At its pinnacle, Gant was revered as the go-to shirtmaker for the leagues of college students in the US. Designer, Christopher Bastian has revived that essence that was so commonly associated with the label back then. The new interpretations featured in Gant’s Spring and Summer collection are all the recognized staples from American-prep heritage. These include knitwear with cable stitching and nautical stripes and shirting from classically tailored oxfords to fine Indian madras. All of the outerwear featured on the Gant Rugger site also captures this spirit with a great collection of waxed cotton jackets and parkas, varsity jackets and Barracuda-style offerings. Bastin has managed to revitalize these classic looks and usher them into the new decade with great construction and style.
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The current Gant designer is Michael Bastian; not Christopher.
That is correct. Michael Bastian is. For the the Gant Rugger line, Gant designer Christopher Bastin is leading the effort.
“Bastian” was a spelling error on my part. It’s “Bastin.” Tsk. Tsk. Poor editing. My apologies.