The Red W

[joephoto]

Thats what I mean, it's identifiable. Now today while doing some yardwork I was wearing an old beat-up Carhartt flannel that is about 3 sizes too big since i lost weight, but it is comfortable. I noticed on the pocket a tag like the 'Iron Heart' tag sewn in. So I wonder if the tag on IH is a link back to workwear / riding gear of yesteryear, in that case it is keeping with a tradition. It's a minor detail, but one of those things I was just curious about.

[BigMdude]

Was searching for more info on that Red W when I found this forum/thread.

I know it's a detail that Iron Heart jeans are known for and many like it.. but personally I dislike the Red W. For one it just kinda throws off the look of the back of the jeans. It's also confusing - What does the W mean? Why a W? Why not an "IH"?

Also, it's identifiable and I'd prefer everyone not know how expensive my clothing items are. I think carefully removing it with a seam ripper is a good option to remove it.

Great brand/maker and the products are nice.

[tody]

@BigMdude said in The Red W:

It's also confusing - What does the W mean? Why a W? Why not an "IH"?

'Works, Inc.'

[october rust]

@BigMdude said in The Red W:

For one it just kinda throws off the look of the back of the jeans.

Strong disagree- I love the contrast of the red on the jeans. One of the first details I noticed that attracted me to IH.

[Matt]

Don’t feed the 🧌

[joephoto]

Works Inc. I personally love it and I kind of wish the shirts had the ‘W’ instead of the Iron Heart tag on the pocket. I think that’s been discussed on another thread.

[Aetas]

IHSH-38 with red W and tag…

[joephoto]

I never knew that existed. But it looks weird with the tag. It’s totally a personal preference of mine.

[J-IV]

There were some pocket tees made if I remember correctly that had the W on the pockets. Those were cool

[Mizmazzle]

@joephoto I agree. I like how subtle the red “w” is compared to the iron heart tag. I’ve often thought of removing the tags.

[Oaktavia]

There is another similar one (or two?) that came out around the same time. I have the 198 in my collection and fuckin love the red W on the pocket. With or without the Iron Heart tag. One of my most prized shirts.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Oaktavia ooh! that is a sick shirt! Indigo herringbone linen awmagawd

[Mizmazzle]

That is a badass shirt. So many cool ass unknowns to me out there. Love finding new ones to add to my WTB list.

[motojobobo]

@J-IV said in The Red W:

There were some pocket tees made if I remember correctly that had the W on the pockets. Those were cool

@J-IV good memory! I got a burgundy but I seem to remember it was a Japan-only release. Mine has a white W, perhaps due to the color of the tee?

Apologies to @goosehd for replying with a “white W example” on a “red W” thread on the very first day of 2024. The cats analogy applies very well…

[goosehd]

@motojobobo

[tody]

And I found two more red W... Is that shirts or bottoms? We'll see once the SS24 collection is revealed:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C1j_qbiRIiW/

[Oaktavia]

@tody said in The Red W:

And I found two more red W... Is that shirts or bottoms? We'll see once the SS24 collection is revealed:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C1j_qbiRIiW/

Oh wow I didn't notice it on the red patterned one...strange. I wonder what the heck that is?

[popvulture]

Almost looks like a stiffer fabric, maybe like an overshirt or something? Definitely doesn’t look like a UHF or even one of the unbrushed flannels.

[sabergirl]

I suspect this year’s madras

[popvulture]

@sabergirl aha there ya go