Pike Brothers France is available at Holdfast. Since 2014, our Marseille workshop has been the official and exclusive distributor of Pike Brothers in France : 323 items in stock, 48-hour delivery, 14-day returns, and sizing advice in French from passionate experts in raw denim, Japanese selvedge, and kustom kulture. This page explains why you should order Pike Brothers from Holdfast rather than from abroad, how to choose your pieces, and why this German brand has become the European benchmark for authentic vintage workwear.
Why order Pike Brothers from Holdfast
Holdfast has been the sole official Pike Brothers distributor in France for over ten years. Our workshop in Marseille receives the entire collection each season directly from the brand's German warehouse, allowing us to guarantee real stock, prices aligned with the brand's, and after-sales service handled in French, with no customs fees, no additional VAT, and no surprises. With over 323 Pike Brothers items available immediately, we cover the entire catalog: trousers, shirts, jackets, boots, accessories, Mexican blankets, and even workshop furniture. Every order placed before 14 pm is shipped the same day from Marseille via Colissimo tracked 48-hour delivery. You benefit from a free size exchange within 14 days, direct after-sales service by phone or email, and the expertise of a team who have been wearing these clothes every day for fifteen years.
The Pike Brothers story: 90 years, two families, two continents
The Pike Brothers story begins in London in the 1930s, on Portobello Road, where the Pike brothers ran a haberdashery specializing in workwear for dockworkers and scrap metal dealers in the area. The business closed after World War II, and its name faded into obscurity. In 2010, two German entrepreneurs with a passion for heritage acquired the rights to the name and relaunched the brand from Cologne, Germany. Andreas and Dirk revived the original British spirit—authentic workwear, cuts from the 1920s to 1960s, period materials—but combined it with German industrial precision and Japanese selvedge denim expertise. The denim is woven in Japan or Italy, the leathers come from Pakistan or Turkey, the cuts are designed in Germany, and the patterns are validated by collectors of original military pieces. This unique blend — English roots, German execution, Japanese fiber — explains why the legend of the Pike brothers has become in fifteen years the European benchmark for vintage workwear.
Pike Brothers pants: Roamer, Chopper, Buccanoy, Hauler
The heart of the collection is the Pike Brothers pant . The brand offers four core cuts, each available in various selvedge denim weights, from the lightweight 11 oz for summer to the heavyweight 21 oz for winter. The 1958 Roamer Pant is the iconic cut: a lightweight high waist, a wide straight leg, and a selvedge finish, ideal for those new to raw denim. The 1958 Chopper Pant is the biker version: a mid-rise waist, reinforced thigh, and a semi-bootcut leg designed to fit over an engineer boot or comfortably on a Harley saddle. See, for example, the 15 oz Indigo Chopper Pant . The 1923 Buccanoy Pant revives the pre-war dress pant cut: a very high waist, pleats, and a tapered leg, perfect for a 1930s look with suspenders. The Hauler Pant is the modern utility version, designed for the workshop. When it comes to denim, you choose according to your needs: 11 oz and 13 oz for summer, 15 oz for everyday wear (the best-seller), 16 oz for those who want a pronounced fade, and 21 oz for purists seeking the hardest break-in. Our comprehensive guide details each cut with comparative photos.
Pike Brothers shirts: Roamer, CPO, Buccanoy, Henley
With 98 styles in the catalog, Pike Brothers shirts cover every occasion. The 1937 Roamer Shirt is the quintessential workwear shirt: double chest pocket, corozo buttons, slightly fitted western cut, available in chambray, twill, oxford, or flannel depending on the season. The 1943 CPO Shirt is the heavyweight wool military overshirt—loose fit, two large pockets, to be worn open over a t-shirt in the mid-season. The 1923 Buccanoy Shirt revives the pre-war worker's shirt, collarless or with a band collar, for an authentic 1920s look. Finally, the 1927 Henley in heavy jersey or waffle weave is the perfect undershirt for a CPO or N1 jacket. Each style is available in long sleeves and short sleeves for summer. The fabrics are almost always raw, untreated cotton, which will develop a patina with washing. To help you find your way around, please note that the Pike Brothers cut is classic European sizing: if you wear a M elsewhere, you will wear a M at Pike Brothers, provided you follow our official size guide.
Pike Brothers jackets and coats: N1, A2, 1932 Roadster, Deck Jacket
Pike Brothers jackets are undoubtedly the brand's most iconic pieces, with 40 styles in stock at Holdfast. The 1944 N1 Deck Jacket is a near-museum-quality reproduction of the US Navy deck jacket: waxed canvas, sheepskin lining, fold-down collar, and copper zipper. It's the quintessential winter jacket—see our N1 Waxed Navy . The 1937 A2 Jacket in horsehide leather is a modern take on the American aviator jacket: sheepskin or corduroy collar, two patch pockets, and a short cut. The 1932 Roadster is the brand's biker icon: a short jacket with an asymmetrical zipper, snap collar, and available in leather, corduroy, or moleskin depending on the season—see the 1932 Roadster in brass corduroy . Pike Brothers also offers civilian deck jackets, chore coats, MA-1 bomber jackets, M-43 field jackets, and utility vests. All are made according to the original patterns, with the correct finishes, period buttons, and stitching. The difference from a simple Chinese reproduction is immediately apparent upon first handling.
