RIVET & HIDE, London. Info etc...

[youngofthesoonest]

man that surfer shirt is awesome. i'm a little sad we don't have it in self edge

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

man that surfer shirt is awesome. i'm a little sad we don't have it in self edge

I was tempted by the matching Bermudas too

Edited July 12, 2014 by Danny @ Rivet & Hide

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

This month we introduce footwear to our collection of rare denim and finely crafted clothing.

I started thinking about boots last summer. I wanted to find a bootmaker with great skill and the highest standards in construction. A French customer, Vincent, visited the workshop last summer brought my attention to Last & Loom.

 

This is a small and highly skilled footwear brand from New Zealand's north island and founded by Hemi Pou.

This small batch designer of finely crafted boots and shoes is guided by two main principles. Firstly, that less is more. Stripping a product back to its core form and function, removing pointless embellishments in a quest for simplicity. Equally important to Hemi is to keep manufacturing of high quality goods within his community and  to work together to support one another within it. A belief that products have a genuine purpose beyond mere profit, using the highest ethical manufacturing practices from partners that share a commitment that all workers be treated fairly and with dignity. 

 

Last & Loom boots are individually handcrafted by using a very rare brass screw wire construction.

Brass screw wire is spun at high speed on a machine that screws the mid-sole, upper, and insole together creating a super strong boot.

 

They are built using  one of the last brass screw wire machines still in existence. This machine is from Leicester, England, and dates back to the 1800's when the technique originated. There are only a handful of manufacturers still using a brass screw wire construction to make boots. The leather hides comes from farms in the North Island of New Zealand.

 

Last & loom X Rivet & Hide: The Boot. Type 2. Soggy Brown:

 

 

- Tough Brass Screw Wire construction

- New Zealand full grain chrome tanned Soggy Brown leather

- Solid brass eyelets for durability

- Half bellow tongue to keep your feet dry

- Classic double natural leather sole & stacked leather heel

- Rubber half sole & rubber heel top piece for better grip

- Veg tanned leather insole with rubber / cork bottom

- Crafted in New Zealand 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/last-loom/last-loom-x-rivet-hide-the-boot-type-2-soggy-brown.html

Edited July 18, 2014 by Danny @ Rivet & Hide

[itsbenhere]

Could junior definitely not have done a medium in the surfer shirt?  I'm also a 40 in flat head tees and usually a 40 in their clothing, just wanting to make sure...

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

Could junior definitely not have done a medium in the surfer shirt?  I'm also a 40 in flat head tees and usually a 40 in their clothing, just wanting to make sure...

 

The medium comes up pretty short on Junior. He is 173cm. The chest was more or less fine but the large was an overall better fit and equates more with a size 40. Here he is in the medium so you can see the difference

 

[tmadd]

As a rule with sizing FH shirts I find that 36=S 38=M 40=L and 42=XL meaning I can't get into anything but tshirts that only run S-XL.

[itsbenhere]

Thanks Danny!  I'd probably be a large considering I'm a tad taller and noticeably heavier than Junior, but both the medium and large look great on him.

 

You'd think I'd have my size dialed in by now considering Flat Head is my favorite brand, but I've had too many experiences having something and only later realizing that it was actually the wrong size.  I am particular about my clothes indeed...

 

And Tyler, I can't even believe that FH has sizes 34 and 36.  Those have to be for very petite girls.

[Cold Summer]

Actually, there are quite a few male FH employees (including the boss) who wear a size 36.  I don't know anyone except ladies wearing 34, though.

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

Thanks Danny!  I'd probably be a large considering I'm a tad taller and noticeably heavier than Junior, but both the medium and large look great on him.

 

You'd think I'd have my size dialed in by now considering Flat Head is my favorite brand, but I've had too many experiences having something and only later realizing that it was actually the wrong size.  I am particular about my clothes indeed...

 

And Tyler, I can't even believe that FH has sizes 34 and 36.  Those have to be for very petite girls.

