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following up on posts by Danny and Giles - I've been working with and for UK companies for little over 20 years now. And brexit was very bad news for the rest of the EU, for many reasons, and i dont want to get all political right here, but you guys are doing amazing work. Staying stubborn and continuing working with EU market is the only right thing to do, and for sure - we as your customers recognize your dedication. there is usually only one way to do things right and giving up in this case is not.
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@cesco10 @LewisStonehouse Thanks for raising this and giving me the opportunity to explain.
Even before Brexit our Iron Heart margins in Euros were our worse across our entire brand range. This is because Iron Heart uses a USD as a base rate and their Euro price is determined by that. Our base currency is GBP (much weakened since the 2016 Brexit referendum). However, until the end of last year we still matched Iron Heart UK's Euro prices and absorbed those lower margins.
Since Brexit we pay the duty and VAT on behalf of the customer just as Iron Heart does.
The cost of doing this is significantly higher than how it worked before we left the EU.Using a UHF as an example - the Euro retail price of 325 would have accrued before Brexit 20% UK VAT - €54.16. With Brexit now a hard reality we have to pay 12% duty when we ship to the EU, higher shipping costs, and then VAT is added to not only the duty but the shipping cost as well. Broken down it looks like this:
Sale price €325
Duty €39.00
Shipping €25Total value at this stage = €389
Let's say the customer is in Sweden where there is 25% VAT that now comes to €97.25
So when we ship duties and taxes paid we pay €136.25 in duty and in fact the shipping fee is €30 because DHL like UPS charges us to process the duties and taxes payments to each EU government.
So on a UHF sale at €325 we now pay €166.25. On top of that we have to pay the wholesale price of the UHF to Iron Heart. If that item comes back for a refund we cannot claim back those duties and taxes paid. We are suddenly in serious loss on that shirt.
You may ask, therefore, how does Iron Heart UK manage to keep its Euro price lower than ours?
Three key points (I hope Giles, Paula and Alex do not mind me being so frank and open here) - Firstly, as a distributor of the brand they have slightly better margins than as a retailer like us. Secondly, we operate our online store from our 2 bricks and mortar stores in London and Manchester. The overheads are much higher than being online only. Finally, the margins for Iron Heart UK on EU sales have also been reduced significantly but as a distributor they feel duty bound to maintain volumes and not reduce their orders with Haraki. That would have wider consequences for the brand itself.I've been very open and vocal against leaving the EU Single Market and Customs Union. It is having a terrible impact on small businesses in the UK. Yesterday I was interviewed by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation about this very issue for a documentary to be shown in January marking the first anniversary of living with Brexit. The interviewer asked me why I still sell into the EU given all these costs and all the extra red-tape that it involves. My reply was the our EU customers have played a big role in the success of Rivet & Hide. Your support was a significant factor in our ability to open a bricks and mortar store in London and Manchester. I am not going to close the door to our EU customers and let Boris Johnson and the Brexit Taliban win completely. We are doing our best to keep our EU market alive but the truth of the matter is that it is costing us all a lot more. That's Brexit in a nutshell.
Footnote: if any forum member living in the EU wishes to buy from us and take care of the duties/taxes themselves we can offer you a significant discount. Just contact us via email.
I am sincerely grateful to Danny and all his staff for the explanation and frankness. I really want to emphasize that I absolutely did not want to accuse anyone and now I understand your point of view perfectly. I also think that facts matter more than words and so I just placed an order on Rivet and Hide.
Thanks again to Jack and Robbie and also Giles, Alex, Paula and all the guys here on the forum with whom I share the passion for Iron Heart!
A big hug from Italy
Francesco
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@cesco10 Thank you for the order and no need to apologise. I did not read your post that way at all. You raised a very obvious question which I was happy to answer.
To everyone else who has commented - your understanding of the situation reflects our wider EU customer base. I anticipated a lot more kickback but the vast majority of our customers understand this difficult situation and continue to support us as and when they can. For that all of us at Rivet & Hide are extremely grateful.
