21oz Shinayaka Selvedge Denim
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I just remembered another thing. When H told me what he was doing, I said that I'd rather he worked on getting the 21oz superblack selvedge made. He gave he a withering look, and said in a very polite Japanese sort of way, words to the effect, "anyone can make something the've done before, and I can do that for you if you want it, but I get the most satisfaction and joy by doing something new"
He really dislikes the IH 1955 cut. He makes it begrudgingly for us because he knows it fills a gap, but asking him to make something that has been made before gives him zero creative buzz…..
Giles - an crazy idea, any thought to write a book in the future? This sort of anecdotal exchanges, between yourself and Haraki san, is what drew me to IH initially. A (otherwise) unlikely partnership that somehow brings the best of both worlds…would love to hear more if possible.
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So when is this going to be available?
Thinking a 888 in stretch 21oz might just be the comfiest pair of jeans ever!
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Also for some strange reason I want to see a pic of Giles in the 555's
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Giles - an crazy idea, any thought to write a book in the future?
I can't write
But thanks for the kind words, that means a lot to me…..
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Also for some strange reason I want to see a pic of Giles in the 555's
Just thinking about what I saw in the mirror makes me laugh…..
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Come on get one up. In these times we need as many laughs as possible
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Let me elaborate.
Haraki has been developing this new denim for 3 years. Until he had got the amount of flex he was looking for and the look and feel of our signature 21oz indigo selvedge denim, he just kept on trying.
So please be open minded about it, we are not selling out.
As one of the newer IH fans, I absolutely do not see this as selling out. Most top-tier Japanese brands already have stretch denim. The truth is H-san could have rolled out any odd stretch denim out there, slap the IH brand on, stuff enough material to make sure it's 21oz+ (so it can be called 'heavyweight') and I'm pretty sure those jeans will fly out the door. IH could have made some fast money if it wanted to, but the fact that H-san spent 3 years developing his own version of IH-stretch gives me confidence that this will be one of the best stretch denim out there. It may not suite everyone, each to their own. But I've certainly got this pencil down for 2021
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This is one of my favourites…
A couple of months prior, I'd asked Haraki to make the indigo/indigo 18oz denim. We were in Bangkok for the Pronto Denum Carnival, and were in the hotel restaurant on the first night.
Haraki - "Ive made the new denim you asked for"
Giles - "Wow, great. What's it like"
Haraki - "Well, I think you'll like it"A couple of years later he decided he liked it too, and released it in Japan…
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Giles - an crazy idea, any thought to write a book in the future?
I can't write
But thanks for the kind words, that means a lot to me…..
I’m sure a picture book would suffice
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Giles - an crazy idea, any thought to write a book in the future? This sort of anecdotal exchanges, between yourself and Haraki san, is what drew me to IH initially. A (otherwise) unlikely partnership that somehow brings the best of both worlds…would love to hear more if possible.
The idea to write a brand history occurred to me a while back… one day I’ll do it. Great excuse to go to Japan. And Gosport. Of course going to Gosport without an good reason is grounds for being sectioned.
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Come on get one up. In these times we need as many laughs as possible
You know how I occasionally wear jeans that are a little tight for me… you may get to see that again soon. Good enough? [emoji1]
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This is one of my favourites…
A couple of months prior, I'd asked Haraki to make the indigo/indigo 18oz denim. We were in Bangkok for the Pronto Denum Carnival, and were in the hotel restaurant on the first night.
Haraki - "Ive made the new denim you asked for"
Giles - "Wow, great. What's it like"
Haraki - "Well, I think you'll like it"A couple of years later he decided he liked it too, and released it in Japan…
I'm going to guess H-san actually liked it from the get go, but thought he would wait a few years and hoped that you won't notice…
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Giles - an crazy idea, any thought to write a book in the future? This sort of anecdotal exchanges, between yourself and Haraki san, is what drew me to IH initially. A (otherwise) unlikely partnership that somehow brings the best of both worlds…would love to hear more if possible.
The idea to write a brand history occurred to me a while back… one day I’ll do it. Great excuse to go to Japan. And Gosport. Of course going to Gosport without an good reason is grounds for being sectioned.
When's the next brand anniversary? 20th? 30th? I think it would be fun to make this into an anniversary project, and research should start now :D. There you go @neph93 I've found a reason for you.
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As 2020 been a bad year with what going on, the new stretch hope it bring many smiles in 2021, I will give it a go without a doubt.
Can’t wait too see Haraki is a genius.
Iron Heart is the only brand in the world that is the pure top notch quality premium, which never let me down over the last 8 years, worn many different kinds of fits. Also worn many same one over again can’t get enough.For 2023 anniversary party I am coming to Gosport meet the crew, also shall meet the member that I have been chanting to on the forum. @neph93 haven’t forgotten box of jalebi for you.
Also big shout @Giles for bringing many smiles over the years..
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Sounds like a fantastic idea to me. I hope Shinayaka Selvedge Denim sells like hot cakes. Huge props to Haraki for staying with this concept until he was totally satisfied with it and able to deliver it to market.
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I think the denim will be great,especially for anyone that rides and wears Iron Heart. Even though I’m 67,my favorite cut,and the one that looks best on me is the 555. Although when I ride I wear my 634s as they’re roomier and more comfortable for long days on the bike. When it starts to get colder,and I start wearing chaps,it’s hard to get them over the 634s,because of all the fabric that bunches up behind the knees when you sit down. I can wear thermals underneath the 634s,but they don’t keep me as warm. So to be able to wear 555s with a little flexibility would be great and help keep my old ass warm.
