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One Year Anniversary!

It's hard to believe one year has gone by. It's been a blur of asphalt, dirt, waves, mountains, whiskey and coffee. So many good memories and just as many friendships formed. We've been humbled and overwhelmed at the response and support we've gotten for our little home grown brand and retail store. We've got a special anniversary event planned to say thankyou to you, our customers and friends. From 12-6 we'll be featuring trunk shows from some of our favorite brands, such as Redwing Heritage, Taylor Stitch, Throne Watches, Midnight Rider, Sons of Trade, Uppercut Deluxe and others, as well as free barber services from our good friends Eagle & Pig and Uppercut Deluxe. We'll be on site hand printing some limited edition tees and a photo booth will be on hand to capture the memories. You're also invited to stay into the evening when we'll have 805 beer from Firestone and tacos provided by El Ray. To top it off we'll have live music from The Cerny Brothers from 7-9.

The Cerny Brothers

If you plan on being there after the trunk shows for tacos, beers and music, please RSVP HERE

Apparel News- Iron & Resin: American Ingenuity

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1 Year Anniversary Party

If you missed the party for the 1 Year Anniversary of the Iron & Resin Garage you missed a doozy. For all of you who came, our deepest thanks. To have our flagship store in our hometown is a blessing, and for it to grow into this community of good folks is a constant reminder of why we opened the doors in the first place. From custom watch bands to custom haircuts we were slinging denim and hand sewn bags until the sun went down. After that the brews and the tacos took over, and we kept the live music of The Cerny Brothers going late into the night!

Many thanks to our many sponsors! Redwing Heritage, Taylor Stitch, Throne Watches, Midnight Rider, Sons of Trade, and Uppercut Deluxe. We also want to thank The Cerny Brothers for keeping the night going with some great music.

And to those who participated in the silent auction thank you! We raised over $1,000 for the Best Day Foundation.

Thanks to Lion Booth for the amazing photo booth images which can be seen in full HERE

Uppercut Deluxe x Iron & Resin 1 Year Anniversary

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An awesome video the guys over at Uppercut Deluxe put together for of our 1 year anniversary party. These guys make quality products that will go the distance and give you that knockout look!

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Ace Corner Barber 2013, Youâ€™ve got your tickets right?

The Ace Corner Barber at the 9th Annual Barber Vintage Festival. Sit back, relax and watch the races from the best seat in the house (Turn 17) at the only place you can grab a cold beer in the entire Barber Motorsports Park. Enter your bike and take in the sights from the ride-in bike show, make a last minute entry to win the custom Triumph Bonneville Cafe built by Dime City Cycles in partnership with Iron & Air Magazine and visit with dozens of other builders and industry folk!

October 11-13, 2013 / Birmingham, AL Barber Motorsports Park

Brought to you by Iron & Air Magazine

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Beacon x Iron & Resin Coffee

Recently I had a chance to catch up with the great folks at Beacon Coffee. Beacon Coffee is a full force roasting house that produces some of the best artisan coffee around. As a serious coffee aficionado, I tend to be very picky when it comes to getting my daily caffeine fix. Well ever since our first bag of Iron & Resin beans hit the shelf, I haven't had anything else to drink.

When you first walk in to their operation, you are hit with an aroma that is unrivaled to anything else you may have ever smelled. It's an aromatic sensory overload to say the least. The delectable, robust and warming smells had my mouth salivating in minutes. Amongst the massive burlap bags full of unroasted imported raw coffee beans from places like Nicaragua and Costa Rica, is a shiny roaster; the heart of the operation. I watched as the roaster churned the beans inside a drum at temperatures over 400°. With a number of factors contributing to the degree of roasting, it is imperative that the internal bean temperature is monitored and the color is observed throughout the roasting. I would say Beacon has this part down pat!

Much like working on a bike or building a surfboard, the art of roasting is a true science and requires a great love for what you are doing. After meticulously checking roasted bean samples and taste testing every new batch of imported beans, let me assure you that the guys over at Beacon are not only passionate about every bag of coffee they pack but they have also mastered the art of roasting unlike anyone else.

Iron & Resin x Beacon Coffee offers a little bit of everything and I assure that you won't be disappointed in a bag. If you aren't sure what roast to get, grab one based on your favorite bike. After all the blends are named appropriately; The Tracker, The CafÃ©, The Chopper and The Scrambler.

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1969 BSA A50 Bobber Salt Flats Scoot

I am a sucker for Beezers. My fascination started a young boy in my uncles meticulously kept garage. He was a very proud owner of an immaculate 1958 Gold Star that sat like a prized sculpture to the side of his perfectly organized work bench, that no one was able to touch let alone get too close. This beautiful piece of chrome covered machinery that sat there unable to be touched, or god forbid be ridden, has caused me to have a distorted view of BSA's. I think because of my uncle, to me, BSA motorcycles are the most perfectly balanced of all british built machines.

This particular BSA started as a pretty regular old A50 Royal Star with a recently rebuilt, stout running motor. My buddy had picked it up as a bike for his wife to ride along with on the weekend rides. As it turned out, it was much too much motorcycle for his wife as well as her leg to kickstart. When my buddy decided his wife needed something with a push button start, I jumped at the chance and was more than happy to take it off his hands for what he had spent.

I already had a custom cafe'd 69 Thunderbolt in my garage as well as 1960's built rigid bobber frame that I had visions of building. The idea was for a bobber similar to those that used to run around the Bonneville Salt Flats back in the day. Not necessarily a race bike just one that feels at home on wide open sheets of salt. The custom rigid frame used the stock main frame, cradle, and head tube, but had a beautiful stretch, and was perfectly low slung for the bike floating around in my head. Somewhere along the way the frame gussets and joints were molded and shaped in with bondo, as was the fashion in the 70's. Nearly as soon as I unloaded the Royal Star in the garage, I began dismantling it so that it could start taking shape in it's new, lower frame. With bondo removed and motor mocked up in frame, it became a scavenger hunt for the parts that I needed to complete the vision. The parts hunt took a good couple of months scouring the web and visiting all swap meets within a couple hours drive. As luck would have it, just a month or so after completion, two buddies asked if I was interested in heading out to the salt flats and that they had room in the trailer for another motorcycle. "Hell yes, I'm in!" A few days later it rolled onto the salt where it never felt more at home. It wasn't built to break any land speed records, but it sure fit right in among the rest of the machines filling their every nook and crevice with the white granular substance.

The bike couldn't have been completed with out the help and patience from my family and friends. Specifically Tommy T for his late night bike wizardry and Curtis for his metalsmithing skills. It is now time for me to make room in the garage for new visions and I am looking to send the bike to a new home/garage. For Sale $6200. Serious buyers only. For more annoying stories and info email jackson@ironandresin.com

See below list for a few of the key features: Custom Vintage Rigid Powdercoated Frame Black Powdercoated Rims Handmade 14 gauge steel oil tank Wassell rear fender Vintage Bates solo seat Triumph Tiger Cub 5-1/4" Lucas headlight Vintage hand drill brass steering damper knob Vintage fender ornament (headlight wing) Brass kicker pedal Straight headers with baffles added (runs better and keeps me on friendly terms with neighbors) Stripped the paint off the stock tank to reveal nicks, dings, and natural patina aging.

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Iron & Resin was founded in Ventura, California-- a beach town where surfing and motorcycles reign supreme-- when a group of friends decided to go into business together, weaving their passions and experiences into a new brand of clothing...

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Venice Vintage Motorcycle Rally

The girls holding it down at the tent

A true beauty!

Even the dogs were representing in style

Lunch time!

Our famous camp mugs

This little guy...

Bikes, babes, music, and beer .what better sums up the scene down at the Venice Vintage Motor Cycle Rally last weekend. A parking lot where you can usually find the Venice farmers market was taken over by several thousand spectators and hundreds of vintage machines. With a bike competition including categories like, Best British, Best American, Best European, Best CafÃ©, Best Custom Exhaust and Ugliest Bike let me tell you, there was no shortage of cool at this event.

Iron & Resin was proud to be part of such an awesome event and would like to thank everyone who came out in support.

Here are just a few photos from the amazing day.

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

Live Tweed Ride Dapper- The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride This Sunday 9/29

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Meet: 10am at The Iron & Resin Garage 324 E Main St. Ventura, CA 93001

Leave: 11am

Destination: Bocalli's 3277 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd. Ojai, CA 93023.

We are taking part in the 2013 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to help raise funds for research into Men's Prostate Cancer. We are going to don dapper, jump on our bikes and help find a cure. An average of 1 in 6 men around the globe will be affected by prostate cancer, we are going to do our part to kick prostate cancer in the bum!

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is all about dapper, classic bikes, laughter and men. Its a motorcycle ride that takes place in over 110 cities worldwide on the exact same day. It is the only event of its kind and all spawned from a single image of a gentleman on a motorcycle in a suit.

Join us Sunday 9/29 at the Iron & Resin Garage for a ride through Ojai, lunch at Bocalli's and back up the 33 to come full circle for the fight against prostate cancer.

Dickies x Iron & Resin

In 1922, two cousins brought the Dickies brand to life and developed a reputation for building the highest quality, hardest working workwear available. The Iron & Resin X Dickies 1922 collection is the perfect marriage of made-in-america quality, durability and purpose built functionality grafted to the absolute highest standards. This limited edition collection brings it full circle. We've updated the traditional Dickies cuts with a more modern and tailored fit using the finest Japanese fabrics and Dickies' own selvage Cramerton cloth. The Iron & Resin X Dickies collection is manufactured in one of the oldest continually operating Dickies facilities in Uvalde, Texas.

Hooligan Hoedown Fall Campout

October 26th, 2013 Iron & Resin and Uppercut Deluxe proudly present yet another Hooligan Hoedown, Fall campout. Time to head out into the middle of nowhere. This time we'll be charging East to Pioneertown, USA and posting up at the legendary Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace. Pack your gear for a cold desert night. Halloween Hooligan Hoedown costume contest after dinner. Be prepared for this! After music, dancing and a few too many drinks, we'll be camping at the Pioneertown Corrals, just behind the bar. Tickets buy you a good time (including a camp spot, BBQ dinner, and music through the night). Just $30 if purchased by October 18, and $35 after. $40 day of, so get yours ahead of time! You can also buy them in store at The Iron & Resin Garage.

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Music by our friends:

Jesus Sons

The King's English

The Futures League

The Cerny Brothers

Motorcycles and vehicles are both invited. If you're camping classy in an RV, there are no hookups but plenty of space for you, it is the desert after all. This is an all ages event, if your kids dont mind babysitting you after a few drinks.

A few ground rules though, fires are prohibited in the campground. If rules change, we'll host one for y'all. Don't waste precious cargo space on your bike for a bon fire. This isn't burning man. ...This is a RAIN OR SHINE event. No cancellations. No refunds. Pioneertown is located about 130 miles East of Hollywood, and 140 miles if you're heading out from San Diego. We'll all meet up on the 10 freeway for a road takeover, and head up Route 62 into Pioneertown.

Meetup Locations:

Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties - The Iron & Resin Garage

Los Angeles County - Glory

Orange County - Eagle and Pig Barber Shop

San Diego County - Seaweed and Gravel

Email updates, directions, weather repports and anything else we might think necessary to alert you of will be sent to the email you provide. Be sure to give us one that you'll check. We'll send out meetup info as we get closer.

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2013

We recently took part in the 2013 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to help raise funds for research into Men's Prostate Cancer. The ride is held in over 110 cities worldwide on the exact same day and thousands of riders show up in their finest attire. Most of us reserve our suit and bow tie for weddings and other special days such as appearances in court for speeding tickets. Now, we can add another occasion to the list.

This past Sunday was another beautiful day in Ventura, CA. With the sun out and light ocean breeze, there was no better time to get dapper and fire up your bike. A flurry of people showed up at the Iron & Resin Garage looking spruce and ready to ride, however, first thing was first...coffee and doughnuts. After an extensive admiration session and a handful of laughs, off everyone went. With about 30 riders, we rode up Santa Paula Rd. and through Ojai in true style. After turning plenty of heads, we stopped for a well deserved Italian lunch from the famous Bocalli's. With our bellies full, we were ready to hit the road and made our way down the 33 to come full circle and end our ride back at the Iron & Resin Garage.

We want to thank everyone who came out in support. Until next year...LIVE TWEED RIDE DAPPER!

Music Mondays- The Cerny Brothers

Jalama Overnighter

The epical Jalama Burger was calling our name, so we gathered a group who wanted to escape and camp out for the night, and hopefully get some surf in the morning. We loaded up our trusty Ural and the chase van with surfboards and hit the road. The ride up wasn't a "breeze" like it usually is, but more of a battle against the strong winds the whole way there. Our campsite was awaiting us nice and cleared out from the winds, and there seemed to be a lull in the gusts so we set up as fast as we could. It was about time to head over to the famous Jalama Beach Store and get some burgers for dinner, so we piled everyone up in and on the Ural (five people) to make the short journey across the campsite. There were more confused looks from the other campers than expected. Once fueled up for the night we had to go catch the sunset from the road coming in. Chasing the last light, we got up to enjoy the sun set into the pacific.

There is very little light pollution in this area and it gives an endless view of the stars in the night sky. Once the fire was going, the stories and shenanigans started as we burned through our three bundles of wood. Everyone crawled into their tents as the last log burnt out. The breeze never stopped and the tents rustled all night. Morning came sooner than expected but that isn't a big worry when you can hear some swell in the water. We gathered our surfboards and wetsuits and got ready for a stroll down the beach to Tarantulas to get some surf. Paddled out for a fun morning session and surfed until the wind switched. Sitting out in the line up looking back and seeing no buildings or roads is a great feeling. The fact that the only way there is by foot makes you appreciate that places like these still exist.

Hungry for breakfast, we headed back to the beach store for another Jalama burger, just as good as the last. Stuffed full, we loaded up the bikes and van, and were on our way back to Ventura. It was a short 24 hour escape, but sometimes that is what you need for a quick refresher before getting back to "reality".

Photos by Jessica Chiang & Samson Hatae

Music Mondays- Crooked Fingers

Hell on Wheels Halloweenish Hillclimb

A couple of the Iron & Resin family members took to the road for Hell on Wheels MC's annual Halloween Hillclimb! A little early for the holiday, but everyone was happy to slap some costumes together for the event.

Scott took out his Harley 45" flathead, one of the original bikes used for hill climbing! Rigid frame, springer front end, not much else.