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All New Viberg Service Boots
True to the family-owned and operated brand’s 90-year mission, Viberg’s Service Boot blends old-school shoemaking with new-school style and ease. We’re delighted to offer three new takes on this classically cool silhouette.
Muschio Horsebutt TPR - 2030
Maryam's rich, mocha-hued tannage proves to be the perfect pairing for Viberg’s classic-as-it-comes Service Boot. The hefty, Italian hide has been treated with a thermoplastic resin coating to create an all-conditions leather that never sacrifices its elegant, Shell Cordovan-like shine.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/viberg-service-boot-muschio-horsebutt.html
Toscanello Horse TPR - 1035
The TPR Toscanello horsebutt leather used to create this boot boasts a rich grain with an exceptional lustre. A stripped-back profile, antique leather midsole, and minimal, brass eyelet design put a sophisticated spin on the serviceman’s silhouette.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/viberg-service-boot-tuscanello-horse.html
Saddle Tan Chromepak - 2030
Made in collaboration with Chicago’s Horween Tannery, this Saddle Tan Chromepak option offers a tough-as-nails take on Viberg's Service Boot. It's the perfect working example of Viberg's ability to merge sleek and elegant design with solidly rugged construction.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/viberg-service-boot-saddle-tan-chromepack.html
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New arrivals have been coming in thick and fast of late. So to help win back some space at our bricks and mortar stores, we’ve added some wonderful, when-they’re-gone-they’re-gone garments to the Sayonara Outlet.
The Sayonara Outlet offers a selection of inter-seasonal pieces in their last remaining sizes at a reduced price. You’ll find savings across the majority of our usual categories, from T-shirts to leather jackets, shirting to boot options. In some cases, the Sayonara Outlet is a place to snag that special something before it disappears from the Rivet & Hide rails for good.
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Fleurs De Bagne ‘Le Falot’ Jacket - Tan Waxed Canvas
Fleurs de Bagne’s ‘Le Falot’ calls on legendary British mill, Halley Stevensons, to help to create an inspired entry into waxed jacket territory. Modern yet classic, rugged yet elegant, the jacket's heavy waxed cotton canvas and corduroy trimmings allow you to stand up to the elements in style.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/fleurs-de-bagne-le-falot-jacket-tan-waxed-canvas.html
Momotaro 05-310 Original Block Check Flannels - Blue and Green
The perfect marriage of fit and fabric, Momotaro's block check flannels offer a roomy, work shirt silhouette in what just might be one of the brand’s most impressive fabrics to date. The shirts are triple stitched, brushed on the inside, and totally live up to Momotaro’s ‘made by hand without compromise' motto. Available in blue and green options.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/copy-of-momotaro-05-310-original-block-check-flannel-green.html
https://rivetandhide.com/products/momotaro-05-310-original-block-check-flannel-blue.html
**New to Rivet & Hide: Decka Socks **
Modern styling meets old-school production in Decka’s heavyweight, high-thread socks. Painstakingly crafted on vintage machines, Decka’s socks offer comfort and quality that lasts. The socks are available in Cased Heavyweight, ‘80s Skate, and Baby Alpaca & Merino Blend style options and are guaranteed to put the full stop on any outfit.
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The Flat Head Work Shirts and Western Flannels
The Flat Head’s flannels were part of out first ever delivery when we started out 10 years ago and there’s a good reason why we still carry them today. The shirts are cut from a custom-woven, shuttle-loomed selvedge fabric and come double brushed on the inside for exceptional softness. The Flat Head’s uncompromising approach to construction ensures that these shirts will stand up to some serious, year-on-year wear. Now available in both Western and Work Shirt options.
https://rivetandhide.com/shop/brands/the-flat-head.html?_bc_fsnf=1&categories=Shirts
The Flat Head 100% Wool Jacquard Scarf
In many ways, The Flat Head’s jacquard-woven scarf is a testament to the brand’s extra-mile approach to everything they do. Woven in Japan from a soft, pure cotton, the scarf pays tribute to the Native American designs of yesteryear. A finely-crafted slice of classic Americana and the perfect accompaniment to The Flat Head’s roster of jeans, shirts, and jackets.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/the-flat-head-native-scarf.html
Master-Piece Bags
A Master-Piece bag is a journey in and of itself. Each new wear reveals a nifty pocket or useful feature you never knew you needed. They also boast some of the most high-tech fabrics and thoroughly-considered designs that we’ve ever seen put into a bag. From backpacks, to sling bags, to backpack/tote hybrids, we’re delighted to have a selection of sleekly-designed and technically-robust bag options from one of Japan’s finest bag makers.
