IH-684S-16-GER - Iron Heart Germany 16oz Selvedge Denim Relaxed Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

As already discussed here in the forum, Iron Heart is expanding its jeans range with another cut. IH International had been toying with the idea of a new, wider cut for some time. We, too, had long desired our own Iron Heart Germany jeans. In the winter of 2024, we discussed this with Haraki-San and Alex. The idea was to have our own jeans in a wider, straighter fit, made from an exclusive denim. Haraki-San liked the idea, and Maria and I started brainstorming a suitable product name and design for a patch, etc.

In this new thread, I'd like to share more about the development of the jeans, the patch design, and the denim itself. I'll start with the cut.

Relaxed Straight Cut - 684
I've always worn wider, straight-leg jeans, never tapered or skinny jeans. I simply feel more comfortable when my jeans are looser. So, it was clear: the new cut had to be looser. The current "trend" doesn't play a role here, but it certainly works in our favor. Maria also wanted a kind of "boy cut" jeans that women could wear loosely on their hips. And since Iron Heart International has the same idea, we will first receive these jeans exclusively, but at the same time, the new cut will be incorporated into the Iron Heart collection after the jeans are released.

Keep following this thread for more details and updates...

684 Patch - TIGER - Built for ETERNITY
We wanted to continue the tradition of patch designs featuring animals (888 Octopus, 555 Snake, Duck), and Maria had the idea that a Japanese tiger would go well with these new jeans. She has a tiger tattoo on her thigh, which looks pretty good by the way. The Japanese tiger (Tora) symbolizes bravery, strength, and protection, and is revered in Japanese culture as a protector against evil, illness, and misfortune. It also represents autumn and the winds and is associated with courage and idealistic leadership—everything we see in the Iron Heart brand. Maria also wanted a number with even numbers (odd is absolutely out of the question for her), and I felt the number absolutely had to start with 6, since the new jeans are based on the 634 but are wider. Haraki-San like it and so, the 684 was born.

Our loyal customer and good friend Carsten from Hamburg designed the patch. @Buckmutter Carsten is a graphic designer by profession and runs a successful graphic design studio in Hamburg with his wife, Eva. He really wanted to be involved in the project because he's a huge Iron Heart fan. @Steve drew the tiger, which turned out really cool. Thanks again to both of you for the great work!
Oh, and we wanted the patch to be made of the 14 oz leather patch with a red print, traditionally adapted to Levi's vintage 501 jeans patches. I hope you like the patch design too?

Here are some nice evolution of Giulis IHV-02-IND

It begins....

Thanks (Rügen)-Robert for the great photos!

Here are a few more beautiful pictures from Nic to share. At the end of the day, it's all about denim, style and love, right?

And the "BOSS"

Oh yes, a new red companion next to me, on the way to Berlin....nice! Thanks @Giles
Thanks to everyone, it was a very nice evening with lots of good conversations. Thanks @Alex for the beers. Thanks @endo & @Daniel-San for the Organization.
And as promised, I will post my trip to Sweden with my new red companion here. Save trip home to everybody.

The 20th anniversary celebration in Hamburg in 2023 was fantastic and a lot of fun, but it feels like ages ago. This year, there's something big to celebrate again: the release of the first IRON HEART GERMANY IH-684S-16-GER - 16oz Selvedge Denim Relaxed Straight Cut Jeans. We've been given the opportunity to be the first worldwide to get the new 684 cut in our own denim. The jeans, along with a limited-edition tote bag, will be available exclusively in our Hamburg store starting on the day of the party. There will also be two limited-edition white 7,5 Oz T-shirts with the Tiger print. The party theme will be 100% Japan, with Japanese beer, Sake, and Gin, as well as authentic Japanese sandwiches from Hamburg. More information will be posted here in the forum.

For those traveling from further afield: it's best to book your flights and hotels now. There are plenty of hotels in Hamburg. We'll all be staying at the Ruby Lotti Hotel, by the way. But the "Motel One Hamburg-Fleetinsel" and the "Motel One Hamburg am Michel" are also very close to the store and offer excellent value for money.

Please RSVP via this link so that we can better plan the number of guests for food and drinks.

We're really looking forward to seeing many of you in Hamburg in April and celebrating with us!

The party was simply fantastic! Wonderful and lovely customers, friends, and colleagues. Our very special thanks go to the amazing Iron Heart UK team, who provided invaluable support with their help with the hemming service. That was truly excellent. We're super happy and a bit exhausted and tired, having just arrived back in Berlin. We wish everyone a speedy recovery (from the booze) and a safe journey home.
I'll post photos from the party tomorrow.

The jeans and the remaining T-shirts will be available online today at 5 PM. Have a nice Sunday.

Here's a little teaser. Have a nice Sunday, everyone!

@Steve Many thanks Steve.

@Steve & @Lynne Great pictures and journey! Thanks for sharing and have a great rest of your trip.

@Oaktavia Thanks man, I'm glad to hear that. I'll pass the praise on to @Buckmutter (Carsten) and @Steve

@Oaktavia said in IH-684S-16-GER - Iron Heart Germany 16oz Selvedge Denim Relaxed Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo:

@Shane-B duuude I nearly forgot about the tiger bandana. Have you released photos of the design yet or is that under wraps still?

Here we go, but this is just a mock up and not the Original Bandana. Should arrive soon, need to ask Alex.
And it's Indigo!

@robinvonbatman Yeah man, me too. I think the 14-ounce denim will work well with this cut, too.

@Oaktavia Looks cool Stevie but you definitely need the Tiger Bandana for the pocket, which will come hopefully soon.

@Jord Thanks. I really like the new cut; it’s super comfortable and easy to wear, thanks to the 16 Oz denim. I really like the ring-spun fabric, which is starting to look great as it breaks in.

First wash

@D1ngusBob1ngus That sounds great, and I'm glad to hear that you feel comfortable in those jeans and are happy with them. It is strange, though, that the jeans are fading so much on you; that didn't happen to me.

@Alex Well, let's see—I guess I'll need then something more substantial and a few more beers.