Bitch Please… FAKE Iron Heart?

[Giles]

Hmmmmm, can't remember that one. But as @tody says, I did not bring all the early mechanics shirts over to International......Though, if I had seen it, I would have got one myself

[Anesthetist]

Isnt this logo later though, like around late 20-teens? I remember mechanic shirts with a more gothic style of writing. I think this shirt is legit, but def a Japan only piece.

[Chibs]

Awesome, thanks guys! It’s shipping from Japan ordered on EBay. Really looking forward to this one.

[Giles]

I've asked H.......But his memory is worse than mine

[goosehd]

@Giles …that’s because you two (technically 3) have lived a life of adventure that most of us only dream of. Scuba with a manta ray will trump the details of a one off shirt anytime.

[Chibs]

@Giles Thanks Giles, if it helps there’s also a tan one with the same print and hand warmer pockets.
Ebay link

[Giles]

I like that one too

[Giles]

@Anesthetist said in Bitch Please… FAKE Iron Heart?:

Isnt this logo later though, like around late 20-teens?

Yeah, I don't think that logo is all that old.

[tody]

These eBay sellers grab the items off of shopping sites in JP. In case of the last one:
https://buyee.jp/item/jdirectitems/auction/d1233693997
I have yet to find the green one over there.
But buying directly there through buyee skips the ebay-middleman and might be cheaper. That's how I do it, at least.

[Chibs]

@tody this makes a lot of sense as to why the seller had to check his “warehouse” when I asked him a question. Up until I bought it there were other listings at different prices of the same shirt, same measurements and photos. It’s clear now as to why that was. Ya learn something new every day

[tody]

@Chibs for the sake of your budget/sanity/marriage, avoid the JP proxy sites at all cost. you cannot imagine what you‘ll find there. hairline duck, 25oz vests, the 64 and other gems…

[Matt]

Tariffs have significantly helped my marriage.

[Chibs]

@tody OOHH raising my hand for 25oz vests!!

[Giles]

I got a

From Haraki, none the wiser I am afraid......

[Chibs]

Cool so I guess it’s legit and from sometime in the past. Thanks for asking @Giles

[Giles]

I have just posted this on the Face Book Iron Heart Denim Underground page.

Same applies here.

LEGIT CHECKS.....

If you want to ask the community whether an item that you suspect to be fake, is legit or not, then you MUST include where you have seen it for sale, or where you bought it from. If you do not, then your post will be deleted. If the seller is not a legitimate Iron Heart retailer (list on the Iron Heart website), then your post will also be deleted.

I'm pretty sure if you know the seller is dodge, then you know the answer.

[pmb02]

Hi everyone!
I have a quick question about the N1 jacket (OD Green model).
Have there been any versions over the years where the handwarmer and chest pockets had a smooth, soft lining instead of the wool/alpaca blend used on the inside of the jacket and the collar?
Here are some photos of the two jackets I own (the bottom one was purchased from the official store in 2024, while the top one was bought recently on Vinted because I needed to size down).
Just to clarify, the seller’s profile didn’t seem suspicious, and the rest of the jacket looks very similar.

[AdamJ]

@pmb02 I have edited your photo to a .jpg - for some reason the forum does not like .HEIC files which seems to be the default on iPhones!

I will have a look back through our old image folders and see if I can turn up that version. The construction looks very similar from that image I agree

[sabergirl]

Early model deck jackets didn’t have lined pockets. My IHM-03 just had layers of whipcord. Not sure about the fleecy-soft lining, though. That’s unfamiliar

[pmb02]

Thank you for your replies.
Another detail visible in my photo is that the small “Iron Heart” tag next to the pocket is also different (font size, more faded color, alignment) from those on my other Iron Heart jackets and shirts (which are all relatively recent).