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    • DougNgD
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      You might also have some luck if you put the original straps in a smallish coffee mug and leaving it in the sun for a day. It'll give the straps some bend so it'll fit better around your wrists.

      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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      • J
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        If you're intent on keeping the original leather strap, get it really wet, wear it on the tighter setting until it dries. That should stretch the leather enough to wear it comfortably

        Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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        • ChrisC
          Chris
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          @DougNg:

          You might also like removing the extra keeper strap. I cut off that extra strap on almost all my NATOs. I don't care for the wobble from the extra 3-4mm of thickness.

          That's basically a Zulu, isn't it?

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          • DougNgD
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            Kind of. I don't like the rings on a Zulu. I find it doesn't hold the extra strap tucked back underneath as tight.

            I prefer the way a cut off NATO keeps everything slim and trim.

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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            • mikebarhootM
              mikebarhoot
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              “It's getting close, times are getting exciting!

              So, moral/professional dilemma. I'm going to college for my bachelors in accounting.  I got a very entry level job at a bank/wealth management company in their payroll department.  Our entire building is no client contact, unless there is a client meeting.  I have no contact with clients either way.  Dress code is business  casual with jeans acceptable because of the no client contact.  Other branches that have actual banks are business professional with slacks. Everyone in my building wears jeans, both the men and women. Up to this point I've worn a shirt and tie with slacks for two reasons which I've mentioned, I like dressing up, and the whole "dress for the job you want, not the job you have"; so, do I continue to wear a tie and slacks everyday or, do I claim too busy with school to maintain, and join the crowd and go open collar and jeans to get more contest wear in.

              Serious first world problem here.”

              @fanya - my $0.02:  lose the tie. jeans with a dress/sport shirt tucked in. and nice casual shoes or boots.  bust ass / make your mark with the quantity/quality of work you do.

              Remember, at the end of the day banks fall into the financial business category resulting in conservative practices.  So not advisable showing up like a Steven Tyler roadie… lol

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              • UnTuckedU
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                Just realizing now that I have a couple of whipcord jackets that I have no idea how to wash this stuff when the time comes.

                I checked the care instructions section, and didn't see any "official" instructions posted from the IH crew.

                Anyone who owns the 816 whipcords have info?

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

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                • GilesG
                  Giles
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                  Stick them in the wash at 30C.  That's what I do

                  "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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                  • UnTuckedU
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                    Collaborations…

                    I know IH has done quite a few vendor collabs, worldwide. But, not many brand villas that I can recall (I only know if Aero, Alexander Leathers, Simmons Bilt, Wesco, and Viberg).

                    Is there ever the slightest chance to do a collaboration with other denim brands, as a few other Japanese denim brands have done?

                    I have a serious stiffy for something like an IHxPBJ collab... They've made some substantial denims before... There's currently a 22oz raw/unsanforized on the market...

                    *** I'm sure this is far bigger of a topic than a forum post could cover, but it's an interesting question, nonetheless

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

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                    • Megatron1505M
                      Megatron1505
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                      IH Japan did a collaboration with Jelado some years ago, I believe that's the only one so far.

                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        @UnTucked:

                        Collaborations…

                        I know IH has done quite a few vendor collabs, worldwide. But, not many brand villas that I can recall (I only know if Aero, Alexander Leathers, Simmons Bilt, Wesco, and Viberg).

                        Is there ever the slightest chance to do a collaboration with other denim brands, as a few other Japanese denim brands have done?

                        I have a serious stiffy for something like an IHxPBJ collab... They've made some substantial denims before... There's currently a 22oz raw/unsanforized on the market...

                        *** I'm sure this is far bigger of a topic than a forum post could cover, but it's an interesting question, nonetheless

                        I'm not sure H would jump at the idea.  We both love Ken-ichi san, but I think our aesthetics are pretty different…..

                        "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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                        • UnTuckedU
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                          @Giles:

                          @UnTucked:

                          Collaborations…

                          I know IH has done quite a few vendor collabs, worldwide. But, not many brand villas that I can recall (I only know if Aero, Alexander Leathers, Simmons Bilt, Wesco, and Viberg).

                          Is there ever the slightest chance to do a collaboration with other denim brands, as a few other Japanese denim brands have done?

                          I have a serious stiffy for something like an IHxPBJ collab... They've made some substantial denims before... There's currently a 22oz raw/unsanforized on the market...

                          *** I'm sure this is far bigger of a topic than a forum post could cover, but it's an interesting question, nonetheless

                          I'm not sure H would jump at the idea.  We both love Ken-ichi san, but I think our aesthetics are pretty different…..

                          I still dream of like, just a fabric swap…

                          IHxPBJ (IH cut with PBJ fabric)
                          and
                          PBJxIH (PBJ cut with IH fabric)

                          Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

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

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                          • ChrisC
                            Chris
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                            A 634 with PBJ denim would make me happy, but I suspect Haraki would have to be blackout drunk for 12-18 months before that would have any chance at all of happening.

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                            • Megatron1505M
                              Megatron1505
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                              The denim heads wet dream has always been a Samurai 710 in Iron Heart 21oz, and Iron Heart 634 in Samurai 19oz.

                              Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                Let the sheep come in their sleep…..

                                "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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                                • Megatron1505M
                                  Megatron1505
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                                  ^ Literally no idea what that means  😃

                                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                  • manufc10M
                                    manufc10
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                                    ok good, me neither.  Thought it was another crazy British saying

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                                    • GilesG
                                      Giles
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                                      Sheep = the blind followers/nerds
                                      Come in their sleep = wet dream

                                      Next?

                                      "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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                                      • Megatron1505M
                                        Megatron1505
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                                        I'm kinda disappointed, I hoped it was some ancient Sumerian wisdom.

                                        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                        • manufc10M
                                          manufc10
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                                          Same here lol.  Should have known it was low brow.

                                          Btw, isn't it cum not come?

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                                          • GilesG
                                            Giles
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                                            I am the distilled essence of low-brow….

                                            "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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