History repeats itself. What’s old is new again. Inspired by their 1984 collection, Gitman Vintage’s Spring / Summer 2010 collection stays true to their craft, incorporating locker-loops, chalk buttons, and original double-track stitching. Updated color ways and a contemporary fit make these classic American shirts a personal favorite.

Bonus: In an interview for their Eye to Eye series, the good people at Context Clothing give us a in-depth look at the philosophy and operations that is Gitman Vintage.

Via Context:

Ryan:
I’m glad we finally found time to talk shirt production. Sam and I talk daily with our clients about denim weaving processes and dye techniques not to mention how the rhythm in the floor boards of old fabric mills aided to the irregularity of the weave. I am fascinated with the story behind the garment. Lets look at the nuts and bolts of a shirt, the details, what makes a Gitman Vintage shirt a Gitman Vintage?

Chris:
First and foremost, I think the shirt is a much less complicated species than denim. There are a couple of differences in a Gitman Vintage shirt that are most immediate. The first is, unlike an Italian made shirt, an American made shirt most often and with Gitman, all of the time uses a double needle. Double needle on the side seems and double needle throughout. This is something that is built for the American laundering process, its a bit more of a rugged shirt and more substantial.

Find the rest of the article + interviews with rising brands Apolis Activism and The Hill-side here.