Gant footwear and apparel

Gant is a premium lifestyle brand with a rich heritage that bridges American casual style with European sophistication. Founded in 1949 by Bernard Gantmacher in New Haven, Connecticut, the company originally specialized in shirtmaking and became famous for innovating the 'button-down collar' shirt. The brand's early growth was deeply rooted in the East Coast university scene, helping to define the 'Ivy League' look.

Over the decades, the brand underwent significant shifts in ownership and geographic focus. In the 1980s, Swedish company Pyramid Sportswear gained the rights to design and market Gant outside the United States, which eventually led to the brand's headquarters moving to Stockholm, Sweden. Today, Gant operates as a global brand under the ultimate ownership of the Swiss-based Maus Frères. Its products are manufactured in various locations globally to meet international demand, including China, Portugal, and Turkey.