Samson brought his pristine Kawi 100cc two-stroke, but multiple attempts at shade tree carb rebuilding couldn't get this one running long enough to hit the course.

Plenty of modern bikes raced the mx/hill course against the clock, while the rest of us really just tried not to dump the bike down the hill on the way up. After 3 attempts at the hill, Scott's trusty suicide shifter couldn't make it, leaving the bike upside down on the course while he tumbled a bit down himself. Connet of BA-Moto in Long Beach and Mike of the Trophy Motorcycles crew from San Diego both defeated the hill on their hard tail British beauties (Connet on his BSA, Mike on a Triumph) leaving Harley-Davidson to ask for a rematch next year.

Many thanks to Meatball and Hayden, and everyone who came out for a weekend of great vibes.

Photos courtesy of Scott Toepfer and Samson Hatae.

Nate Hudson, BA-Moto presidente, got a little excited and threw his fruity booty at everyone he could find. He also conquered the hill on his two-smoking Japanese chariot.

This about sums up the relationship that Nate and Scott have.

The always inspiring Toast came out with her Super 8mm! Always cheering on the knuckleheaded dudes, win or lose.

The Dangers... so much to see, so little to say. Fantastic showing considering how little they were leaving to the imagination! Great sports and showmen/women.

Fantastic photographer and killer sportsman, Nevin Pontius, of course jumped his 'Radbike' KZ650 off the finish of the hillclimb. Big smiles and always a pleasure to see.

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Mens Journal- Rambler Jacket

Iron & Resin Rambler Jacket

You've seen this jacket before, right? McQueen or Newman or Brando or Hopper or Mitchum must have worn it in some movie where the sky cracked open and the rain came down and bad stuff happened to good men, fast bikes, and even faster women. Not so much. The Rambler (of course it's made in America) may exude postwar utilitarian cool, but it has only just arrived courtesy of Iron & Resin, a SoCal brand as bold as it is new.

Aprons for Men

Aprons. Yes, aprons. Wear them woodworking, welding, grilling, or even cooking up a five-course meal for your girl -- and with these, don't worry about any questioning of your masculinity while you do whatever it is you're doing. Hell, one of them's even prison-made.

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Music Mondays- Little Hurricane

Intersection Magazine France

Iron & Resin: Lost & Found In Baja from Iron & Resin on Vimeo.

Intersection magazine and a write up on our Lost & Found Baja trip.

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Hooligan Hoedown #2 : Pappy & Harriet's and Pioneer Town

On any typical Friday, it would be greater with a deep breath of relief as we recline a little and plan some fun for the weekend. But in this case we'd been planning for months and on this particular Friday there was nothing but anticipation and preparation.

We teamed up with the guys at Uppercut Deluxe to put on our second Hooligan Hoedown in Pioneertown, CA home to the legendary BBQ and rock music venue known as Pappy and Harriet's.

Since we were headed out to the desert, we had different groups of riders meet up in different areas, only to converge at the Morongo Casino lot. Thanks to the folks at Seaweed and Gravel, Glory, and Eagle and Pig Barbershop for coordinating their riders so we could all make it.

From there it was a fun take over of the I-10 Eastbound, and straight up towards Joshua Tree.

We took over horse corrals to camp in and set up a stage in the back. Pulled pork plates, music from 4 bands, a few pallets in the fire, what else could we ask for!

This set of photos from Scott Toepfer, more to come from Jessica Chiang and Samson Hatae.

Hooligan Hoedown Fall Campout from Iron & Resin on Vimeo.

So you attended the Hoedown but forgot to grab tee? Or maybe you couldn't make it to this one but wish you had? No worries, we still have a few shirts left and $15 bucks gets you one. Plus, we'll throw in a free koozie while supplies last. They're going quick! GET ONE HERE

Iron & Resin Waxed Canvas Packs

The Iron & Resin backpacks and totes are the perfect combination of style and functionality. Built of tough 18oz. Martexin waxed canvas, dead stock Woolrich, leather trimmed handle & bottom and wool felt padded shoulder straps.

Made in the USA! Get one HERE

Hooligan Hoedown Photos Continued

Some more photos from our epic time at the Hooligan Hoedown at Pappy & Harriet's and Pioneer Town.

Photos courtesy of Samson Hatae

Whiskey Grade

Introducing the Iron & Resin Rambler Jacket and Vest. Good things never go out of style with the passage of time. Great things just get better with the passage of time. Being purveyors of items that we find most useful in our day to day lives, their new waxed canvas jacket and vest is sure to become a new favorite...

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The last of them...

Here is our last installment of photos from the Hooligan Hoedown. Thanks again to everyone who came out and danced their hearts out. Can't wait for the next one!

Photos courtesy of: Jessica Chiang

Style No Chaser: Q&A with Thom Hill of Iron & Resin

15 Gifts For The Gear Junkie

The weight of a good coat becomes as familiar as what mom's cooking smells like or when your girlfriend's happy with you -- it's a reassuring notion that just feels right. This 10.10-ounce Martexin waxed-canvas jacket not only has that weight, but it's built like a truck and will be keeping the wearer protected for a long time. And the the corduroy collar and interior cuffs keep you snug the same...

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Creating Culture Worldwide

Iron and Resin, which was exhibited at Agenda Long Beach 2014 on January 7-8, definitely caught my eyes with the whole vibe of their booth, as well as selected pieces from their upcoming drops...

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Motorcycle News Australia

Australian Motorcycle Magazine brings an awesome story of the Iron & Resin crew and our adventures at Hooligan Hoedown in Joshua Tree.

The Pacific Awakens

So the Pacific finally woke up and the California coast lit up like a Christmas tree. The reports were calling for some serious size, and not only was it going to be clean but we were in store for back-to-back swell.

It was time to dust off the bigger boards, hit the points, and check all of the weird nooks and crannies that lay dormant most of the year. The office was frothing to get in the water and as soon as the first long period swell showed on the buoys we were out there.

The swell brought some of the most dreamy winter surf conditions and it was about as good as it could get. A few of the days had some solid size. That's when you find yourself surfing a point and picking off 100-yard rights. Even some of the beach breaks held the size, but only for the ones that could make it outside and get lucky enough to avoid the phantom sets.

Its times like this when you remember how lucky you are to live in the Golden State.

Here are just a few pics we were able to snag before running out into the line up and getting some of the best surf this year.

Complex Style - Iron & Resin - 35 Coolest Things We Saw at Capsule NY

Our Mackinaw Shirt in natural was featured at Complex Style as one of the "35 Coolest Things We Saw at the Capsule New York". The Mackinaw Shirt is a piece from our fall 2014 collection and is made up of 100% Cotton 13oz. Cone Mills Selvedge Denim with a selvedge edge detail on the pocket and antique metal buttons.

Troy Mothershead Surfing C Street

Troy Mothershead at C Street from Iron & Resin on Vimeo.

Not a day goes by where we don't think about how lucky and thankful we are to call the Golden State home. From an array of world class points, beach breaks and reefs, California has just about every wave there is to offer. Living in Ventura and having one of the most consistent and playful point breaks as our front yard, one of our favorite things to do is paddle out and share waves with a few good friends.

Our good friend Dylan Gordon shot this epic video of fellow Venturan, Troy Mothershead, sliding around out front. From Troy's relaxed style, Dylan's creative eye and the brisk shoulder high waves rolling through the point, this collection of moving images really shows off what it's all about.

Product Feature- The Garvey Tee

Inspired by the classic baseball tees worn by players in the 1940's, the Garvey is a timeless garment that is built to last. Made of 100% Cotton Jersey, cover stitched raglan seams and a custom Iron & Resin embroidered Anchor Piston logo. The tee is offered in 4 different color ways and is sure to be a goto basic year in and year out. Proudly made in the USA!

Supercompressor - Morning Cup

"That's all the motorcycle is, a system of concepts worked out in steel." Robert M. Pirsig in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Pictured Above: Photographer and California kid Jessica Chiang -- she has a thing for the outdoors -- takes a trip with the Iron & Resin boys (and girls) down to the annual Hooligan Hoedown, a fall campout and real barn burner thrown with the stylish types over at Uppercut Deluxe. The west coast cruisers know a thing or two about riding and have the Rambler Jacket to prove it...

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Product Feature- The Heritage Boardshort

A classic 18" boardshort with a touch of authentic dead stock Pendleton wool. The Heritage is made up of Nylon Flat Finish Flight Satin that is soft to the touch but tough enough to take a beating. Features a snap waistband pocket, dual snap fly with cotton drawcord and rear pocket eyelet drain. This trunk is guaranteed to be your goto boardshort day in and day out.

The One Show

It all began when the mail arrived, and we opened an invitation to show a bike at this year's The One Motorcycle Show. We knew we had to be there and that this was not an event to miss. After much consideration, we decided on a 1967 Triumph T100C Street tracker to enter in the show. We were down to the wire and making last minute improvements up until the night before, but we managed to finish with enough time to pack up and haul out. Despite the late night and early morning, our drive was expected to be relatively easy with three drivers, and it was until we crossed the state border into Oregon. Everyone making the trek from California up to Oregon flooded social media with photos from the road ahead, and the snow covering it. As night fell 12 hours into our drive, we became faced with those snowy images and were immersed in the same storm, without chains or 4-wheel drive, and a show bike in tow! The roads went from black to white as traffic slowed down and stopped at some points. There were cars, trailers, and big rigs slipping and sliding off the road. Not wanting that same fate, we white knuckled it for another 7 hours to cover that last leg of the road. Upon late night arrival at the show location, everyone was stoked to see people were actually getting there in one piece despite road conditions. So we grabbed a burger at the closest local hang out and off to our hotel we went.

After getting some rest in our crowded hotel room, we headed back to the show for photos. Throughout the morning and into the afternoon, people were still arriving after getting stuck somewhere in the "Snowpocalypse" as it was now being called. Being from Southern California, it's not often that we get to see a city covered in that much snow, so of course we started snow ball fights, and slipping and sliding around as often as we could. Portland is full of awesome coffee shops and places to eat, so we took full advantage of free time to grab some good grub from the few places that stayed open. The city felt deserted. Since the streets weren't being plowed, it was either chains, cross country skis or staying inside. None of those three being an option for us, we hit the town exploring. Better yet, the usually crowded spots were now empty and we never had to wait for a table or worry about parking. Back at the show, opening night made for a fully packed house. Live music, pizza, brews, and tons of good people filled up the entire two levels of the show, where you couldn't really take a look at the motorcycles on display.

The "Snowpocalypse" continued throughout the weekend and the town was still pretty shut down. Expecting that the show would be less crowded, we headed back early the next day to check out the motorcycles on display, but the show was still packed with people. Driving around town, we saw some local kids sledding through the parks and knew it was time to join in on that fun. So we picked up a few more hooligans across town and upped the ante on your typical "sledding" by taking advantage of the empty streets, the van, and the tow-straps we had in back. It made for a grand entrance back to The One Show, or as it was now being called "The One Snow". The night festivities at the show concluded with a ridiculously perfect performance by Purple Rain (a prince cover band) and many bad dance moves. Then like the hooligans we are, we had to get some more sledding in and went to a local park to get some more ice sliding in.

Unfortunately, the last day of the show was cancelled due to frozen road conditions that were deemed "unsafe" to drive in. All the bikes were being picked up and the roads were still empty. Of course some folks make good use of the snow and empty streets and rip around on their show bikes, most notable the Bixby Moto dudes in their mini side hack. The show had come to an end, but it was one hell of a weekend for everyone in Portland. The "Snowpocolypse" was over and we had survived an epic weekend that we will not soon forget. If you have the chance to make it to The One Show next year, make it a point to get there and be ready for a good time.

Photos by Samson Hatae & Cierra Cegielski

Trentadue Store Italy

The guys over at Trentadue made this killer video showcasing their store in Bologna Italy and features a handful of Iron & Resin product.

Product Feature- The Sinclair Jacket

Modeled from a vintage surf club jacket, the Sinclair is the perfect piece for cool summer nights or early morning surf checks. With a reversible aloha print, this jacket is also the perfect party starter. Soft Nylon Supersuede and details like the cork ball draw cord make this jacket an instant classic.

Inertia- Of Motorcycles and Men

When he finally pulled up in his pop's old '54 Chevy, a Police chopper behind him, Thom was a good 10 minutes late for our meeting -- fashionably late, I supposed. I first met him at his outpost in Ventura, where he ran Iron & Resin, a motorcycle shop a stone's throw north of Los Angeles.

Shreddin' the Dunes

Pismo beach is home of over 1,500 acres of sand dunes and 5 1/2 miles of beach open for vehicle use. Seeking a new adventure, a few I&R team members gathered to head up North and shred the dunes on rental ATV's for the day. Unfortunately, we left the sunshine back home in Ventura, but it was a nice to be riding through the marine layer over the sand, into a mysterious horizon. We stayed in a tight pack most of the time to avoid getting split up or lost, and it made for better formation in our matching team jerseys. Cierra, Queen of the Dunes, showed us how it was done by racing in the bowls and climbing hills. Four wheels in the sand is such a blast. The sand is such a soft impact that you can whip around and counter steer the whole way, and if you high side (like some of us did ) you have a soft landing. The dunes were pretty empty, almost as if we had the place to ourselves. It's easy to get lost in the hills having fun on four wheels, but we had to head back to avoid a search party seeking out their rentals. We took the beach back and covered the quads and ourselves in salt water and mud, making it back just in time for the next fun seekers. Before heading home, we fueled our stomaches with cheeseburgers, and ice cream to top it all off. A perfect day trip for anyone looking to get out there and have some fun in the sand.

Photos by Samson Hatae

Product Feature- The Hamilton Pocket Tank

Our Hamilton Pocket Tank is a vintage inspired striped color blocked tank that is sure to be a classic summer piece. With a contrast left chest pocket and a slimmer fit this tank will keep the summer vibes rolling. The solid fabric is 100% cotton jersey and the striped half is 97% cotton with 3% spandex.

GET ONE HERE

The Perfect Sweatshirt- The New INR Loopback Terry Fleece Collection

We've never worked harder at perfection than with our new loopback terry sweatshirts. Next to denim and t-shirts, we pretty much live in sweatshirts - crews, hoodies, pullovers - they're the most practical garments we own. So you can understand our drive to make the best sweatshirt possible. It's taken us nearly 12 months to get it right, working closely with our knit house in Los Angeles, but dammit, if we didn't do it.

