Hometown Glory
Hamilton's vintage-inspired city camo shirt is a hit with GQ
Camouflage is no longer reserved for the military: What started as a Japanese penchant for vintage Americana has recently evolved into a full-blown menswear trend. From high-end streetwear brands to preppy American labels, everyone seems to be embracing an old school version of the classic pattern.
Houston’s own Hamilton Shirt Company has earned some national press for one of its latest creations: the City Camo shirt. In the August issue of GQ, which hits stands today, creative director Jim Moore writes that it “combines the cut of a classic dress shirt with the mojo of a vintage print.”
Like all of Hamilton’s shirts, the one that graces the front of GQ’s “Manual” section is manufactured in the Houston factory.
This isn’t Hamilton’s first foray into camouflage: Last fall, the produced a traditional olive and brown camo shirt from a Japanese deadstock fabric. As the title suggests, the city camo is a little bit more urban, combining shades of black, white and grey in a beautiful Japanese cotton.
The shirt, which retails for $245, is available immediately at the Hamilton store or online. Roll up the sleeves and pair it with chambray or khaki shorts for a crisp summer look, and transition the piece into fall by pairing it with jeans, desert boots and a chunky cardigan.
