Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?
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No we have not. I suspect Haraki would not want to make one and I would not try and persuade him otherwise - sorry
Is it just a taste preference that he doesn't like that style?
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We made this a few years ago. Didn't sell particularly well…
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Pretty cool piece though!
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after seeing @adam313 post an unreal photo set of his IH hat collection, I figured I'd bring up the conversation again.
I would love to see these remade.
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:c
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I know the idea went over like a lead balloon. But I wanted to show this sherpa lined western CPO I was talking about. I'd put the flannel weight at where the IH spring flannels are, then the sleeves are quilted and the body is lined with sherpa.
I'd be wearing this every day if it wasn't too small on me. I think it is like 10 years old.
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That's pretty much what the general consensus was. But you never know? Sometimes wishes do come true.
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Yeah, Giles mentioned this particular shirt this evening. I am already fantasizing about it. 🥰
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Like I said yesterday, I think it would be an amazing beast of a shirt, just a limited market. But you never know- Haraki has made things I was certain he'd never even consider, like sweatpants.
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would you ever consider making a western hat? Taylor stitch for instance has collaborated with Stetson in the past. I know quite a few people on this forum that would look great in a western hat, and already have plenty of western shirts.
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I for one would love an IH version of a classic Open Road or something similar. @Giles has a brilliant Tatton Baird (if I recall correctly) but I do not think the overall aesthetic fits in with the Japanese Moto movement.
IT Might make sense however, to collaborate with Simmons Bilt on a IHUK or Sonders Supplies spec…
I've eyed some of the Open road style hats at SOP inports from Japan and they are very nice, and honestly no more expensive than a Stetson.
and @jordanscollected - I too was tempted by the TS x Stetson, especially since they are packable I believe.. My straw Stetson ALWAYS get crushed getting in my truck, so having something that won't eventually break in half while wearing would be nice lol
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That's a great idea with the Sonder and/Simmons Bilt collab.
I hadn't seen SOP's offerings but i just had a look, they seem like nice Japan built hats.
I have very little self confidence issues, but I struggle sometimes with the "trying too hard" aspect of a nice hat and i really shouldn't.
If there was an Iron Heart one, I'd wear Whatever it ended up being with pride.
Regarding the Taylor Stitch, they sure look nice but too many things ahead of it on my list of "needs".
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@jordanscollected - I dipped my toe into the hat world with the straw stetson this summer, and aside from a few early morning wears, my wife makes fun of me when I wear it, so it just kinda looks cool in my closet..
I did want 2021 to be the year of embracing some more "western" things in my life - as I finally came to the realization that I'll never move back to texas, but can always embrace my past
long story short, I'd love to be able to rock a western or Felt Open Road and having it blessed by G would make it worthwhile for sure!
