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Blog Journal – What we stand for

1. April 2025

"Meet our retailer" - Harry Damson, Ravensburg

Frank Damson has been successfully running his Harry Damson Speed Shop for 15 years. The store is a hotspot for fans of motorcycle and car culture. What started as a motivation from festival shirts...

25. März 2025

Braces - Braces - Braces

For vintage trousers it was normal to be worn with braces. Since we work with vintage patterns most of our dress or work trousers have buttons for attaching braces or suspenders.Depending on the na...

12. März 2025

1972 Trucker Caps - No Monkey Business

1972 Trucker Caps - No Monkey BusinessPetrol & BlackTrucker caps, also known as mesh caps or gimme caps, originated in the 1960s and 1970s as promotional giveaways from farming and trucking com...

5. März 2025

HBT Brown - Herringbone Twill

Our HBT, or Herringbone Twill, is a weaving pattern that dates back to the Romans. It has a distinct pattern and, as the name implies, comes from the skeleton of the herring fish. Up until the 19th...

8. Februar 2025

Denim-Denim-Denim: A Short Style Overview

1936, 1937, 1942, 1958, or 1963? What do these numbers actually stand for? It’s simple. They are years or, better put, a way to determine the age and cut of a pair of pants. Sounds strange, but it’...

6. Januar 2025

"Meet our retailer" - Retronia, Berlin

Discover Retronia in Berlin-Charlottenburg: A Long-standing Friend and One of Our Longest standing Retailers Located at Paulsborner Straße 77, Retronia is more than just a store. Here, a passi...

26. November 2024

Built to Last: The 1943 CPO Shirt and 1937 Roa ...

Our 1943 CPO Shirt and 1937 Roamer Vest are made for those who need gear they can count on. Crafted from dense, compact suede, these pieces are tough, reliable, and ready for whatever comes their...

20. November 2024

A brief History of Flight Jacket Evolution

The development of flight jackets began during the First World War when pilots needed protection from the cold in open cockpits. With the rise of military aviation in the 1930s, numerous new jac...

6. November 2024

The Ultimate Winter Jacket

The NAF Jacket is probably the rarest jacket produced for the U.S. Navy during World War II. Due to its short production period in late 1944, original jackets are the holy grail for vintage and m...

30. Oktober 2024

USN Watch Cap. Not just a knit cap – THE knit cap!

The USN Watch Cap has its origins in the early 20th century as part of the standard-issue cold weather gear for sailors in the United States Navy. Designed for warmth and practicality, the cap is...

23. Oktober 2024

Socks, Socks, Socks- Your essential first laye ...

We at Pike Brothers love heavy boots. But the best made boots are nothing without the proper first layer. Your socks.Therefore we offer a variety of socks depending on the climate and temperature....

14. Oktober 2024

Cord - Made in Germany

The origin of corduroy fabric can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where an early form of the material was known as fustian. Fustian was a coarse, durable fabric made from cotton or a cotton-linen...

11. Oktober 2024

SCHABLONEN-TECHNIK Gunnar Hansen & Pike Brothers

Bei SCHABLONEN-TECHNIK Gunnar Hansen dreht sich alles um Schablonen und Signierzubehör. Egal, ob Logo-Optimierung oder die richtige Materialauswahl – hier wird jede Schablone mit Leidenschaft und...

9. Oktober 2024

Herringbone Twill – more than a vintage weavin ...

Our HBT, or herringbone twill, is a weaving pattern that dates back to the Romans. It has a distinct pattern and, as the name implies, comes from the skeleton of the herring fish. Up until the...

30. September 2024

The Timeless Hamburg Blue Stripe: A Maritime W ...

Hamburg Blue is a classic, maritime-inspired pattern often associated with the seafaring tradition of the city of Hamburg. It is a vertical stripe pattern, typically in shades of blue, originally...

23. August 2024

The Boonie Hat - love it or... not!

No headgear polarizes like the good old boonie hat. You either love it or... not!Despite all personal preferences, the classic “bucket hat” looks back on a tradition that goes back over a hundred...

10. Juli 2024

The Ravioli Roamer

Name: Ravioli RoamerInspiration and Basis: Modeled after Hill Climbing Model: BMW R18 Technical Modifications:Tires: Switched to Michelin Anakee knobby tires for better grip and stability off-road...

10. Juli 2024

UNION SHOWROOM BERLIN

In early July, we were in Berlin for a few days at the tradeshow to introduce our new collection... Here are some impressions for you!

10. Juli 2024

Unveiling the Ultimate BMW-Pike Brothers Adven ...

The project, created in collaboration with BMW Motorrad and Zweiradwerke, aims to create the ultimate adventure bike. It was inspired by the challenging sport of hill climbing, and every detail ha...

5. Juni 2024

"Meet our retailer" - Kings & Queens, Antwerp

Discover Kings & Queens, an exceptional menswear boutique nestled in the heart of Antwerp. The store is housed in a beautiful heritage building that captures the charm of Belgium’s classic arc...