 

 

I just pm'd you for some stats to help guide whether you'd be a L or XL

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

Check out new additions to the Sayonara page with big price reductions. 

 

http://rivetandhide.com/sayonara.html

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

After introducing Last & Loom from New Zealand last week we now welcome Viberg Boots to London hitherto not represented in this city. Many on the forum will be familiar with this family run bootmaker. If not read on.

 

Viberg has been hand-making boots since 1931. It is widely respected for its superior craftsmanship and considered to deliver the best quality work boots in the world. Over 200 steps are taken to make each pair of boots and this is all undertaken by their skilled craftspeople at their home in Victoria, British Columbia.

 

 

The Boondocker is Viberg's interpretation of the standard issue WWII US Marine boot. Adapted from their Service Boot pattern and crafted out of an exclusive reproduction of Horween’s original Natural Aniline Chromexcel leather. From the thread to the eyelets, every detail has been considered and kept as true to the original as possible. The toe box has been left intentionally unstructured and will collapse naturally with wear. The 2030 last is a Canadian military silhouette, slimmer than the US marine boots, and ideal to wear with slim cut jeans.

-2030 Last
-Leather Sole
-Dovetail Heel
-Brown Eyelets
-White Thread
-Natural Midsole
-Unstructured Toe
-One leather and one waxed cotton pair of laces
-Crafted in Victoria, Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/viberg/viberg-boondocker.html

Edited July 24, 2014 by Danny @ Rivet & Hide

[jstavrin]

^Excellent choice, Danny!

[Geeman]

Great boot Danny, my missus may be about to kill me......

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

Great boot Danny, my missus may be about to kill me......

 

 

She won't notice, Greig. Trust me..

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

Reapers, skulls, coffins, and bears. This is the world of Richard Colman, an artist based in San Francisco. He explores the darker aspects of life with imagery that combines the sinister with the comic. The human condition on canvas or in this case on a 100% wool blanket in another stunning Indigofera collaboration. 
The Bear and The Coffin blankets are both available. 
 

We have also introduced two new additions to the regular blanket collection. The Cotton Graphic celebrates Indigofera's love of nature's natural fibre used with skill to make the beautiful fabrics of their clothing collection. The Montauk Stripe is one of our personal favourites for its warmth of colour.

"A blanket from Indigofera is, besides a beloved friend that will age and gain patina by years of cuddling, a handcrafted design piece that proves the old saying that Quality Never Goes Out of style"

 

 

 

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/indigofera/indigofera-100-wool-blanket-richard-colman-bear.html

 

 

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/indigofera/indigofera-100-wool-blanket-richard-colman-coffin.html

 

 

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/indigofera/indigofera-100-wool-blanket-cotton-graphic.html

 

 

 

 

 

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/indigofera/indigofera-100-wool-blanket-montauk-stripe.html

Edited July 25, 2014 by Danny @ Rivet & Hide

[bradl]

Holy shit, those are the coolest blankets I've ever seen.

Never thought those words would come out of my mouth.

[Aries]

Great to see the shop going from strength to strength Danny.

 

Anyone have experience with the golden nugget? Just got mine and it fits perfectly, but I'm worried about shrinkage after a hot wash?

[Artisandenim]

Did some 'post pub' browsing on Friday night which inevitably led to a purchase.... Admittedly I had my eye on this for a while though.

Received one black bridle leather, Rivet and Hide branded belt this morning and couldn't be happier with it - beautifully made and oozing quality. Surprised at the comparatively low price point for it too, which is always a bonus. The smell is amazing - I did a bit of horse riding in my teens over the South Downs and as soon as I opened the box I was instantly transported back to the tack room of the stables - bridle leather indeed!

I'll chuck up some pics when I get home and start trying it with my various denims :-)

Cheers guys, well pleased.

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

Great to see the shop going from strength to strength Danny.

 

Anyone have experience with the golden nugget? Just got mine and it fits perfectly, but I'm worried about shrinkage after a hot wash?

