Our Story: The History of Luxury Clothing at Rivet and Hide

Rivet & Hide was born in 2012 from a desire to curate the finest selection of Japanese selvedge denim brands. Since then, that selection has grown to include everything from made-to-order leather jackets to bench-made boots to hand-cast jewellery. Guided by the principles of provenance, quality, and timeless style, we’ve become a home for quality menswear and a trusted destination for those seeking it. 

What started in 2012 as a by-appointment-only service has grown into two brick-and-mortar destinations and a booming online store. We opened our London flagship in 2014, and our Manchester store followed in 2019. Both locations are defined as much by the vibrancy of their locales as the knowledge and warmth of their passionate staff. There’s no hard sell here at Rivet & Hide. We combine industry-leading knowledge and a friendly, relaxed style of service to create a personal and honest experience. This extends to our online service. 

We like to think of ourselves as a meeting place of the contemporary and the time-honoured. We favour brands that deliver modern style using old-school design and construction principles. Collections are lovingly designed, and fabrics are produced at a slow pace for a low yield at the highest quality. Our garments and accessories are built to outlive trends and to withstand wear and tear of time. They’re guaranteed to look all the better for doing it, too.

Much of what we sell is strictly small run. Collections are crafted carefully, sparingly, and ethically. This is an approach that flies in the face of rampant mass production and fast fashion. We foster long-standing relationships with the brands we carry to ensure their ethics and values align with our own. We can vouch for - and have the utmost faith in - each and every one of them. 

We pride ourselves on extending an approachable and welcoming service to all. Whether you’re stopping by for your first pair of jeans, or you’ve shopped with us for years, you’ll receive the same warm welcome and friendly guidance from our retail experts. We’re impassioned but never pushy, knowledgeable but never aloof. We believe in making the world of selvedge denim - and indeed the wider world of premium menswear - that little bit more welcoming.

So come say “hello”.