Shop These Philly Makers for All Your Eagles Playoffs Gear
Locally made choices make it easier than ever to get your green on.
Rock unique Eagles gear with our picks. / Photographs courtesy of South Fellini, Dye Hard Fan, and Sew Much Cooler
Given the way things are going right now for our Iggles (knock on wood!), we might all have reason to refresh our spirit wear. And, hey, good news: For that, you have choices far beyond whatever Target has in its “here are some shirts of local sports teams” section. We’re talking locally made choices with cheeky graphics, throwback vibes, and even — dare we say it — a touch of fashion. Plus, you can grab many of our faves at various spots around town right now, so you’ll be all ready to go this weekend.
Underdog Apparel
Shirt designs by Heavyslime (left) and Kees Holterman / Images via Underdog Apparel
Inspired by his epic 2018 Super Bowl championship parade speech, Jason Kelce launched the Underdog apparel line, a gender-neutral collection of t-shirts, hats and bags — all designed, printed and packaged in Philadelphia — that nod to that undeniable Philly spirit … and to the Eagles themselves. This year’s collection includes artist collabs with Heavyslime, Paul Granese, and more local designers. An added bonus? One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Underdog apparel collection will go to Kelce’s (Be)Philly foundation, which funds and promotes evidence-based programs that help Philadelphia students achieve and excel.
Available online.
MBTN
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It’s giving sorority-prep. It’s giving mid-2000s Victoria’s Secret PINK. It’s giving us life, quite frankly. Taylor Nicole’s Eagles gear is adorable, whether you’re going for a retro graphic, embracing hot girl playoffs, or just some cozy-cute vibes. If you want to elevate your look even more, she’s also released hand-painted varsity jackets — like this “No One Likes Us” one we’re especially loving.
Available online.
Heavyslime
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In addition to his collab with Underdog (above), Eric Kenney’s macabre designs (think lots of Grim Reapers) give your Eagles gear an edge. He’s got an homage to the Tush Push with epic levels of gore — perfect for those who take “Bleed Green” literally. And this one perfectly sums up the experience of watching the Birds: “Pain and Pleasure Are Never Far Apart.” Keep an eye on his Instagram for new designs and restocks of sold-out designs.
Available online.
Blessed in Distress
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“It’s surreal seeing all the amazing Philadelphia sports fans wearing my clothing at games and tailgates,” says designer Jennifer Basile, whose day job is a sixth-grade literacy teacher. “I never thought this is what I would be doing.” All items are made to order — spray-dyed and cropped — with her custom designs.
Available online.
Shibe Vintage Sports
Eagles gear at Shibe Vintage Sports in Midtown Village / Photograph by Laura Swartz
When you walk into this small Midtown Village shop, you can immediately see it’s the real deal — seats from the old Philly ballpark from which the store gets its name are there, along with other Philly sports memorabilia, including a life-size Gritty portrait made of jellybeans. For nostalgics, it doesn’t get much better than Shibe’s Veterans Stadium graphic tees and hoodies, memorializing the concrete hole the Eagles once called home. Another cute Shibe original design: this Wawa-inspired “Birds” one. Shibe also carries non-exclusive items by brands like Junk Food and 47. And for all you Main Liners, they’ve got locations out there, too.
137 South 13th Street, Midtown Village; 106 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne; 1518 Paoli Pike, West Chester; 78 Rittenhouse Place, Ardmore.
Jawn Supply
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This Best of Philly-winning vintage shop has it all: retro Starter jackets! Vintage snapbacks! Delco-mom-vibes turtlenecks! (And hey, if it’s good enough for Jalen Hurts, who was recently seen rocking a jacket from Jawn Supply, then it’s good enough for us.) The only downside? Their stuff is often one-of-a-kind and sells out fast, so you’ll want to keep an eye on their Instagram for new drops.
40 South High Street, West Chester.
Dye Hard Fan
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If you want to support the Birds but not be too obvious about it, go for some stylish tie-dye designs by Dye Hard Fan. We love the “Philly Philly” and “Bird Gang” ones especially. Even better: their new embroidered yarn crewnecks. Buy some “Where did you get that?” gear on Dye Hard Fan’s website, or check their Instagram to find them at local makers’ markets.