All of our fleece have been over dyed and garment washed to insure a super soft touch and perfect fit. Along with the chunky, heavy weight 18 oz. cotton-poly loopback material, each fleece features rib cuffs and waistband and an INR woven label.

Whether its a long ride back from the hot springs or a brisk morning on the boat out to the islands our sweatshirts are built tough and ready for the elements. Features like the double button closure and cinch hood on the Todos Santos gives you that extra bit of protection and helps fight that nagging breeze that always seems to find its way past your layers.

Our Coronado Crew was Inspired by commercial fisherman friends who were always working with their arms in the water. They'd cut the sleeves off their sweatshirts, to avoid soaking them. This short sleeved crew is our new favorite go to piece, providing freedom to work or play.

Rugged, timeless, enduring - the Iron & Resin spring fleece collection has been skillfully constructed to fit your every need and is 100% made in the USA!

Music Mondays- Playlist

Sammy's Tellason's

When I first decided to take off on a criss cross journey around the country by motorcycle I knew I wanted some solid garments to be in. I picked up my Iron and Resin Rambler Jacket the day before the trip to wear and do some massive road testing in. I previously had been wearing some Red Wing Iron Rangers for a few months and knew they would be the boots for me to wear. The denim I picked up on the second day of the trip straight from the Tellason headquarters in San Francisco. I wanted a thicker pair to help cut out some of the elements while riding and knew that the 16.5oz John Graham Mellor jeans would be a great fit. Like any raw denim, they were pretty stiff at first, and throwing the leg over the saddle was difficult but got much easier with time and wear. They were put through the ringer right away with many hours in the sun, wind and dirt. Since I first got the jeans, they have seen well over 8,000 miles on a motorcycle, over 20 states, Canada, romping around in Baja, and many mornings thrown into a car after getting changed into a wetsuit. 10 months since first putting them on they are now my favorite and most comfortable pair of jeans. The fade, lines and tears have all come from real life breaking in, something you can only get with a quality pair of jeans that are made to last. There is still plenty of life left in them and I know they will just get better looking with age.

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Courtesy of Samson Hatae

Product Feature- The Pink Flamingos Shirt

Whether its sitting back waiting for the tide to switch or flippin burgers at a backyard BBQ, the Pink Flamingo button down should be your goto all around good times shirt. The 4oz. aloha print button down rocks a reversed print fabric with actual coconut buttons and a left chest pocket Iron & Resin flag label. Proudly made in the U.S.A!

GET ONE HERE

Music Mondays - Guest playlist by Tellason

Today is Music Monday. Each week we'll be posting a playlist of tunes spinning in the InR studio. This week's playlist is brought to you by our friends, Pete and Tony from Tellason. Tony Patella and Pete Searson, AKA Tellason (a hybrid of their last names), make the best damn jeans on the planet. Plus they've got pretty fine taste in music too. School is in session, kids. Enjoy.

Product Feature- The Maxwell Hat

Everyone has a goto hat for the summer. Whether its burying a cooler in the sand or an intense game of corn hole, the Maxwell is the perfect 5 panel snapback for all of your summer needs. The poly-cotton twill junior cord is lightweight, breathable and some of the most stylish materials around. Every hat comes standard with a custom Anchor Piston I&R patch and classic vintage inspired visor rope.

Music Mondays - Dylan Gordon

Music Mondays! Here is a killer playlist from our good friend and amazing photographer, Dylan Gordon. This guy is always up for an adventure and is just a down right awesome dude. Whether he's traveling and documenting remote locations for Surfer Magazine or trimming past you at the point, this guy is all smiles! Here is an eclectic playlist Dylan put together for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!

Spend $200 & Receive Free Limited Edition Poster

While supplies last! Spend $200 or more and receive a free limited edition poster. We only have a handful of these things laying around, so once they're gone thats it.

Our Brain Buckets poster is silk screened and printed on quality archival paper and measures 19.75" x 25.5".

Music Mondays

Iron & Resin Presents The Cradle of Storms

This Saturday 4/12 we will be premiering "The Cradle of Storms", a new SURFER Magazine film by Chris Burkard, Bryce Lowe-White and Ben Weiland.

Followed by a Q&A, the Scratch food truck will be on site and beer from Saint Archer. Come by bring an appetite throw some high fives and get stoked on this epic film!

WHEN: 4.12.14 @ 6:30pm

WHERE: 324 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93003

FREE!!!

Iron & Resin X Vanson Leathers Mojave Jacket

With the Spring riding season now in full swing, we wanted to create a riding jacket that was highly functional while being equally at home on the bike and on the street. Introducing the Mojave Jacket - a collaboration between Iron & Resin and Vanson Leathers. We collaborated with our friends at Vanson to design and build the ultimate 3-season riding jacket. Heirloom quality and built to last, the Mojave jacket is packed full of details:

â€¢ 14 oz. Waxed Cotton Canvas

â€¢ Deerskin interior collar stand

â€¢ Articulated elbows

â€¢ Four exterior snap closure pockets

â€¢ Iron & Resin herringbone flannel liner

â€¢ Rear "game" pocket for all your larger items (gloves, goggles, etc.) â€¢ Snap closure wrist cuffs

â€¢ Iron & Resin Anchor Piston Flag patch on sleeve

â€¢ Buckle collar closure

â€¢ Heavy duty 2-way brass center front zipper

Every jacket hand made, one at time in Vanson's own Fall River, Massachusetts factory by skilled artisans. In addition, each jacket is hand embossed with it's own number that identifies each specific jacket built.

If you're looking for a true heirloom quality jacket that will provide you with a lifetime of use and will most likely outlast you, consider the Mojave. These jackets represent a smart investment among today's ever changing, mass produced brands and throw-away products. Each jacket is an expression of pride - by the owners who wear them and by the skilled artisans who build them one at a time.

Music Mondays

Mike Mcgill, Independent Trucks with copers, 63mm 50/50 Yo Yo's, rail bones, tail bones, nose bones and punk rock blasting out of a ghetto blaster.

Long days at Pipeline skate park and studying the lines of Christian Hosoi. The lyrics of Black flag fueled every pump and axel stall. The scene was underground and raw, this was skateboarding in the 1980's...

Here are a handful of classic punk rock tracks that are sure to get you fired up!

Hooligan Hangout Movie Nights

Grab a friend, blanket, beach chair, and a bottle of your choice and ride on down to The Garage back porch for our Hooligan Hangout, going down monthly through October. We'll have our outdoor theater set up and will be screening a new old flick each month. Show off your vintage ride - motorcycles, cars and bicycles are all welcome - and hangout for a fun evening under the stars.

WHEN: 4.17.14 Food truck starts at 6:30pm, movie begins at 7:30pm

WHAT: Showing- "On Any Sunday"

WHERE: 324 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001

FREE!!!

Mojave Jacket on Selectism

Another great motorcycle jacket hits our radar, this time Vanson, experts in leather, turn their attention to waxed canvas for a joint project with California's Iron & Resin. The Mojave, a play on the Barbour International, combines all the functionality needed from a motorcycle jacket with a cut that makes it perfect for non-bike moments, you know, just hanging around. 14oz cotton canvas, articulated elbows, heavy duty two way brass zipper, a large rear game pocket, herringbone flannel liner, each jacket is handmade and numbered in Massachusetts. "An expression of pride -- by the owners who wear them and by the skilled artisans who build them one at a time."

CHECKOUT THE FULL ARTICLE

Mojave Jacket on Cool Hunting

As spring finally graces the Northern Hemisphere with its presence, activity season is on. With the arrival of the new Iron & Resin collaboration with Vanson Leathers, this season means it's time to bring your bike out of storage. The three-season Mojave Jacket is the product of two American brands with roots in the motorcycle community-- though Iron & Resin's may be young, they're strong.The Barbour-esque jacket will not only look great while riding the train to the office, the 14-ounce waxed cotton canvas construction with articulated elbows and snap-closure cuffs ensures it will perform just as well...

The Craddle of Storms Premiere at the Iron & Resin Garage

This past weekend we hosted the premiere of the new Chris Burkard film, The Craddle of Storms. Surfer Magazine, Chris Burkard, Bryce Lowe-White and Ben Weiland all did an amazing job creating this film.

The movie followed surfers like Alex Gray, Josh Mulcoy, and Pete Devries as they journeyed through some of the the most remote destinations, endured the heaviest of weather systems and flew on some of the jankiest of small air crafts known to man. All to document and score some of the most epic cold water waves on the planet. 100% worth it and this new flick is by far one of the more finer of exploration movies out there!

With free beer from the guys over at Saint Archer, the mouth watering Scratch food truck and one hell of a great crowd, the night was full of good vibes and a lot of fun.

We would like to thank everyone that came out and all of the folks that helped make this thing happen!

Iron & Resin X Tres Noir Sunglasses

Video by Dylan Gordon

Photos by Michael Krantz

Introducing the Iron & Resin x Tres Noir McCoy & 101er sunglasses

It was 75° and the sun was out in all its glory. The swimming hole was calling our names. It was only proper that we hopped on our bikes, packed a cooler and set out for an adventure. As if bringing the Ural (the custom side hack turned Baja surf adventure vehicle) wasn't enough, we were accompanied by one hell of a cherried out Lincoln Continental. Along with the pretty babe sitting shotgun, this thing broke necks as it made its way through the streets.

We booked it north on the 101 and set out for our adventure. We made a small pit stop for convenient store essentials but after this we pointed our vehicles towards the mountains and off we went. After countless hairpin turns, riverbed crossings and miles of tunneled trees, we arrived at the base of our hike, tucked away in the local mountains.

With a small trek and skillful navigation across pockets of poison oak, we arrived to a glistening oasis. The swimming hole had more water than we thought, and other than a few kids playing at the base, the place was ours. We cracked open our beer filled pleasure chest, had a cold one and went for a swim!

After countless hours of climbing, jumping, floating and bronzing in the sun it was time to pack up and catch the sunset; we scrammed on back and made it just in time.

It was an epic day to say the least...

Iron & Resin x Tres Noir Sunglasses from Iron & Resin on Vimeo.

Music Mondays

Movie Nights at Iron & Resin Garage

This past week we officially kicked off our Monthly Hooligan Hangout Movie Nights. It was another perfect night here in Ventura. With the delicious burgers from the Scratch food truck and a handful of awesome people we gathered around our outdoor screen, busted out the blankets, sipped on a few cold ones, and sat back to watch the epic Bruce Brown film, On Any Sunday.

This is only the beginning of many more to come, so stay connected and sign up for the newsletter to get updates on events like this.

Stay Wild Magazine Issue #1 Release Party

This Saturday we are proud to host the Stay Wild Magazine Issue #1 release party. Tell you friends, put on your party pants and come out for a good time!

Live music by the Revivaleers, free cold brew coffee by Black Top Society and the Scratch food truck will bee on site.

WHO: You!

WHAT: Stay Wild Magazine Issue #1 Release Party

WHERE: 324 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001

WHEN: Saturday 4/26 6pm-9pm

A Convenient Covering and Ideal Garment for Spring

What does a mugshot of the legendary Steve Mcqueen and Wheels Women & Whiskey all have in common? They are bad ass, classic and happen to both be tee graphics from our current spring collection.

48 new tees and a handful of one of a kind graphics. Guarantee there is a tee in there for everyone.

SHOP THE COLLECTION HERE

Iron & Resin on Selectism

California's Iron & Resin introduce their latest collaboration, the McCoy & 101er Sunglasses from fellow SoCal brand Tres Noir. Handmade acetate frames, the 100% UVA/UVB protected sunglasses come complete with Carl Zeiss CR-39 polarized lenses. Two plays on the Wayfarer, both styles with the choice of brown or grey lenses and black frames with tortoiseshell lining or regular old tortoiseshell. Both tops. Find them here and watch the roadtrip video below.

CHECK OUT THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Music Mondays

This Monday we have an awesome hand picked playlist from our design intern Ben Blanchard

Ben is not only a killer artist and a whiz in Adobe Creative Suite but he knows how to pick one hell of an eclectic bit of music. Nothing but smiles and good vibrations from todays Music Mondays playlist!

Devil Winds & Barrels

It was howling offshore and the beach was littered with peaks. Nothing compares to the feeling of sliding down the face of a 6ft wave with nothing but a piece of wood and pair of fins.

It was an epic session...

Iron & Resin x Tres Noir Sunglasses on Valet Magazine

PRINT IS NOT DEAD

Is print dead? Not for us! A print piece is so much more tangible and physical. A magazine or good book can stay in someones office or sit on a coffee table for years and years; while an article on the internet can disappear in cyberspace instantaneously.

All of the books and magazines we stock are uniquely curated and hand picked. The arrangements of content and photography are true pieces of art that forever can be handled and passed on. Don't miss out and check out our amazing print collection here.

Music Mondays

Here at Iron & Resin we strive to make one heck of a durable U.S. product that is sourced from the best materials and designed with the most impeccable structure in mind.

Waxed canvas jackets dont grow on trees...

In fact it takes months and months of development and a tremendous amount of attention to detail to create. You cant really give full credit to any one person here at Iron & Resin because we all play a part, but there is one very important piece to the puzzle...the apparel production manager.

His name is Alex. He is the man.

As a liaison between the designer and fabric, trim and notion wholesalers, keeping tabs on inventory, managing deadlines with deadlines, and keeping everyone up to date with delivery orders, it is safe to say a production manager has quite the hectic job.

This Monday we are featuring a playlist from our ever so awesome production manager, Alex. This collection of songs is brilliantly curated and contains some great artist. Check it out!

Creating Culture Interview with Thom Hill of Iron & Resin

Check out Creative Culture's interview with our very own, Thom Hill of Iron & Resin. Covering topics like the brands values, up and coming fall season, and the importance of creating an American made product.

Brick & Mortar- A Featured Stockist of Iron & Resin

Store: Citizen Frederick

Where: 112 E Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701

Citizen Frederick

About:

"The concept of Citizen Frederick started to take shape about 4 years ago. We were living in Washington, DC and were both eager to make a career change and find a place to raise a family.

We stumbled across historic Frederick, MD and its burgeoning design scene and vibrant, historic downtown one cold January day. We immediately knew we wanted to live and work here. The community combined the best aspects of our small hometowns (in the middle of Kansas, and the mountains of Utah) with a cosmopolitan sensibility. We were attracted by the long history of Frederick, founded before the Revolutionary War by German settlers and the site of Civil War battles as well the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner lyricist Francis Scott Key. We also appreciated the vibrant presence of Frederick. It has world-class restaurants (a couple run by Top Chef Master and Frederick-native Brian Voltaggio) and a revitalized downtown riverwalk all within close proximity to Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD.

