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Glad everyone likes the denim so much. Truly I think it's one of the most interesting denim styles we've carried from any brand, and that's after nearly 20 years of selling quite a few styles of Japanese denim...

I wanted a denim which would encapsulate all the denim styles created by Iron Heart over the years. The heft of the 21oz, the character of the SLB denim, the saturation of the Vintage denim, and the light hairiness of the UHR. We went through a few samples of different textiles to get to this one, once the samples were finished we knew we liked it but it wasn't until I had been wearing a pair of the jeans for 2 months that I realized "shit, this could be one of the best denim styles we've ever had". The way it feels, the vintage rug-like waviness to it, and the way the electric blue starts to peak out after just a few weeks of wear. It's perfect, and we're happy to say there is some denim left so we will try to do some more CPO shirts if all goes as planned for early next year (without the W on the chest, that says on the first run).

We're happy to announce that we're finally ready to release a collaboration we've been working on for (literally) five years. New fabric development in Japan has slowed down quite a bit over the years, and after quite a lot of back and forth with both IH UK and JP teams, we've just finished production on a new denim which we think is quite nice.

With this new 19oz denim we looked at all the denim styles ever created by Iron Heart and tried to produce something which encapsulated a little bit from each denim they've produced, from their 14oz all the way up to their 25oz denim.

We were so pleased with the denim we thought it would only be right to do all the "greatest hits" in indigo and overdyed versions. We have the 633 straight tapered jean, the 301 slim tapered jean, a CPO shirt, and a modified Type III jacket. All done in indigo and overdyed, along with a special printed t-shirt which will release at the same time as the rest of the collection on May 31st.

We're having a release party at Self Edge Los Angeles on May 31st with the full Iron Heart UK and Japan teams in attendance, hope some of you can make it!

I'll be using this thread to post measurements and photos of the jeans in a couple of weeks, in the meantime..

Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans - SEXIH25-633 - Straight Tapered Indigo
Sizes: 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44
$370 USD

Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans - SEXIH25-633OD - Straight Tapered Overdyed
Sizes: 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 44
$395 USD

Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans - SEXIH25-301 - Slim Tapered Indigo
Sizes: 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40
$370 USD

Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans - SEXIH25-301OD - Slim Tapered Overdyed
Sizes: 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40
$395 USD

After over a month of wear there's already some nice indigo hues coming through, just gave them a wash at the 6 week mark and they're currently drying.
We'll have tons of photos, specs, and measurements up on our site in less than a week.

@SourPower said in SEXIH25 = Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans:

@kiya amazing collection! What is the significance of the number “25” here? I am trying to understand where the name SEXIH25 comes from, and it’s not because of a 25th anniversary or 25oz XHS…

It's just the 25th collaboration we've done, and if you're curious of the previous ones...

SEXIH01 = Dior Homme 21cm Iron Heart
SEXSC02 = Slim SC
SEXIH03 = Cycling Iron Heart
SEXI04 = Dior Homme 19cm Iron Heart
SEXFH05 = Yoyo themed Flat Head
SEXSC06 = slub slim SC
SEXIH07 = Diesel Iron Heart
SEXI08 = 19cm MIJ Imperial
SEXDBXS09 = Sufu Dry Bones
SEXFHXRR10 = ringring Flat Head
SEXT11 = Jungle Cloth Toyo
SEXDBXSXS12 = Forum Jean / Dry Bones
SEXIH13 = Leather Soul Iron Heart
SEXI14 = Imperial 18.5cm
SEXFHXRJB15 = 3001 Flat Head x RJB
SEXIHXINDO16 = Iron Heart Indonesia
SEXT17 = Black Jungle Cloth Toyo
SEXIH18 = Final Denim Jacket Iron Heart
SEXDB19 = Natural Indigo Dry Bones
SEXSXBC21 = Sugar Cane + Brooklyn Circus (that never happened)
SEXIH22-633s = Iron Heart 22oz
SEXIH22-301s = Iron Heart 22oz
SEXIH22-TYPEIII = Iron Heart 22oz
SEXI23 = Imperial Made in Japan
SEXSG24 = Strike Gold Wavy Standard
SEXSG24-09 = Strike Gold Wavy Standard
SEXIH25 = Iron Heart Greatest Hits
SEXI26 = Imperial SEXI26-ST and SEXI26-1947
SEXSX3s27 = Self Edge x Samurai x 3sixteen
SEXBD28 = B**** D***

We're happy to announce that we're finally ready to release a collaboration we've been working on for (literally) five years. New fabric development in Japan has slowed down quite a bit over the years, and after quite a lot of back and forth with both IH UK and JP teams, we've just finished production on a new denim which we think is quite nice.

