather will alter its color.

Seek the help of a professional leather cleaner should staining occur that you cannot live with.

Note: Because of its original light natural color that will darken over time, it is prone to get soiled, water marked etc. This is part of the tough life of a leather jacket, your second skin. 

We recommend Pecard Leather Dressing. 

Visit our How to Sunshine your own Mister Freedom Leather Item page for guidance on the tanning process. 

Do NOT soak the leather Ranch Blouse.