Tailgating Threads

In Columbus, the changing of the leaves and the increasingly brisk temperatures serve as a reminder that everything else in life will soon become inconsequential; once fall hits, the Buckeyes always take precedence. From now until the end of November, Saturday is strictly devoted to college football and OSU apparel. Serving as the United States’ unofficial test market, Columbus is extremely fortunate to have a variety of companies headquartered here, including some focused on keeping production local. On game day there are two Columbus-based collegiate apparel houses that dominate the market: Homage and TBidness. Devoted to replicating the look and (more importantly) the feel of vintage tees, these homegrown labels allow wearers to experience that specific gratification you can only get while slipping your arms through a perfectly worn (and oddly luxurious) vintage tee or sweatshirt. Fortunately for the rest of the country, Homage and Tbidness don’t discriminate and sell a wide range of collegiate apparel. If by chance your team isn’t featured on one of their sites, check out The Original Retro Brand or the The Mitten State (a line devoted to Michigan and its teams) for even more American-made apparel. Happy tailgating!

1. Homage Ohio State Tank Top $24, Made in USA.
2. The Mitten State Western Michigan University Tee $28, Made in USA.
3. Retro Brand Michigan Wolverines Women’s Marrow Edge Tank $32, Made in USA.
4. Homage Virginia Tech Hokie Tee $28, Made in USA.
5. Retro Brand Pittsburgh Panthers Women’s Marrow Edge Tank $32, Made in USA.
6. TBidness Hoosier Dome Tee $25, Made in Columbus, Ohio.
7. Kaufmann Mercantile Leather Head Handmade Football $115, Handmade in Glen Rock, New Jersey.
8. Homage OU Pawprint Crewneck $60, Made in USA.
9. Homage Do the Devil Walk Tee $28, Made in USA.
10. Homage Indiana ’81 Champs Crewneck $60, Made in USA.