With this new 19oz denim we looked at all the denim styles ever created by Iron Heart and tried to produce something which encapsulated a little bit from each denim they've produced, from their 14oz all the way up to their 25oz denim.

We were so pleased with the denim we thought it would only be right to do all the "greatest hits" in indigo and overdyed versions. We have the 633 straight tapered jean, the 301 slim tapered jean, a CPO shirt, and a modified Type III jacket. All done in indigo and overdyed, along with a special printed t-shirt which will release at the same time as the rest of the collection on May 31st.

We're having a release party at Self Edge Los Angeles on May 31st with the full Iron Heart UK and Japan teams in attendance, hope some of you can make it!

I'll be using this thread to post measurements and photos of the CPO shirt in a couple of weeks, in the meantime..

Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim CPO Shirt - SEXIH25-CPO - Indigo
S M L XL XL XXL XXXL
$415 USD

Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim CPO Shirt - SEXIH25-CPOOD - Overdyed
S M L XL XL XXL XXXL XXXXL
$450 USD

We're having a release party at Self Edge Los Angeles on May 31st with the full Iron Heart UK and Japan teams in attendance, hope some of you can make it!

We're happy to announce that we're finally ready to release a collaboration we've been working on for (literally) five years. New fabric development in Japan has slowed down quite a bit over the years, and after quite a lot of back and forth with both IH UK and JP teams, we've just finished production on a new denim which we think is quite nice.

With this new 19oz denim we looked at all the denim styles ever created by Iron Heart and tried to produce something which encapsulated a little bit from each denim they've produced, from their 14oz all the way up to their 25oz denim.

We were so pleased with the denim we thought it would only be right to do all the "greatest hits" in indigo and overdyed versions. We have the 633 straight tapered jean, the 301 slim tapered jean, a CPO shirt, and a modified Type III jacket. All done in indigo and overdyed, along with a special printed t-shirt which will release at the same time as the rest of the collection on May 31st.

The jeans: https://forum.ironheart.co.uk/topic/17287/sexih25-self-edge-x-iron-heart-19oz-denim-jeans

The jackets: https://forum.ironheart.co.uk/topic/17289/sexih25-tiii-self-edge-x-iron-heart-19oz-denim-modified-type-iii-jacket

The CPO shirts: https://forum.ironheart.co.uk/topic/17288/sexih25-cpo-self-edge-x-iron-heart-19oz-denim-cpo-shirt

We will also have a post-party Sunday meet-up.
We're planning on meeting at GGET at The Row for coffee around 11:30am: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b6aaSffcHjwL2ryJ6
Then hit the 3sixteen store next door: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QEz3KvJeXKgdUsYQ6
Then lunch at the largest food truck park in the US (also next door): https://maps.app.goo.gl/RdTXon6zpaC3Cyk29

@jimcord said in Self Edge x Iron Heart SEXIH25 Release Party - Los Angeles:

And I have to post one more thing, I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Demitra and Kiya for opening up one of their “homes” and throwing such a lovely party last night. It was a pleasure meeting both of you, and now you gave me one more reason to wanna go visit Mexico!:)

Thank you so much. Last night was amazing for us too, really felt like a reunion having everyone from both the Japan and UK crews together. We got really nostalgic for the early days and a reminder that we started all this 20 years ago!

We're happy to announce that we're finally ready to release a collaboration we've been working on for (literally) five years. New fabric development in Japan has slowed down quite a bit over the years, and after quite a lot of back and forth with both IH UK and JP teams, we've just finished production on a new denim which we think is quite nice.

With this new 19oz denim we looked at all the denim styles ever created by Iron Heart and tried to produce something which encapsulated a little bit from each denim they've produced, from their 14oz all the way up to their 25oz denim.

We were so pleased with the denim we thought it would only be right to do all the "greatest hits" in indigo and overdyed versions. We have the 633 straight tapered jean, the 301 slim tapered jean, a CPO shirt, and a modified Type III jacket. All done in indigo and overdyed, along with a special printed t-shirt which will release at the same time as the rest of the collection on May 31st.

We're having a release party at Self Edge Los Angeles on May 31st with the full Iron Heart UK and Japan teams in attendance, hope some of you can make it!

I'll be using this thread to post measurements and photos of the jackets in a couple of weeks, in the meantime..

Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Modified Type III Jacket - SEXIH25-TIII - Indigo
S M L XL XL XXL XXXL
$475 USD

Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Modified Type III Jacket - SEXIH25-TIIIOD - Overdyed
S M L XL XL XXL XXXL XXXXL
$535 USD

@CosmoSix5 said in SEXIH25 = Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans:

@kiya are collection pictures under wraps until the event or.....

