Campus Jacket - "Bison" - Brown Veg-Tan Leather

PATTERN:

An original pattern inspired by 1930’s sportswear ‘Cossack’ type unlined leather jackets.

LEATHER:

“Bison” vegetable-tanned “Tea-Core” full grain cow hide leather, russet brown topcoat with natural-color flesh side, milled and supple, about 3-4 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF®. (“Bison” is how the tannery refers to the specific brown color, this is not buffalo hide.)

NOTE: The Mister Freedom® CAMPUS is made of genuine leather. We use full-grain, and not top-grain leather (aka corrected or buffed leather, sanded to level surface inconsistencies). No two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.

DETAILS:

• 1930’s sportswear jacket silhouette.
• Fully unlined, clean seams inside & out.
• Classic keyhole button-front closure, corozo wood buttons
• Natural and tea-core veg-tan leather guaranteed to develop an attractive ’vintage’ patina over time, with normal wear and routine conditioning.
• One piece back.
• Cotton corduroy collar and wrist cuff facing.
• Slash pockets with original arrowhead-shaped pocket stops.
• Side gussets with adjustable side straps (NOS metal slide buckles)
• Underarm venting eyelets.
• Mister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven label behind the slash pocket, right front panel.
• Sturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.
• Made in California, USA.

The MF® Campus Jacket Bison edition does not require any type of pre-treatment or conditioning and is ready to wear as-is.
This garment is cut quite slim and we recommend referring to our sizing chart and comparing measurements with a similar style of jacket that fits you according to your own style/expectations.
The CAMPUS Bison features a classic old-school type cut with a shorter period silhouette that sits higher than most contemporary jackets, designed to compliment higher rise vintage-style trousers and jeans.

I consistently wear a size 38 in the Campus Jacket and — at 5’7 ~145 lbs lately — also opted for a size 38 in the STUD edition, with enough room for a thick corduroy shirt.
Please refer to product page measurements (click on “Size Chart”), and reach out to sales@misterfreedom.com for sizing advice if needed.

Embrace the fact that the veg-tan “Tea-Core” leather is prone to get nicked and scratched, revealing the under-layer color, unavoidably showing signs of wear. Occasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.
For maintenance, we recommend Pecard Leather Dressing, following this method.

Do not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.
Note: Due to the unlined nature of the CAMPUS jacket, some shedding of the leather ‘flesh’ side may occur temporarily and leave (brush-able) flecks visible on dark shirts. This light shedding will eventually subside with normal wear.

The popular CAMPUS is already available in our current grade of hefty (3-4 Oz.) veg-tan cowhide leather, in natural and “Stallion” black tea-core.
This new “Bison” option is a perfect choice for one who fancies a brown leather jacket but find it challenging to commit to the patina journey of the natural model from pinkish-white-to-golden-brown.
Introduced with the Ranch Blouse “Bison”, this specific “Bison” leather will also age and develop an attractive patina with wear, developing rich hues of browns, contrasting arm creases etc…
Please note that each batch of “Bison” leather comes out of the tannery with slight variations of the russet brown hue. This is due to the many human variables, the complex vegetable tanning process, the special “Tea-Core” dyeing methods, and the specifics of each hide.
This 2025 batch of “Bison” is slightly darker than the previous 2024 release.

The MF® CAMPUS Jacket in veg-tan cowhide leather is designed and made in California by Mister Freedom®.