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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

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    Hamza Yunus
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    Joined: 19 Jan 2025

    Got it, @Giles!
    My next question was going to be about the origin of the cotton-like how Momotaro uses Zimbabwean cotton—but I suppose I’ll keep those kinds of questions to myself now. 🙂

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      Actually my answer to your first question was ill considered, I have updated it.

      This is a more IH specific question, so I know the answer.

      We don't use Zimbabwean cotton because Haraki says that it gives the denim a green caste that he dislikes.

      So we use US.

      "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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        Hamza Yunus
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        Joined: 19 Jan 2025

        @Giles thanks for brushing up on your answer.
        US cotton mostly comes from Texas .. so Texan cotton, I guess

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          Giles
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          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          I guess.....

          "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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            Hamza Yunus
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            @Giles Yes, indigo is initially green in its reduced (unoxidized) state and turns blue upon oxidation. That could be related to the type of cotton and the indigo used in the dyeing process. The Indigofera plant is green. how amazingly chemical processes turn green to blue hues.

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              Hamza Yunus
              Banned @Giles
              Joined: 19 Jan 2025

              @Giles you are right .. it's like asking the BOSS slub number for slub-denim .. anyway, Thanks for the golden words

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                Giles
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                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                I get too many of the "what the fuck have you been smoking looks?" as it is.....

                "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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                  Hamza Yunus
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                  Hahahha .. the legend himself can say anything and still get away with it .. Welcome to the club !!

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                    Hamza Yunus
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                    Joined: 19 Jan 2025

                    @Giles, have you ever considered enhancing the visual appeal of the jeans by adding the best pictures showcasing the patina, fades, whiskers, and wrinkles corresponding to each pair? This could highlight the denim's character and craftsmanship.
                    just a thought!
                    or a separate image gallery for fades for each pair of jeans...

                    last edited by Hamza Yunus 24 Jan 2025, 13:39 G 1 Reply Last reply 24 Jan 2025, 13:44 Reply Quote 0
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                      goosehd
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                      @Hamza Yunus
                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                      @Hamza-Yunus See here: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/hall-of-fades

                      "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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                        Hamza Yunus
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                        @goosehd thanks a lot

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                          seawolf
                          Mod Squad
                          @Giles
                          Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                          @Giles Do you happen to remember around what year IH stopped using Zimbabwean cotton? Wondering if I have some green caste denim in my closet. I suspect my first pair of 634S might be a little green but now it just feels like confirmation bias.

                          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                          @zeebeeleather

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                            Kasi
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                            Joined: 9 Oct 2014

                            My guess would be 2016 onwards

                            The world's insane
                            While you drink champagne
                            And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              No way before that.....I'd say 2010 ish....

                              "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

                              last edited by 24 Jan 2025, 15:18 S 1 Reply Last reply 24 Jan 2025, 20:04 Reply Quote 1
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                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                @goosehd
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                @goosehd said in Ask Giles Anything:

                                @Hamza-Yunus See here: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/hall-of-fades

                                Thanks @goosehd and once we have the new website up and running @AdamJ will be updating and overhauling that section....

                                "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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                                  seawolf
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                                  @Giles
                                  Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                                  @Giles So it's possible that my first pair are Zimbabwean, but unlikely. Thanks!

                                  “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                  @zeebeeleather

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                                    cityofdelusion
                                    Joined: 1 Jun 2018

                                    Not sure if it's something you guys want to do for the updated hall of fades section, but I'd suggest to include photos of someone actually wearing the faded pants, maybe even matching them with different outfit combinations to highlight the "real-life" fades/evo.

                                    last edited by 25 Jan 2025, 10:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Alex
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                      Thanks for the idea - could work, if we can find someone to wear all the pairs worthy of HoFing...

                                      last edited by 25 Jan 2025, 11:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                                        cityofdelusion
                                        Joined: 1 Jun 2018

                                        Yep, and if that's not feasible, another idea would be to link a photo on the forum of the very person who submitted the pants, wearing them - granted, of course, that there is a good photo in the first place and that the said person doesn't want to remain anonymous/agrees to being linked to.

                                        last edited by 25 Jan 2025, 11:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Alex
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                          (and that they are an active forum member...)

                                          last edited by 25 Jan 2025, 11:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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