The goal of our brand is to embrace the history of Frederick by offering quality, American-made goods to our clients. We provide the essentials to help a man be the best husband, father, friend, and more that he can be.

We both are inspired by what's going on both locally and globally. Our showroom is a manageable 500 square feet and we've turned it into a well-curated showroom that reflects our style. It's rustic but with a minimalistic approach and urban sensibility.

One of our most successful brands has been Iron and Resin. Our customers love the story behind the brand, they appreciate the feel and quality of the fabrics and construction, and they know it's always going to be a solid fit. They know that Iron and Resin is something that will make them look good at the beach or around town.

We invite any Iron and Resin fan to come up to Frederick for a visit, we'd love to show you our little shop and introduce you to our community. In addition, we could show you where to go for a great burger and some killer beer."

Brick & Mortar- A Feature on the Stockists of Iron & Resin.

This month we are featuring Citizen Frederick; an awesome space in Frederick, MD that stocks Iron & Resin and knows how to curate one hell of a retail space. From the history of Frederick, MD to the ideas and goals of the store, these guys really have it down.

The Elusive Jackalope Print

There are few critters as rooted in American folklore as the almighty Jackalope, also known by the scientific name, Lepus temperamentalus. A cross between the American "pigmy deer" and killer rabbit, the Jackalope is said to be able to elude capture by mimicking human voices and using phrases like, "There he goes! That-a-way!". During days of the Old West, when cowboys gathered by the campfires singing at night, Jackalopes could often be heard mimicking their voices. One of the few ways Jackalopes can be caught is to leave out a bottle of whiskey, the Jackalope's sustenance of choice. Jackalopes only breed during winter electrical storms, which help explain their extreme rarity. Wickedly dangerous if approached, one should always be wary when traveling in the back country - especially if carrying whiskey.

Compared to his other North American brethren, the Wampus Cat, Skunk Ape, Fur Trout and the Hoop Snake, the Jackalope is the most feared of all the fearsome critters. That's pretty much why we love 'em. In fact we're so obsessed with this cute but deadly varmint, we decided to hand print them all over our heavyweight 6oz. cotton twill fabric and sew them into our short sleeve button down work shirt, or as a western yolk on our short sleeve chambray work shirt. We even used this fabric to make our five panel camp hat. When you wear one of these Jackalope infused garments, you'll feel especially bad-ass and you may have an unexplainable craving for whisky. Grab yours HERE , or at your favorite Iron & Resin retailer.

Music Mondays - Guest Playlist by Bandit Brand

This week we are featuring a classic playlist from our good friends over at Bandit Brand. With not a care of whats hot or trending, Bandit Brand makes bad ass vintage style tees that are made in the U.S.A!

Desillusion Magazine - Iron & Resin "Behind the Desk" - Issue 45

"Based in the heart of Ventura, a town literally fuelled by waves and gasoline. Iron & Resin is the product of several friends, immersed in a culture of motorcycles and point breaks. A culture where man builds with his own hands and the only thing that counts is living in the moment. 'Brother of the Weird' presents an insight into the brand with co-founder Thom Hill.

This short film is based on the article "Behind the Desk" published in Desillusion Magazine 45".

Iron & Air - Sidetracked

A 3 wheeled flat track race between friends...

Checkout the full article here from the latest issue of Iron & Air Magazine.

Iron & Resin Brother of Weird on Selectism

"Based on their feature in Desillusion Magazine, Iron & Resin feature in this video from Scott G Toepfer, entitled 'Brother of the Weird', exploring the story behind the brand. Featured on these pages, collaborations with the likes of Dickies and Vanson, the continuing love for all things motorcycle across the globe spawning a new generation of moto/clothing labels, Iron & Resin sitting beside the likes of Blitz Paris and Denmark's WrenchMonkees. The film showcases the folks behind the brand on the road in their hometown of Ventura, nestled nicely just North of Los Angeles. Co-Founder, Thom Hill, discusses their inspirations as well as growing up in the '70s and '80s surrounded by Southern Californian garage culture. Press play."

Music Mondays - Guest Playlist by Aussie Tom

"Dry as a dead dingos donger!"....as said by our good friend, Aussie Tom. Full of unique Australian swear words and good times, our friend Tom is probably the coolest Australian we have ever met.

Turn up you speakers, crack a cold one (no...not a Fosters, they despise that stuff over there) and check out this "all time" playlist by our good friend Aussie Tom.

The Rugged Bag That Holds as Much as Your Shoulder Can Carry

This versatile CanvasWare tote was inspired by the work bags favored by rigging tradesmen from many different occupations. These include, nautical riggers, linemen, or any worker requiring a well organized, easy to access tool and parts bag that will hold up to excessive wear and stress. This vintage styled duck and leather tote fits the work order. Brass rivets secure the bridle leather handle in place on reinforced cotton webbing. All seams are taped and double stitched as well as riveted at the top corners. A total of eight gusseted pockets allow for maximum organization. Not just tough, but also brutally handsome and ideal for a variety of other uses including crafts bag, artist tote, yacht bag, car trunk organizer, or gardening tote.

Mechanic's Bag is based on the tool kits often found on early vehicles when some mechanical knowledge was essential to keep you truck or auto running. This vintage bag features a large brass zipper opening into the main compartment with 2-way pulls. Eight gusseted side pockets for a variety of small utensils, tools, or kits. Brass rivets secure bridle leather handles in place on reinforced cotton webbing. All seams are taped and double stitched for the utmost in durability. The bottom consists of two layers of 18oz. cotton duck. Materials and craftsmanship designed to survive a lifetime of rugged use. While tough enough for commercial use, this strikingly attractive bag really suits a variety of other uses such as car trunk organizer, game bag, yacht bag, crafts organizer, trainer's kit, or specialty tool kit.

Proudly made in the USA!

Built tough bridal leather handles

All seams are taped and double stitched as well as riveted at the top corners

Heavy duty #10 Brass 2-way zipper

Hooligan Hangout Movie Nights- Big Wednesday

WHEN: 5.28.14 @ 7:30pm

WHAT: Showing- "BIG WEDNESDAY"

WHERE: 324 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001

FREE!!!

Iron & Resin on Freshngood

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Iron & Resin Boardshorts on WeShopAmerican.com

The Iron & Resins boardshorts collection ($72) are informed by the 70's / 80's SoCal garage culture the company's founders grew up in and the shop's pristine oceanside surroundings in Ventura, CA. These classic boardshorts are sized just right: neither too baggy nor too slim-fitting and sitting just above the knee. All designs are composed of a super soft, yet tough fabric (whether 100% polyester or accented by a Nylon Flat Finish Flight Satin) and these should be able to endure even the gnarliest surf and digs into the sand. The line of designs range from classic stripes (Revival Stripes) to Hawaiian (Cooper Aloha) to something with more of a "striking" flourish (Team Bolt). Whichever threads you zero in on, you'll be pleased with the durability and design sensibilities that go in to delivering a cool and consistently quality product.

READ THE ARTICLE HERE

Music Mondays

Brick & Mortar- A Featured Stockist of Iron & Resin

Store Name? Danner at Union Way

Where are you located?

Union Way -- a new indoor shopping experience in Portland, Oregon. It's a covered alley with a number of boutiques that connects the city's iconic Ace Hotel and Powell's Books in downtown Portland. The official address is 1022 W. Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97209.

A little about your store?

Since 1932, Danner has crafted premium boots to the highest quality standards. The brand relocated from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Portland, Oregon in 1936. Since then, the Pacific Northwest has been the ultimate proving ground for our boots. Danner has developed a loyal customer base over the last 80 years, and we now see a new generation starting to rediscover quality and recognize and appreciate American craftsmanship. Danner at Union Way is a carefully curated store that pays homage to the brand's legendary quality, craftsmanship and roots in the Pacific Northwest. We stock the store with other premium brands that compliment our boots and heritage in the outdoors. Style, comfort, durability and American craftsmanship are all considered when selecting vendors to sell alongside our boots.

What kind of customer do you get?

Danner at Union Way attracts a diverse customer base. The store is located in the heart of downtown Portland and adjacent to Powell's Books, which brings in many domestic and international travelers. In addition, local brand loyalists are excited to shop our Portland-made Stumptown collection, premium work boots and hiking boots. From time to time, we feature Japanese styles, brand collaborations and other limited-edition styles.

What other brands do you carry?

Most brands we carry are made in USA. We also carry other local Oregon brands such as Pendleton, Field Notes, Beckel Canvas, Wood & Faulk and Shwood Sunglasses. Others include Topo Designs, Taylor Stitch, Juniper Ridge, Rising Sun, West America by Woolrich, Case Knives, Zippo, Dickies 1922, New England Shirt Co., Fairends and many more.

Favorite Iron & Resin product you carry?

The Rancho Flannel. It's great to layer under a thicker jacket or over a hoodie, or wear open as a shirt jacket over a tee. In a word -- versatile. For spring/summer we're loving the Coaster Shorts. They're perfect for warm days on the mountain, at the coast or at a backyard BBQ.

Any exciting news?

We just got our spring/summer 2014 styles in the store, including the new Mt. Tabor series -- Portland-made oxford shoes, straight out of the Danner factory: Mt. Tabor Series

Events happening?

Danner at Union Way is pretty good at throwing a party. We've had a few great bands play in the store: Denver, Houndstooth, The Lonesome Billies, Vetiver and Jamestown Revival. We've also sponsored local events such as The 1 Moto Show -- an annual custom motorcycle show that highlights built, preserved and restored motorcycles. A few upcoming events include:

June 5 - Union Way Block Party: All the stores in our little neighborhood including Steven Alan, Self Edge, Will Leather Goods, Marine Layer and others are having a big party with food, drinks and music.

Aug 1-3 -- Pickathon: We're sponsoring an indie roots music festival called Pickathon that takes place every summer on Pendarvis Farm, just outside of Portland. This year's lineup includes Nickel Creek, X, Blind Pilot, War Paint, War on Drugs and more. Should be a good time!

Anything else you would like to add? Check us out on Instagram: @danner_unionway

Danner

Artisan Summer Collection - Iron & Resin x Denton Watts

1. Where are you from and where do you live now?

I was born and raised in Austin. Don't ever plan on leaving. Partly because my family is here and partly because I love it here.

2. What was your childhood like?

Perfect in every way. The best, most supportive parents ever.

3. What inspired you to begin creating art?

I would draw every once and a while when I was younger, but it wasn't really a "thing" up until I decided I wanted to tattoo; I was about 18 then. When I decided that I wanted to tattoo I turned into a total recluse. All I did was draw and paint tattoo designs. I knew it was possible to make a living off of it if I hit it hard, so thats exactly what I did. The whole tattoo thing didn't work out, but once that fell through I thought I could make it on my own.

4. Who/what inspires you on a daily basis?

I look at inspiration rarely these days and don't really have "reference". Waking up with a big cup of coffee, music blasting, and a blank page is plenty inspiration for me. That said, my work is HEAVILY inspired by traditional american tattooing. I just take it my own route. I'm sure all the stuff I see over Instagram makes an impression on me. Everyday life is pretty god damn inspiring. Turn both "bad" and "good" situations into inspiration and fuel for work. Used to keep it pretty safe with your general tattoo imagery but now I'm starting to say things (at least a little) and it's a lot of fun.

5. What are you most proud of?

The fact that I'm making a living (albeit a modest one) off of my work. All the time I spent drawing in college instead of partying or whatever.

6. Why block printing?

I'm a huge fan of metal, especially doom metal and black metal (though less black metal these days). Doom and black metal bands use a lot of woodcuts for their CD covers and shirts, and that's honestly the main reason. It's referencing that. That said, there are so many reasons why I think block printing works well with my imagery. It forces me to stay simple, there'll always be errors (which makes it folksy), it's handmade and hand-printed, it's something to sell, etc. I make my designs on the computer which often results in something a little too perfect. I get to satisfy the perfectionist within myself when I design on the computer, but if I make a "mistake" when I'm cutting linoleum I genuinely think it helps the overall aesthetic.

7. Top 5 songs on rotation in your playlist right now.

I don't do songs. I do albums.

1. Brian Jonestown Massacre - Thank God for Mental Illness 2. Dead Can Dance - The Serpent's Egg 3. Church of Misery - Houses of the Unholy 4. Moss - Sub Templum 5. Earthless - From the Ages

I could go on and on. If I don't have good music to listen to I can't stand to be inside working.

8. What's in your garage?

2000 Sportster XL 1200 - My daily commuter. Got some plans for it. 1975 Sportster XLCH 1000 w/ 1980 motor (XLH). This has become a project though I didn't buy it expecting it to be. I've learned a ton working on this thing and once I sort out these intake and exhaust leaks it'll be good to go. It's close, but I've been saying that for a while now. ;)

9. What's next for Denton Watts?

I'll be experimenting with some other media soon for sure, but the imagery will remain much the same. Slowly easing my way into type... Just crossing my fingers things continue to grow.

Denton Watts must be like 150 years old. That was my first thought when I came across this Austin born artist's work. How else could someone have such a curious view of the world, as presented through his artwork? He's actually a pretty young guy, but his soul has definitely been around the block a few times. His lino cuts are full of simple, strong images that tie in folklore, religious icons, mysticism and tradition. All presented in a style reminiscent of tattoo flash art. Each piece feels like there should be some folk tale, or novel even, behind it. And maybe there is. However, those are things best left to the imagination.

We're excited to present this new Summer Featured Artist Collection from Denton Watts and Iron & Resin. Check out the Q&A below and a few images from hand printing the Flash Poster.

Pay Homage to the Great One

FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS

A celebration that honors the great one, the man of all men, the most bad a** motherf***** around...GOOD OL' POPS!

Whether its a full face Limited Edition Biltwell Gringo Helmet , a copy of Slide Magazine , Iron & Resin socks , or some Lawless Jerky , we have dad covered for this Father's Day.

Order now and select USPS Priority for guaranteed delivery by June 15.

A Trip to Yosemite

A couple weeks ago our good friend and fellow Iron & Resin life advocate, Tommy Tatham took an epic trip to Yosemite. Tommy is one of the nicest, coolest, dapper looking dudes around. You can usually find him around town cruising on his 1970 BSA Thunderbolt or posted up early mornings at Danny's Deli. He is always up for an adventure and this trip to Yosemite was nothing but that.

