IRON CAST by Iron Heart International
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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..
IRON CAST by Iron Heart International
4M ago
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 points
The Big Buck
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/tops/IHSB-BIGBUCK-OLV.html
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IRON CAST by Iron Heart International
5M ago
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 Co
Range Revolution
Casad Family Farms
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IRON CAST by Iron Heart International
6M ago
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 Forum
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IRON CAST by Iron Heart International
6M ago
Matt Rasper 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 Forum
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IRON CAST by Iron Heart International
6M ago
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 Creature
You can purchase Ton Up here
You can purchase The Chopper here
The Vintagent here
And follow Paul's personal IG account here
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IRON CAST by Iron Heart International
7M ago
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.
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IRON CAST by Iron Heart International
7M ago
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 here
You can purchase Status and Culture here
Subscribe to W. David's newsletter here
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IRON CAST by Iron Heart International
7M ago
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 ..read more
IRON CAST by Iron Heart International
7M ago
It's been a while, but we're back with a seriously good line up. Welcome back to season 3 of Iron Cast by Iron Heart International. Episode one's guests should need no introduction: Ben Neuhaus and Miranda Malloy of Snake Oil Provisions, Los Angeles.
We catch up with Ben to find out how he's doing after he came close to death in a motorcycle accident, we hear about what Snake Oil Provisions has in common with a popular video game, and how Ben and Miranda got the whole thing off the ground.
Join us for an audio and visual conversation with our regular host, Olly Walker.
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IRON CAST by Iron Heart International
7M ago
In the FINAL episode of season 2, we speak to Iron Heart International Matriarch, Paula Padmore. Join us whilst we drink wine and talk about Giles and Paula getting their skipper licence, Paula's experience growing the Iron Heart International business, and the upcoming 20 year anniversary party! This is the final episode of season 2, but we're already lining up our guests for season 3. We'll be seeing you very soon. Enjoy!
Episode talking points on the forum:
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