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Alix’s creative approach to print style and phenomenal use of color are why we are madly in love with her collection. Styles are produced in small batches, all by hand, with incredibly beautiful details and fabrications.

It all kind of makes sense as Alix is a descendant of generations of French artists and Italian textile developers. Alix has studied and worked throughout Europe & Asia, and currently calls Brooklyn home. Alix develops her amazing pieces in her Brooklyn Atelier inspired by mid century Bohemians and The Bloomsbury Group of the early 1900’s

Chloé Stora pays particular attention to the quality of the fabrics, as well as the importance and uniqueness of the prints. The guiding thread of the collections, the minimalist lines and the vibrant prints are the promise of a game of codes and an infinite freedom of style.

Closed is a family business. That’s not just a fact, it’s their philosophy. They only work with people we trust and like. As a company, they draw heavily on their European heritage – French imagination, Italian craftsmanship and German tradition. And speaking of roots: denim is a huge part of their DNA. After all, they did start as a denim brand. They have been producing jeans since 1978 and understand the importance of every single detail. The signature details of their heritage styles keep on inspiring their  design teams. They will always play a role in Closed’s collections. Just as their experience of designing and producing fashion has for more than 40 years.

Closed is a family business. That’s not just a fact, it’s their philosophy. They only work with people we trust and like. As a company, they draw heavily on their European heritage – French imagination, Italian craftsmanship and German tradition. And speaking of roots: denim is a huge part of their DNA. After all, they did start as a denim brand. They have been producing jeans since 1978 and understand the importance of every single detail. The signature details of their heritage styles keep on inspiring their  design teams. They will always play a role in Closed’s collections. Just as their experience of designing and producing fashion has for more than 40 years.

By Adriano Goldschmied • Based in LA
Established in 1974 • Re-established in 2023

• Dita’s master craftsmen have dedicated as many as 100 years to perfecting their crafts. Crafting a single Dita frame can take as many as 100 artisans and master craftsmen. Completing a single dita frame can take as long as 8 months. Creating a single Dita frame can take as many as 350 separate steps.
• A perfect example of dita's uncompromising production philosophy is the way in which they polish the acetate frames. Unlike brands that commercially process massive quantities of acetate frames as quickly and cheaply as possible, Dita prefers to slowly tumble the acetate frames in genuine, hand-cut bamboo chips.
• Dita’s Craftsmen and master craftsmen continuously evaluate each frames' shape, fit, and finish throughout the production process. Running their hands over the frames' surfaces in search of the slightest imperfection or imbalance, they will continue shaping and polishing until they determine that the finished product meets Dita's exceedingly high quality standards.

• Made in Los Angeles with local factories, custom fabrications, Loro Piana cashmere, special washes and dye techniques. A team of artists screen the print work utilizing hand mixed paint, made one by one, in small batches. Garments are then dyed and washed lovingly in their Hollywood, CA workshop creating incredibly soft pieces that are perfectly imperfect.
  

In 1932 Max Gitman, Brooklyn Tailor, left New York to open Ashland Shirt & Pajama Co. in Ashland Pa. Max and his two sons ran the business. In 1978 the Gitman Bros Label was born.

Gitman Vintage started in 2008, reissuing fabrics from the company archives and blending new ideas from Europe & Japan. The best darn button down, still made in PA