IHSH-44 - The Big Blue

[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

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[SimonQ.]

good looking shirt!

[Seul]

Great looking thing… Holy cow...

[stever]

size large…

why isn't it on my back yet?

[Giles]

Stever, oh how much I would like it to be, but unfortunatley it has to come here for checking out 

Oh, and I have just remembered, I am an L to…...................

[Beatle]

seriously, haraki is getting so good at finding the perfect indigo dyeing "recipe" that I´m gonna call him the master cook

[SimonQ.]

@Giles:

Stever, oh how much I would like it to be, but unfortunatley it has to come here for checking out 

Oh, and I have just remembered, I am an L to…...................

hm, have you just sized down from xl or is it only in this shirt?

[Giles]

Beats (she-who-MUST-be-obeyed), told me I looked better in L than XL…....

[Beatle]

oh yeah, you do..

(please read out loud lady P style ..uhhhh yaaahhhhhhh)

[Giles]

Perfect balance in my life.  One lady who loves packin n stackin and one who tells me what to wear.  Can't get much better than that…...........

[Beatle]

I agree.  ur pretty much set to just head out the door for fishing and a quick visit at the pub. not one thing to worry about -
fit of shirt - check
packing and customer service - check
looking hot - check

[Katsushin]

@Beatle:

seriously, haraki is getting so good at finding the perfect indigo dyeing "recipe" that I´m gonna call him the master cook

…or the "Iron Chef"...

[osaka owl]

I must have this. It is useless to resist. 

[hectic]

BTW, IMO this shouldnt be considered a de facto size down, because the material is v.light there is minimal drape and lack of fabric rigidity means potential for increased button gape.

[Giles]

H, you may be right, but it is different material than the Great White…................