Pike Brothers boots: Engineer, Roadhog, service boots
Pike Brothers boots ( 24 models available) are made in Portugal from full-grain leather, mounted on Goodyear welts for lifetime resoling. The Roadhog Boot is a biker boot with side buckles, designed for riding. The Engineer Boot is a 1940s design with a high buckle and commando sole, perfect with chopper pants tucked inside. The service boots are inspired by 1940s military boots: low shaft, laces, and stitched sole. Allow 15 days for the leather to break in, after which the boot will mold to your foot for life. As with denim, the more you wear them, the more the patina tells your story.
Pike Brothers accessories: wallets, belts, suspenders, Mexican blankets
Pike Brothers isn't limited to ready-to-wear: 62 accessories complete the collection. The Chopper and Western belts are crafted from 4mm full-grain cowhide, age beautifully, and last for twenty years. The Hauler suspenders in military webbing with metal clips are the essential accessory for a high-waisted Buccanoy cut. The wallets, keychains, and cardholders in natural leather are entirely hand-stitched. The 1922 Long Johns in wool or heavy cotton replicate pre-war thermal underwear. And above all, there are the Pike Brothers Mexican blankets, handwoven in Mexico: cotton/acrylic, with authentic Saltillo patterns, perfect as a sofa throw, motorcycle wrap, or picnic blanket. The brand also offers graphic T-shirts (16 designs in the Pike Brothers T-shirt category ), vintage sunglasses, enamel mugs, and even a logo deckchair.
How to choose your Pike Brothers size
The classic pitfall with raw denim is sizing. Pike Brothers uses W sizing (waist measurement in inches) for trousers and S/M/L/XL sizing for tops. Unwashed raw denim shrinks by 1 to 2 cm in the first cold wash, then remains the same; "one-wash" styles are already pre-moistened and maintain their size. For trousers, take your actual waist measurement from a pair you like; for tops, use your usual European size. Our 2026 Pike Brothers Size Guide details each style (trousers, shirts, jackets, boots) with exact measurements in centimeters and inches. For break-in information, also read our guide to breaking in raw denim in 6 months . If you're unsure, contact the workshop: we offer free size exchanges for 14 days.
Delivery, returns and after-sales service in France
All Pike Brothers orders placed on Holdfast.fr are shipped from our Marseille workshop. Delivery is via Colissimo tracked 48-hour service for mainland France, with same-day dispatch for all orders placed before 14 PM. Shipping is free for orders over €99. You have 14 days to exchange the size or return the item; returns are handled via Mondial Relay. No customs duties, no VAT to pay upon receipt, and no unpredictable delays: you buy in France, you receive your order from France. For any questions—sizing advice, color availability, order tracking, or customer service—contact the workshop directly on the contact page . For professionals interested in reselling the brand, or becoming a Holdfast distributor , please contact us.
Pike Brothers or other workwear brands: the comparison
In the heritage workwear niche, Pike Brothers competes directly with four leading brands: Iron Heart (Japan), Levi's Vintage Clothing (USA), RRL Ralph Lauren (USA), and Buzz Rickson's (Japan). Iron Heart focuses on ultra-heavy denim up to 25 oz, but its prices start above €350 per pair. Levi's Vintage Clothing faithfully reproduces Levi's archive designs but remains heavily focused on the 501 in all its variations. RRL offers a premium heritage collection with a luxury positioning (€450-€700 per pair) and many fashionable pieces. Buzz Rickson's is unbeatable for its reproduction military jackets but has a limited presence in civilian denim. Pike Brothers occupies a unique position : Japanese selvedge denim quality comparable to Iron Heart, a product range similar to RRL, historical accuracy worthy of Buzz Rickson's, and pricing aligned with Levi's Vintage. It's the best authentic European value for money, and that's precisely why we chose it at Holdfast in 2014. For inspiration, check out our 10 Pike Brothers outfit guide.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pike Brothers
Does Pike Brothers run large or small? Pike Brothers uses standard European sizing. If you wear a size 32 in Levi's, you'll wear a size 32 in Pike Brothers. Raw denim shrinks by 1 to 2 cm in the first cold wash, then retains its shape. Shirts are true to size in S/M/L. Our size guide provides the exact measurements for each style.
How do you wash Pike Brothers? For raw/dry denim, don't wash it for the first six months—this is what creates the patina. After that, hand wash in cold water or machine wash at 30°C inside out, and air dry. For cotton shirts and tops, a 30°C machine wash is sufficient. Waxed jackets should be cleaned with a sponge; leather should be treated with neutral wax.
How long does delivery take? 48 business hours throughout mainland France via Colissimo tracked service, same-day dispatch for all orders placed before 14 pm. Free shipping on orders over €99. Delivery to Europe in 3 to 5 days, worldwide in 7 to 10 days.
Are there any Pike Brothers sales? Since Pike Brothers is a selectively distributed brand, sales are rare and only apply to end-of-line items, never to current iconic pieces. Holdfast applies the official sales in January and July, and occasionally offers clearance on discontinued colors.
Are all Pike Brothers products in stock? Holdfast stocks 323 of the 400 active Pike Brothers products. For the remaining 70 products not listed, we can order them upon request within 7 to 10 days through our direct contact with the brand's German warehouse. Contact us via the contact page.
Where are Pike Brothers products made? Design, pattern making, and quality control are 100% German, based in Cologne. Japanese denim is woven in Japan, Italian denim in Italy, boots in Portugal, shirts and jackets in Pakistan or Turkey depending on the style, and Mexican blankets in Mexico. There is no production in China. Each piece is labeled with its exact origin.