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Man I love those Master-Piece bags, especially the technical ones. The bag hole that would have been filled by one of those backpack-tote combos was recently filled or I would be all over one. I bet these will fly off the shelves.
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Man I love those Master-Piece bags, especially the technical ones. The bag hole that would have been filled by one of those backpack-tote combos was recently filled or I would be all over one. I bet these will fly off the shelves.
Glad you like them and appreciate the quality. The latest delivery is from a really strong collection.
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Latest Winter Collection From Studio D'Artisan
Mother Earth Relaxed Tapered Jeans
Studio D’Artisan’s Mother Earth jeans call on the ancient technique of natural ‘hani’ dying. The process uses natural pigments from the soils of Australia’s Ayers Rock to impart an earthy, pinkish hue to the denim’s weft. No chemicals. No bleaching. No softening. Just solid jeans made the all-natural way to SDA’s typically exacting standards. They come in SDA's bang on Relaxed Tapered fit.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/studio-dartisan-mother-earth-relaxed-tapered-jeans.html
Suvin Gold Selvedge Denim Jeans
A real feat of fabric engineering, these 15oz Relaxed Tapered jeans are cut from an ultra rare and super soft ‘Suvin Gold’ cotton. The cotton’s long staple yarn and natural wax makes for a hard-wearing denim with a luxurious, cashmere-like softness.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/studio-dartisan-suvin-gold-relaxed-tapered-jeans.html
Kakishibu Loopwheeled Sweatshirt
Studio D’Artisan combines its loop wheeling prowess with its old-school dyeing techniques to create a heavyweight sweater with comfort and character in equal measure. The kakishibu sweatshirt’s unique garment dyeing process is derived from the skins of unripe persimmons to impart any earthy, autumnal brown hue. Over time, the sweatshirt’s rich tones will fade much in the way of your favourite denim.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/studio-dartisan-kakishibu-loopwheeled-sweatshirt.html
Indigo Check Flannel Shirt
The Indigo Check Flannel from Studio D’Artisan pairs a winning fit with a knockout fabric. Cut from a heavyweight, indigo-dyed cotton flannel, the shirt boasts a tailored but not overly slim fit and a lightly faded, subtly vintage aesthetic.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/studio-dartisan-indigo-check-flannel-shirt.html
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Iron Heart IH-555s-SLB 16oz Slubby Selvedge Denim
Iron Heart’s first foray into slubby denim territory has a rich, vertical texture that will only grow more pronounced with wear. The denim is sanforized despite its unique weave - removing all shrinkage and associated guess work from the equation. All the bells and whistles you’d expect from Iron Heart’s over-spec’d approach are present here - from the poly-cotton stitching to the lined back pockets. A milestone moment for Iron Heart. Expect beautiful, high-contrast fades with continued use and abuse.
