Iron Heart Modified

[kiya]

I was going to suggest getting the belt through Rebirth on Rakuten but it looks like they are out. Too bad, would have been cheaper.

Actually, we plan on selling the belts and shirts for about the same as Japanese retail.

[jaspar]

Definately liking the lined pockets, an added bit of quality. Leather patch looks good but personally would like to have seen the motorcycle motif retained somehow.

Agreed. The motorcycle motif was a very cool distinguishing characteristic from other jp brands, and since they've clearly retained motorcycle influences elsewhere (for example, on their website), it's mysterious why they didn't incorporate a motorcycle image into these modifications. Kiya?

ironheart.co.uk said that these were 'proposed' desgins, hopefully meaning that this is an ever-evolving process, and these changes are not fixed. If you can read this Ironheart, my vote is to bring back the bikes.

[heBAY]

I'll be the next to say "get rid of the arcuates..."

The little W can stay...but as I said before...the denim is sexy enough to leave bare...you don't need anything extra like a wavey-crooning back-pocket stitch design.

[Tarmac]

hmm

I guess its harmless. The thick leather is the real attraction

[sneakeraddict]

why not just have a pic of one motorbike under ironheart.

although the new patch is pretty cool.

plain back pockets would be best. Desperately hoping this gets back to Iron Heart Japan somehow.

[blm14]

I'll be the next to say "get rid of the arcuates..."

The little W can stay...but as I said before...the denim is sexy enough to leave bare...you don't need anything extra like a wavey-crooning back-pocket stitch design.

Can you really call them "arcuates" since they bear little or no resemblance to the levis ones? Can the word Arcuate be used for any back pocket stitching design?

I still stand by my opinion that the stitching on the back pocket is a pretty small detail and agree with the poster who stated that you can always just remove it...

[alterion]

personally I like the stiching and pockets, i like the way they have managed to rapidly come up with a unique and pretty decent design.

[kiya]

The designs are not totally final, the back leather patch is probably final, but not the rear pocket stitchings.

There are a few different options right now, the next delivery of the Selvedge straight leg (634S) being released in about a month might not have any stitching at all besides the "W"

[aubrgene]

The designs are not totally final, the back leather patch is probably final, but not the rear pocket stitchings.

There are a few different options right now, the next delivery of the Selvedge straight leg (634S) being released in about a month might not have any stitching at all besides the "W"

I think it's better w/o the stitching. Less is more.

[poly800rock]

the "W" alone says a lot. I think the less is more approach to iron heart...here's a question, has iron heart always had the lined pockets? Will the SExIH have lined pockets? That's a nice touch that isn't used enough in repro companies

[kiya]

The lined pockets are a new thing.

Iron Heart is always in the search of ways to make their jeans more sturdy and hold up against the test of time.

The SEXIH will not have lined pockets, full specs are on the first page of the "Iron Heart News" page...

[heBAY]

Can you really call them "arcuates" since they bear little or no resemblance to the levis ones? Can the word Arcuate be used for any back pocket stitching design?

I still stand by my opinion that the stitching on the back pocket is a pretty small detail and agree with the poster who stated that you can always just remove it...

True...I was used to referring to the original Levi'ish stitching on the Iron Hearts (as arcuates)...but yea...I said it in the both Iron Heart threads...if there was any back pocket stitching, I'd simply have them removed. But if the jeans came "bare assed"...things would be so much simpler heh.

[erbs]

Would removing the stiching have any effect on the pocket lining? I was under the impression that one of the functions of the stiching is to hold the lining in place.

[Denim Phenom]

Actually, we plan on selling the belts and shirts for about the same as Japanese retail.

Well, if that's the case then i'll probably order something from you when you get those belts.

[kiya]

Just got in word that the next batch of the Iron Heart Selvedge Straight 634S will only have a the sideways red "W" on the right pocket, no arcuates.

These should be hitting stores by March 2 or so.

[denihilist]

I like this stitch a lot more, though I liked the first one as well.

[HEWSINATOR]

That one is arguably as similar to levis as the OG.

[Tarmac]

^ Those are getting into Seven territory.

[jaspar]

^

Those are totally fresh. A perfect compromise. And they included the bikes! That should be the finished product.

[dphi]

That one is arguably as similar to levis as the OG.

Agreed, I do like them though.

[kiya]

Oh, there's no bikes on the finished ones...

They've created a new tag and have left the bikes off the tag.

[HEWSINATOR]

I like the last one ALOT more than the other. I actually find the other very unappealing, too busy, especialy in contrast to the recent pic.

[Dick Danger]

Just got in word that the next batch of the Iron Heart Selvedge Straight 634S will only have a the sideways red "W" on the right pocket, no arcuates.

These should be hitting stores by March 2 or so.

Will the pockets be lined?

[jaspar]

Oh, there's no bikes on the finished ones...

They've created a new tag and have left the bikes off the tag.

Ergh! So Kiya, even this new patch pictured with the single bike isn't the finished product?

http://www.ironheart.jp/voice/images/modify/modify10.jpg

Why has IH turned their back on the bikes?

[kiya]

Ergh! So Kiya, even this new patch pictured with the single bike isn't the finished product?

http://www.ironheart.jp/voice/images/modify/modify10.jpg

Why has IH turned their back on the bikes?

At this point it is up to the gods of denim to decide if there is a bike on the patch. Maybe one bike, maybe five bikes, maybe no bike.

[jaspar]

^

5 would be best. Ridden by Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Eric Estrada, Stallone from Cobra & Homer Simpson.

[Dick Danger]

I'd settle for a lazy W.

[esoteric]

Add 10 more of those and you got some nudie pockets!

Love the W, not too sure about the whole stitching though.

But lined pockets are very nice.

Those last pics are a whole lot better, imo.

[mr.indigo]

Apologees if this has already been posted.

This is the new patch according to http://www.ironheart.co.uk/html/news.htm

[kiya]

That's the patch for the 461 (bootcut), the patch for the 634S (straight leg selvedge) is to be seen here:

http://www.selfedge.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=71&products_id=205