Got called Denim Paddington Bear today, I'm not mad about it.

Freshly washed shirt and jeans, feels good man!

Double cosy on Christmas Eve.

Jersey Western over UHF.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

I'm always scared I will have gained enough weight over the summer to no longer fit into this jacket when I pull it out for the first time around this time of year...

We're good though!

I swear my jackets are my primary motivation to stay in (relatively) good shape...

As requested by @ARNC a few weeks ago haha! Haven't left the house like this, but come the cooler months I might...

Iron Heart, 125cc Scooter Specialties.

Or something like that ...

A new IH tux has been assembled!

Love this lighter Hickory fabric so much, really airy and breathable. The pants saw me through the summer and no doubt this jacket will suit spring weather nicely.

Only to be worn together on special occasions though

@Denman-John that was taken in Mae Sariang earlier today but I'm just taking a break 30km outside of Mae Hong Song city now because my bum is sore

Iron Heart, 125cc Scooter Specialties.

Or something like that ...

@Jeansman three weeks!

@Denman-John off to Thailand on Sunday! Finally doing the Mae Hong Son loop! I have all my accomodation booked so I have less chance of getting stuck in the Pai hole

I'm always scared I will have gained enough weight over the summer to no longer fit into this jacket when I pull it out for the first time around this time of year...

We're good though!

I swear my jackets are my primary motivation to stay in (relatively) good shape...

@Bridger interested to see the fit of your 3005s though, and close ups of the denim.

What is it about them that feels so special to you?

I have a Flat Head shirt that I love the denim of, but it doesn't fit anywhere near as nicely as my IH shirts so I don't reach for it too often...

@Bridger I think 'greatness' is subjective. For those that want denim with more character, some other Japanese brands like TFH, Samurai and PBJ may fit their needs better, but the draw of IH has always been more uniform and low key types of denim that don't necessarily 'stand out' until you live in them for a while and appreciate how they subtlety develop and feel over time.

If I'm not mistaken, it took Giles many years to convince H to make the Slubby 16oz denim as the boss didn't consider it be 'on brand' for IH. At a glance that denim may look more interesting than other IH denims, but it's not what made the brand famous and contributed towards it's loyal following over the years.

I'll think I've seen more WTB threads for the 21st anniversary flannel that any other IH shirt, so I'm going with that!

This is my own personal 'most coveted' though...

New cap.

Love how lightweight and breathable it is, almost feels like linen.

My only issue with marrkt is their extremely lapse measurements. I've bought IH there confidently as I can check forum threads for accurate sizing info, but with everything else I'm very reluctant to take the risk.