RJ-1 Jacket - Indigo Suede

The RJ-1 is one of the OG Freenote pieces, returning year-after-year with slight revisions and tweaks as the brand has continued to grow and develop. After many seasons of the usual waxed canvas editions, Freenote have produced a super-limited run in an indigo suede that will age beautifully over time. Cut as a functional Rider's jacket, it's got a bi-swing action back, giving you the best of both worlds - full mobility through the sleeves and shoulders as well as a handsome, fitted silhouette. The hardware is all custom, which is really fitting for a jacket of this calibre, and the seams feature Freenote's usual heavy duty 1/8" double-needle stitching for maximum durability. The indigo suede leather is sturdy and substantial, heavier than you'd expect without being too stiff or restrictive. It's got a slightly dry hand, with an almost crisp nap texture that compliments the overall heft of the jacket. Starting out a rich dark indigo, the leather has various tonal highs and lows through