@Alex said in Iron Heart Update - 2026:

We are not, and will never, compromise on quality, cut corners, or manipulate supply.

This is why I buy Iron Heart. Please do everything and anything needed to keep the brand what it is

I’m sitting around bored because of a procedure I had today and thought I’d search the forum if that same procedure had come up here before. It has… and often.

I had my vasectomy today. An olive big buck was my prize. Feeling sore and guilty that I’m avoiding my toddler (that loves to run straight into that area) but that’s the price.
Happy to be at this stage of life

Hi folks, thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm a dad of one and expecting a second later this year. I live in California and was introduced to Iron Heart via Self Edge in San Francisco some years ago. Before then I had shied away from the kind of price points one finds in those stores but went in on a whim, looking to see what a nicer pair of jeans felt like. I think I walked out that day with jeans, two UHFs, and a crazy new curiosity for well made clothes. Who would have thought that a Japanese brand would be the one to make sleeves that fit my longer arms?
I have my PhD in philosophy and I remember early on talking to one of my mentors and telling them how proud I was of my new Dr Martens and how they meant I didn't need to worry about buying or shopping for new shoes for quite a long time (they ended up lasting me 12 years of near daily use). The professor, who dressed well in his own right, smiled and replied that I was right as long as I didn't care about fashion trends.
Sitting here, getting ready to watch the S/S '25 reveal I'm not sure if I care about fashion trends or not. Likely not. It's almost like the feat of creating well made clothes is something worth coming together and celebrating. Not because it's trend setting but because... HAVE YOU SEEN THAT STITCHING? ‍

I could ramble forever but I won't. Happy to be here and nice to see everyone's introductions!

Some hastily taken pictures of my native (to the California coast) tree orchard. Redwoods, Douglas Fir, and Madrones. Planted them three years ago and they've really been thriving. Just switched my irrigation from bubbler to drip and looking forward to helping that root network grow. Bonus picture of my latest addition - a young giant sequoia. They aren't native to the coast but will do just fine.

Have a great holiday everyone!

We lost power last night so we’ll see if there will be much of a feast tonight .

Actually wouldn’t mind a candle lit Xmas eve. Not sure about the rest of the family though

Random love:

I’ve had shoes that I’ve worn about every day for 12+ years and was proud of, despite holes and wear.
I’ve had a warm sweatshirt that I wore whenever it was cold and was embarrassed of because it was my only one and people would make remarks and notice its wear.
And many things in between.

I can’t help but look in my closet and identify with the things I see. What stories are being told and how those stories make me feel.
Recently, I’ve begun a tradition of having my 2.5 year old son pick out my shirt for the day. He has his favorites and gets excited to see me wear certain things. For him, what I put on is part of what makes me his dad.
There’s something to be said for a closet, not a style, that you’re known for. I miss that old sweatshirt.

Thank you IH for helping me connect with my wardrobe in a meaningful way. Getting better with age is something we can all hope for.

Grabbed it and super stoked.
I'm really going to have to start selling some of my lesser-worn items though...

Big ups to the IHUK team and the impeccable shipping. Got mine today and am loving life.

@Bridger the emperor has found new pants

The American weather seer groundhog predicted the Winter season would last another 6 weeks...

Take that Punxsutawney! Spring/Summer is coming next week

Well... you got me hooked on the IHV-02-IND, now you got to give me longer shirts that I can tuck in to style it with . (Necessity is the mother of invention or something like that)

I understand your audience doesn't want to look like they're participating in a rodeo but I've been doing a bit of vintage shopping and am appreciating the intentional longer body (long tails, if you will) of these older work and western shirts that make them easier to tuck in. Gives me an opportunity to show off my belt, wear my vest more neatly, and "feel" a bit more retro in my styling.

More madras.

Despite being an unpopular thread...
https://forum.ironheart.co.uk/topic/8923/ihsh-226-iye-5-5oz-selvedge-madras-check-work-shirt-indigo-yellow?_=1787689186943
That shirt has been my most wearable shirt this summer. More colors and short sleeves would be amazing.

@Giles REALLY?? Never occurred to me to ask (though admittedly I'm just getting into the suspender game).
Duly noted for my next order

Jeans with suspender buttons

@jordanscollected great, infos. Thank you very much

Do folks take their standard shirt sizing on this one? Vest is the one product category I don't know my typical P2P.
The XXXL looks like a fairly standard XXXL shirt P2P but want to make sure I'm not missing anything. I'm sure this has been answered before but my forum searching failed me.

Part of the six button crew. I don't mind it at all. Already stenciled the inside and threw it in the wash

I have a Dr appt when this one drops next week ;(... surely they won't mind me frantically trying to use my phone to make a purchase.

Following this thread in the hope of grabbing one in the next drop.

Looking nice!

Interested in hearing about denimhead though. Not interested in the social part of it but if it’s great for personal use…