I've been wearing a reissued Wrangler, model 24mjz, made with selvedge one-wash denim, as-of-late. It was released during their 75th year anniversary in late 2022.
The mobility and comfort of the bi-swing gussets (with attached elastic) and front pleats alongside a front zipper makes this jacket an absolute winner and so comfortable to wear throughout the day. I can get in and out of my car without having to unbutton my jacket to accommodate my bulging midsection and I'm able to reach my arm towards the steering wheel without the movements pulling my shoulders forward or without my arm pulling itself out of the sleeve (which I dislike the feeling of when wearing jackets with shorter sleeve lengths). I even love that the cuffs are snap button which is far easier to operate than stud buttons as I can operate it one-handed.
Would be incredible to see this jacket designed by Iron Heart in the Work Jacket style (similar to IHJ-122-IND) being released this spring of 2023.
Having been on a denim spending spree in the last several years, I can honestly say that the 24MJZ is one of the best designed and comfortable jackets I've owned. It's so functional, practical, and stylish. It's hard for me to go back to jackets without the added mobility at this point.
Would love to own one made of Japanese, broken twill denim and with Iron Heart's capacity for quality-made items. Perhaps even better, a version made with overdyed or black denim, and contrast copper stitching. Tonal stitching would be cool too. Can't really go wrong.
