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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

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    GardenState
    Haraki san Expert
    Joined: 24 Jan 2021

    Do you wear any XHS regularly? If not what's your favorite denim weight?

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      Mizmazzle
      見習いボス
      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

      @Giles i have a question about the 555 and the 888 cut.

      I have one of each and the thigh, knee, and leg opening are pretty much identical. However, the 555 does feel a bit slimmer still. I’m wondering if this is in my head or does the pattern make a difference still even though those measurements are the same…

      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        @GardenState
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        @GardenState said in Ask Giles Anything:

        Do you wear any XHS regularly? If not what's your favorite denim weight?

        I have some XHS, but I don't wear it a lot. I have no favourite denim weight, I wear a new pair of jeans when a new denim comes out and wear them for about a year until a new denim is released. If a new denim is available, I wear one I have not worn before. So I have worn just about everthing between 13.5 and 25 and they all my favourite at the time.

        Scratch that, the original 18oz raw I specced....

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          They look pretty different to me.....

          https://www.ironheart.co.uk/module/leofeature/productscompare?list=359%2C1478

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            popvulture
            見習いボス
            @Giles
            Joined: 2 Oct 2018

            @Giles yep, that 18oz raw was the best!

            WTB
            IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
            Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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              Mizmazzle
              見習いボス
              @Giles
              Joined: 29 Jun 2021

              @Giles yes. I totally understand how they are very different cuts and a side by side comparison of the two in roughly the same size should be unique to their individual cut styling.

              What I’m wondering though, is if two pair (888 & 555) do happen to have the same thigh, knee and leg opening measurement, (but possibly a different tag size) would the leg be the same in the two pairs or would the 555 somehow still manage a slimmer profile even if those measurements were the same?

              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

              last edited by Mizmazzle 27 Dec 2024, 19:26 G 1 Reply Last reply 27 Dec 2024, 19:58 Reply Quote 0
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                Matt
                見習いボス
                @popvulture
                Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                @popvulture @Giles i have a pair of og 18oz Busters I got from @ROman that I’ve only just started to wear. I consider myself very fortunate to have a fresh pair so long after they went extinct. The og 18 made the best OD imo as well. Even though they were about two sizes smaller than tag. 😝

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                  SKT
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                  I’m asking for a rule that you guys can’t talk about the original 18 oz raw … where are my moderators!?

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                    goosehd
                    Mod Squad
                    @SKT
                    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                    @SKT …on your own for this one. I too, wish they made a comeback.

                    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      We are trying......

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        @Mizmazzle
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        @Mizmazzle said in Ask Giles Anything:

                        What I’m wondering though, is if two pair (888 & 555) do happen to have the same thigh, knee and leg opening measurement, (but possibly a different tag size) would the leg be the same in the two pairs or would the 555 somehow still manage a slimmer profile even if those measurements were the same?

                        No, if those measurements were the same, they would be the same......I've never been able to get a pair of 555's on but have no problems with the 888's, so I'm sort of not sure I understand how they could be the same, but perhaps I am misunderstanding the question......

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          Chap
                          見習いボス
                          @Giles
                          Joined: 24 May 2016

                          @Giles said in Ask Giles Anything:

                          We are trying......

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                          God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                            Tago Mago
                            Mod Squad
                            Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                            @Giles now that we've determined which denim you would like to bring back, what about shirts? Which design would you like to see again?

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                              Mizmazzle
                              見習いボス
                              @Giles
                              Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                              @Giles I’m sure I’m not explaining myself well…I’m going to try and start over.

                              I’d like to get a better understanding of leg patterns so that when I read the size charts I can best predict what the leg profile will look like. Know that I have lots of experience with my own preferences and how to measure, I’m looking to fine tune my measurement reading skills.

                              I currently have two pairs of XHS (888 and 555) but the former is a tag 32 the latter a 33. However, the thigh, knee and leg opening are almost exactly the same. However, the 555 still feel and look slimmer.

                              I guess I’m wondering, if we remove tag size and waist size from the equation, will matching thigh, knee, and hem produce the same leg profile? Or is there some pattern magic that can still shape the leg differently even if thigh, knee and hem are equal?

                              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                              last edited by 27 Dec 2024, 20:18 J 1 Reply Last reply 27 Dec 2024, 20:32 Reply Quote 0
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                                Jcaz6996
                                啓蒙家
                                @Mizmazzle
                                Joined: 11 Sept 2020

                                @Mizmazzle I wonder if the rise has something to do with it, I had two pairs of 555s-19L with the same thigh measurements as my XHS but couldn’t get them to work for me so had to sell them . Super tight in the thigh and a lower front and rear rise measurement .

                                IG : @luvthefades

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                                  yannis
                                  Haraki san Expert
                                  Joined: 26 Aug 2020

                                  @Mizmazzle. I think hip measurements matter also but we don't account for them. Also where the taper starts from will make a difference of how the thigh will feel.

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                                    goosehd
                                    Mod Squad
                                    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                    This cut comparison thread may also be of help: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/topic/12810/graphic-comparisons-between-ih-cuts/9?_=1735331680347

                                    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                      Mizmazzle
                                      見習いボス
                                      @Jcaz6996
                                      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                      @Jcaz6996 @yannis
                                      I do think hip and rise could play a part in how the overall top block fits and then where the thigh width sits on the leg could create a wider or tighter feel depending.

                                      @goosehd that was helpful, thanks.

                                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                                      last edited by 27 Dec 2024, 20:48 G 1 Reply Last reply 27 Dec 2024, 20:51 Reply Quote 0
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                                        goosehd
                                        Mod Squad
                                        @Mizmazzle
                                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                        @Mizmazzle This is the one I was trying to find from IHUK: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/cut-comparison

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                          Memphisakers
                                          Iron Heart Deity
                                          @goosehd
                                          Joined: 25 Aug 2021

                                          @goosehd
                                          Ok… that’s awesome! I have never seen that before!!

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