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Freenote Cloth Debuts Spring Collection Inspired by its California Roots

Freenote Cloth has just unveiled its spring collection, which features a new selection of denims, fresh wovens, and light jackets tailor-made for warm weather days.

As with every season, the latest look book evokes the American-made brand’s California roots, setting the muted men’s essentials against the bright colors of a western landscape.

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Here, the rugged aesthetic for which Freenote has made its name is expressed in an array of updated takes on classic Americana silhouettes.

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In denim, the line boasts the Rios Slim Straight, a raw black Japanese denim. Made from selvedge denim, the streamlined pants feature a bevy of exciting leather details, including a branded leather patch and signature leather rivets.

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For a roomier option, the collection offers the Portola Taper denim. It’s a classic taper that offers more room in the top block but still gives the look of a slim pant. It includes the same leather features as the Rios—both retail for $250.

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Building on the brand’s already rich selection of rider’s jackets, the spring collection debuts the RJ2 (a zipper rider built of waxed canvas, $400) and a pair of classic denim jackets, the Royal Cast and Broken Twill ($280). The Royal Cast is made of a lighter cast indigo denim than the twill, which gives it its brighter hue.

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To accompany the denim and jackets, the line has the Jepson, one of Freenote’s favorite flannel cuts ($200). This lightweight iteration comes in white and blue, colors that make it the perfect compliment for a sunny spring day.

Other tops include the Indigo Gingham ($180) and the Gilroy, a 100% cotton garment with double front pocket details, a light indigo brush and vintage metal detailing ($200).

Check out the full collection, here.

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