25 miles in 3 days, countless awe-inspiring views, chiseled granite rock formations, pristine forest, frigid waterfalls and giant Sequoias...this truly is natures temple.

"Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space."

â€• Ansel Adams

Music Mondays

Monthly Movie Night- The Great Escape

You know the routine grab a blanket and chair, bring a tall can and ride on down to The Garage back porch for another Hooligan Hangout Movie Night.

WHEN: 6.19.14 @ Food Truck- 7:00 pm Showtime- 8:00pm

WHAT: Showing- "The Great Escape"

WHERE: 324. E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001

FREE!!!

Del's Barbering & Styling

Photos & Story by Michael Krantz

Just a little down the road from playful waves and the 1/5 mile high banked clay oval track that lives at Seaside Park, there is a man named Del. Del cuts hair and has been doing so for 60 years. Sitting between a motorcycle clubhouse and a mini mart is Del's Barber & Styling.

Del has given thousands of haircuts in his 60 years as a barber and has cut all types of hair. To me, that experience and knowledge triumphs all.

Now don't get me wrong, I am not a snob when it comes to getting my hair cut. I've had the super trendy cuts where you get washed 3 times to the beat of industrial techno and I have also had my fair share of Supercuts specials (a quick lopsided buzz cut and a rash) but no experience has ever compared to the time I spent in the vintage Belmont chair at Del's Barber & Styling. The guy is a master of the classic gentleman's cut and has some of the most interesting stories I have ever heard.

Right when you walk in you're hit with the scent of barbicide and pomade. The place possesses a nostalgic quality right out of the 1970's. Littered with fixtures made of wood Formica and framed glamour shot portraits, Del's Barber & Styling is truly a relic.

Cutting hair is an art to Del; you can see it in his eyes when he's meticulously combing and cutting. With years of experience and handling hundreds of hair types, it is apparent that Del is a seasoned veteran.

With all the hype and new product surrounding the men's grooming industry, it is important that we respect and pay homage to those who came before. Del is a classic example of one the many badass barbers who paved the way for today's contemporary follicle styling industry.

Del's is more than just a blue and red pole; this is not only a place you go to get groomed but also somewhere you can turn a bad day into a good day

Small Souths

Photos by Michael Krantz

Ah yes, summer a time to bust out the bigger board, hang-up the 4/3 and embrace the crowded line ups.

It wasn't epic by any means but it sure was fun.

Celebrate the 4th of July with Iron & Resin

Freedom Ain't Free!

Celebrate this 4th of July in style with Iron & Resin gear and crack a cold one with our KOOL KAN!

CHECK OUT THE COLLECTION

Insulate your cold beverages with our awesome red, white and blue Kool Kan collection!

Iron & Resin is here to help keep your drinks cold for hours on end this summer!

They also work for just about anything else you can come up with. See photos below

Music Mondays - Guest Playlist by Sebastien of Desillusion Magazine

At the crossroads of two opposite worlds, the street & the beach, Desillusion pay a tribute of the youth & a subculture raised on a surf and/or skateboard.

Thanks to it's incisive content, « Avant garde » aesthetic & innovative stories growing by a community of artists, photographers, writers, designers & adventurers, Desillusion have taken us inside the minds of the brightest young talent and most influential heroes of a lifestyle.

If you haven't had a chance to look at a Desillusion your blowing it! Grab a copy of their latest issue HERE

Music Mondays

Born Free 2014

Another great year at the Born Free show. This year was the first year it would be held over the weekend instead of just one day and it turned out great. Hard to go look at each and every amazing bike there was, but having two days helped. Great weekend and always stoked to see familiar faces and meet new awesome people.

Product Feature- The Cafe Glove

It has been said that when a person comes off a motorcycle, the first part of their body to hit the ground is the knee, followed by the hands. I can tell you that from years of asphalt falls from skating, it is a natural defense to throw your hands to the ground when you feel that tipping point. However there is a huge difference when ditching a piece of wood with wheels and letting a bike down. On a bike, you're going 60mph+ and being thrown from a 300lb+ machine built of metal.

Well I don't know about you but I am quite attached to my fingers and hands. So to ensure the safety of your hands we are featuring our most popular glove, The Cafe.

A heavy duty grain deer skin glove. These things are beyond soft and have a superior build quality. Features like the double palm and keystone thumb makes these gloves beyond strong. Stay safe, look stylish and grab a pair HERE

Music Mondays - Guest Playlist by Scott Toepfer

If you haven't heard of the guy you have most likely been living under a rock for the past few years. Scott is a great friend of ours and has been shooting pictures for InR since the beginning. He is incredibly talented and one of the most awesome dudes around. He loves motorcycles and Johnny's breakfast burritos, so its quite common that you may seem him around town doing one or the other.

Dirt Quake USA

When we got word from the Sideburn magazine team that Dirt Quake was making its debut in the USA, we knew it would be an event not to miss. Made the plans to ride up a few weeks prior to the event and was preparing to load up my old police cruiser to make the journey up there, race, and hopefully make it back.

Well, all those plans fell through after some motorcycle mishaps. That involves a whole different journey and a story for another time. Regardless of the motorcycle mishap, we made it to the races and what a show it was.

The evening before Dirt Quake was filled with the professionals racing and showing how it was really done. It is pretty amazing what these guys could do, and the light they did it in was just perfect. Following the pros was a night of camping, music and motorcycle shenanigans. The partying went late into the night, and people were making their own little tracks in the pit but no one seemed to care.

Race day arrived with a lot more people showing up to see this spectacle. It was a very diverse group, as there were classes for street trackers, choppers, inappropriate street bikes and a female class. Bikes ranged from electric motorcycles, to mini bikes with sidecars, a pizza bike, raked out choppers and snowmobiles. Each category was a blast to watch and they all got multiple chances at glory. Not as many spills as I expected to see and the competition was stiff all the way to the finals.

It was all smiles at the end of the day, some people taking home trophies but everyone bringing home memories. An event to remember and looking forward to where this will go in the future.

photos and story by Samson Hatae

PINETIMES

Photos by Dylan Gordon & Samson Hatae

This Last Wednesday a few of us took off after work, booked it out of Ventura and embarked on a small overnighter in the local mountains.

For some of us, most of our time is spent sitting behind a computer firing off emails that are impersonal and lost in text. We are often victims of routine, and with that being said...monotony will kill you. Its small trips like this, where we truly loose ourselves and have a chance to put aside our vocational obligations and personal problems.

With pristine views, fresh air, good people and the feeling of being on your bike with the wind rushing through you as if you were almost transparent, it is safe to say that this is truly what it means to live.

Whether its on a motorcycle, car, or by foot, adventure is out there. We encourage you to get get lost, step outside your comfort zone and live!

Music Mondays - Ugly Casanova

Today we bring you the amazing sound of Ugly Casanova and their album, Sharpen Your Teeth.

Piercing vocals, acoustic ballads, and hints of country are what make Ugly Casanova truly unique. No song goes unnoticed and they all stand out for the better, worse, or simply just because you just haven't heard anything like it.

Many rumors surround the band on how they came to be but few have proven to ever be true. With only one album, a few live shows and a surf movie soundtrack, Ugly Casanova came just as quick as they went.

SUMMER SALE

25% OFF Iron & Resin Spring Apparel

In store and online. While supplies last!

Brick & Mortar- A Featured Stockist of Iron & Resin

Store Name? Seed Peoples Market

A litte about your store?

Well The Camp originated 10 years ago to become one of the first "Green" retail centers in California. The center has multiple Eco-friendly features including reservoirs under the parking lot that irrigate the drought resistant landscape, reclaimed and certified building materials to a 2,000 sqft roof garden for natural insulation and more greenery. All of this was the building block for Seed Peoples Market which opened up 4 and half years ago. We wanted a store where you could get lost in and find items that had more intrinsic value then say a large corporation. Whether that be from local artist providing hand made goods that were made down the street to outdoor goods from companies that take full responsibility for their impact on the environment.

What kind of customer do you get?

We get a wide variety of guest. Most are locals just enjoying the Camp grounds and stopping in to see whats new. Also a lot of customers gearing up for trips.

What other brands do you carry?

We look for anything that excites us. We have such a diverse group of individuals at Seed that if a few of us are excited about it chances are so will our guests. We also look for craftsmanship, mission, story and distribution. We don't look at what others are carrying and follow we like to support the little guys that are doing amazing things and are full of passion for what they do. We carry Filson, Pendelton, Patagonia, Hippy tree and Deus to name a few.

Favorite Iron & Resin product you carry?

Rambler Jacket by far. Although our 3 W's shirt and camp mugs have been popular.

Any exciting news?

Our first big Annual sale is coming up in July. Stay tuned!

Events happening?

We have a Pop up shop next weekend with a vendor. Usually something like this going on every weekend.

Anything else you would like to add?

We would love to do a Window with you guys. Possibly a bike!

Music Mondays

Movie Nights at Iron & Resin Garage - Point Break

WHEN: 7.23.14 @ Food Truck- 7:00 pm Showtime- 8:00pm

WHAT: Showing- Point Break

WHERE: 324. E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001

FREE!!!

The Coastal Collection

The Coastal Collection -- A collaborative effort between the four like minded brands and boutiques Iron & Resin, Aloha Sunday, Oakland Surf Club and Port that all share a few common interests. The collection was forged from sharing the similar passions in clothing and culture along with their combined affinity and appreciation for the California Coastline. Each entity was responsible for choosing the icon they saw fit for their localized coastline and then the combined elements were created into a singular graphic print to be shared on a few garments and accessories. The capsule consists of a traditional Hawaiian style button up with combined print graphic,18"matching boardshort, 4 singular printed graphic tees, a custom knit 100% wool blanket along with a bucket hat and exclusive cap with leather detail from Ampal Creative. To add to this, the assortment is entirely manufactured by local vendors along the California coast.

Aloha Sunday of San Diego

We surf Blacks beach pretty much every morning before opening up the shop. On sunny days the north end of the beach will be littered with 100 creepy dudes bronzing in the nude. At first it was weird to see a group of disrobed middle aged men playing naked volleyball... but now we just write it off as a part of the scenery.

Iron & Resin of Ventura

One of the landmarks of Ventura's rich landscape is Anacapa Island's Arch Rock. Lying just off the Ventura coast, this 40-ft. natural rock-arch is the gateway to the northern Channel Islands and a permanent fixture in our psyche as surfers and watermen, and those who frequent this ocean playground.

Port of Long Beach

We have chosen the Long Beach oil Islands as our focal point the print. Also known as Astronaut Islands these dressed up oil rigs pay homage to how the City of Long Beach was founded with ingenuity, hard work and commerce. Mixed emotions have surround these structures since they were built in 1965.

OAKLAND SURF CLUB

The iconic Port of Oakland cranes are the muscle behind the west coast's busiest container port since the early 1960s. This influx of people, goods, and ideas has contributed to Oakland's diversity, culture, and beauty which are so beloved by the people of Oakland.

Iron & Resin on Cool Material

Music Mondays

Iron & Resin on InsideHook

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FREE SHOW From The Cerny Brothers - Sat. Aug 2, 6-8pm

Music Mondays by Jessica Chiang

This Monday we feature a playlist by Iron & Resin female ambassdador and employee, Jessica Chiang.

Jess is always good times and full of life. Amongst a plethora of multimedia skills and hobbies, Jess is quite the adventurer. Whether its exploring in the Cuyamaca Mountains or taking weekend trips to the Grand Canyon, the idea of monotony doesn't exist for Jess.

If your ever at one of our events or happen to run into her around town be sure to comment on her epic playlist below!

The Cerny Brothers at The Garage

Hooligan Hoedown SAVE THE DATE!

Nowhere Bound

Sometimes the best adventures are those left to chance. Desillusion Magazine and Iron & Resin presents 'Nowhere Bound', a road trip across the West Coast of America from Ventura to Oregon and back, in search of waves, skate parks and empty roads. Featuring Iron & Resin ambassadors JR Watson, Dylan Gordon, Ben Barnick, Cierra Cegielski, Holly Hanson and Samson Hatae.

Avocado Green

A work of art from Brian Hilbers of Fineline Surfboards. Brian is quite the guy and is one hell of a shaper. He is always trying new stuff and pushing the limits of surfboard design.

This board here was a year in the making and damn did it turn out good!

Brick & Mortar- Channels - A Featured Stockist of Iron & Resin

Store name? Channels

507 1/2 King Street Charleston SC 29403

A litte about your store?

Channels is a collaboration between myself (Russell Robinson) and Angelo Vlcek. We've been involved in the industry for a while and felt that together we could fill a much need niche in the downtown Charleston area. We're a lifestyle boutique focusing on the fashion side of the industry and pay attention to every detail when it comes to displaying product in our shop. We both own stores in Mt. Pleasant, Drift and Parrot Surf and Skate and Channels is a combo of both stores. The name Channels came from an old map of Charleston harbor that I was given as a wedding present. The map showed all the different Channels that dump into the harbor and being a coastal town we felt Channels was a perfect fit.

What kind of customer do you get?

Charleston is a college town as well as a town whose tourist industry is booming right now, we cater to both the college kids, tourists and locals alike.

What other brands do you carry?

We carry Roark, Volcom, RVCA, Wellen, Herschel, Brixton, Citrine Swim, Captain Fin Co., Tiare Hawaii, Billabong, Freedom Artists and TOR Jewelry to name a few.

Favorite Iron & Resin product you carry?

At the moment my favorite Iron and Resin product is the Revival Stripe Trunk, those things are rad!

Any exciting news?

We just opened our doors about 2 months ago so we're stoked to be planning the Grand Opening, we're throwing a few ideas around but it will be a party and a good time for sure.

Anything else you would like to add?

Moving forward we hope to have a solid online presence and have monthly events at the shop, whether it be art shows, trunk shows or all of the above. We just want to help expose some local artists all while having a good time.

@channelsofcharleston

Music Mondays- The Head And The Heart

Last night a few of us made it down to LA for The Head And The Heart at the Hollywood Bowl. These guys played an awesome show and definitely a band worth listening to. Here is a playlist from their last album Lets Be Still.

2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY!

Party time! This coming Sunday! Hard to believe it's been two years since we opened our doors. We wouldn't be here without the support of our community, friends and neighbors. So, we're throwing a party to say thank you. From 3-6 we will be hand printing custom one- off tees and personalizing our Get Lost bandanas on our antique chain stitch machine. From 5-8 we wii have some kick ass, toe tapping, boot stomping live music from our friends Quiet Life and Ark Life (yes two "Life's" in one night). Moto-photo booth, product give-away as well as the launch of our Fall product line. They'll also be some amazing deals on Summer product, as it will be marked down as much as 50%. And if that wasn't enough our pals at St. Archer will be supplying you with their finely crafted beers throughout the event. Come on down and party with us!

