IHSH-44 - The Big Blue

[Geo]

i've decided to stop going slowly 

[madmonday]

@Giles:

UPDATE

We have decided that the base fabric for this shirt will be a pale blue Oxford weave.

Below is a pic in its virgin state and a further pic in its indigo dyed state:

The cut we will do is a a Work Shirt.

Questions.

Should we do a Western too? YES
Should we do either version in virgin Oxford?  YES

G

wow that pic of the fabric in it's indigo dyed state get's me even more excited for the forum tee

[Katsushin]

Indigo WS…tasty.
What color buttons?

[Giles]

I'm thinking MOP buttons….

[commodorewheeler]

@Giles:

I'm thinking MOP buttons….

Black MOP buttons? Would look nice with the indigo…

[Seul]

White with a grey shade would look better imo…

[Giles]

Or metal?

[Seul]

Could be even better…

<== metal maniac \m/(><)\m/

[Giles]

I'm thinking on balance, a nice MOP would be better than metal on the Oxford cotton…..........

[Giles]

Damn, and this is what I had specced….............................

[jacoavlu]

^^^ 

as an example I like the Flat Head white chambray at Self Edge (LINK) but the buttons are a little much for my professional work environment. I think you're spot on with the upcoming Great White.

but that's just me

[Tomas]

Cant wait for this one, I love the indigo with the red stitching. Too nice!

[madmonday]

any more photos  around G$?

& how far out is production on these?

sorry if these questions were posted else where & i missed the response.

[Giles]

In general, this is the process with a new product:

I/you/we come up with an idea for a product.  I discuss with Haraki, get his agreement.  I then fill out a "Sampling Form", which defines exactly what I want the end product to look like, he makes the sample, I/he make tweaks and sample again if necessary.  Once sample finalised, I tout the images around my retailers, take orders, fill out a "Production Form" and then I wait….

Specifically with the Big Blue:

I discussed with Haraki 2 weeks ago in New York.  I wanted it to be made out of the same twill as the Great White, but Haraki was concerned that the Twill would not take the dye very well.  So, when he got back to Japan, he did some experiments with various fabrics, we chose the Oxford as the best host fabric for the dye.  So early last week I filled out the "Sampling Form".  So, as yet, a whole shirt does not exist, I expect to see one in 2-4 weeks.

I have requested no specific deadline from Haraki as we have the Great White, and the IHSH-41 and 42 coming soon (plus whatever he will hit me with when I see hin in May.............

[Chris]

Any update on this one?

[Giles]

No 

[Chris]

Shoulda known- it'll happen when (and if) it happens.:)

[stever]

no _if_s - this has gotta happen!

[Giles]

First sample completed - BAM

[pictures missing]

[SimonQ.]

good looking shirt!