When Mary Zophres was designing costumes for Joel and Ethan Coen’s “True Grit,” product placement tie-ins were the last thing on her mind. Her rugged Old West garb for stars Jeff Bridges ...

“Chicago as an entity reflects this gritty attitude.” That’s the mantra of Grit Clothing Co. South Side pride courses through the veins of best friends and founders Mike Vaickus and Joe Wodark.