When: Aug 17, 3-8pm

Where: The Iron & Resin Garage 324 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 643-0737

FREE!!!

Iron & Resin on Rawr Denim

Iron & Resin x Sons Of Trade Introduce The Terrain Pannier

Iron & Resin x Sons Of Trade Introduce The Terrain Pannier from Iron & Resin on Vimeo.

We teamed up with our good friends, Sons Of Trade, to bring you a versatile saddle bag made of durable coated cotton canvas with a reinforced bottom, leather accents and antique brass hardware. The Terrain Pannier easily converts to a messanger bag and attaches to most vintage and modern motorcycles.

â€¢ Roll-top closure opens to spacious interior

â€¢ Features configurable strap system that attaches easily to most vintage and modern motorcycles

â€¢ Convert to a messenger-style bag with long strap or use attached grab handle for easy carrying off the motorcycle

â€¢ Constructed from durable coated cotton canvas with a reinforced bottom and easy-to-clean custom-branded lining, leather accents and custom antique brass hardware

Dimensions:

â€¢ 12"W x 23"H x5"D

â€¢ 1380 cubic inches

â€¢ Works best for bikes with a single side exhaust, rear frame and rear shocks.

CLICK HERE TO SEE PRODUCT MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Music Mondays- Guest Playlist by Samson Hatae

This Monday we feature a playlist by Iron & Resin poster boy and good friend Samson Hatae.

Im not sure if there is ever a time where Samson is either not throwing up the universal sign for peace or just always having a good time.

The guy is the epitome of an Iron & Resin Freedom Rider. With an extensive vintage bike collection, a master at bodysurfing, skills on a surfboard, and ready for just about any adventure life can throw at him, its safe to say he lives life to the absolute fullest.

Enjoy this epically curated playlist by the man himself.

Utah Bound

Photos and words by Tommy Tatham

We've always had an affinity for traveling to and experiencing new places, so the invite to the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Utah and be apart of their new "Venture Out" section was repaid with a unanimous "yes". We squeezed all of our gear, Ural and sidecar, and three of our iron stallions into a trailer and set off for the Beehive State. After a fourteen hour drive which ended at around three a.m. in Salt Lake, we tried to get a little shut eye before setup day.

Exhausted and sore, we got the booth setup and decided to go explore SLC. The recent thunderstorms and intermittent rain left everything lush and green, which was a welcome change from the drought conditions back home, and made the ride into the show every day a pleasant one. Over the next five days we met, hung with and traded stories with dozens of delightful and engaging people, which definitely affirmed our decision to take part in this new section of OR. We were humbled by the graciousness of those who loved what we do. Each day after the show ended, we saddled up and took to the hills armed with patchy directions from our new local friends to many of the surrounding back roads and canyons. Our drive to experience as much as we could while we were there led us to some of the most picturesque mountain ranges and hill tops Utah had to offer, and we were amazed at the endless open spaces and landscapes we were able to ride through. Before we knew it and after a few tanks of gas and a couple of breakdowns, our time in Salt Lake come to an end.

Packed up and tired from five days of the trade show and after-hours adventures, we decided to head South and experience more of the renowned Utah mountains and backwoods. The road led us to one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the West, which is where we decided to settle down for the night. After we setup our tents and readied a fire, we wanted to hop back on our bikes and investigate the surrounding wilderness. With the higher altitudes causing the occasional backfire, we rode down every dirt road and up every hill we came across. We were once again amazed at the scale and sheer beauty which Utah is known for, and were left with memories that will certainly last a lifetime.

We'd like to thank everyone who came by and visited us, those who invited us out, and to everyone else who helped us enjoy your beautiful state.

Until next time Utah.

2 Year Anniversary Party

Hard to believe it's been two years since we opened our doors. We wouldn't be here without the support of our community, friends and neighbors. So, a special thanks to you all!

We would also like to thank everyone who made it out to the party; The Ark Life, The Quiet Life, Saint Archer, Lion Booth, Scratch Food Truck and everyone else who helped make it happen.

Enjoy this collection of photos from the other night and hop on over to Lions Booth to see the amazing collection of photo booth images.

CHECK OUT THE OTHERS PHOTOS HERE

Freedom To Roam - Fall 2014

We are proud to introduce to you Freedom to Roam. A collection inspired by crisp, offshore morning surf sessions, two-wheeled explorations and evenings sitting around campfires reflecting upon the exploits of the day with good friends.

Think mountain sage, coastal scrub, golden grasslands and ocean blues. New Waxed canvas pieces that provide added layers of protection against cold morning winds and winter moisture.

New wovens including classic flannels, ultra soft twills, raw denims and quilted nylons- all designed with a timeless aesthetic that will be as relevant in your closet ten years from now as it is today.

We will continue to tell the Iron & Resin story through graphics inspired by the founders own backgrounds and experiences and as always we're extremely proud to be hand crafting everything in the USA.

So whether your next adventure is calling you across town or across the globe, we hope we can inspire you to get a little lost, take the scenic route and reveal in your freedom to roam.

Iron & Resin Fall 2014 from Iron & Resin on Vimeo.

New Tees For Fall

Its always T-shirt season in California. Our Fall tees are now available in store and online. Hand printed and made one at a time right here in Ventura.

Tintypes & Bikes

A couple of weeks ago, a few of us paid a visit to our friends over at The Shop, the legendary Indian and American motorcycle shop known for its treasure trove of antique American motorcycles and parts. We had the opportunity to photograph almost a dozen of their old iron horses with the help of our good friend Lisa Dodge and her 1860's tintype camera, so we jumped at the chance to capture the essence of these timeless machines on such a unique medium. The day was warm and overcast, which proved to be ideal by offering soft light and enough humidity to prevent the plates from drying out in between exposures. One by one, we wheeled out motorcycles ranging from Thor, Excelsior, Indian, Harley Davidson and Pope, and set them into position. While we pushed and pondered these old relics, Lisa meticulously coated each plate and focused her camera. After each capture, we anxiously watched each plate get rinsed, fixed and covered, while admiring the finished plates suspended in fresh water. Lisa's adherence to the ways and methods of the 1860's is what truly sets her apart and makes her work so authentic, and her dedication to her craft is nothing short of remarkable. After a full day of shooting and over a dozen tintypes to show for it, we were grateful for the experience.

We would like to thank Lisa Dodge (@reallisadoge) for all of her help and Dave "Huggy Bear" Hansen for allowing us to handle and shoot from his historic collection.

Photos & Story by Tommy Tatham

Music Mondays

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day we missed our music Monday playlist, so here is a handful of tunes on Tuesday. Enjoy!

The Benchmark

There's nothing more comfortable and functional than a flannel. It is the standard uniform here in Ventura and whether you're checking surf on a cold morning or grabbing a few beers at the local watering hole, the Benchmark is a classic 6.5 oz. plaid flannel that will do you right in any situation. Reinforced twill elbow patches provide for the longest wear and insures that this shirt can take a beating. Proudly made in the USA!

Iron & Resin in Alarm Magazine

Get Lost Bandana

Find some place to get lost! Our new bandana is available now. We are also offering custom monogramming on a vintage chain stitch machine (see details at product page).

GET ONE HERE!

Movie Nights at Iron & Resin Garage - The Big Lebowski

Outdoor Retailer Summer Recap with Iron & Resin on FatLace

Music Mondays

InR Engraved Flask

Bottoms up. Like you needed another excuse to drink. Our new flask will hold just enough of your favorite beverage to keep a steady buzz going between watering holes. Available in The Garage and online in limited quantities.

#INRMERITBADGE - Introducing the Iron & Resin Merit Badge Program

Welcome to the Iron & Resin Merit Badge Program!

1 badge is included with every purchase of an Iron & Resin garment. Collect, earn, and post!

Every photo with the #inrmeritbadge tag will be featured on our site HERE and each month we will pick a winner for the best photo. The winner will receive a Rambler Vest of their choice and will be featured on our blog.

DISCLAIMER: Although we strongly suggest your attempt at doing this we do not recommend hurting yourself or anyone else in the attempt of earning your merit badge. Please be safe and conscious of your surroundings.

Stay salty, drink whiskey and let the petrol flow.

For a full description of each merit and their challenge visit the #inrmeritbadge homepage

Iron & Resin Coastal Collection on Tremendous Only

Music Mondays

Cold Stoke Premiere

Photos by: Michael Krantz

Last week our good friend and awesomely talented photographer Dylan Gordon had a premiere for his video and zine release, Cold Stoke. The content was from a trip up to the Pacific North West with a handful of great people destined to explore the rugged coastline.

Hooligan Hoedown!

"I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth."

- Steve McQueen

There aren't many things better than the Fall riding season in California. Pair that with good friends, good music, and sleeping under the stars and you've pretty much found paradise. On October 25-26, Iron & Resin will be hosting the third annual group ride & campout - The Hooligan Hoedown. Ride in and meet us there or join us for a group ride from The Garage (324 E. Main St.Ventura, CA 93001) on 10/25 at 12:00pm to Camp Sheideck, a remote outpost pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Located 37 miles north of Ojai, along a picturesque river, Camp Sheideck dates back to the early 1900s, providing shelter, a post office (for early valley pioneers) and a sip of moonshine for the weary traveler. Today, the pioneer era saloon at Sheideck, known as Reyes Creek Bar, offers some of the coldest beer, strongest whiskey and the best jukebox around for miles. We'll be announcing meet up spots for other riders around California in the coming weeks.

Group camping facilities are provided and we encourage all who are there to spend the night. In addition to the group site, there are more private sites available along the river. An all you can eat tri-tip & chicken barbecue will get things heated up as the bands start to take to the stage. This will be a night to remember with plenty of stories to share with those willing to make the trek over the mountain. We'll be jamming to the tunes of Moonsville Collective and The Far West all night long. We'll also have plenty of gear to give away from Iron & Resin and the other brands that we feature in The Garage. So get your bike ready, grab your girl (or guy) and dust off your sleeping bag and head into the hills for a weekend to remember. (Special note: ALL are welcome to this event - whether on four wheels or two).

$30 per person (if registered by October 21st) - includes camping, music and all you can eat barbecue dinner. $35 per person for late registration (after Oct. 21st)

The first 75 early bird RSVPs will receive a free event T-shirt!

Tickets include Live music from Moonsville Collective and The Far West â€¢ BBQ â€¢ Camping

Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 3:00 PM - Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 12:00 PM (PDT)

Maricopa, CA

GET TICKERTS HERE

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Iron & Resin on The Noble Barbarian

The Iron & Resin x Sons Of Trade Terrain Pannier Saddlebag

The Terrain Pannier is the result of a collaboration between Iron and Resin & Sons of Trade, it's designed to fit to most older motorcycles (and older-styled motorcycles) -- specifically bikes with a single side exhaust, rear frame rails and twin rear shock absorbers.

The water-resistant cotton canvas pannier can be converted to a messenger bag with the included strap and it has a reinforced bottom with easy to clean satin lining and brass hardware. If you've been looking for a carrying solution for your retro or vintage motorcycle this could be just what you need -- it even looks period correct.

Music Mondays

This week we have a classic rock playlist for your Music Mondays fix. Enjoy!

Bell Vita Premiere at the Iron & Resin Garage 10/17

BORN OF MISTRAL WINDS AND WITNESS TO THE BIRTH OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION, THE WAVES OF THE ITALIAN COAST HAVE CARRIED MERCHANTS, FISHERMEN, TRAVELERS AND KINGS. PRESERVED LIKE A ROMAN RUIN, THE SURF OF THE ITALIAN COAST NOW CARRIES SURFER, ARTIST, AND ENVIRONMENTALIST CHRIS DEL MORO ON A PILGRIMAGE BACK TO HIS ANCESTRAL HOMELAND TO EXPLORE A CULTURE WHERE OLD-WORLD-CONVENTION AND TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP HAVE MATURED INTO A MODERN SURF LIFESTYLE AND DESTINATION.

A VISUAL EPIC CAPTURED IN STUNNING 35MM, BELLA VITA IS AN INTIMATE AND POWERFUL JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY, SEEPED IN CULTURE, TRADITION, AND PASSION- WHERE FAMILY COMES FIRST

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BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!

From now until the event we are offering 20% off the Iron & Resin x Sons Of Trade Terrain Pannier Saddle Bag with the purchase of an event ticket.

To redeem offer please email inrpromo@ironandresin.com with a copy of your ticket or receipt and we will personally create a promo code for you to use on the web site.

If you haven't already, get your Hooligan Hoedown tickets now!

It's going to be an epic time, so don't miss out! We have a killer lineup and a handful of amazing people coming out to be part of what will be the best 2 days spent in Maricopa Valley you have ever had!

There's nothing better than sleeping under the stars, some good old fashion BBQ, and a stocked bar to fuel all of your adult beverage needs. Yes .you've pretty much found paradise.

Come 2 wheels or 4 Camp Sheideck awaits!

A Ride to the Iron & Air Issue 16 Launch

Last week a handful of us booked it down to LA for the Iron & Air Magazine launch for issue #16. As always, the guys at Iron & Air put together another beautifully bound piece of literal and visual art.

Not only does issue 16 triumph in content but it also features some of Iron & Resin's very own, Scott Toepfer and Cierra Cegielski.

Scott's story follows his travels and attempt to throw down at the flats during Speed Week. While Cierra is featured in an article about a female biker duo who mob around the West chasing sunsets and call themselves...The Lady Tramps.

GET ISSUE #16 HERE!

Here are a few picks from the ride down there and some frame grabs from the magazine. You really can't read the text so you should definitely go get one!

Music Mondays - Getting Ready for HOOLIGAN HOEDOWN

Hooligan Hoedown is right around the corner! This week we are featuring music from the two bands playing at the event, The Far West and Moonsville Collective.

These guys are going to provide one hell of a party so don't miss out and get your tickets now!

Brick & Mortar- Craftsmanship - A Featured Stockist of Iron & Resin

Store Name? Craftsmanship

A little about your store? Simply put, Craftsmanship sells American made products for men that are sold in small batches from small companies with big ideas.

That being said, what we carry in our store is very important to us. We carry brands that we have already experienced and adore. We offer brands that have story-telling properties to them. Most of all we have brands that will connect with our customers and our own brand to create impact points that last a lifetime. We support small USA companies that are attempting something big.

