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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

Indigo invitational Y4

Heavy Weight Contests & Competitions
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    olblue
    Raw and Unwashed
    @Kasi
    Joined: 25 Mar 2024

    @Kasi 😂😂😂 you are too good my man. Thanks for keeping it real Mo 💪

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      Kasi
      見習いボス
      Joined: 9 Oct 2014

      @olblue
      👊🏼
      ✌🏼 Just hope they don’t bump into me again.
      Will be struck for words again.

      The world's insane
      While you drink champagne
      And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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        pechelman
        啓蒙家
        @Cents or Non Cents
        Joined: 24 Jan 2022

        @Cents-or-Non-Cents row third place was for sure. She's documented it on her reddit posts. Like I said above, I really dig her pair and respect her for doing her own thing and making her own jeans but those are wild card / honorable mention jeans all day long compared to the others.

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          Jcaz6996
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 11 Sept 2020

          A 9th it is . I would be picking a totally different Top 10 and @olblue would be up there with out a doubt .
          Crazy choices by the judges

          That’s me done and dusty with this competition lark .

          IG : @luvthefades

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            Kasi
            見習いボス
            Joined: 9 Oct 2014

            The Judges let give them around of applause 🤣🤣
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            The world's insane
            While you drink champagne
            And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

            last edited by Kasi 26 Jan 2025, 16:42 O 1 Reply Last reply 26 Jan 2025, 16:46 Reply Quote 0
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              Oaktavia
              見習いボス
              @Kasi
              Joined: 12 Jun 2019

              @Kasi FWIW the SEA judges picked fine choices. Beatle and Max Power are in there.

              IG: electricindigowizard

              "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

              WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                Kasi
                見習いボス
                Joined: 9 Oct 2014

                @Oaktavia

                I know. Need to change the system. Let the public be the judges by all mean.

                Stop all the nonsense, being put down.
                Keep a fair play.

                The world's insane
                While you drink champagne
                And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

                last edited by 26 Jan 2025, 16:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                  Go For Chill
                  Haraki san Prodigy
                  Joined: 3 Jan 2025

                  I’m brand new to this competition idea, and really the high end denim world in general. I find the drama hilarious and fascinating.

                  Would it be a fair comparison to say that the ROW could be compared to the NBA, while the SEA would be the WNBA? It’s normally the case that when a smaller specialized league or division exists, it exists because if those people were in the “big league” they wouldn’t stand a chance. Why else would they be separated out?

                  "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison

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                    pechelman
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                    Never heard of high contrast getting referred to as "cartoonish".
                    But I guess that sums up the row judging. They wanted a totally different aesthetic and without disclosing their judging method before the comp, it's coming as a big shock. I imagine some people would have done things differently or not entered at all had they been transparent.

                    last edited by pechelman 26 Jan 2025, 16:55 G D 2 Replies Last reply 26 Jan 2025, 17:14 Reply Quote 2
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                      Go For Chill
                      Haraki san Prodigy
                      @pechelman
                      Joined: 3 Jan 2025

                      @pechelman

                      My wife told me that the less natural, ultra contrast fades remind her of the Affliction era of men’s fashion, and has also called it “very Jersey Shore.” 😂

                      "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison

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                        Davids_denim
                        Haraki san Student
                        @pechelman
                        Joined: 8 Feb 2023

                        @pechelman you know what, introducing a theme ahead of time might be cool. High contrast, slubby, vintage etc and judging off that theme would be dope.

                        IG : Davids_Denim

                        last edited by 26 Jan 2025, 18:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                          pechelman
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                          That's kinda what row vs sea is doing now but I agree it would be more transparent to do it this way. Good idea imo.

                          Also I read back through the row judging comments, apparently some of them think that these lower contrast fades look more natural and that they involve less manipulation or intent by the owners. Seems to me bleach and lots of washing is just the opposite of what they value despite them favoring that aesthetic requiring more "artificial" wear and fading.

                          I've got no problem with washing or even bleaching in general but it just points out the clear issue with the judging imo.

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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            @Kasi
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            @Kasi said in Indigo invitational Y4:

                            don’t know their arse to elbow.

                            I won't comment on the IIY4 judging, but I do give Mo a big up vote for using one of favourite expressions which is not often heard.....

                            But I would say "don't know their arse from their elbow"...

                            "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 goosehd 26 Jan 2025, 18:40 3 1 Reply Last reply 27 Jan 2025, 00:15 Reply Quote 8
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                              Kasi
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 9 Oct 2014

                              Thanks G… ✌🏼. Change it

                              The world's insane
                              While you drink champagne
                              And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

                              last edited by 26 Jan 2025, 18:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                Kasi
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 9 Oct 2014

                                Well I step up to Bryan he block me on instagram and Facebook

                                Rather than me a man the coward dip away.

                                Laughing my head off.

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                                The world's insane
                                While you drink champagne
                                And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

                                last edited by Kasi 26 Jan 2025, 19:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                  goosehd
                                  Mod Squad
                                  Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                  I don’t really think that harassing the judges and Bryan is something that is going to help anyone in the long run. I know that there are some bad feelings out there, but really can’t condone this as a means of expressing those feelings.

                                  I often think that if the results and rules are something you don’t like, do something about it in a positive and meaningful way. Volunteer to be a judge the next time around and ask for or make suggestions to make future competitions more fair for those entering. It only helps everyone involved and looks better on us as individuals and as a community.

                                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                  last edited by goosehd 26 Jan 2025, 20:10 J 1 Reply Last reply 26 Jan 2025, 23:09 Reply Quote 26
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                                    Cents or Non Cents
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 28 Aug 2010

                                    To be honest, it's a disservice to the IH forum. Sounds like a bitter kindergartener who didn't get a participation award. And now you are harassing people? No wonder they blocked you! Do I think the top three/10/20 were worthy? Not fully, I have opinions, and they don't align fully with the judges and the voters. But that's the thing with opinions: everyone has one. People complaining about the way it was judged? Only those who competed voted; from there, it was just the judges. Seems like the fairest way to me. I don't think there were deals under the table only to choose certain people. A popularity contest would only show who has the most friends or brand-loyal aficionados. I for one, would have liked to have seen Evan at number one, his Warehouse jeans look amazing. Just by finishing, everyone did a good job.

                                    last edited by Cents or Non Cents 26 Jan 2025, 22:38 G S 2 Replies Last reply 27 Jan 2025, 08:28 Reply Quote 16
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                                      Denimhead 0
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                                      IMHO Bryan has a really tough job. Not perfect, however, glad we have a denim advocate and contest like the indigo invitational. This group here really knocked it out of the park and should be proud. If Judging, Old Blue had my vote for #1 🤙

                                      IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                                        JunkPants
                                        Haraki san Student
                                        @goosehd
                                        Joined: 20 Nov 2022

                                        @goosehd said in Indigo invitational Y4:

                                        I don’t really think that harassing the judges and Bryan is something that is going to help anyone in the long run. I know that there are some bad feelings out there, but really can’t condone this as a means of expressing those feelings.

                                        I often think that if the results and rules are something you don’t like, do something about it in a positive and meaningful way. Volunteer to be a judge the next time around and ask for or make suggestions to make future competitions more fair for those entering. It only helps everyone involved and looks better on us as individuals and as a community.

                                        Very much agree with that.

                                        last edited by 26 Jan 2025, 23:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 4
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                                          32oz_denim
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          @Jcaz6996
                                          Joined: 4 Nov 2024

                                          @Jcaz6996 agreed on all fronts.

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