When it comes to craftsmanship and fades, Iron Heart rarely disappoints. Riandzaki of Indonesia sent us this pair of Iron Heart 666 SII 18 oz. jeans that have developed some remarkable fades after just 1.5 years of wear. And whether it’s Riandzaki’s wearing regimen or the sheer fading power of the Southeast Asian humidity, this pair is looking fine this Fade Friday.

Riandzaki tells us that he’s given these no special treatments or repairs, outside of a soak in the sea. This indigo warp, indigo weft fabric is famously tough to fade, and it’s honestly impressive just how much white dye loss is visible on the thighs and seat of the jeans. With double the indigo, Riandzaki is easily doing twice the work. After all, there’s no white weft to be exposed in a pair of jeans like this; one has to work the rope-dyed indigo off each and every thread, working your way to the white core. It’s jeans like these that make you want to step your game up.

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Iron Heart 666SII Raw Denim Jeans

• Fabric: 100% cotton sanforized selvedge denim
• Fabric weight: 18 oz.
• Fabric source: Japan
• Made in: Japan
• Fit: Slim
• Additional Details:
  • Indigo warp and weft
  • Poly/cotton stitching
  • Iron Heart arcuates
  • Leather patch
• Available at: Currently unavailable