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

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    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

    Basically what Haraki thinks is the most suitable/functional/visually attractive. May not be what everyone likes , but he’s designed well over 5,000 jeans in his career, and what we seel is the culmination of those decades of experience.

    "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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      neph93
      見習いボス
      @Cymro
      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

      @Cymro it is something of a game to guess at Haraki-san’s design choices. It has been suggested (probably by me), that the small front pockets are due to the fact that bikers don’t keep shit in them. When you’re sat on a bike a lot, it gets in the way and would be uncomfortable.

      This is also the popular rationale for the widely spaced and lined back pockets. Bikers do keep shit there, so they’re strengthened and moved to where you won’t sit directly on your stuff when straddling a saddle.

      On a personal note, stuff in front pockets does tend to spoil the aesthetics of the top block. This will be a concern for some, while others won’t care.

      Edit:

      I’ll add that the first Hiut cuts were fairly relaxed jeans with a lot of associated work wear marketing. The aesthetics were very «do mucky, handy stuff in your jeans». I had a pair and the pockets were deep and large as you say. I suspect the design choices there was «keep all your stuff in your pockets». In fact I recall it being a point that you could get your iPhone into the front pockets easily. So horses for courses…?

      “Some of those that work forces
      Are the same that burn crosses”

      • Virginia Woolf
      last edited by neph93 3 Dec 2025, 15:09 12 Mar 2025, 15:04 T 1 Reply Last reply 12 Mar 2025, 17:27 Reply Quote 7
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        Cymro
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 24 Nov 2024

        @Giles @neph93 thanks, all makes sense when I think about it!
        (perhaps I should have listened to my mother all those years ago and “take your hands out of your pockets and stop slouching “!!)

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          Tago Mago
          Mod Squad
          @neph93
          Joined: 16 Jan 2021

          @neph93 I'm mildly surprised this hasn't spawned numerous "Is that an iphone in your pocket" responses

          last edited by 12 Mar 2025, 17:27 N 1 Reply Last reply 12 Mar 2025, 19:15 Reply Quote 0
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            RobeOfTheMagi
            Haraki san Expert
            Joined: 15 Apr 2024

            What's your favourite CPO?

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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              IHD-01

              "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 12 Mar 2025, 18:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                RobeOfTheMagi
                Haraki san Expert
                Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                I'll investigate that shirt :)!

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                  neph93
                  見習いボス
                  @Tago Mago
                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                  @Tago-Mago never ever would I ever. Bloody hate phone fades. Also, everyone knows I am just pleased to see them. Filthy slut that I am.

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

                  • Virginia Woolf
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                    AdamJ
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 29 Jun 2017

                    @neph93 @Tago-Mago the iPhone fade on my broken twills is getting to pronounced it's beginning to look sprayed on

                    The devil is in the detail..

                    last edited by 12 Mar 2025, 19:22 S 1 Reply Last reply 12 Mar 2025, 20:55 Reply Quote 3
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                      SKT
                      見習いボス
                      @AdamJ
                      Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                      @AdamJ if you get time I’d love to see yours. I’m thinking I’ll put my 822’s away in a couple weeks and start in on my BT’s for the warm months ahead. Really looking forward to wearing them

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                        AdamJ
                        IHUK Crew
                        @SKT
                        Joined: 29 Jun 2017

                        @SKT I'll bring them in tomorrow for pics! They're coming along quite nicely, I wash them quite regularly so haven't got the high contrast comb vibes as such. They have worn in very nicely, comfy as hell

                        The devil is in the detail..

                        last edited by 13 Mar 2025, 08:32 S 1 Reply Last reply 13 Mar 2025, 12:39 Reply Quote 1
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                          SKT
                          見習いボス
                          @AdamJ
                          Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                          @AdamJ thanks man! Looking forward to seeing them. I’ve worn mine a little bit and I’m with you on how freaking comfortable they are. I just need to get the fading going for real

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                            Matt
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                            I have a voucher that will expire soon but what I really want is a black pullover hoodie in M or a pair of duck camo cargos in 34. Since neither is available what should I use my voucher on?

                            last edited by 15 Mar 2025, 00:29 G 1 Reply Last reply 15 Mar 2025, 00:35 Reply Quote 0
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                              goosehd
                              Mod Squad
                              @Matt
                              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                              @Matt …for Katie: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/bottoms/IH-812-WHT.html

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

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                                flannel slut
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 21 Feb 2022

                                The recycled nylon work shirt is a sleeper fabric and at a great price on the outlet

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                                  freepickin
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 30 Aug 2024

                                  I have a work shirt that I, well... Maybe I worked a bit too hard in and the pits truly stink. And every time I wash the shirt the stink either remains or comes back pretty quick; a regular wash with detergent, no spin and hang drying isn't cutting it. Anyhow, any suggestions? Maybe soak it in distilled vinegar before washing? Target the pits with baking soda?

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                                    pechelman
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                    Have you tried spraying the pits with vodka? Otherwise, oxyclean, run it through a sanitizing cycle in the washer, or boil it in a pot?

                                    last edited by 15 Mar 2025, 01:13 F 1 Reply Last reply 15 Mar 2025, 01:52 Reply Quote 0
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                                      freepickin
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      @pechelman
                                      Joined: 30 Aug 2024

                                      @pechelman I'm 3 years sober so no vodka, but I do have rubbing alcohol. I'll give it a shot! I really don't want to use any heat on it because the fit is perfect as it is and I'm fearful of shrinking. Might look into oxyclean though if the rubbing alcohol fails, thank you!

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                                        wjw
                                        Haraki san Student
                                        @freepickin
                                        Joined: 28 Jan 2025

                                        @freepickin you could try mixing a few drops of essential oil with alcohol or water and see if that helps. Or extreme measures, I use some Biokleen Bac-out or Dreft stain remover spray for animal/toddler accidents. They have some enzyme stuff which can kill tough stains and odors. I tend to use Dreft on clothes and the other product for rugs and furniture.

                                        36 777S-21
                                        36 777SST
                                        35 634S-ib-c
                                        XXXL IHSH-293-OD
                                        XXXL IHSH-130-GB
                                        XXXL IHSH-337

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                                          Cymro
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 24 Nov 2024

                                          Not sure if I should post this here or in the care thread, it’s a question not so much about washing but drying jeans.
                                          I normally wash jeans inside out; machine wash on a handwash cycle 30 degrees ( a ‘delicate’ cycle would be shorter, perhaps that would be better?)
                                          No spin, roll in towels to get most of the water and hang to dry on line, still inside out, upside down hanging from the hem. This is to get rid of any creases etc. Once around 90% dry, bring them in, turn right way out and hang from the belt loops to finish drying.
                                          I’ve seen a lot of guides saying to do all the drying right way out and hang from the belt loops. What would be the advantage of doing it this way?

                                          last edited by 15 Mar 2025, 15:14 G 1 Reply Last reply 15 Mar 2025, 15:26 Reply Quote 0
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