 

After several warm washes the shrinkage is barely noticeable. The length lost 0.2".

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

After several warm washes the shrinkage is barely noticeable. The length lost 0.2".

Great fit.

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

Did some 'post pub' browsing on Friday night which inevitably led to a purchase.... Admittedly I had my eye on this for a while though.

Received one black bridle leather, Rivet and Hide branded belt this morning and couldn't be happier with it - beautifully made and oozing quality. Surprised at the comparatively low price point for it too, which is always a bonus. The smell is amazing - I did a bit of horse riding in my teens over the South Downs and as soon as I opened the box I was instantly transported back to the tack room of the stables - bridle leather indeed!

I'll chuck up some pics when I get home and start trying it with my various denims :-)

Cheers guys, well pleased.

 

 

Glad you're happy with the belt. They do the job pretty nicely at a great price point as you say.

[Aries]

Ah ok great, thanks Danny!

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

Two years after launching the remarkable SF0121 jean

Steel Feather

returns with 3 new denims.

They are all unsanforized / shrink-to fit. They lose one inch in the waist with a soak but stretch back out by one inch after a few wears.

The fit has been slightly modified with a wider thigh while still retaining a slim tapered silhouette.

All inseams are now 38" raw and will shrink down to 36" after an initial soak or wash.

All 3 styles have a button fly, strong polycotton constructional stitching, herringbone cotton pocket bags and lined back yoke, and a natural cowhide leather patch.

The SF02AI jean is rope-dyed in natural indigo with a unique fade evolution. The SF0215 is a repro style denim in both weave and texture.The SF0216 has a touch of slub due to the varying thread weight and promises some great fading for this very reason.

All denims have been crafted by hand in Okayama's specialist small batch denim houses.

These jeans are only available at Rivet & Hide; purveyers of the rarest of denim.

Available in sizes 31-38.

James is 189 cm tall and weighs 83kg. He wears size 32w in all images.

SF0216 16 oz Jean

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/steel-feather/steel-feather-sf0216-jean-slim-tapered.html

SF02AI Natural Rope Dyed Indigo 14 oz jean

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/steel-feather/steel-feather-sf02ai-jean-slim-straight.html

SF0215 15 oz Jean

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/steel-feather/steel-feather-sf0215-jean-slim-tapered.html

Edited August 7, 2014 by Danny @ Rivet & Hide

[Bobbo]

^ This is gonna be great. Loving my Steel Feathers but if I could have changed anything it would have been a little more room for the thighs and polycore stitching. Seems like great minds think alike.

Also, Anders is also a great bloke that I gladly will support again.

[Geeman]

Great to see you getting exclusives in Danny. The shop just goes from strength to strength.

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

The wait is over. Pure Blue Japan X005 is back in stock.  Slim/Straight fit in 14 oz signature slub denim.

 

 

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/pure-blue-japan/pure-blue-japan-x005-jean.html

[zwer]

Everyone should try a pair of these. They're amazing.

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

Along with the X005 restock we have taken delivery of the  Pure Blue Japan NC-011 jean.

This is a left hand twill black denim. Dyed in therene that does not fade. The jeans will age with wear with the usual crease lines forming but they will not fade to grey like other black denim.

 

The jeans are unsanforized. Will shrink 1" in the waist but stretch back out with wear. The 37" inseam will reduce to 35" after an initial soak.

 

They come with the usual PBJ branded hard wear, sheepskin patch, and embroidered "shoai" leaf emblem on the back pocket.

 

 

 

 

 

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/pure-blue-japan/pbj-nc-011-slim-tapered-black-jean.html

Edited August 10, 2014 by Danny @ Rivet & Hide

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

Steel Feather SF0216 16 oz. jean worn by Anders over a year or so. 

 

 

 

 

http://rivetandhide.com/brands/steel-feather/steel-feather-sf0216-jean-slim-tapered.html

[DhaDha]

awesome denim that is!