Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?
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@TrickHell:
It doesn't have to be quite so "sailor-y," but I had one of these when I was a kid. No stripes, but otherwise the same. I loved it. It made me feel like I just walked out of a Tom Waits song.
WTF?! Having worn one of these for 10 years, I can't imagine ever wearing one voluntarily. Why on Earth would you ever want to wear this in a social situation? There's historical significance to the cape on the jumper, but it's impractical now, and just a nod to our Naval heritage. I understand a lot of Naval inspired clothing such as the N-1, submarine sweaters, and flight jackets, but the Sailor jumper is beyond me.
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I could see Mister Freedom rolling something like that out. I can't see myself wearing it though.
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I think it is very safe to say that this won't happen, sorry @TrickHell
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But Christophe would switch the cape part to chambray, add a leather trimmed handwarmer pocket, rotate the arm seams 90°, and make the whole thing three different shades of green. And somehow, the whole thing would still look less ridiculous than it does now…
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And he would model it doing a cartwheel in front of a vintage car.
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I don't think it looks ridiculous, but maybe that's because I've been around it so much over the years. When worn correctly, it's a very sharp looking uniform. The part that's really ridiculous is the flap on the trousers that's secured with 13 buttons. Such a pain when you have to pee. I hear that the new version coming out will have decorative buttons and be secured with zippers on both sides. Glad to see that change being made, but thankful I don't have to wear it anymore.
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@TrickHell:
I don't like the cape, though I'd be curious to know the historical significance of it. What I LIKE about it is the good wool, the sideways chest pocket and the sleeves that unbutton.
I could see it streamlined without the cape, it would look pretty cool IMO.
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A shirt made off the 2013 alpaca lining, it's light and warm.
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A shawl collar pullover sweatshirt with pockets - would be a nice alternative to the regular hoodies and still casual if done in a similar fabric.
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edit: saw that it's being made (first zip jacket in duck)
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Not sure if it's ever been considered, or if it's possible, but I'd love an IH version of the Brown's Beach shawl collar cardigan.
Fullcount is going to be making their offerings in up to 44 next fall (or so I've heard) but I'm not sure if that will be big enough.
I'm certain that IH would make one that would fit. -
IH-634s Johnny Cash (IHSH-85) Edition. Badass for Summer days.
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Not sure if it's ever been considered, or if it's possible, but I'd love an IH version of the Brown's Beach shawl collar cardigan.
Fullcount is going to be making their offerings in up to 44 next fall (or so I've heard) but I'm not sure if that will be big enough.
I'm certain that IH would make one that would fit.I was talking to one of the guys that runs the Knifolk store in Williamsburg the other day. They sell all the Fullcount Brown's Beach jackets. The largest size is tiny. I asked him about larger sizes and he said Fullcount was not interested in making larger sizes. Who knows. They do have an MA-1 jacket in Navy Beach Cloth that is so nice. I almost bought it. The material is one of the most unique fabrics I have ever seen. Ridiculously warm. And the XL fit me.
http://kinfolklife.com/product/kinfolk-x-browns-beach-ma-1-jacket/ -
Holy shit that jacket is beautiful…..
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After reading the (awesome) wake up and coffee thread I'm thinking maybe IH could team up with Fire-King (http://fireking-japan.com/) and make some IH branded milk glass mugs…
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Thanks for the tip Shane and that is a nice looking jacket.
Thing is I love the oxford grey/brown color of the Fullcount produced jackets. And particularly the style of the shawl collar cardigan.
I've read that they're going up to 44 starting in the fall of next year, but I haven't confirmed that anywhere yet. But I'm sure that might still be too small.I'd be all over some Fire King IH mugs.
