{"product_id":"mastersons-release-no-50-the-head-janitor-2-0","title":"Masterson's Release No. 50 - The Head Janitor 2.0","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Masterson has been making some of the very best tailored chambray shirts you can find for well over a decade. To us here at S\u0026amp;S, he's our beloved Uncle Mike, expert \u003cem\u003eShirtsman\u003c\/em\u003e and former resident of Standard \u0026amp; Strange Oakland (he literally lived here for a bit). His garments are a stellar blend of fine detail and simple design, beautiful but subtle pieces that don't sacrifice fit, comfort, or stylistic versatility. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stendardandstrange.com\/blogs\/standard-strange-stories\/michael-masterson-on-his-latest-release-no-50\" title=\"Interview with Michael Masterson - Release No. 50 - The Head Janitor 2.0 Chore Coat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWe caught up with Uncle Mike in an interview about this latest release\u003c\/a\u003e, The Head Janitor 2.0, that we strongly encourage you to check out \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— Michael's own words are truly the best medium to absorb the philosophy and artistry behind his work\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Head Janitor 2.0 is a lightweight chore coat based off of a vintage French prison jacket from Michael's personal collection, with a few small tweaks to give it a proper \u003cem\u003eMasterson chambray shirt\u003c\/em\u003e flair. Prison uniforms exist at a very specific historical intersection between workwear and military apparel, combining utilitarian design with generally austere construction \u0026amp; aesthetics - garments that are more concerned with function than form, essentially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA slight departure from the usual chambray shirt styles Michael loves to iterate upon, the Head Janitor 2.0 chore coat features a more relaxed fit through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with three external pockets, a curved back yoke, and a slightly extended torso. Though unrestrictive and fairly open through the body, the fit is generally slimmer, with tailored sleeves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat more closely follow the shape of the arm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan be worn fully- buttoned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but sits neatly with the top button undone as well, folding out into a mock camp collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is exceptional, weighing in at a comfortable and lightweight 6.5oz, it's an indigo rope-dyed jacquard from Cone Denim. Woven with 100% cotton yarns, it features a subtle grid design throughout, with a complex texture that becomes more apparent the closer you look. It's slightly rigid at first (as rigid as any lightweight fabric can be), but rinses down into a much more relaxed drape, gradually fading with time as indigo is lost as a result of wear and washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tag is special - a photograph of a painting by an Anonymous Cuban artist, depicting the painter's father, who was himself the head janitor at his workplace. Each jacket also features a small cord hanging loop sewn into the collar just above the tag, and closes up with agreeably-sized khaki buttons down the placket \u0026amp; at the end of each sleeve. The stitch work is immaculate and precise, with tiny reinforcing triangle details, as well as numerous different threads and colors used throughout, hidden mostly on the inside of the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits true to size. Wash cold and hang dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.5oz rope dyed indigo jacquard fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree external pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 button placket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom collar \"tag\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCord hang loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple different threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved back yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue to size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash cold and hang dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Michael Masterson in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Masterson's","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":42483766722733,"sku":"210000053644","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":42483766755501,"sku":"210000053645","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":42483766788269,"sku":"210000053646","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":42483766821037,"sku":"210000053647","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":42483766853805,"sku":"210000053648","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46","offer_id":42483766886573,"sku":"210000053649","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/5633\/files\/Masterson-Masterson_sReleaseNo.50-TheHeadJanitor2.0-Flat-1.jpg?v=1702668738","url":"https:\/\/stendardandstrange.com\/products\/mastersons-release-no-50-the-head-janitor-2-0","provider":"Standard \u0026 Strange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}