With the Eagles almost halfway through their regular season and the Sixers and Flyers just getting started, what better way to cheer on your favorite teams than by dressing in style with Philly sports apparel? Whether it is a chain store or a single-store operation, Philadelphia has many options to find your new favorite T-shirt, hoodie or hat to wear during sports season. Here are some of the best places in the area to shop for Philly sports merchandise.
Rally House
Address: 260 E. Lancaster Ave., Wynnewood, PA 19096
In-store and online
Typical price for adult T-shirt: $24
Typical price for adult hoodie: $85
Typical price for jersey: $130
With locations throughout Philadelphia and multiple other U.S. states, Rally House offers apparel from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and local college teams. They have many options for men and women of all ages. They sell T-shirts, hoodies, jerseys and sweatpants, as well as a wide range of accessories, hats, cups, key chains, signs and more.
Rally House’s clothing material and valuable quality stand out. While some of the merchandise is on the pricier side, I have found great deals on items for myself and others. I once bought a Sixers crewneck for $40 that was originally $60. It is soft on the inside and is made of thick material, keeping me warm during basketball season.
One of the best things about Rally House is the variety of styles and designs it offers. If you are looking for a new game day shirt or a gift for someone special, Rally House will likely have it.
Shibe Vintage Sports
Address: 137 S. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
In-store and online
Typical price for adult T-shirt: $32
Typical price for adult hoodie: $85
Shibe Vintage Sports is a locally owned and operated sports apparel shop. What started as a small store in Philadelphia expanded to Wayne and West Chester and will soon have a location in Ardmore. They mainly focus on T-shirts, sweatshirts and hats, with limited edition items here and there.
Not only does Shibe Vintage Sports design its own apparel, but it also uses designs from local artists for its clothing. Darren Nowicki, manager of the Philadelphia location, said the designs feature “throwback vintage Philadelphia” styles, creating a sense of nostalgia for anyone who walks through the door.
A recent storefront window display featured a Kelly green graphic tee with a design of the old Veterans Stadium. The design was a circle with “Veterans Stadium” at the top and “Philadelphia” at the bottom. In the center were the words “Come Out Fighting!” with an eagle dressed in a “Go Birds” crewneck standing on Veterans Stadium.
“We do more fan-driven stuff,” Nowicki said. “We focus on what is trending and what styles this generation is into and focus our designs on that.”
Address: 7045 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19135
In-store and online
Typical price for adult T-shirt: $35
Typical price for adult hoodie: $65
Art History 101 has been creating and selling authentic Philly sportswear since 2008. They sell a variety of T-shirts and hoodies that feature your favorite Philadelphia teams, perfect for game days. In addition to their main items, apparel such as shorts, sweatpants and hoodies are also available.
Art History’s clothing is made of soft, comfortable material, suitable for sports fans of all ages. They use a wide range of colors, fonts, and phrases, such as “Fightin Phils.” Designs including Philly sports mascots are featured on many T-shirts and hoodies. The owner’s artistic talent shows through each item’s distinctive and special design, making it easy to recognize when someone is wearing Art History.
Prices vary depending on design and current trends, but keep your eye out for sales and opportunities for great deals.
Address: 4401 Main St., Philadelphia, PA 19127
In-store and online
Typical price for adult T-shirt: $38
Typical price for adult crewneck sweatshirt: $40
Located on Main Street in Manayunk, Minor Details is a small boutique that sells accessories and clothing for youth and adults at affordable prices. One of Minor Details’ most popular items is their crewnecks, which are typically priced around $40.
Mallory Minor, owner of Minor Details, said her main goal for the store and the brand is to be affordable. Almost all of the items at Minor Details are $50 and below. The target audience of this store is Generation Z and millennials, and Minor focuses on what these generations like to wear.
Some of these styles include cursive writing, large lettering and popular catchphrases such as “Red October” and “Bird Gang.” I recently purchased a green Eagles hat that says “Bird Gang” in cursive writing for $35. I got it as a Christmas gift for my sister, and I couldn’t be more obsessed.
“I’m really creative and design, print, and hand press the majority of my clothing items, which allows me to stay on top of trends quickly,” Minor wrote in response to questions from The Hawk.
