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Y2 N1 with relatively new IH-555S-21od

IHJ-116
IHSH-401 (lovin' it!)
555S-142

uh oh.......

inspired by @pechelman and his amazing new jacket, I decided I definitely needed something cherry as well, so managed to track down this one - I love the colour, a deep, dark maroon/purple/red, maybe a little shinier than I am used too, but think it will age nicely!

i recently bought the IB-141 new, and also picked up an EB-140 second hand (although it was practically new) and i absolutely love the pair of them.
Both size 40, and i am usually a large in most iron heart shirts and jackets.

I especially find the colour of both jackets really beautiful, the green one has some real depth to it that is hard to see in photos.
The Eb 140 is also a bit thicker/heavier than the IB141, so is better if its a bit colder outside with the indigo more of a lighter, everyday jacket

this beast has landed just in time for the snow

its getting close to that time of year, so I decided to join grizzly club

oh god.....this just arrived, think it might be my new favourite......

yes! - finally managed to get my paws on one of these beauties......I've been after one for years, ever since I got my first N1 deck jacket - its in great shape (pretty much like new) love the colour, and is nice and warm....got to love that alpaca lining

a couple of days ago my boy told me that 'all my clothes say iron heart on them'.....and that when he's older he wants to dress like me! - my work here is done

Quick update on my Y2/shop Vancouver chore jacket -

I have been wearing this thing a lot more recently......when I first got it, it felt slightly too big and I thought I had messed up with the sizing - but as Tj says in his videos, this jacket shrinks down to shape around your body, so it now feels great.

I was also a little unsure I could pull off a red leather jacket.....I loved the look of it, but felt it might be a bit too much for me. But I have to say, the colour and look of the leather has really grown on me over time. I thought it might be too bright, but as the base colour is camel (with the red on top) the colour is a lot deeper/rich than a bright red - and it is more of a sort of 'tomato' colour than London bus, which I love.....and little signs of the camel are already starting to show in some areas.

I have found the overall design just really works too - it has seven pockets in total (the hidden side hand warmer pockets are really great) and the bi swing back just gives more freedom of movement.....it is just a very comfortable jacket to wear.
Also I love the way it has a bit of a retro biker jacket look with the heavy zipper and bi swing back, but also (to me) has a bit of a retro 70s leather jacket thing going on at the same time (especially because of the uneven colour)......so it sort of falls somewhere between the two and I just love it more everytime I wear it.

So anyway - I just wanted to say this one has probably become my favourite of all my leather jackets - it's very practical, comfortable to wear, but also has a lot of mojo to it too!

I do like the heavier denims, but recently decided 14oz is good enough for me - so I have stocked up and plan on spending the next couple of years living in this lot (just waiting for the over-dyed to restock in my size to complete the set)

Mine has just arrived! I am absolutely loving it (more so than I anticipated actually) the Kakishibu is so, so nice - I really love this colour even before it darkens

I really like the idea of UHFs that are not just the traditional check designs

I had no idea these had even been released until Monday, and so as a sucker for anything green I had to grab a pair - and I must say they are just perfect (and very comfortable)

been through lots of guitars over the years, but currently just have this one as it is simply the best I've played - plus it looks nice and subtle......

Oh yes! They took a little while to arrive (just in time for my birthday) but it’s all good - they fit perfectly and I am beyond excited to finally get my hands on a pair of these!

the Bends is very much the sound of the 90s, whereas the time period Kid A encapsulates just hasn't happened yet

I really want one of the ship John 'Kristofferson' jackets, but alas it seems it would be easier to get hold of unicorn tears.....

the eagle has landed......think this might be my favourite one so far