IRON CAST by Iron Heart International

Iron Heart International
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IRON CAST by Iron Heart International

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.

  1. S3 EP10 - Alex Padmore (Feat Harakisan)

    12/15/2023

    S3 EP10 - Alex Padmore (Feat Harakisan)

    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://w...

    1h 10m
  2. S3 EP9 - Cate Havstad

    11/15/2023

    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 Revol...

    55 min
  3. S3 EP8 - Matt Raspa

    11/01/2023

    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!

    1h 12m
  4. S3 EP7 - Paul d'Orleans

    10/25/2023

    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 purch...

    52 min
  5. S3 EP6 - Bryan Szabo from The Indigo Invitational

    10/18/2023

    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!

    1h 5m
  6. S3 EP5 - Schaeffer's Garment Hotel

    10/11/2023

    S3 EP5 - Schaeffer's Garment Hotel

    Rob Schaeffer of Schaeffer's Garment Hotel is a designer, stylist and vintage collector. His brand embodies Hollywood Rock and Roll chic, with a dash of motorcycle culture thrown in for good measure. Olly catches up with Rob in person at his Hollywood Store on Sunset Blvd to talk all things from new born babies and being a father, to nearly setting an entire shop on fire to make a hoodie look.. well, fire.Flame on! American Valhalla documentaryQueens Of The Stone Age shootCheck out SGH here

    48 min
  7. S3 EP4 - W. David Marx

    10/04/2023

    S3 EP4 - W. David Marx

    W. David Marx is an author, brand consultant and Harvard scholar. His first book 'Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style' has graced the bookshelves of denim heads and fashionistas across the globe. Olly catches up with him over zoom to discuss his new book 'Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion, and Constant Change'. He currently lives and works in Japan.You can purchase Ametora hereYou can purchase Status and Culture hereSubscribe to W. Da...

    1h 10m
  8. S3 EP3 - Dean Delray

    09/27/2023

    S3 EP3 - Dean Delray

    Dean Delray is an actor, stand-up comedian and host of the podcast 'Let There Be Talk' where he talks to heavyweights in fashion, music, automotive and culture. To listen to his podcast and check out his tour dates, head over to Dean's website.

    1h 11m
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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.

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