If you yearn for the good ol’ days of hanging out at Pagano’s Pizzeria or meeting your other half at the Black Banana, you can now wear your nostalgia proudly with a little help from RetroPhilly. The online boutique offers novelty tees, fleeces, hats, bags, pop art and other one-of-a-kind items from your old Philadelphia neighborhoods, hangouts and alma maters.Inspired by the oversaturation of "Over The Hill" T-shirts donned by the baby boomer generation during one summer at the shore, Founder Fred Lavner committed to making cool, authentic and Philly-centric memorabilia that would reflect the fun times of their youth.
Armed with 473 designs, you can plaster yourself with slogans like "Everybody Loves Lenny’s" or a simple shot of the old AC jitney. Or, for those true-blue locals, go for old school classics such as the Central High logo tee or even (gasp!) a shout-out to your elementary digs at McCloskey School. Look out for music by Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell and Frankie Avalon or books on the old Vet Stadium and the past century’s biggest sports-related milestones.
Priced at $20, all T-shirts are organic and environmentally friendly, straight down to the hemp-stringed tag detailing the history of the item you just purchased.
AroundPhilly Staff
