Random questions to which you seek an answer

[pbdeng]

What are interesting ways that you guys have used up denim scraps?  I have about 4 inches of 301s denim that has been hemmed off and I don't want it to go to waste.

[Chris]

I suppose that leads to a follow up question, Giles.  Do you have a preference on the western/workshirt and buttons/snaps debate?

[Giles]

Personally, I prefer westerns and snaps.  But I try not to let that cloud my judgement when speccing and/or stocking…

[Chris]

Fair enough.  Does one style sell better than the other?  Or is it more dependent on the fabric?

[Guest]

@pbdeng:

What are interesting ways that you guys have used up denim scraps?

I'm using the scraps as patches for the holes that are forming in the crotch.

[Giles]

@Chris:

Fair enough.  Does one style sell better than the other?  Or is it more dependent on the fabric?

Have not done a scientific study, but i would says evens….The Western works on some body types, the Work on others.....

[DougNg]

Yeah, I find that Western seems to work better for me. I've never really compared measurements, but it just works

[Snowy]

Very interesting. I was sure/expecting there was a conscious intent to evoke the US styled jingoism that cowboys and indians is known for bring about. @G, I wonder if you love for Western clothing comes from a childhood of watching westerns?

Thanks for being such an open and friendly bunch. I was expecting slightly aggressive replies, due to the nature of questioning direct aspects of the brand.  Nothing like it in the world, #respect.

@Megatron1505:

The insight into your working relationship is quite beautiful in its simplicity G 

I agree, it's really amazing how something that could be so complicated is stripped to it's most pure form.

What I've learnt is that I'm going to have to try these snaps out, thank you :).

[scroogen]

I really don't find anything particularly western (cowboy theme) about IH. Maybe more of a 30s-70s workwear aesthetic if anything.  For the most part IH is just regular clothing made extremely well with ultra high quality fabric. Sure there are some peices that may look kinda vintagey, but I can wear all IH and most people won't even know that I have nice shit on, which is what I love about IH. And I don't ever feel like I just walked out of a cowboy movie.

[joesaintjohn]

Unpacking winter wardrobe and my wife laughs every time I put this jacket on. Is it really that bad?

Vintage Pendleton Coat

[Chris]

Um, you should probably listen to your wife…

[elclintor]

Seconded.

[Snowy]

looks good from a very ironic standpoint :). Would look good in a late '80's snow field bar IMO

[natehate]

sorry joe that jackets got to go

[Megatron1505]

@scroogen:

I really don't find anything particularly western (cowboy theme) about IH. Maybe more of a 30s-70s workwear aesthetic if anything.  For the most part IH is just regular clothing made extremely well with ultra high quality fabric. Sure there are some peices that may look kinda vintagey, but I can wear all IH and most people won't even know that I have nice shit on, which is what I love about IH. And I don't ever feel like I just walked out of a cowboy movie.

Nail - Head. Great post.

[Giles]

@Snowy:

@G, I wonder if you love for Western clothing comes from a childhood of watching westerns?

No, I just like the slightly more flashy element of a western shirt…

[Megatron1505]

Does anyone use "What App?" It's a messaging app available for just about all smartphones, which allows you to send text, picture and video messages for free, even internationally, by using wifi or your phones existing data. I thought it sounded perfect for me for the NY trip, but not if no-one else uses it.

[Snowy]

Thanks you all again, excited to get a western snap and learn directly. I continue to learn a lot 

Aside, the thought/comments of western/cowboy ideology came from a BBC doco called The Power Of Nightmares (

).

[Finn666]

@Megatron1505:

Does anyone use "What App?" It's a messaging app available for just about all smartphones, which allows you to send text, picture and video messages for free, even internationally, by using wifi or your phones existing data. I thought it sounded perfect for me for the NY trip, but not if no-one else uses it.

I have and use it a lot actually!…not going to NY though

[Mild7]

Me too, and no NY for me either

Joe, that jacket is seriously outta control. Bring it back I say