IH-531 - Wabash Chore Jacket
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Opened my blue bag finally… One of the items was a M 531. Initially I thought a M would be too large for me, but as the S had all sold out last year and I missed the 530 (with the much loved OG Wabash) I went with the M so I didn't miss out for a second year running. Well, having tried it on, I'm glad I went with the M. The sleeves might be a tad too long (not really noticeable with the cuffs closed) but the other measurements are great. And don't get me started on those buttons :D. Pics tomorrow or Sunday. I don't trust myself around complex machinery at the moment.
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At this point there was a knock at the door…
Now my local Postwoman thinks I'm mad. It was all over her face and especially in the incredibly nervous smile she gave me. "Clearly" she thought, "I'd best humour this mad bastard who takes photos of himself in his front room, I'll take pity and smile at him"...
Now onto the jacket:
It's a M, which is slightly too large for me. With the sleeves cuffed on the shortest buttons, it doesn't show too much. And when the jacket is closed, it gives a much more fitted look. But seeing as how all the S sizes were sold out last year (too much pondering on my part) I'll make it work.
The material: When the "new" Wabash replaced the "old" I was distraught. How dare something be changed that I loved. I'd never a product in this upstart fabric... This is now the 3rd piece I own. I now understand that the original fabric was just a trial run of sorts and (please correct me if I'm wrong) Haraki-san's vision of what he wanted the IH Wabash to be has now been significantly advanced in this "new" iteration.
Having worn this jacket pretty much constantly since it arrived, it's made me see the difference in colour in a new light. At first I preferred the lighter shade and the khaki dots as a "dirtier" example of what could be done with Wabash. Now I see what has been done with a "cleaner" look and it's absolutely fantastic.
I hope I don't stop questioning certain decisions made by Iron Heart in regards to future products either privately or publicly on this forum (and to a lesser extent when I meet up with other fans), but as far as the Wabash is concerned I will never again moan about the differences between the "old" and "new" style fabric. I
it all and as soon as I can I'll be adding a fourth piece... (I really don't think I could rock the overalls otherwise there'd be a fifth piece as well).Sorry to turn a couple of pics and a review into a huge ramble... Mods, please edit as you see fit.
PS. This now my second favourite jacket, I'll be wearing it until my hands turn a complementary shade of blue.
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Looks awesome Morose man! Give her a hot wash and drier
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mahlon, looks great!
i wish i had one too.
wear well!
taa -
Killing it!!
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Hey thanks a lot taa, I hope you find one!! it's a killer coat!
Finn, I agree! I couldn't be happier with the fit, I was hoping it wouldn't be a huge square wabash box with sleeves, and it isn't! really glad I went for it.
Scotty it was actually your fit pics that pushed me over the edge, so cheers to you
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Andrew WOW! You get my vote on best fit seen in this jacket on this forum. Superb. Wear it in good health!
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Giles, the jacket is starting to look great!
Mine is not showing any signs of wear yet, guess I'll have work harder beating that jacket up… -
just had a successful trade with mahlon321 where i will be receiving his IH-531. Cant wait as its a wicked jacket. more to follow….
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G, am i right in thinking that a few more of these were found in the recent 'stock rediscovery' in Japan? Hope you and the young lady are well!
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if so,
i would
kill
prostitute myself
do a lot
for a XL or XXL! -
G, am i right in thinking that a few more of these were found in the recent 'stock rediscovery' in Japan? Hope you and the young lady are well!
Wrong, I am afraid…
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Aaaaaaarrrrrgh!
Never mind! Hope springs eternal eh!
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Plus many thanks for the response!
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@trail:
if so,
i would
kill
prostitute myself
do a lot
for a XL or XXL!Indeeeeeeed old chap!!!!!
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