Men's linen shirt half-sleeve 1947

This light and airy half-sleeved shirt is a classic representative of summer shirts from the 1940s. The loose, straight fit offers freedom of movement, a patch breast pocket holds small items for everyday use and the button loop on the lapel of the rather wide collar is very much in the style of the time. The fabric, a lightweight yet non-slip linen fabric with a striking melange effect, comes from Emblem Weavers, a traditional Irish company.

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.