Iron Heart IH-555s-21OD Indigo Overdyed Black 21oz Selvedge Denim
The Iron Heart IH-555s-21OD delivers something a little different to your usual indigo and black denim options. Starting life as a pair of 21oz indigos, the jeans are cut and sewn in their entirety before being overdyed black. Everything from the rear pocket arcs to the selvedge ID is infused with a deep black sulphur dye. A unique denim that’s sure to yield some irregular fades with a little wear.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/iron-heart-ih-555s-21od.html
Iron Heart IH-526J-SL 17oz Selvedge Denim Fleece Lined Modified Type III - Natural Indigo
A suitably souped-up spin on the classic Levi’s Sherpas of yesteryear, Iron Heart’s latest heavyweight trucker sports quilted sleeves and a super soft fleece lining. It’s cut from a 17oz natural indigo denim to the brand’s popular modified silhouette and comes finished with a corduroy collar. A denim jacket built for the colder months.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/iron-heart-IH-526J-SL.html
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The Flat Head Check Work Shirt Flannels
The latest additions to The Flat Head’s roster of heavyweight flannels blend vivid colour with solid construction. The shirts are cut from a custom, shuttle-loomed selvedge fabric and come double brushed on the inside for a soft hand. These are the kind of flannels that just get better as the years go by. Available in black/red and mustard/blue check weaves.
https://rivetandhide.com/shop/brands/the-flat-head.html?_bc_fsnf=1&categories=Shirts
RESTOCK: The Flat Head Horsehide Single Rider's Jacket - Black
The Single Rider’s Jacket takes everything you look for in a great leather jacket and distils it down to its purest form. From its classic collar, to its veg-tan, ‘teacore’ horsehide leather, to its 100% rayon lining, the jacket is a roll call of minimal design accents and elevated construction flourishes. The perfect embodiment of classic, Americana cool.
https://rivetandhide.com/the-flat-head-horsehide-rider-s-jacket-classic-collar.html
RESTOCK: The Flat Head D306 Jeans - Super Slim
Made using The Flat Head’s quick-fading ‘Pioneer’ denim, the D306 jean provides a modern fit in a fabric that will age beautifully. It offers a medium to high rise and a super slim tapered cut with a little extra room in the top block for added comfort. Now fully restocked.
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This week, Good Art HLYWD come through with a major delivery of their finest and most far-out adornments, ornaments, and accessories. The perfect gifts for that special someone. Especially if that someone is you.
https://rivetandhide.com/shop/brands/good-art-hlwyd.html
Sterling Silver St. Christopher - Small
This smaller version of Good Art’s St. Christopher pendant presents the patron saint of safe travels in all his sterling silver glory. A signature rosette adorns the pendant’s flipside.
Also available in a beautifully bedazzled, white diamond edition. Available in small and regular sizes, these ante-upping pendants boast 26 and 28 hand-set diamonds, respectively.
Sterling Silver Rondels - Rope and Desert Sessions
Masterful accents and modifiers for the majority of your favourite necklaces, these sterling silver rondels will pop an exclamation mark on any Good Art get-up. Available in a regular-sized ‘Desert Sessions’ and large ‘Rope’ options.
Sterling Silver #10 Ball Chain Bracelet with Goosebumps Connector
The #10 Ball Chain Bracelet is an elegantly stripped-back piece that stands as tall on its own as it does tricked-out in other Good Art accessories. This month sees the arrival of the all-new Goosebumps connector, with other options also available for you to keep things as subtle or as standout as you please.
Sterling Silver Baby Ramen Cut Out Ring
Chunky yet comfortable, this twist on the classic Baby Ramen ring swaps out the usual goosebumps detailing for a beautiful, cut-out rosette motif. One of our favourite rings from Good Art - ever!
Sterling Silver Thin Band Shazam Rosette Ring
The Thin Band Ring offers an elegantly slender and delightfully stackable mashup of Good Art’s iconic Shazam and Rosette motifs. Hand-made from .925 sterling silver in the brand’s LA foundry, you can wear it solo or as part of a Good Art ensemble.
Sterling Silver Sticky Goose Barrel Ball Chain
Take Good Art’s #3 ball-chain necklace and add five knurled barrels and you have the Sticky Goose. The sterling silver barrels will stop and stick along the grooves of the chain for a time, before eventually slipping and sliding more freely.
Sterling Silver Rosette Pringle
A woven Good Art lanyard anchored by a sterling silver, rosette ‘pringle’. As wonderfully simple as it is pleasingly tactile, the Rosette Pringle is a clever little pocket modifier that works well with the wider roster of Good Art’s luxury trinkets.
