Gitman Brothers Vintage

somethingclever · Apr 16, 2009

Originally Posted by chronoaug

Oak's pictures are always weird. I don't know what the hell they do in their photo shoots. The shirts seem really normal from most pics i've seen.

They play with the contrast too, its hard to tell what color items really are, because everything looks really vivid, and the ridiculous poses don't help.

shoreman1782 · Apr 16, 2009

Gotten a couple of questions about fit, so here's a comparison. Note that at 5'10" 185, I'm not a fit model. The shirts are unironed and I took the pics before I had any coffee.

J Crew medium (bought recently)

BoO XL

Gitman vintage 16

IMO, boo fits closest, but not necessarily best. Gitman has best fabric and collar. J crew was best value, and I can always take it to the cobbler to get it to fit like the boo.

One problem with the gitman shirt--after I wear it around all day, it gets some creases running from the yoke/shoulder seam to the neck, under the collar. I suppose that means it's a little small in the shoulders, but the boo fits tighter and I don't get the same issue.

whacked · Apr 16, 2009

Originally Posted by shoreman1782

I took the pics before I had any coffee.
...

J crew was best value, and I can always take it to the cobbler to get it to fit like the boo.

Vashin · Apr 16, 2009

I am silly, tiny and fit in midgetwear! Boo was made for me! Looks like the gitman ocbd is around the same length as the boo. I wonder if gitman makes an XS

Willy Nilly · Apr 16, 2009

Originally Posted by adamha21

Those Oak picks look awful. Look how short the sleeves are.

Anyway, has anyone tried one of these on yet in a large?

I think he sized down 6 and that's why the shirt also appears to fit slim.

jaydc7 · Apr 16, 2009

Originally Posted by shoreman1782

Gotten a couple of questions about fit, so here's a comparison. Note that at 5'10" 185, I'm not a fit model. The shirts are unironed and I took the pics before I had any coffee.

IMO, boo fits closest, but not necessarily best. Gitman has best fabric and collar. J crew was best value, and I can always take it to the cobbler to get it to fit like the boo.

Thanks a lot for the pics. I'm about the same size (5'10, 175) and wear the same sizes. The Gitman looks like a good fit between the JCrew and BoO

Originally Posted by Vashin

I am silly, tiny and fit in midgetwear! Boo was made for me! Looks like the gitman ocbd is around the same length as the boo. I wonder if gitman makes an XS

They do, its just sold out everywhere now.

KaiserSose · Apr 16, 2009

Can I find this shirt anywhere else? It is the perfect pattern for summer and I'm pretty sure these shirts are cut for my body type.

http://www.contextclothing.com/item.php?id=921

KaiserSose · Apr 16, 2009

Originally Posted by jaydc7

They do, its just sold out everywhere now.

I don't understand this.. are quantities seriously that limited? If so, wtf.

nakedundermyclothes · Apr 16, 2009

IMO, boo fits closest, but not necessarily best. Gitman has best fabric and collar. J crew was best value, and I can always take it to the cobbler to get it to fit like the boo.

One problem with the gitman shirt--after I wear it around all day, it gets some creases running from the yoke/shoulder seam to the neck, under the collar. I suppose that means it's a little small in the shoulders, but the boo fits tighter and I don't get the same issue.

Thanks for the pics. Is that Gitman in Large? I'm surprised that it has a pretty similar fit to a J Crew Medium.

jaydc7 · Apr 16, 2009

^I did think it was going to be a bit longer. Although it's possible the madras shirts fit a little looser than the oxfords.

APK · Apr 16, 2009

Originally Posted by KaiserSose

I don't understand this.. are quantities seriously that limited? If so, wtf.

Low quantity production + Internet buzz = sold out

FWIW, I emailed Context about restocking and it sounded like they'd eventually be doing another order of Gitman.

KaiserSose · Apr 16, 2009

Originally Posted by APK

Low quantity production + Internet buzz = sold out

FWIW, I emailed Context about restocking and it sounded like they'd eventually be doing another order of Gitman.

So Context is the only retailer that carries that particular design and will ship to the U.S. in the entire world?

And if they sold out that fast why don't they notify production to crank more of that **** out ASAP. Seems like any serious shortage should be very temporary if the business is operating correctly.

APK · Apr 16, 2009

Originally Posted by KaiserSose

So Context is the only retailer that carries that particular design and will ship to the U.S. in the entire world?

And if they sold out that fast why don't they notify production to crank more of that **** out ASAP. Seems like any serious shortage should be very temporary if the business is operating correctly.

Fred Segal Trend has it, too, though they're down to small and XL's.

As for Context, it looked like they only had two of each size for each design to start with. Not exactly a lofty inventory when you consider how much press these have gotten over the past couple weeks. At any rate, I imagine they'll get more soon and all will be right with the world.

Until then, I again request fit pics from anyone who bought any of the shirts from this wave of shirts. I'm still on the fence about the purple one, since I think it looks so much better on Context, even if it appears their pics don't convey the true shades of color.

robin · Apr 16, 2009

Originally Posted by APK

Low quantity production + Internet buzz = sold out
The buzz was kind of dumb. I think a lot of people are going to be disappointed with their shirts when they get them in the mail over the next few days.

constant struggle · Apr 16, 2009

Originally Posted by SuperBobo

fuel to the fire: BoO are overrated, and looks rather silly on most people, shruken, tiny midgetwear.

Whats with the super short body? why not just tuck if you want a short/neat look?
Imo, a longer body looks better untucked aswell, alÃ¡ Take Ivy, alot more relaxed and "carefree".

im only 5'8, every other shirt goes way below the crotch

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