Yeah, I agree $175 is bit much for a pair of shorts. But, just in case any of you are feeling the urge to splurge: the Polka Dot Chambray Shorts from Gitman Vintage are cut and sewn in the USA out of printed 100% cotton chambray. Light on details, and heavy on quality, the slim fit shorts feature a watch pocket in the front, slant pockets on the side and welt pockets in the back. Read More »

Did you know that Gitman Vintage has a handful of exclusive SS12 button-downs for sale on its site? Well, they do, and, as it turns out, they’re pretty great. There are three shirts in total, all made in Pennsylvania from printed Japanese fabrics, and all featuring the many signature GV details we’ve come to know and love (back collar button, split yoke, locker loop, box pleat, slim-fit, etc). Read More »

Chicago boutique Penelope’s has just added a nice selection of Gitman Vintage AW11 shirts to its online store. Highlights include brushed flannels, yarn-dyed tartans, and some mighty handsome over-dyed oxfords (that navy number is calling my name). As always, each shirt is painstakingly handcrafted in Ashland, PA, and features the many signature GV construction details we’ve all come to know and love (3″ button-down collar with a third button on the back, box pleat with locker-loop, v-stiched chest pocket, chalk buttons, the list goes on). Read More »

Chicago boutique Penelope’s has just added a nice range of short-sleeved Gitman Vintage shirts to its online store. Styles include two linen numbers, a seersucker and a so-90s-it-hurts (in the best way possible) “dotted” oxford. Just like their long sleeved older brothers, the short sleeve Gitmans are expertly crafted in Ashland, PA and feature a comfortably slim fit, and all the wonted GV details (soft collar and cuffs, horizontal bottom button with contrast thread, locker loop on the back, etc). Read More »

Noteworthy discovery from my weekend number one: Gitman Vintage has added an e-store to their website. Noteworthy discovery from my weekend number two: there’s a sale section. Dubbed the “Step Bros” collection, the shop’s discounted range is comprised of an array of Gitman styles from seasons past, including loud plaids, understated solids, conservative bank collared numbers, and even a few ties. All of the items are expertly crafted in Gitman’s fabled Ashland, PA facility (in case you didn’t already know). Read More »