Stretchy Pants Desert Session Bracelet - Black
The Stretchy Pants bracelet bridges the gap between fine jewellery and fidgety plaything in true Good Art style. It’s an elasticated bracelet fixed with the pleasing sand waves of a ‘desert session’ noodle charm and branded hoop.
Sterling Silver Heavy Rosette Glasses Loop
A heavyweight, purpose-built pendant perfect for hanging your glasses on. The pendant’s bail is emblazoned with Good Art’s classic rosette motif, while the loop itself features goosebump detailing around the outside.
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Samurai S140SXJ-GRK 18oz Shinsengumi Goryokaku Jeans
Samurai’s 18oz proprietary "Makoto" Selvedge denim is a fabric of real beauty and distinction. Heavyweight, densely textured, and finished with a tri-colour selvedge ID, it’s a true testament to the brand’s passion for the finer details. The denim is cut to a relaxed tapered fit and is replete with subtle callbacks to Sengoku-era Samurai traditions.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/samurai-s140sx-jeans-relaxed-tapered.html
Samurai Kuromame Slub Yarn T-Shirt
Samurai’s Cotton Slub Yarn tees are cut, dyed and sewn in master workshops throughout Japan. They’re richly textured and robust tees with immediate character thanks to their low-tension weave. A triple-stitched collar doubles down on the tee’s future proof construction. This particular ‘kuromame’ colour option has been treated with a natural black bean dye to achieve a unique, charcoal hue. Also available in natural white.
https://rivetandhide.com/categories/brands/samurai.html
Viberg Chromexcel Essential Service Boots - 2030
Viberg’s Chromexcel Essentials Collection sees their iconic Service Boot decked out in a range of rich, hand-finished leathers from Chicago’s Horween Tannery. The hand-selected hides undergo a number of intricate tanning processes to create a sleek and lustrous leather with remarkable pull-up. Built to Viberg’s popular 2030 last, each boot offers a slick, low-profile silhouette. A Dainite sole, stitchdown construction and metal eyelet hardware round things off with Viberg’s usual flair. We’re happy to add Viberg’s Black Chromexcel Service Boot to our Essentials range. Also available in Natural and Brown Chromexcel options.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/viberg-service-boot-black-chromexcel-2030.html
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Pure Blue Japan AI, Indigo Black & Double Indigo Restocks
This week saw the delivery of some great restocks from Pure Blue Japan in some of their heavier weight fabrics renowned for their high grade cotton, low tension weaves, and unparalleled indigo dye recipes:
AI-013 17.5oz Natural Tokushima Indigo Slim Tapered Jeans
https://rivetandhide.com/pbj-ai-003-17-5-oz-natural-indigo-slim-tapered-jeans.html
XX-18oz-013 Indigo/Black Slim Tapered Jeans
https://rivetandhide.com/pure-blue-japan-xx-18oz-013-slim-tapered-jeans-indigo-black.html
XX-18oz-019 Indigo/Black Relaxed Tapered Jeans
https://rivetandhide.com/pure-blue-japan-xx-18oz-019-relaxed-tapered-jeans-indigo-black.html
XX-18oz-019 Double Indigo Relaxed Tapered Jeans
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Rogue Territory Lined Double Indigo Supply Jacket
Rogue Territory’s latest Supply Jacket features a unique double-ply fabric. The exterior layer is a textured double indigo twill. The interior lining is a gentle wool blend. The fused fabrics allow for a soft, lightly insulated jacket that maintains a slim silhouette. The exterior twill is indigo yarn-dyed, so expect it to fade much in the way of your favourite denim.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/rogue-territory-blanket-lined-double-indigo-supply-jacket.html
**Studio D’Artisan Suvin Gold Loopwheeled Sweatshirts **
Calling on a super-soft, ultra-rare Suvin Gold cotton, Studio D’Artisan’s loopwheeled sweaters are luxuriously soft and reassuringly robust. The extra-long staple cotton creates a gentle yet hardy garment that will keep its shape and comfort year upon year. The sweater’s slim fit and hefty ribbing make this heavyweight sweater to be reckoned with. Available in heather black and an all-new heather navy option.
https://rivetandhide.com/shop/brands/studio-d-artisan.html?_bc_fsnf=1&categories=Sweaters
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Our mid-winter sale is almost here! From Friday 28th until Monday 31st January you can enjoy 15% off our carefully curated selection of denim, shirts, leather jackets, etc.
