Iron Heart Denim is one of the best-loved brands to come out of the Japanese denim market in recent years. Haraki san, the man behind the brand, has a unique ap...
It's the final episode of the season, and what better way to end it than with owner of Iron Heart International, Alex Padmore. We last spoke to Alex in episode 2 of season 1, and since then a lot has changed. We talk about his travels to Germany to see how they make the Iron Heart 'Big Buck', his travels to China, and there is a short, but very sweet interview with Iron Heart Boss, Harakisan. We look forward to seeing you for Season 4 in 2024!Enjoy.Episode talking pointsThe Big Buck https://www.ironheart.co.uk/tops/IHSB-BIGBUCK-OLV.htmlPineapple Pizzahttps://youtu.be/EDUy3Y_w9Tk?si=Hy-BN-3JWj2oCDDe
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S3 EP9 - Cate Havstad
Cate Havstad is a hat maker, a leather purveyor, a farmer, a wife, a mother, the list goes on and on. She's also ridiculously cool, hence why we're bringing her into the fray to be our penultimate guest for season 3.We talk about hats, farming, regenerative leather and many things about the environment and the impact of our small life decisions - make sure you have a notepad handy.Be sure to keep up with Cate on her Instagram.Links to her businesses in the discussion:Havstad Hat CoRange RevolutionCasad Family FarmsEnjoy!
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S3 EP8 - Matt Raspa
Matt Raspa is an adored and key member of the Iron Heart Forum. He has blessed the forum with his wild stories of retiring early, buying an airstream and setting off cross-country with his family. This ep was recorded over zoom, during a storm in California.Catch up with Matt on the Iron Heart ForumEnjoy!
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S3 EP7 - Paul d'Orleans
Paul d'Orleans AKA The Vintagent is an author, curator and brand consultant, with an encyclopedic knowledge of motorcycles and their history. He has written two books: Ton Up! A Century of Cafe Racer Speed and Style, and The Chopper: The Real Story, not to mention co-authoring a grip of other published works.Olly catches Paul in Santa Monica, where they discuss all things fashion, but mostly motorcycles.Hunter S. Thompson - Song of the Sausage CreatureYou can purchase Ton Up hereYou can purchase The Chopper hereThe Vintagent hereAnd follow Paul's personal IG account hereEnjoy!
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S3 EP6 - Bryan Szabo from The Indigo Invitational
Bryan Szabo is the mind and driving force behind The Indigo Invitational - the event of the year for all denim heads. Bryan is also a musician and an author, writing one of your most essential coffee table reads, 'The Rebel's Wardrobe'.Olly catches up with Bryan over zoom from his family home in Norway.Follow along the conversation at 31:00 by clicking this linkPurchase 'The Rebel's Wardrobe' hereEnjoy!
Iron Heart Denim is one of the best-loved brands to come out of the Japanese denim market in recent years. Haraki san, the man behind the brand, has a unique approach to designing classically inspired clothing that is beautifully made, timeless and supremely functional. Giles Padmore started working with Haraki nearly 20 years ago, his international business experience combined with his complete lack of retail experience has resulted in a unique approach to the market. In these podcast discussions we will talk to people who help make Iron Heart Denim the special brand and community it is: our crew, partners, customers and others we admire, look up to and draw inspiration from, and probably some people we just plain like. Check out https://www.ironheart.co.uk/ for more information on the brand.