@Gavin666 said in SEXIH25 = Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans:

Any measurements yet Kiya?

Yes, we've measured everything, and other than the waist running small on the jeans the entire collection came out looking perfect. We'll have measurements up a week or so before the release.

@Jakederoche said in SEXIH25 = Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans:

@kiya Curious, if you can give us a hint on the denim fabric. Like whether it’s crispy, stiff or soft pliable

It's interesting, the fabric is fairly pliable considering what it looks like and the weight. Visually it looks like the type of denim which is quite stiff even if it's been factory rinsed, but it's quite comfortable right off the bat. I've been wearing a pair for a month now and it's extremely comfortable.

@AdamJ said in SEXIH25 = Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans:

All details will be released by Self Edge in a timeline they're comfortable with. There are 5 SE stores across USA and Mexico so it's quite a complex process for getting them to the right place and I imagine dims, pics and everything else is all in hand. It's been a long time in the making so keep an eye on the threads and it will come when it comes.

Somehow we have six stores now, no idea how we got to so many!

@eemmmiiee said in SEXIH25-CPO - Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim CPO Shirt:

Will this be available on both SE and IH website?

The entire collection will be available at all Self Edge stores and in the Self Edge online store only.

@CosmoSix5 said in SEXIH25-TIII - Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Modified Type III Jacket:

@kiya will details be available before Friday when the IH 526 modified is launched? Pretty please

Product pages with photos, specs, and measurements are going up early next week.

Due to the confusion around when "Friday night at midnight" is we are changing the online release date to Saturday, May 31st at 9am (PST).

We will also have a post-party Sunday meet-up.
We're planning on meeting at GGET at The Row for coffee around 11:30am: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b6aaSffcHjwL2ryJ6
Then hit the 3sixteen store next door: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QEz3KvJeXKgdUsYQ6
Then lunch at the largest food truck park in the US (also next door): https://maps.app.goo.gl/RdTXon6zpaC3Cyk29

@Oaktavia said in SEXIH25 = Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans:

@kiya @Alex This is so cool! I have been super curious what has been cooking up with y'all. I have a few questions, but I understand you may not be able to answer all of them at this time:

Does the new indigo 19oz denim feature a beige weft, such as many other indigo denims IH has to offer?

What sets this 19oz denim apart from the 19oz LHT or 19oz indigo/black (aside from the obvious weft color)? Is it RHT and is the denim hairy, smooth, slubby? Something else?

I see that the "W" is charcoal grey in color (correct?), are the arcs the same thread color? Will the W be the same on the Type III or will it be red?

I think I am mostly interested in the CPO! Another 19oz CPO that is different than the IHSH-409. I'd love to know how they are different.

We have some answers!
This denim has a medium/dark indigo warp and a natural weft, so the fades will be a little brighter with wear and you can see a bit more of the weft through the warp.
This 19oz denim is quite different than both of the existing IH 19oz denim styles, we'll have specs up closer to the release plus high-res images so you can compare the way the denim looks to previous fabrics.
The (normally red) W is now in dark charcoal on all 8 of the garments, and the little woven Iron Heart tag on the pocket of the CPO is also in a charcoal/black color.

Missed this one..

We've got these coming to all Self Edge stores so we'll have them in-store and online on release day, I believe we got a total of 40 across all of our stores. Excited to finally get these into the shops, the sample we saw in Paris last year looked amazing.

@Daniel-San said in SEXIH25 = Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans:

@kiya
will you post measurements here ?

Yes, definitely. We'll post size charts in a few weeks. I've been wearing the 633 for a couple of weeks and love it. We changed both the 633 and 301 slightly from their original forms and gave them both a slightly higher rise.

@ManiacLachy said in SEXIH25 = Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans:

@kiya how's the stretch been in the waist for the pair you've been wearing? OD or indigo? Thanks,

Been wearing the indigo, sized up 2 sizes from the size I should be wearing to achieve a loose and wide fit. So I've gotten no waist stretching due to the waist being so big on me and wearing them with a belt. Will wait another week or so before I snap some photos of the 2 month mark of wearing them.

@T4920 said in Self Edge SF, NY, LA, PDX, MX, & ATX:

Just wanted to share that I absolutely love the way SE photograph their models/products.

Haven't purchased from y'all being UK based, but I always use your photos the gauge my interest in pieces, as the natural lighting really does the texture and subtle character of the garments justice.

Thank you so much, that truly means a lot. We spend a lot of time and effort to make sure our photos look a certain way, and messages like this make it worth it!

@bluemantra said in Self Edge x Iron Heart SEXIH25 Release Party - Los Angeles:

Are these available in person only or will be able to be purchased via the website?

These will be available at all 5 US Self Edge locations and online on the same day.