Product Story
Tartan shirts are inspired by the traditional Scottish uniform and patterns. Embraced by many different social groups through history, tartan has always retained its popularity.
In the 1700s, Scottish tartan was a method of indicating the social strata one belonged to, and a symbol of upper-class living with aristocratic heritage. In the 1960s, tartan began to be used in streetwear by British youth and the punk subculture as a means of protest against the establishment. Throughout its history, tartan has been the key piece of many fashion subcultures.
A simplified version of tartan began to be used in the US in the 1800s in flannel shirts. It became highly popular amongst lumberjacks and eventually the whole continent. In the early 1900s, this pattern began to find its place in popular culture, whilst reaching the height of its popularity with the grunge movement of the 1990s.
Our Glasgow overshirt offers a modern interpretation of the tartan pattern, which is a must-have for any contemporary wardrobe. It does not only preserves the heritage of this iconic pattern, but also offers wonderful practicality and versatility for unpredictable weather like all of our other overshirts.
The curved hem and the two pockets at the front with buttoned flaps are inspired by the flannel shirts of American lumberjakcs, whilst the wool blend allows our Glasgow shirt to be used as a jacket over shirts and t-shirts during transitional weather, and an added layer under coats during cold weather.