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NEW ARRIVALS FROM GITMAN VINTAGE October 19 2015
Max Gitman opened the Ashland Shirt & Pajama Company in Ashland, Pennsylvania in 1932. His two sons, in 1978, turned that into the brand we know today as the Gitman Brothers. The brand has long been a mainstay here at Service. Season after season, the brothers have consistently made beautiful, vintage inspired shirts that we’re proud to carry. Their many years of experience making well-constructed, comfortable shirts show in the Gitman Vintage Fall/Winter 2015 collection.
New arrivals include a beautiful wool overshirt with a hidden button down collar, in addition to several plaids and ginghams with rich colors perfect for the upcoming cool weather. We’ve also introduced a light-weight, grey flannel, and a selection from Gitman Vintage’s ‘Seed To Sew’ collection.
With the ‘Seed To Sew’ collection, Gitman embraces their roots by making shirts with 100% American made materials. Everything about these shirts, from the cotton grown in American soil to the shirt factories in Pennsylvania, is made in the USA.
These new arrivals have us excited about cooler weather and American craftsmanship. Come on in to the shop and check out these new styles.
HEY HEY USA! July 01 2015
Happy Independence Day. Here is our annual Made in the USA roundup to commemorate the 4th of July. Some classic favorites and new products alike from the following brands, all carried at Service. Shop Made in the USA in the store and online from:
- Almond
- Altru
- Ambsn Tees
- American Optics
- Billykirk
- Field Notes
- Gitman Vintage
- Have-A-Hank
- Jungmaven
- The Local Branch
- Mollusk
- Norden Goods
- Owen & Fred
- Patch NYC
- The Poster List
- Steven Alan
- Swedish Dream
Pictured above from R to L: 1. Owen & Fred Hey Handsome Shave Kit Navy 2. Norden Idyllwild 12 oz. Candle 3. Patch NYC Skull Candle 4. Have-A-Hank Bandanas 5. Big Mountain Brand Spruce Soap 6. Maritime Oatmeal & Shea Butter Soap 7. The Local Branch Medicine Pouch 8. American Optics Spatula Temple Sunglasses Gold/Grey Polarized 9. Owen & Fred You Earned It Bottle Opener 10. Field Notes Desk Calendar 11. Billykirk No. 288 Center Bar Belt in Black, Brown, & Natural.
1. Ambsn Baldy Image Tee White 2. Altru Popeye Punch Tee White Sand 3. The Poster List taco Tuesday Tee Heather Grey 4. Mollusk Palm Pocket Tee Light Indigo 5. Jungmaven Baja Pocket Tee Denim Blue 6. The Poster List Surf Ride Tee Heather Green 7. The Poster List Surf N' Turf Tee Heather Brown 8. Mollusk Marblehead Pocket Tee Grass Green.
1. Gitman Vintage Japanese Gauze Stripe Shirt 2. Steven Alan Classic Collegiate Stripe Shirt Green 3. Gitman Vintage Short Sleeve Polka Dot Oxford Aqua Dot 4. Mollusk Tapestry Swim Trunks Blue Green 5. Almond Surf & Craft Shorts Army 6. Mollusk Farmer Dave Drawstring Pants Indigo 7. Mollusk Kelp Swim Trunks Blue Green.
NEW ARRIVALS FROM GITMAN VINTAGE February 25 2015
New American made, short sleeve shirts from Gitman Vintage have arrived for Spring. We have stocked bold prints as well as solids, all in a trim fit (not extra slim) that work tucked or un-tucked, casual or for work. Service also stocks long sleeve oxford shirts from Gitman Vintage year round which can be found on the brand page here.
Short Sleeve 3D Hawaiian Print Shirt in White.
Short Sleeve Polka Dot Shirt in Navy.
Short Sleeve Madras Plaid in Plum.
Short Sleeve Lightweight Chambray Shirt in Blue.
Short Sleeve Zephyr Oxford in Blue.
BRAND NEW: GITMAN VINTAGE & BIRKENSTOCK April 18 2014
New to stock for Spring, Gitman Vintage short sleeve button ups in an array of patterns. In addition, a new brand to Service, soft footbed Birkenstock's now available in three colors.
Gitman Vintage Japanese Call Girl Print Short Sleeve Woven ($215).
Gitman Vintage Bamboo Orchid Short Sleeve Woven ($175).
Birkenstock's Soft Footbed Arizona Leather Sandal, Habana ($130).
Birkenstock's Soft Footbed Arizona Leather Sandal, Iron ($130).
Birkenstock's Soft Footbed Arizona Leather Sandal, Tobacco Brown ($130).
MADE IN 'MERICA! July 03 2013
Flags Tank - Toddland, Swim Trunks - Sundek, Flip Flops - Havaianas
MEET THE SERVICE FAMILY - MATTHEW December 13 2012
Matthew, who's been at Service for a year and a half, moved to Austin from FLA when we was only one year old! When he's not working, Matthew plays soccer (It's been said he has a great soccer ass), and designs men's bags. He's been named the store's songbird; his specialties being Kate Bush and Mariah Carey.
Where else do you shop besides Service? What? I don't have anything left over after all my purchases at Service!
Are you feeling Christmas-y? No, the weather has been too hot. The cold the last few days has helped though.
What are your favorite holiday movies? Home Alone, the Rudolph one, and Misery.
Where's your favorite place in Austin to hang out? Most days you can find me playing cribbage at Centennial Park with my friend Vance Bondurant III. (Matthew is also the store's resident comedian!).
Matthew is wearing:
Penguin, window plaid blazer
Gitman Vintage, long sleeve over-dye dobby
Hartford, green corduroy pants
Florsheim, wingtip boot
Nixon, mellor cream watch
TIES, TIES, TIES! October 30 2012
We're pretty stoked about the tie and bow tie selection that we are offering this season. Over 100 selections in wool, velvet, knit, and silk variations from cool tonal solids to bright pops of color. Currently in stock, ties and bowties by: Ted Baker, Culturata, Gant Rugger, Hartford, Gitman Vintage, Alexander Olch, and John Varvatos.
GITMAN VINTAGE May 14 2012
Each season, Gitman Vintage base their designs on line-books from the late 1970's focusing on patterns and fabrics from a specific year and include details from original collections including double track stitching and the original branded label.
Gitman keeps their designs relevant with updated, modern, and slimmer cuts for today's customer. Every piece is made in the USA, and goes through up to 50 steps to manufacture. A process that takes about 80 minutes from beginning to end!
Service is offering short sleeve Gitman Vintage oxfords in subtle polka dots in grey or white and a classic vertical broken stripe pattern.
Gitman Vintage is all about attention to detail with their expert craftsmanship and subtle patterns.
