You asked, and they’re back in stock! We’ve just pried open a crateful of new METROPOLIS VINTAGE LOGO T-SHIRTS and they’re back on the shelves. Same classic design, by the legendary JOHN HOLMSTROM of PUNK MAGAZINE and RAMONES cover illustration infamy. Let our iconic tees bring a bit of that vibe to your wardrobe with Holmstrom’s artwork, straight from the heart of the early NYC punk rock scene. Perfect for anyone who appreciates the collision of art, history, and street style, and savings . . . Only $19.00!

Pick one up at our online store if you’re not in the area:

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DETROIT – home of tough automobiles, tough living, and tough music like The Stooges and MC5. Also born here was Carhartt, an enduring classic of working man’s a brand that has become one of our most popular vintage items over the years. Unsurprisingly, the most popular by far has been what they call the Detroit Jacket. Introduced in 1954, it only became known by its current moniker during the late nineties. Carhartt brass previously referred to it as “the zipper jacket” as it was one of the few models to have a zip-up front. Made for a customer as rugged as the thick duck canvas it was built from, another key part of the appeal is the way the jacket looks as it ages. The Carhartt Detroit Jacket wears its long, durable history on its sleeve – and its fabric – and this longevity is a built-in factor inherent to its enduring and current success and collectibility. The more history your jacket has got, the more desirable it can be. For a company that celebrates the opening of each new store by smashing a wall with a sledgehammer instead of having a ribbon-cutting ceremony, this works perfectly. Carhartt’s blue-collar roots and work ethic came above ground and began to be celebrated in wider circles when the jackets started being adopted by the hip-hop community, being adopted by such labels as Tommy Boy Records and worn around town by celebrities such as Kanye West, Johnny Depp, and many more.

Second in line to the Detroit Jacket in Carhartt fame are their famed hooded pieces and vests, both of which are major sellers around these parts. For a company that’s been around for  133 years, Carhartt still makes clothes that are as durable as their reputation for quality!

The post Go BACK TO SCHOOL with METROPOLIS Vintage VARSITY JACKETS first appeared on METROPOLIS VINTAGE N.Y.C..]]> 8727 https://metropolisvintageonline.net/denim-jackets-made-to-outlast-their-owner/.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=denim-jackets-made-to-outlast-their-owner Sat, 11 Mar 2017 22:59:40 +0000 https://metropolisvintageonline.com/?p=9306 First created by Levi Strauss in 1873 to serve as a rugged protective layer for prospectors and cowboys, the denim jacket has remained durable, dependable, and popular throughout the years. Don’t take our word for it – a Levis historian … Continue reading →

First created by Levi Strauss in 1873 to serve as a rugged protective layer for prospectors and cowboys, the denim jacket has remained durable, dependable, and popular throughout the years. Don’t take our word for it – a Levis historian recently discovered a jacket dating back to the 1880’s in an abandoned Southern California ghost town. They’re simple, effective and cool, and apparently will even outlast their owner by a century or so. While we’ve got nothing going so far back as the 1880’s, METROPOLIS VINTAGE always has a stock of classic denim jackets waiting on the rack. If they’ve worked for Dennis Hopper and The Marlboro Man, they’ll certainly work for you!

THE WORLD’S OLDEST DENIM JACKET, SURVIVING FROM THE 1880’S

 

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CHRIS BROW of the international INLIFE show on LYONESS TV takes his viewers on a fun and informative tour of New York City – from Williamsburg, past the Museum Of Modern Art to Queens, and finally, a stop at METROPOLIS to talk vintage with our shop manager Drew Redmond. Check it out here! We appear at approximately 4:33, but the whole episode is great:

“Chris Brow takes us along on his rather special New York city walk. He shows us what the “Big Apple” has to offer over and above classic points of interest in terms of culture, fashion and entertainment. So Chris takes us on a stroll through the districts of Brooklyn, Queens and of course Manhattan. Expect a few surprise discoveries!”

Thanks to CHRIS and LYONESS TV, you’re welcome back anytime!