What kind of customer do you get? Our customer is the discerning man who appreciates made in America products that hold a higher level of accountability to quality.

What other brands do you carry? We carry Topo Designs, Faribault Mills, Ernest Supplies, Ursa Major, Billykirk, Owen & Fred, Goodlife, Sterlingwear of Boston, General Knot, American Trench, Arcane Supply Co., Velva Sheen, Slinky, Trixie & Milo, and of course, Iron and Resin.

Favorite Iron & Resin product you carry? My favorite product is the Steve Mcqueen mugged t-shirt but by far and away the most popular item we have are the hooded sweatshirt pullovers.

Any exciting news? We just had our Grand Opening which was a Bacon and Bourbon tasting!

Anything else you would like to add? We felt passionate about opening up a brick and mortar store so people could experience these amazing brands in person. Online sales are a vital part of commerce but there is something traditional and experiential about walking in a shop, browsing, and engaging in these brand journeys...and making them your own.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Iron & Resin Announces Bruce Brown Collaboration

Ventura, CA. October 15, 2014 - California lifestyle brand, Iron & Resin, is pleased to announce it is partnering with legendary filmmaker, Bruce Brown, to create a limited collection of apparel and accessories inspired by Brown's seminal films documenting the golden age of surfing and motorcycles from the '50s through the early '70s. The collection will include an assortment of all over printed button up wovens, custom knits, board shorts, headwear and graphic tees, featuring imagery and graphics from the films. Due to release in April of next year for Summer 2015, the collection will be available for preview and ordering immediately.

Largely regarded as one of the early pioneers of surf film, Bruce Brown created the films Slippery When Wet, Surf Crazy, Surfing Hollow Days and The Endless Summer, among others. Brown also teamed up with Steve McQueen to produce arguably the best motorcycle documentary of all time, On Any Sunday, in 1971.

"These are the films that influenced my early surfing life and inspired me to get my first motorcycle as a kid, and have had a large impact on the path that I'm still on today", says Iron & Resin cofounder, Thom Hill. "Now to be partnering with Bruce Brown Films and helping to inspire an entire new generation with his work is a dream come true. For a brand like Iron & Resin that is largely influenced by surfing, motorcycles and California culture of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, we couldn't be more excited to be working with Bruce and sharing something truly special, inspired by his films."

Fall Product Feature

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InR Blackburn Jacket Hawkins Shirt Brand Circle T All made right here in California.

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From Montana to Big Sur

As Jack Kerouac once said, "live, travel, adventure, bless and don't be sorry".

Its not easy to drop what you are doing, put your vocational responsibilities aside and take off with little to no plan. Life experiences define our character and the sheer idea of monotony will kill you. Its always a good idea to infuse freshness even in the most mundane daily routines. Don't fear the road less traveled and always push to explore the unknown.

There is no better example than two awesome dudes who adhere to nothing but this way of life. Every time I run into either Dylan Gordon or JR Watson, it seems like they just got back from somewhere epic.

A couple weeks ago the boys took a trip North to do some skating, sight seeing and just embrace whatever life threw at them. From Oregon to Montana then Seattle and back down the California coast, these guys covered a lot ground. They met up with the girls in Big Sur and after a few cups of whiskey, shooting BB guns, and a skillet breakfast, they headed back to Ventura.

It was a break from reality and an off the grid experience that made coming back to the day to day routine more tolerable.

Photos by Dylan Gordon

Hooligan Hoedown 2014 Fall Campout

From mini bike jousting to floor bending music, the Iron & Resin Hooligan Hoedown was an epic time! The pioneer era saloon at Sheideck, known as Reyes Creek Bar, offered some of the coldest beer, strongest whiskey and damn good times we have ever seen.

Thank you to everyone who made it out and our sponsors;Uppercut, Sons Of Trade, Red Wing Shoes, Stay Wild Magazine, TICLA, and Iron & Air.

Until next time!

Fall Featured Product

Fall Product Feature. InR Rambler Vest, Benchmark Flannel, Three Ws T-shirt

Meet Iron & Resin Co-Founder, Thom HIll

2014 Fall Hooligan Hoedown Photos

The Hooligan Hoedown went off! Thank you to everyone who made it out and all of the sponsors. Here is to another great year!

Here is a collection of photos from our good friend Ryan Lough

Hooligan Hoedown 2014 Fall Campout Photos Continued

Here is another set of photos from the very talented Cody Howell

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The Iron & Resin Tool Roll

This waxed canvas tool roll pays respect to all that is simple and functional. It has enough pockets to hold a set of motorcycle tools and ties easily to just about anywhere. It can also double as a vessel to hold brushes, pencils, knives, or any suitable adventure supplies you can think of. Whatever you are carrying, you're going to be happy to have your supplies right when you need them.

Details:

â€¢ 100% Cotton Martexin Waxed Canvas

â€¢ Leather strap and closure wrap

â€¢ Multiple pockets and zippered pockets to secure small tools and other items

â€¢ Hand built to last right here in California at the Iron & Resin factory

Iron & Resin San Francisco

Iron & Resin San Francisco is now open! We are so stoked to have a presence in the The City by the Bay and couldn't be more happy with being part of such a great community. Thank you to everyone who helped out and made this happen. If you are in the area go check out the store!

Iron & Resin San Francisco 7 Columbus Ave San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 624-3288

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Iron & Resin Opens San Francisco Store

Press release:

Ventura, CA. November 20, 2014 - California lifestyle brand, Iron & Resin, is pleased to announce the opening of its second flagship location in San Francisco, CA located at 7 Columbus Ave., in the heart of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. The 1300 square foot space is within the historic Bank of Italy building, constructed in 1901, and stocks the complete line of Iron & Resin product. Included in the retail mix is an assortment of limited edition products and collaborations with brands like Vanson, Tres Noir, Sons of Trade, and Dickies among others, that are only available in the brick and mortar locations. Additionally, the store stocks an eclectic mix of hard goods and accessories from other brands that compliment the Iron & Resin ethos.

The historic space features 20' high ceilings, a floor to ceiling glass store front, extensive woodwork and paneling throughout, as well as a mezzanine that will be used to host pop-up exhibitions for artists and future collaborative product launches.

"Brick and mortar retail in key communities has always been part of our growth plans and San Francisco was at the top of the list.", says Iron & Resin co-founder, Thom Hill. "Our brand's success is very much based on community building through events, involving the local riding and surfing communities and being able to share our passion for outdoor, moto and surf lifestyles. The rich history, culture and community in San Francisco made the choice a natural one for us and we couldn't be more excited to be part of it."

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Iron & Resin San Francisco Store

San Francisco Grand Opening Party

This Saturday Dec. 6 from 5-10pm we are having our grand opening party for the Iron & Resin San Francisco store.

Live music, adult beverages, and one hell of an art show by the very talented Scott Toepfer and Dylan Gordon.

Stop by, have a cold one, and introduce yourself!

Here are a few selects from the show that will be up for your viewing pleasure.

Photographs from The Race of Gentleman by Scott Toepfer

Nowhere Bound by Dylan Gordon

Iron & Resin + Desillusion on Hypebeast

If you've ever dreamed of quitting your job, building a bike, and riding down the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, the new project from Desillusion Magazine and motorcycle brand Iron & Resin was designed with you in mind. The limited edition leather gloves are a love letter to the waves and open roads of Southern California, lovingly hand crafted using premium American leather. With a durable aesthetic that speaks to Iron & Resin's penchant for functional, high quality goods, the one-off leather gloves fully embody the spirit of SoCal, and the motorcycle culture that defines it. Look for gloves now over at Desillusion's online store in limited quantities.

Iron & Resin + Desillusion Gloves on The Daily Street

French publication Desillusion team up with California's Iron & Resin to create these limited edition black leather gloves for the Winter.

Made from heavy duty premium grain elk hide leather, these rolled cuff leather gloves are a thing of beauty. Laser etched collaborative branding on the cuff has an almost tonal appeal, keeping things clean and understated. A good black leather glove is an investment for any wardrobe, and with branding kept quiet on these, they would make for a welcome addition this Winter.

Head over to the Desillusion online store where you can find these for â‚¬60.

Iron & Resin Moto Gift Guide

Iron & Resin San Francisco Opening Party

We had an amazing turnout for the grand opening in San Francisco and we are so stoked on everyone who made it out!

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Iron & Resin San Francisco - Photos by JR Watson

So it's no secret that we opened a store in San Francisco... Last weekend was the grand opening and it went off. Our good friend JR Watson snapped a handful of great images mobbing around the city and attending the opening party.

Enjoy!

Iron & Resin in Business Times

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Brick & Mortar- Moto Moda - A Featured Stockist of Iron & Resin

Store Name?

Moto Moda, which translates to motor fashion. We chose the name because its comprehensive of everything we're doing - motos plus moto-inspired fashion. And it just has a good cadence and symmetry when you say it and see it.

A little about your store (history, story about how you started and store name, etc.?)

I've been buying and selling vintage bikes for years, and Moto Moda emerged as an idea to become a motorcycle lifestyle shop and a vehicle for continuing to sell bikes on a bigger scale. So we started the shop out of a 1972 Airstream Argosy trailer, building the brand as we set up shop around Nashville and the mid South, typically staging it with my latest vintage bike find. We gained enough momentum that we decided to open a brick and mortar shop, which just launched at the end of October. We're excited to be taking the brand to the next level and kind of humbled by the great response we're getting - especially from other brands that we've been fans of for a long time , like INR, and from the motorcycle community more generally.

What kind of customer do you get?

We get motorcycle riders, the moto-curious, shoppers who just like our aesthetic, and Music City tourists.

What other brands do you carry?

Woorich footwear, Vanson leathers, Brixton, Arizaga Men's jewelry, Stance socks, Fossil and Hide jewelry,leather goods by Warfield Supply and Leather Feather Stone, Denim and Spirits, Biltwell, Cycle Zombies, Iron and Air and Sideburn magazines, and vintage curated by outlaw country rising star (and badass motorcycle rider) Nikki Lane

Favorite Iron & Resin product you carry?

This fall we're really digging the black Tactical shirt - such a great well-made basic that can be worn as a shirt or layered as a jacket. The Soledad sweatshirt is also a great staple - super soft and, again, just really well-made.

Any exciting news?

We've got some irons in the fire - our website and on-line shop is re-launching with more product. We're expanding our Moto Moda line and getting ready for wholesale distribution this Spring.

Anything else you would like to add?

Yeah, get out and ride! And if you're passing through Nashville, be sure to make a pit stop with us. One of the best things about running the shop has been all the great people coming through.

Moto Moda

521 Gallatin Avenue, Nashville, TN 37206

(615) 319-4301

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Well Worn Buffalo Bobber Gloves

Well worn. @jessepaul 's Buffalo Bobber gloves two years in. Made in the U.S.A.

Winter Clearance

Iron & Resin / Port Long Beach Party and Art Show

Good time last night in the LBC at Port. Special thanks to Saint Archer Beer and Union Wine Company for keeping the thirsty mob happy and smiling all night.

Style Minded Motorcycle Gear

"As previously stated, we're suckers for classic design. Iron & Resin's Elk Bobber Glove delivered just that. Made of thick, premium grain elk hide leather, the unconstructed gloves are comfortable from the start and will surely wear in nicely with use. The rolled, slightly synched cuff makes for an unrestricted fit while naturally fitting over shirt or jacket sleeves to prevent cold air from rushing in while riding. The gloves sell for $72 from California's Iron & Resin".

FULL ARTICLE HERE

Music Mondays - Guest Playlist by Jackson Chandler

On this beautiful Monday we have a stupendous playlist from our very own Jackson Chandler. Who is Jackson Chandler you ask? Well, he is the co founder of Iron & Resin and our lead creative director. The guy conquers all things creative and truly has an eye for the arts. He is one of the nicest guys around, an amazing family man, and rips on anything with two wheels. If you happen to see him around town be sure to throw him a shaka!

Enjoy this great playlist he put together just for you!

Get it while it lasts! FINAL WEEK 50% OFF

50% off all Iron & Resin Fall product until the end of the week. Sale ends on Sunday 1/25 at midnight.

Use the promo code - "Cleaninghouse"

Please note that some product restrictions apply and the sale is valid on Fall 2014 Iron & Resin product only.

Iron & Resin at Outdoor Retailer

Adventures on motorcycles were easily one of the themes of the Venture Out zone. Iron & Resin showed a line of apparel with a throwback motorcycle surf gang vibe that breathed authenticity. Their products are made in America, thus hitting a more premium price point for consumers looking to spend a little more on quality and thoughtful design details. After the trade show, the guys from Iron & Resin plan to install a shop-in-shop location at SLC's premiere lifestyle boutique The Stockist.

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Iron & Resin Outpost Store Opens With The Stockist in Salt Lake City

Iron & Resin is excited to announce the opening of it's new "Outpost" store in conjunction with The Stockist in Salt Lake City. The Iron & Resin Outpost opened officially on February 1st as a collaborative, shop-in-shop experience with established lifestyle boutique, The Stockist in the trendy 9th and 9th neighborhood of Salt Lake City. The 600 square foot space, located within The Stockist, carries the complete line of Iron & Resin product, and will be a launch pad for special projects and collaborative products with other brands that were previously only available in the Iron & Resin flagship stores in Ventura and San Francisco.

The historic building features 20' high ceilings, brick walls and reclaimed wood fixtures and furniture built by California designer, Kevin Anderson of Silicate Studios. The furniture and fixtures are all for sale as well as a selection of vintage finds.

The store front also features the latest custom bike build from our good buddies, Salt City Builds, based right here in Salt Lake.

Stop by if you're in the area!

The Stockist 875 E 900 S Salt Lake City, Utah

(801) 532-3458

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Spring 2015 Available Now!

"An afternoon drive from Los Angeles will take you up into the high mountains, where eagles circle above the forests and the cold blue lakes, or out over the Mojave Desert, Yosemite, and Sequoia Forest with its giant trees, which were growing long before the Parthenon was built; they are the oldest living things in the world. One should visit such places often, and be conscious, in the midst of the city, of their surrounding presence. For this is the real nature of California and the secret of its fascination; this untamed, undomesticated, aloof, prehistoric landscape which relentlessly reminds the traveller of his human condition and the circumstances of his tenure upon the earth."

