Gitman Vintage has been one of our main shirt suppliers for over 15 years, a testament to the timeless nature of these shirts.
Back in the spring of 2021 our search for unique fabrics that could be used for Gitman Vintage shirts brought us a Japanese supplier of shirt fabrics. The next season we introduced our range of exclusive Gitman Vintage shirts made with fine shirt fabrics completely woven in Japan.
There is nothing like the classic OCBD "Oxford Cloth Button-down", Gitman Vintage OCBD's are typically made from their robust Cambridge Oxford cloth and has been made with this fabric since 1978. It's a heavier fabric that gets softer the more you wear it and can really stand the test of time. For this season we tried to honor the classic Gitman shirt by finding premium Oxford cloths with interesting proporties.
THE WASHER OXFORD
When selecting this cloth, we were really drawn to the color palette. Classic pastel Oxford colors that really bring us back to another era. It's somewhere between the lightweight 80/2 and the traditional Gitman Cambridge Oxford, but has a remarkable softer hand and a drier touch which is perfect for the spring and summer months. The washer finish adds irregularity and a slightly wrinkled effect with adds to the pleasant feel in summer. In our opinion this is a next level OCBD.
THE SUPIMA OXFORD
Supima Oxford, this extremely fine fabric is fine like Poplin but with the Oxford weave adding a lush softness to the fabric. It's the perfect shirt for laid-back summer days.
You might have seen the term Supima cotton around, but what is it? Supima Cotton is a premium cotton fully grown in the USA, representing less than 1% of all cotton grown in the world. It's a specific cotton species that yields a longer staple fibre which gives it it's premium proporties, Strenght, softness and great color retention.
Combine this with the classic Gitman Vintage cut and you have yourself the perfect summer shirt.
SEERSUCKER CHECKS & STRIPES
The return of one of our most popular Gitman shirts, the Seersucker. This crisp Seersucker cloth is lightweight & compact, perfect for the summer months. The puckered texture adds regulation in hot weather but also some visual interest.
Timeless & effortlessly cool. Wash it don't iron it.
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