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Gitman Brothers’ shirt
I’m also wishing for a Gitman Raleigh Denim Workshop jeans would set me up with a few bottles of December/January 2017 • indulge | 35
Brothers shirt, because that would rum from Triple Sun Spirits on Bank
complement the outfit perfectly. type of cuff, button style, whether you Street. It’s created with molasses
want a pocket and even if you want it sourced from the U.S. Virgin Islands,
There’s a good selection of Gitman monogrammed. Then they’ll send the and it’s like no rum I’ve ever tasted. It
Brothers’ offerings at assembly88, information off to Gitman, and a few has notes of vanilla, coconut, mango,
but I have my eye on the button- weeks later, voila! A shirt literally tailor- banana and even fudge. We’re not
down navy dress flannel. The Gitman made for you. talking whole notes, though — more
factory is in nearby Ashland and has like 16th notes — which means they
been since the 1930s. The Schuylkill I’d also like a Shinola Runwell don’t overwhelm the palette. This rum
County business is one of the few 41mm watch in cream or green. The is more refined and perfect for sipping
shirt manufacturers left in the U.S., Shinola has a classic, elegant look or cocktails.
and they’re also one of the very few that makes me think Cary Grant or
places that produces custom-made James Dean would’ve worn it, and it’s Finally, if Santa really wants to
clothing. That’s right, custom made: handmade in Detroit. show me I made the nice list this year,
You can go to assembly88 and tell he can stop over at RB Collection in
them your size, the style you prefer, Santa can finish off by getting me Breinigsville and pick up that 1937
a Filson Ranger Oil Cloth Bomber to Ford Club Cabriolet Street Rod I’ve
Shinola Runwell keep out the weather, and a Filson 24 been ogling. It’s chopped, dropped
41mm watch Hour Tin Briefcase. Both are made with and ready to roll with a 351 Boss
waterproof Tin Cloth, so named for its Cleveland to make it go, front disc
durability. And like all the rest of the brakes (rear drum) to make it stop and
Seattle company’s sturdy goods, they’re modern touches like remote-operated
guaranteed for life. doors and trunk, leather-trimmed
interior, bucket front seats, A/C and an
Now it’s off to Emmaus. To ensure Alpine head unit for the tunes.
I’m the most popular guy at the holiday
parties, I’d appreciate it if Santa With a list like this, I’m gonna need
a much bigger tree this year, but I’m
sure I can source that locally, too.
Filson 24 Hour Tin Briefcase
Photos courtesy of assembly88
