It’s hard not to let out an internal “woah” when you take a look at a jacket like Freenote Cloth Mariner. It’s an amalgamation of various patterns of the N-1 Deck Jacket if they went through a goth phase and hooked up with a G-1 along the way.
As the name would suggest, the maritime classic N-1 is clearly the blueprint for this Freenote piece. It’s made from the same tightly woven Bedford Cord that original N-1s would have enjoyed, sourced from Japan in this instance. However, you’ll notice the fabric has been dyed black — as opposed to the traditional navy blue, tan, or olive drab. This stealthy tweak along with the propietary silhouette makes Freenote Cloth’s Mariner hard to ignore if you’re looking for a deck with a difference.
Fitted with a Universal zipper and Alpaca/wool lining all from Japan, this Jacket is straight up worldwide. Especially when you count the custom horn buttons from Italy. Closed out with a hefty fold-over collar, D-pockets, and a generous chin strap, this raglan-sleeved beauty is ready for a tour of the 7 seas. Or just the DMV is fine, too.
Available for $800 from Franklin & Poe.
