Vests like this once protected the shirt from dirt and damage at work. Pike Brothers has produced a new edition of such a collarless vest made from a striking cotton canvas. The front and back are made from the outer fabric, while the inside of the vest is lined with a light cotton cloth. Three inset pockets provide space for small everyday items, while an attached waist tab made from the outer fabric allows the width to be adjusted moderately using a metal buckle. The diagonal decorative buttonhole between the second and third buttons is a visual detail.

The Pike Brothers label from Bad Feilnbach in Upper Bavaria proves with garments inspired by textiles from the world of workwear that form and functionality are not mutually exclusive. While creative minds in other companies have to work out their cuts, the Pike Brothers collect, dissect and finally reconstruct historical originals from a wide variety of workspaces. Different material requirements and cuts are taken into account on a one-for-one basis. Fabrics are reissued in collaboration with traditional weaving mills. Finally, the Pike Brothers have the garments made by hand from selected European tailors. The resulting products tell a story by dint of their appearance. Moreover, they are proving themselves in practice, just like their historical role models did, to be highly functional and to offer the highest comfort – no matter what the activity.