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    Alex
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 28 Sept 2009

    Does anybody have experience with tailoring IH shirts in or around Portland, OR?

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      manufc10
      Iron Heart Deity
      Joined: 14 Mar 2015

      @Giles:

      I'll pop measurements up soon…

      Thanks Giles.

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        3005LTD - which I think I must have washed/soaked (I probably did a shrink test on them)….

        Tag 33
        Waist 33
        FR 10.5
        RR 15.5
        Thigh 12.75
        Knee 9.6
        Hem 9
        Inseam 34.4

        S5005
        Tag 33
        Waist 35
        FR 11.2
        RR 16
        Thigh 12.75
        Knee 9.75
        Hem 9.25
        Inseam 36.5

        Roy RS01
        Tag 33
        Waist 33
        FR 11.5
        RR 16
        Thigh 12.75
        Knee 8.75
        Hem 8.6
        Inseam 39

        "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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          Finkster
          見習いボス
          Joined: 14 Mar 2013

          @Seul:

          Giles: hypothetical question you probably don't know the answer of but what the hey… If the grey 816 whipcords come to fruition, what colour thread would be used for the stitching?.. Both brown and olive use grey stitching... Kinda hoping it'll be olive...

          The 'Sample' thread stitching looks (olive)green to me … hmm  ::)

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            Seul
            Joined: 24 Nov 2009

            Snap… I didn't see that pic...

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              rocket
              Joined: 6 Jan 2011

              fixed for the believer

              rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

              It's all humbug, like everywhere
              R.I.P. Geo

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                manufc10
                Iron Heart Deity
                Joined: 14 Mar 2015

                @Giles thanks for the measurements on those, unfortunately they are about a size too small for me.

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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  No probs manufc10

                  "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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                    Jett129
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                    Just curious,is there any significance to the blue thread being used on the recent Pronto/IH collaborations,or is it just a random color that they like?

                    last edited by 6 Jul 2017, 18:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      They like mixing it up…..

                      "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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                        gaseousclay
                        Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                        @Giles or anyone other IHUK staff, what sort of perks does an IH employee get? Do you guys and gals get first dibs on new product? Generous employee discount? Also, does everyone at IHUK wear IH exclusively or do you sometimes wear other brands? I'm also curious, what other brands does Haraki-san like?

                        WTB:
                        IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                        IHSH-19

                        last edited by 10 Jul 2017, 13:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          I don't know how it operates in Japan, but in the UK this is how it works….

                          • We get last dibs on products.  It would be more than a little rude if we were to be seen cavorting around in hard to get stuff when our customers had missed out.  If there is the size/colour combination that someone wants after one week, then they can grab one.  When we had to do the recall on the original turquoise/grey UHF's one of my retailers asked if he could keep just one for himself.  My response was along the lines of "are you fucking serious? We are telling our customers, the people who buy this brand, the people who put food on the table that we won't allow them to keep the shirt, but you can!"
                          • We wear the samples and I randomly get them made in different sizes (unless I really need to know very critically how it fits, then I get my size made), so various people here can benefit.  It's important for us to understand what we are selling, especially if it is a new cut or fabric
                          • Yes they can buy anything they want at cost - why would I even consider wanting to make a profit out of my staff?
                          • I don't tell people how to dress, but it if they don't wear predominantly IH, then I have to question how into the brand they are

                          The only other clothing brand I have seen H wear is Patagonia.

                          "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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                            gaseousclay
                            Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                            @Giles:

                            I don't know how it operates in Japan, but in the UK this is how it works….

                            • We get last dibs on products.  It would be more than a little rude if we were to be seen cavorting around in hard to get stuff when our customers had missed out.  If there is the size/colour combination that someone wants after one week, then they can grab one.  When we had to do the recall on the original turquoise/grey UHF's one of my retailers asked if he could keep just one for himself.  My response was along the lines of "are you fucking serious? We are telling our customers, the people who buy this brand, the people who put food on the table that we won't allow them to keep the shirt, but you can!"
                            • We wear the samples and I randomly get them made in different sizes (unless I really need to know very critically how it fits, then I get my size made), so various people here can benefit.  It's important for us to understand what we are selling, especially if it is a new cut or fabric
                            • Yes they can buy anything they want at cost - why would I even consider wanting to make a profit out of my staff?
                            • I don't tell people how to dress, but it if they don't wear predominantly IH, then I have to question how into the brand they are

                            The only other clothing brand I have seen H wear is Patagonia.

                            Interesting and thanks for the info. I initially assumed that when IH puts a new product into production then maybe you ask your employees if they want something and tabulate those numbers into your totals. That's gotta be hard when IH releases a kick ass new shirt or pair of jeans and you're the last one to get in on it. It's pretty cool though that you think of your customers first.

                            Have you ever wanted a new shirt or pair of jeans and missed out on it?

                            WTB:
                            IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                            IHSH-19

                            last edited by 10 Jul 2017, 14:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              IHSH-23 Purple
                              IHSH-38 Green
                              IHSH-70 Sax
                              IHSH-86 Green

                              Then I grew up and realised I don't wear shirts…..

                              Jeans are easier for me.  I have an uncanny ability to fade them faster than anyone I know, so I usually get samples made in my size so that I can get an idea of how they will look before we release the production version.....

                              "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 7 Oct 2017, 15:02 10 Jul 2017, 14:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                UnTucked
                                Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                                @Giles:

                                I have an uncanny ability to fade them (Jeans) faster than anyone I know….

                                You fade a single pair faster in 3 months than I can in 2 years…

                                In search of:
                                IHV-04, med.
                                IHSH-185, large
                                IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                                last edited by 10 Jul 2017, 15:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  rocket
                                  Joined: 6 Jan 2011

                                  or me in 5  ::)…

                                  rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                  It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                  R.I.P. Geo

                                  last edited by 10 Jul 2017, 15:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    gaseousclay
                                    Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                                    @Giles one more question, have you ever vetoed an idea by Haraki-san that you thought wasn't any good? Or does Haraki-san decide what stays and what goes? Just curious if your relationship with him allows you to say, 'man, that's a horrible idea.'

                                    WTB:
                                    IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                    IHSH-19

                                    last edited by 10 Jul 2017, 17:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Giles
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                      Yes often…...and often we'll have a conversation like this:

                                      H - "I'm doing this shirt"
                                      G - 'Western or work?"
                                      H - You choose"
                                      G - "OK, Work.  Metal or black buttons?"
                                      H -  "You choose"

                                      "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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                                        Seul
                                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                        S - "Black Metal buttons"

                                        last edited by 11 Jul 2017, 09:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          G - "Piss off pigman, who asked you…..." 😉

                                          "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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