Online.
exit343design
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Conshy-based artist Stephanie Harvey calls her gray-and-black design “ideal for a fan who prefers ‘quieter’ game-day gear.” We especially love her “Brotherly Shove” design, which immortalizes the Tush Push play, all diagrammed out. If you require some green in your Eagles attire, she also made a slightly less subtle “Bird Gang” shirt (plus one for your baby and a bandana for your dog). You can find her products on the exit343design website, but if you’re in a rush to get a shirt for this weekend, Old City’s Philadelphia Independents carries some of her designs.
Online; and Philadelphia Independents, 35 North 3rd Street, Old City.
Paul Carpenter Art
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Look closer at Paul Carpenter’s swooping green eagle graphic, and you’ll realize its “feathers” are actually the Philadelphia skyline. Carpenter’s designs always have those little extra homages that double down on the Philly love. You can find the graphic on t-shirts, hoodies, onesies and tanks (not to mention pint glasses) on Paul Carpenter’s website. If you need it sooner, head to Open House in Midtown Village.
Open House, 107 South 13th Street, Midtown Village.
South Fellini
Front and back view of South Fellini’s Jason Kelce-inspired beanie / Photograph courtesy of South Fellini
Whether you’re proclaiming your love for Wawa or the citywide special, you just can’t go wrong with South Fellini’s irreverent, retro-themed Philly stuff. And when it comes to Eagles gear, they’ve got jokes, references and throwbacks that’ll make you smile. Their most iconic item is probably their pompom beanie emblazoned with “No one likes us, we don’t care” from Kelce’s Super Bowl parade speech. To complete your cold-winter ensemble, they have these “Bird Gang” fingerless gloves we’ve got our eye on. They also have some old-school Vet shirts, “Super Jawn” championship gear, and lots of gear celebrating that time Princess Diana wore an Eagles jacket. You can buy it all on their website and at their East Passyunk storefront, but you’ll quickly find that lots of local boutiques carry some of South Fellini’s most irresistible items, too.
1507 East Passyunk Avenue, East Passyunk.
Mitchell & Ness
Mitchell & Ness storefront decked out with Eagles gear / Photograph by Laura Swartz
With how big they’ve gotten, it seems crazy to think of Mitchell & Ness as a local brand, but they started here in 1904 and have been going strong for decades selling authentic vintage jerseys and other apparel. Looking to drop $300 on a ’90s Randall Cunningham jersey? They’ve got you. Coveting a varsity jacket à la Princess Diana? Voilà! They’ve also got gear at lower price points, whether your style is a retro snapback or a Y2K-esque B-Dawk tee.
1306 Walnut Street, Midtown Village.
N.R.S. Boutique
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The name of the game at this East Passyunk boutique is sustainability made chic. Nicole Rae Styer reworks vintage tees within an inch of their lives with alterations, bleach-dying, and more techniques that make her one-of-a-kind creations sell faster than she can make them. If you see something you like at the shop (or on her Instagram), act quickly, or someone else will snatch it up (and look effortlessly cool). You can also bring your own well-loved Eagles gear in for custom alterations to make them into something new.
1822 East Passyunk Avenue, East Passyunk.
Sew Much Cooler
Photograph courtesy of Sew Much Cooler
If your kid’s biggest complaint about Eagles clothes is that they just aren’t “twirly” enough, Sew Much Cooler is here for you. Lindsay Gradel’s handmade creations use Eagles-print fabric to make sweet reversible dresses and skirts so you don’t have to sacrifice cuteness for team spirit. In addition to classic Eagles logo fabric, she also has apparel in custom Kelly green fabric boasting an Eagles-inspired print designed by her own father, Jeffery Arden. She’ll even make a matching skirt for your little one’s doll!
Available online.
Pink Bike Ralph
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Something we haven’t discussed yet is the distinction between licensed gear and, let’s say, “Eagles-inspired” stuff; if you find a cute shirt, you don’t really care to get into the intellectual property weeds. But this Pink Bike Ralph one wins points for its cheeky workaround. Your green t-shirt is merely proclaiming your love for your “Local Sports Team,” nothing more!
Available online.