This will be our first storewide sale in two years. It will run both online and at our London and Manchester stores.
No need for any codes at checkout. We’ve done all the hard work so that the discounts will be applied storewide and will cover almost all of our best-selling lines.
There are a few exceptions, however. The sale will not apply to any JUST IN items, GOOD ART HLYWD, or VIBERG. There will be no further discounting on already heavily reduced Sayonara Outlet items.
The sale will run strictly from 10am GMT on Friday 28th until 10 am GMT on Monday 31st January. The 15% discount cannot be applied retrospectively or applied to any sales after the sale closes.
This doesn’t happen very often, so if you’ve been on the fence about picking up that special something, now’s the time.
Be sure to check out our Sayonara Outlet, too. It’s the perfect place to find 30%-60% off some amazing products before they disappear from the rails for good.
Sale times around the world
USA Eastern Standard Time - 5am 28/01 - 5am 31/01
USA Pacific Standard Time - 2am 28/01 - 2am 31/01
Central European Time - 11am 28/01 - 11am 31/01
Moscow 1pm - 28/01 - 1pm 31/01
Tokyo - 6pm 28/01 - 6pm 31/01
Sydney - 9pm 28/01 - 9pm 31/01 -
Viberg Service Boot - Sap Waxed Kudu - 1035
The latest addition to our selection of Vibergs comes in the form of this Sap Waxed Kudu leather Service Boot. Kudu refers to a species of wild antelope native to South Africa. Each and every hide is unique in its textures, markings and grain, a uniqueness very much brought to the fore thanks to the expert knowledge of Britain's C.F. Stead tannery. This particular 1035 last edition of the Service Boot is exclusive to Rivet & Hide. It boasts a comfortable, accommodating fit and a sleek, low-profile. A Ridgeway sole and stitchdown construction round things off with Viberg’s usual flair.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/viberg-service-boot-1035-sap-waxed-kudu.html
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The MC Fisherman Parka is on my hit list. Hopefully I’ll be able to swing it before it warms up too much. It looks like a really warm piece!
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**Fine Creek Leathers Alonzo Horsehide Jacket **
With its clean lines, classic collar, and tea core tannage, the Alonzo jacket from Fine Creek Leathers is a love letter to the mid-century single rider’s jacket. The custom, quick-ageing ‘tea core’ tanning recipe and the various thread tensions used to piece each panel together make for a truly unique jacket that will age and evolve like nothing else.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/fine-creek-leathers-alonzo-horsehide-jacket.html
The Flat Head Ombré Check Flannel Westerns and Work Shirts
We didn’t think it was possible, but the latest round of The Flat Head’s mid-weight ombré flannels might just be their softest to date. Cut from a custom Japanese cotton flannel, the shirts are brushed on the inside for an exceptionally soft hand.Both Red/Black and Ivory/Navy colourways are available in The Flat Head’s western and work shirt silhouettes. The westerns feature a front and rear western yoke and come finished with Mother of Pearl snap closures. The work shirts offer a slightly roomier body and have two open-cut chest pockets and cats-eyes buttons.
https://rivetandhide.com/shop/brands/the-flat-head.html
The Flat Head Print Flannel Shirt - Orange/Blue
A long-sleeve, camp collar shirt made using a soft, lightweight printed flannel fabric. The shirt features an open collar and a straight hem for a more relaxed, vacation-style silhouette. The fabric itself is woven on vintage shuttle looms and showcases a beautiful burnt orange and sky-blue printed pattern. Finished with two chest pockets and white urea buttons.
https://rivetandhide.com/products/the-flat-head-print-flannel-shirt-org-blu.html
