Gitman Vintage
Gitman Vintage: Classic American Shirts Reimagined
Gitman Vintage doesn’t just make shirts; it revives them.
Each Gitman Vintage piece originates from the company’s Pennsylvania archive, drawing on decades of patterns, fabrics, and construction details that defined American menswear in the mid-to-late 20th century. From there, the brand reissues and reinterprets these designs with just enough modern tailoring to feel fresh, but never trendy.
The result? Shirts that feel timeless, expressive, and built to last, cut and sewn entirely in the USA, often from rare deadstock fabrics or heritage-milled cloth.
At Claymore Shop, Gitman Vintage complements our selection of elevated American and European brands seamlessly. Their Oxford cloth button-downs, flannels, camp collar shirts, and printed poplins offer seasonal colors, playful character, and a lived-in ease, serving as a casual foil to our more tailored offerings.
Whether you’re layering a brushed Gitman over a Wythe tee or pairing a bold floral rayon with navy trousers and Alden loafers, Gitman gives every outfit a bit more soul.
For the Man Who Appreciates Heritage, But Wears It Lightly
Gitman Vintage appeals to a different side of the Claymore client, not the office side, but the relaxed weekend, record store, art-museum, cocktail-party side.
These shirts speak to men who:
- Grew up with Brooks Brothers but want something cooler
- Love classic American menswear but find most versions too stiff
- Value American-made clothing, not for the label, but for the legacy
- Want their casual wardrobe to have the same refinement as their suits, just with more personality
Clients who wear Hamilton or 100 Hands during the week often reach for Gitman on the weekend. And the transition is seamless. Gitman’s OCBDs (Oxford cloth button-downs) are crisp and unfussy. Their flannels feel like they’ve already been broken in. Their camp collar prints give just enough nod to irreverence without veering into gimmick.
We stock Gitman Vintage because it offers our clients a space to express themselves casually without compromising on quality, construction, or style.
Casual Shirts with Character Made in the USA
At Claymore, we stock Gitman Vintage shirts that span four distinct archetypes, each offering a different expression of laid-back refinement:
🔹 Oxford Cloth Button-Downs (OCBDs)
- Classic Ivy style, updated with a shorter length to be worn untucked
- Signature Gitman unlined collars that roll just right
- Available in white, blue, pink, university stripes, and seasonal hues
- Pairs easily with Alden penny loafers, Drake’s knit ties, or under a Ring Jacket sport coat
🔹 Brushed Flannels & Cold Weather Patterns
- Heavier weight but always soft, never bulky
- Available in tartans, buffalo checks, and vintage plaids
- Clients love them layered over tees or under quilted vests in the fall
- One of our bestselling fall/winter casual options
🔹 Camp Collar & Resort Shirts
- Lightweight and expressive, perfect for warmer weather or creative offices
- Includes tropicals, art prints, dobby weaves, and even short-run archival fabrics
- Often chosen by clients who shop Wythe or Drake’s but want something more playful
🔹 Limited Editions & Archive Drops
- Gitman occasionally reissues rare fabrics from their 1970s–1980s archives
- These sell quickly and are favored by collectors and longtime clients
- Examples include Indian madras, Japanese dobby cloth, and screen-printed rayon
Most shirts are made in very limited quantities, so we rotate styles seasonally and often receive exclusive colorways not found elsewhere in Michigan.
Made in the USA and Meant to Be Worn Like It
Gitman Vintage shirts are proof that casual doesn’t mean careless. Every shirt is cut and sewn in Ashland, Pennsylvania, in one of the last remaining shirt factories in the United States, a facility operating continuously since 1978.
🔹 Fit Philosophy
- A modernized take on traditional American shirting
- Slightly trimmer than traditional Ivy fits, but never slim or restrictive
- Shortened tails on many styles allow for untucked wear without looking sloppy
- OCBDs and flannels fit true to size; camp collar shirts run slightly relaxed for airflow and comfort
🔹 Fabric Selection
- Sourced from both domestic and international mills (USA, Japan, Italy, India)
- Includes pinpoint oxfords, American madras, Japanese flannel, garment-dyed poplin, dobby cotton, and fluid rayon
- Gitman also uses exclusive archive fabrics, some of which are reprinted from 1980s Gitman stock sheets
🔹 Construction Hallmarks
- Fully made in the USA with single-needle stitching throughout
- Unlined collars and cuffs for natural movement and breathable comfort
- Classic locker loops and box pleats are preserved in many designs
- Thoughtful finishing: reinforced gussets, clean seams, and double-track stitching at stress points
Clients who already wear shirts from Hamilton or 100 Hands notice the same quiet confidence in Gitman just dialed in for off-duty living.
Heritage-Inspired. Instantly Wearable. Unmistakably Gitman.
Gitman Vintage is one of our most expressive casual shirt lines. These are the styles our clients return for, season after season:
🔹 White Oxford Cloth Button-Down (OCBD)
- The foundation of any Ivy-inspired wardrobe
- Crisp, breathable, and cut to be worn tucked or untucked
- Perfect under a navy blazer, with cords and Alden tassel loafers
🔹 Light Blue Candy Stripe OCBD
- Slightly retro, endlessly wearable
- Clients love it under a Wythe chore coat or solo with white jeans and sneakers
- The Gitman unlined collar gives it a natural roll, ideal for weekend wear
🔹 Navy and Green Tartan Flannel
- Hearty but soft, with a brushed finish
- Worn frequently layered over a tee or thermal or open over a sweatshirt in the fall
- Pairs easily with Ring Jacket outerwear or Valstar bombers
🔹 Floral Rayon Camp Shirt (Seasonal)
- A bold yet tasteful option for summer dinners or weekends up north
- Fluid drape, vintage print, and breathable comfort
- Claymore clients pair this with tailored trousers or linen shorts
🔹 Made in USA Archive Madras
- A rotating, limited-run category using archival Gitman fabrics
- One client favorite: a 1980s deadstock indigo-dyed madras with hand-feel and depth
- Ideal for spring/summer layering under a lightweight Valstar jacket
Each season, we receive a carefully selected range of Gitman Vintage shirts that combine wearability with heritage. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Classic American Shirts — Found in Birmingham, MI
Looking for Gitman Vintage shirts in Michigan? Claymore Shop is proud to offer one of the most curated selections of Gitman’s American-made casual shirts in the Midwest.
We serve clients from Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Grosse Pointe, Ann Arbor, and beyond who value timeless style, quality materials, and garments with a story behind every stitch.
Whether you’re searching for your first OCBD, a seasonal madras, or an expressive camp collar shirt, our staff will guide you to the perfect fit and finish. And because many Gitman styles are produced in limited runs, there’s always something new to explore.
Shop the Archive. Try on a Classic. Come see why Gitman Vintage remains a Claymore favorite — and why a well-made casual shirt is still the hardest-working piece in your wardrobe.
Visit Us:
Claymore Shop
908 S. Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI
(248) 642-7755
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