The post METROPOLIS VINTAGE on INLIFE IN THE BIG APPLE with CHRIS BROW first appeared on METROPOLIS VINTAGE N.Y.C..]]> 9341 https://metropolisvintageonline.net/the-best-in-pop-culture-t-shirts-at-metropolis-vintage/.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-in-pop-culture-t-shirts-at-metropolis-vintage Sun, 23 Feb 2014 18:01:11 +0000 https://metropolisvintageonline.com/?p=9040 We here at METROPOLIS VINTAGE specialize in every era of vintage clothing but one thing that we do cover that many ignore is the pop culture angle of vintage collecting. Those other stores may be too cool but, hey, that’s … Continue reading →

The post The best in POP CULTURE T-SHIRTS at METROPOLIS VINTAGE first appeared on METROPOLIS VINTAGE N.Y.C..]]> We here at METROPOLIS VINTAGE specialize in every era of vintage clothing but one thing that we do cover that many ignore is the pop culture angle of vintage collecting. Those other stores may be too cool but, hey, that’s too bad for them. Remember all of those T-Shirts you grew up with that Mom threw away when you weren’t looking? They’re considered vintage at this point. We’re fans as well and are always on the lookout. METROPOLIS VINTAGE’s T-Shirt archives have a full selection of classic cartoon, television and movie icons from yesteryear. Trekkie or Star Wars fan? BATMAN? Golden Age of WARNER BROTHERS? Vampire The Masquerade? DISNEY? Even Beavis And Butthead? They’re all waiting for you down here at METROPOLIS!

 

The post The best in POP CULTURE T-SHIRTS at METROPOLIS VINTAGE first appeared on METROPOLIS VINTAGE N.Y.C..]]> 9040 https://metropolisvintageonline.net/follow-no-one-american-thunder-at-metropolis-vintage/.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=follow-no-one-american-thunder-at-metropolis-vintage Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:34:44 +0000 https://metropolisvintageonline.com/?p=8896 They say lightning doesn’t strike twice – but we at METROPOLIS VINTAGE have recently unearthed a rare bunch of famous AMERICAN THUNDER shirts. All black, with their classic American motifs, bold electric colors and iconic lightning bolts around the edges, … Continue reading →

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They say lightning doesn’t strike twice – but we at METROPOLIS VINTAGE have recently unearthed a rare bunch of famous AMERICAN THUNDER shirts. All black, with their classic American motifs, bold electric colors and iconic lightning bolts around the edges, they don’t last very long so be sure to come down and find the one you want. We’ve got a variety of designs, including some of the harder-to-find graphics such as ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE version as pictured here. FOLLOW NO ONE and lead the pack in one of our vintage AMERICAN THUNDER shirts!

 

The post FOLLOW NO ONE! AMERICAN THUNDER at METROPOLIS VINTAGE first appeared on METROPOLIS VINTAGE N.Y.C..]]> 8896 https://metropolisvintageonline.net/battle-against-the-n-y-c-winter-in-warmth-and-style-with-our-vintage-navy-pea-coats/.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=battle-against-the-n-y-c-winter-in-warmth-and-style-with-our-vintage-navy-pea-coats Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:53:29 +0000 https://metropolisvintageonline.com/?p=8820 Here at Metropolis Vintage, the winter’s coming into full swing and sailors know there’s no better way to keep warm than buttoned up in a fine vintage U.S. Navy Pea Coat.  Naval rumor has it that the heavy blue twill … Continue reading →

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Here at Metropolis Vintage, the winter’s coming into full swing and sailors know there’s no better way to keep warm than buttoned up in a fine vintage U.S. Navy Pea Coat.  Naval rumor has it that the heavy blue twill fabric known as “pilot cloth” gave them the name “Pilot Jackets”, which was eventually shortened to just the letter “P” and “Pea Coat” along the way.  With the trademark oversized buttons, and slash or vertical pockets, their style has hardly changed in the years since their inception.  Designed for maximum protection  and maximum durability, Pea Coats have been a longtime favorite for seafaring men and landlubbers alike, since they’re not only warm but stylish.  Metropolis Vintage has a variety of Pea Coats, from the classic 1950’s Navy-issue blue jacket to more modern versions in white or black.  You’ll cut a dashing figure while trudging through the rain and snow this winter!

 

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