â€• Christopher Isherwood, Exhumations

Joshua Tree, in the heart of the Mohave, is truly a spectacle to behold. Packing a few essentials, we left our home and made a hasty retreat across the inland sprawl of Southern California and into another world seeking refuge and adventure. Rugged mountains of twisted rock and exposed granite monoliths testify to the tremendous earth forces that shaped and formed this land. Joshua trees standing sentinel, with upstretched arms resolute against the unrelenting sun. Here the golden hour seemed to last forever and we scrambled over boulders, hiked endless rivers of sand, and rode our desert sleds into electrifying sunsets. Nights were spent under a full moon, huddled in the welcome chill around a fire, sharing whiskey and a meal among good friends. And like the desert creatures that make this place their home, we too found refuge under the desert sky.

Our Spring 2015 collection is inspired by our adventures in the Mojave Desert. Yucca, buckwheat, allysum, and juniper along with the arroyos, granite and desert varnish form an impressionistic landscape of color against a brilliant sky. For our Spring line, you'll find rich, desert washed hues, bands of color, heavy washes and custom wovens that tell our story through color and texture and silhouettes with a style nod to our western heritage. Goods designed for rambling and wandering in a world where refuge is available for those willing to discover it.

Iron & Resin Spring 2015 from Iron & Resin on Vimeo.

Salt Lake City Utah

Nearly giddy and shell-shocked from the unexpected events that unfolded, we laughed and recounted various spectacles from the night and knew that we all had experienced something special. We carried that momentum with us for the rest of our time in SLC, and know that it will always be a place that after we leave we can't wait to come back to.

I'd like to extend a huge thanks to Salt City Builds for the good times and welcoming vibes, to Cafe Mugshot for keeping our camp mugs full and caffein levels high, to The Rest for bringing us in and treating us right, and to everyone else who opened their doors, extended us invites, and showed us a good time around town.

See you again in August!

Chris, Thom, Jackson and Tommy T

by Tommy Tatham

Answering the call to return to a place you've grown fond of, is sort of like visiting an old friend you haven't seen for what feels like forever. It was with that excitement we put home in the rear-view and headed back to Utah.

After a two day drive of taking the long way by whatever backroads the map had to offer, we landed in town and got some rest in preparation for the following day's setup. We were once again participating in the Venture Out section of the Outdoor Retailer tradeshow, and also there to setup our collaborative "Outpost Shop" in Salt Lake's The Stockist. After a full day of setup and merchandizing, we accepted an invite from our friends from Salt City Builds to meet them for some "good times" and food cooked over an open fire out near the Salt Lake. How could refuse right? So we headed toward the setting sun. After almost being run off the road by a twin-trailer salt hauler, and taking nearly a dozen unmarked dirt roads, we pulled up to a small secluded spot at the base of some foothills. What happened during the next few hours simply can't be expressed through a few words, so I hope my photos can at least give you a glimpse into what we experienced.

The Garvey Tee

Good things never go out of style. This season we continued with our classic 1940's inspired baseball tee, the Garvey. Same shirt, same awesome fit, new colors. Made of 100% Cotton Jersey, cover stitched raglan seams and a custom Iron & Resin embroidered Anchor Piston logo. Proudly made in the USA!

Not only is the Garvey Tee great for casual wearing and just about anything else, but it makes for a great tee for surf missions in the Ural.

Photos by Dylan Gordon

Cluster Ventura Premiere

A RAUCOUS HANGOUT IN THE MOJAVE DESERT

Photos: Dylan Gordon

Dusty open roads, golden colored sand mountains, whiskey fueled campfires, and pure debauchery...

This was our trip to Joshua Tree for the Desert & Denim tradeshow. The show was full of some of the best makers and brands out there and was one hell of a good time.

Thanks to those who stopped by and everyone who made this thing happen.

Here are a few stills from us kicking up some dirt and messing around in the good ol' Mojave.

The One Show 2015

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Ride and Shine San Francisco

Iron & Resin on Desillusion

Desert & Denim

Iron & Resin Artisan Collection - Jon Van Hamersveld

SHOP

John Van Hamersveld is an icon in Southern California culture, or more aptly described as a creator of icons. While not everyone may know his name, almost everyone will recognize his pop-art style and most likely something he has created. In a career spanning over fifty years, he can be credited with many graphics and images that identify with the West Coast, including The Endless Summer and many of the most famous album covers of the '70s, including Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Cream and Jefferson Airplane, just to name a few. He's arguably one of the most relevant pop-artists to come out of California, helping pave the way for many of today's pop and street artists with his minimalist drawing style and his use of vibrant, bold color.

We've long been fans of John's work, from his humble beginnings at Surfer Magazine through his long career as art director at Capital Records, and work with brands like Jimmy Z and Gotcha in the '80s. His roots run deep in the culture that makes up the California we know today. So it's a dream come true to be collaborating with such an iconic and influential artists and one that has been such an inspiration to us over the years. It's with great pride we welcome John Van Hamersveld to our Iron & Resin Artisan's Collection

All photos from Coolhous Studio/JVH Graphics and Photographs Under License to Iron & Resin

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Gear for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

The Todos Santos on Consider Collective

There's nothing quite like a pullover hoodie to get you through the frigid days of winter into spring. There are hoodies, then there is the Todos Santos Pullover from Iron & Resin. This heavyweight 18 oz. cotton-poly loopback fleece hoodie from the Ventura, Calif.-based goods-makers is practical as it is durable, complete with a mellow, live-in vibe.

Classic with a modern comfort, the Todos Santos is over dyed and garment washed, ensuring softness and strength each time you wear it. Other unique touches include a pouch pocket, double button closure hood with cinch cords, waistband and rib cuffs (with thumbholes!). Quality in every stitch, from the people that use the rugged landscape of Southern California as their proving grounds.

The Todos Santos is part of the Iron & Resin Spring 2015 lineup and, as is all INR apparel, handmade in the U.S. of A.. Built for the rigors of daily wear, this pullover is ready for dawn patrol with the boys at Rincon or camping with the stars -- and the snow -- on a remote Appalachian mountain.

The Arroyo Anorak Jacket

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Ride and Shine

This month's InR Ride & Shine is going to be good! This Thursday night. Ride in. Meet up. Get cleaned up for the weekend with a haircut and shave from Manny and Burd or Als Barber Shop. Get your boots shined up from the pop up shoeshine stand with Red Wing Heritage. Our mad hatter friends, Yellow 108 will be on site making hand tooled leather bands for their amazing headwear. Beer courtesy of our friends Fort Point Beer in the city and Saint Archer in Ventura. Work Horse Rye will be in our SF store concocting magic from their craft spirits and hand crafted bitters. We'll have plenty of bike parking at both locations. 5-8 pm. Hope to see you there!

Loop Out Fleece

SHOP THE LONG SLEEVE

SHOP THE SHORT SLEEVE

A classic fit crew neck fleece made of our signature 87% Cotton/ 13% Polyester Striped Loop Terry Fleece, but made with the loop on the outside!

Ride and Shine Ventura

A few polaroids from the Ride and Shine event in Ventura last week. Compliments of Diana Bronakowska @Dipolak

Our entire spring line in 20 seconds...

0:20

Yosemite

Jaime in the Lance Pullover and Tejon Hat

Photos by Dylan Gordon

Music Mondays - On Any Sunday The Next Chapter

The Islands

First day was not exactly the most promising of set ups. Swell was minimal and the sun was hiding behind a dark gloom. Luckily for us we had a tow rope and a crap load of beers. The day following was epic and well worth the nights stay. We basked in the sun, worked on our Olympic dives, shot some fish, and made a few turns. It was EPIC to say the least.

Photos by Dylan Gordon

Ride and Shine Event San Francisco - Iron & Resin x Admiral Barber Supply

An awesome edit from the guys over at Admiral from our last Ride and Shine event in San Francisco.

Ride and Shine is happening once a month in both Iron & Resin retail locations and consist of haircuts, free beer, shoe shines, awesome high fives, and music.

Stay connected on the blog and Instagram for the announcement of the next one.

Take Note: 22 Best Surf Shops In The World

Indo, Cali, Oz, and Hawaii are amongst some of the top surf destinations in the world, so, naturally, you would expect to find some of the world's top surf shops there as well; however, you'd be surprised that some of the coolest shops are in the most unexpected places around the world. So, wherever your travels may take you this summer, be sure to take note of some of the best and coolest spots that you may be lucky enough to stumble upon. Click on the links to see more:

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Ride and Shine April 16 5-8pm

Don't miss this month's Ride & Shine. This Thursday from 5-8 at InR San Francisco and the InR Garage in Ventura. In San Francisco we'll be pouring craft beers from our friends at @fortpointbeer and our good buddies and favorite denim gurus @tellason will be in the shop to do a trunk show with all things denim. In Ventura this month we're featuring a popup barbershop from @1927_barbershop, beers from @widmer_brothers and our friends @shwoodshop will be in the shop to do a trunk show and showcase how they make their handmade eyewear. Ride in. Meet up. Hang out. See you this Thursday night!

Afternoon Delight

Iron & Resin Spring Romance from Iron & Resin on Vimeo.

Video / Edit by Dylan Gordon and Photography by Michael Krantz

Our good friends Bryan and Ashley took a little afternoon cruise to tap into what our local mountains have to offer this time of year. Needless to say, spring is in the air. We hope this short film inspires you to escape, even for an afternoon, with someone you care about and explore your local surroundings. Enjoy.

Documenting the Golden Age of Surfing and Motorcycles // Saturday 4/25 San Francisco

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Bruce Brown Films Summer Launch Party

Iron & Resin Bruce Brown Films Party from JD Hudson on Vimeo.

Photos by Brent at Worlds Greatest Co. and Jonny Bourgault

Video by JD Hudson

Taco Tuesdays in the Tehachapi

Although there are only a handful of noteworthy taquerias in Ventura, it is my personal opinion that no places match the few hole in the wall resteraunts that inhabit the long stretch they call the "Avenue". From classic al pastor street tacos to tacos de pescado, it is safe to say we are in good hands when it comes to the business of stuffing meat on flat bread.

For most, figuring out where to eat with your coworkers is a daunting task. Here at Iron & Resin it is really easy, there is only one correct answer...tacos.

On this particular Tuesday we decided to skate to one of our regular spots, Lalo's. It was a proper session with a few ollies, tacos al pastor, a cold Coke in a bottle, and the Tehachapi button down

Bruce Brown Films + Iron & Resin Summer Collection

Bruce Brown + Iron & Resin Summer 2015 from Iron & Resin on Vimeo.

Regarded as one of the early pioneers of surf film, legendary filmaker Bruce Brown created iconic films like Slippery When Wet, Surf Crazy, Surfing Hollow Days and The Endless Summer. Bruce was the founding father of documenting the early days of motorcycle and surf culture and also teamed up with Steve McQueen to produce arguably the best motorcycle documentary of all time, On Any Sunday.

His films documented the golden age of surfing and motorcycles from the '50s through the early '70s. His work has influenced surfing culture for decades and inspired generations of kids to get their first motorcycles. We are truly honored to be partnering with Bruce Brown Films and helping to inspire an entire new generation with his work. Iron & Resin is largely influenced by surfing, motorcycles and California culture of the early days and there is no better fit for a collaboration that better speaks to our lifestyle than the Bruce Brown Films.

The Bruce Brown Films + Iron & Resin Summer 2015 collection gives a nod to the timeless and classic style that has become synonimous with the moments captured and narrated by the guru storyteller himself. Classic stripe board shorts, aloha style shirts, and graphic tees taken from original movie stills, make up the this timeless assortment.

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Photos by Michael Krantz and Jessica Chiang, Video Edit / Music by JR Watson

Bruce Brown Films + Iron & Resin Summer Collection Party at Thalia Surf Shop

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Good Times at Thalia

Last week we launched our Bruce Brown Films Collection at Thalia Surf Shop down in Laguna. We built a kick ass window display in the front, had a few adult beverages, and got wired on coffee from our friends at Seaworth Coffee Co. We had an epic time and would like to thank everyone who came out.

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The Mill Jacket

The Mill Jacket is our take on the classic chore coat, fabricated from durable 10 oz. denim and perfect for just about anything. This jacket has 3 patch pockets big enough to house a few tall boys, a corduroy collar with serape blanket detail, and twin prong shank buttons. Getting better with time, the denim breaks in and develops a unique wear pattern that only you can define. Boasting a classic look and functional design, this jacket is guaranteed to live in your closet for seasons to come. Made in California.

Dylan's Hat

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This is Dylan Gordon's Iron & Resin Trapper Hat. Sure it may not be the mot beautiful of headwear pieces, but this is how we like it, well worn and experienced. The hat is only a season or two old and has really been put through the ringer. From surf trips to campouts, I don't think I have ever seen a time where this hat wasn't on his head. We are stoked to see the thing stand up against the elements and hope that all of our gear gets a chance to live a life like this.

Although the hat is currently not available, we are in the process of making a new one with some newer color options. Keep an eye out!

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Music Mondays - Guest Playlist by Meg Muirhead

Mondays suck and we all know this...it has actually been scientifically proven that people don't smile on Mondays until about noon. Ok, don't know how true that statement is but it's ok because Iron & Resin's very own Meg Muirhead is here to rescue you with an eclectic playlist that is guaranteed to produce a smile and help you power through.

For those of you who don't know Meg, she is our Operations Manager and a full time bad ass. She makes amazing guacamole, is always smiling, and has an ear for some great tunes.

Click the play button below to indulge in an array of sound vibrations that are sure to bring you some stoke.

Iron & Resin + Bruce Brown Films on Crave

Available now, and only for a limited time, is Iron & Resin' limited edition Bruce Brown Summer 2015 collection. Iron & Resin is the California label that prides themselves on being different than the rest. They create well-made, California designed and produced clothing that have an edgy nature to them. With a tag line of "Freedom Riders", Iron & Resin's clothing looks more than appropriate in one of two places-- on the beach, or on a motorcycle on the 101.

The collaboration with Bruce Brown couldn't be more fitting. Brown is the filmmaker behind highly revered films like The Endless Summer and On Any Day. If you didn't see the film, you undoubtedly have seen the poster countless times, it's iconic imagery found everywhere from college dorm rooms to eclectic & stylish living rooms across the world.

What Iron & Resin delivers in the new line is effortlessly stylish, with a touch of inherent rebel.

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The Only Drinking Device You Will Ever Need

There are few things more rewarding than sipping on a good beer post surf session. The Iron & Resin enamel mug makes for one of the best liquid holding (hot or cold), portable drinking devices you will ever need.

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