IH-555N - 17oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Jeans - Natural Indigo
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I'm new to Iron Heart but a longstanding denim nut.
My friend has a pair of these, I had a look at the denim fabric and I'm realy impressed. I couldn't help posting this.
Guys, I don't know if you are aware that this is at the moment a unique one. No other brand in the world is producing organic cotton and natural indigo denim fabric. None.
In my humble opinion, good cotton and natural indigo is where grail items tend to be. My past grail was 45rpm Jomon, long ago sadly discontinued. Denim was fabulous but construction was a bit suboptimal. Least to say, construction is excellent in case of Iron Heart. And that's why I'm so enthusiastic. I also love Oni Shoai. The pattern of the natural indigo denim is simply beautiful. But in this case, cotton is, I think, not as good as it should be.
555 denim could become a grail item. The deep natural indigo paired with an excellent construction is unique. I would probably change the detailing a bit, to something closer to IH-555-01 or 02 with no pocket detailing, so that denim gets all the spotlight. Same for the patch, just a big IH stamped logo perhaps.
And while at it, make it even more IH-y. Perhaps a slightly heavier fabric with a bit of extra hairyness. And ensure that if the natural indigo fades a bit, which is not that usual, it leads to an interesting pattern.
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@oxbridge , what a great post. You have sold me on this denim. Would love to read your thoughts on other denims.
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Yes, a great and considered post. But we won't be changing the arcs or the patch. We are what we are, if others (for e.g. ROY) what to have a simple patch, that is up to them and their aesthetic. The 555-01 and the 555-02, do have arcs, they are just indigo yarn, the reason they are indigo and not yellow is that these jeans were initially a collab and I let the customer drive the details.
We have customers who remove the arcs and the patches with no detriment to the jean….
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@madmonday Thanks, I think IH is becoming a very interesting brand. I definitely look forward to see how it stacks up against other fantastic denim like 45rpm, Oni, Samurai or PBJ.
@Giles I didn't mean IH should change anything. Your denim are already fantastic. And I like arcs and complex patches.
I meant within your current IH lineup I've seen some patches (monochrome, e.g. IH-666S-19L) that look nicer. Same for arcs, as I thought 555-01 and 555-02 were arc-less. And I would consider a plain look would work better to highlight a very interesting fabric. Many denim maisons do this. E.g., Oni Shoai doesn't use Oni's trademark curved arcs.
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^agreed xohax - nice work! Can't wait to see them in 6-8 months time!
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start to see some progress !
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I thought 555-01 and 555-02 were arc-less. And I would consider a plain look would work better to highlight a very interesting fabric. Many denim maisons do this. E.g., Oni Shoai doesn't use Oni's trademark curved arcs.
@oxbridge SE has IH 17oz organic/natural super slim cut jeans with tonal arcs. Thought this might interest you. This is 301n model though so slightly different.
http://www.selfedge.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1469 -
after first soak
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about 5 or 6 months of work ( i m electrician )
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more photos please @jules
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Ok, so here's the deal:
For my next pair I'd optimally like something like my 666s but with a 35,5"-36" waist and a bit slimmer in the knees and the hem and with a bit less of space in the top block. I've narrowed it all down to these and in comparison to the measurements on my 666:s they seem to fit the bill perfectly. I'd like a bit of a lower rise but maybe it's the oversized waist of the 666:s that's bugging me and makes the top block feel too loose. Initially I didn't even look in the 555 direction because of the "super-duper-slim"-moniker but these don't seem that different. Anything I'm missing or could these be it?
E:666s measurements are actual and directly after being washed. Worn on and off for three years. Waist is way too loose for me (never shrunk down to tag size). My 634s have the perfect actual waist for me at 35,5". Even though I always wear a belt I don't like the belt to be the one keeping my pants up
These will shrink about 0,5" in the waist and stretch out if needed and the hem will shrink by an inch. Shouldn't be a problem either re hem width even if I hem them an inch or so shorter.
In addition very tempted by the organic cotton/natural indigo thing.
I've checked pretty much all of the brands but very hard to find something with a thigh-to-hem-ratio like these.
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Get these or dare I say it the 777. you already did the 666 cut & I need another big unit in these to show the world despite the name anybody type can rock them.
Oh & the denim feels like you can wear it year round without any swamp nuts, hahahahaha
@Jii:
Ok, so here's the deal, these could be it
on a closely related note, I washed my pair in pretty hot water & the hem didn't shrink an inch . . .
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@madmonday the 777:s (21 oz) are in the comparison chart but no 36 in stock and rise is wayyyy low. Besides I've already experienced that denim..
Big unit sounded quite nice actually
