Mornin'
Having been introduced to the merits of IH last year when @Filthy 21/23oz junkie was kind enough to offer up some 25oz IHxB01, I was hooked and knew I needed to pick up some more. It has taken a while but I am pleased to say I have just started to break in some of the fantastic 21oz IH555-01's.

A month or so ago, I was visiting London and took the opportunity to visit "Rivet and Hide" its a great place to shop, the guys are super knowledgeable and friendly. This was my first bricks and mortar denim shopping experience which was a revelation; shopping online is kinda blind even if you know your preferred measurements.

I also took advantage of their free hemming service in store; I only needed a little off the 36 length to achieve the neat double cuff I was after. I surprised myself how much I enjoyed watching the process and it was a good opportunity to indulge the inner denim obsessive, they even let me video the process! Examining the offcuts provided an insight into how the denim acquires its weight, the threads are super thick, and also exposes the white core of the "warp" hinting at what is to come in the evolution of the fades.

As is my habit, I have posted a little review on my YouTube, check it out, there is some footage of the hemming if that is of interest.
Best regards,
Chris

Evenin'
I picked one of these up in the Christmas sale, perfect timing as I had been coveting a IH shirt for the best part of a year.

I was pretty much between sizes, the medium was near perfect, and felt that if the fabric yielded it would be a great slim tailored profile, albeit a tad short in the body. But not having experienced the material or denim shirts in general I was really worried about future shrink.. I think I have my denim wash regime nailed but any shrink on the chest etc would be challenging and on the length of body or arms probably irrecoverable! So… I went for the large, still a good fit but a little more generous to allow layering with a henley and I am considering a hot soak to see if I can get half a centimetre or so off.

(I also picked up a IHSH-62 Wabash, but the cut is more generous and the large I bought was returned, fantastic fabric and still on the list.. just need a medium!)

Really looking forward to the evolution of this denim, whilst I have dreams of deep honeycombs on the sleeves , I think this will be a long time coming!
Best regards
Chris

Well its been 6 months or so since I started on these 555-01's and I could not be happier with the construction, fit or quality of this mighty denim. They are indeed stubborn, and I am not in a position to wear all day every day but they are starting to yield some of the evolution secrets!

In my normal style….. here's a video!

This is such incredibly sad news, I haven't signed into the Forum for at least a couple of years. I always think of Filthy when I think about Ironheart so to see his face as soon as I logged on was a joy but instantly I realised there wasn't going to be good news.

When I first joined in 2017, I was wondering how I should start my Ironheart journey, Filthy immediately reached out and offered to gift me a pair of his IHXB01… his name then if I recall was Filthy25ozJunkie relating to the fantastic denim that they were crafted from... he had struggled to break them in and had popped the button off the waist... he replaced it with a drilled out penny... the penny happened to be from my birth year which seemed to be a good omen... subsequently I too popped that off...

I still have the jeans, the penny... and fond memories of Mike...

Afternoon,
Any interest in a nicely broken in Tropical Combat Jacket from Buzz Rickson's?

I have put a good amount of wear into this over the years, but it is in great condition, with no fraying and many years left in it. It has been washed a number of times and the olive colour is now slightly softened (read faded) which I think looks great.

The reason for selling is that I have always wondered on sizing and having picked up a large am now happier with a slightly more generous fit. For reference I am around 5'11 and 85kg.

Measurements are as follows:
Chest 20 3/4"
Shoulder 18 1/2"
Sleeve 24"
Length 27 1/2"

More info here: https://clutch-cafe.com/products/buzz-rickson-s-br12247-tropical-combat-coat?srsltid=AfmBOopRSd91EtCXI5izCOOGvv-NSuv3wkD5ExO9aAX73LQ7mn_vCtme

How about £90 to your door in UK (PP F&F or BT)
All the best,
Chris

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Afternoon,
Any interest in a nicely broken in Tropical Combat Jacket from Buzz Rickson's?

I have put a good amount of wear into this over the years, but it is in great condition, with no fraying and many years left in it. It has been washed a number of times and the olive colour is now slightly softened (read faded) which I think looks great.

The reason for selling is that I have always wondered on sizing and having picked up a large am now happier with a slightly more generous fit. For reference I am around 5'11 and 85kg.

Measurements are as follows:
Chest 20 3/4"
Shoulder 18 1/2"
Sleeve 24"
Length 27 1/2"

More info here: https://clutch-cafe.com/products/buzz-rickson-s-br12247-tropical-combat-coat?srsltid=AfmBOopRSd91EtCXI5izCOOGvv-NSuv3wkD5ExO9aAX73LQ7mn_vCtme

How about £90 to your door in UK (PP F&F or BT)
All the best,
Chris

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