Minor Details (Manayunk and Fishtown)
I was introduced to the “Bad Day to Be a Hot Dog” viral merch trend via the cute hats at Minor Details, and I’ve been delightfully repeating that phrase to myself for weeks now (many hot dogs were consumed by yours truly down the shore last week). Minor Details is for the Phillies girlies — think beaded purses, bedazzled headbands, candles, earrings, tank tops, and crop tops. You’ll find cute merch for every Philly sports team, plus gifts for the Swiftie in your life.
South Fellini (East Passyunk)
South Philly locals and Temple University grads Tony Trov and Johnny Zito know all of the Philly lore, and they’re printing it on T-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts at South Fellini. My personal favorite Phillies T-shirt design on the rack right now: The Phanatic reimagined as Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Phan. (Note: South Fellini’s summer hours are Wednesday-Saturday 11 am-6 pm, and Sunday 10 am-5 pm).
Shibe Vintage Sports (Gayborhood and suburbs)
Shibe Vintage Sports has an entire collection of All-Star game apparel, including hats and T-shirts that feature the 1952 and 1996 All-Star games in Philadelphia. They even have a display of items related to the 1952 game, including an autographed photo of Bobby Shantz of the Philadelphia Athletics. In addition to carrying officially licensed merch, you’ll find vintage original styles from local screen printers and local artists.
Serendipity Shops (Chestnut Hill, Doylestown, and Avalon, NJ)
This is the spot to hit up for a gift for the hard-core Phillies fan in your life. Because they definitely need a Phillies-themed dish towel and a Ring the Bell hooked pillow. In addition to gifts and apparel from all of your favorite Philly sports teams, Serendipity Shops carries locally sourced goods from companies like Hank Sauce, Philadelphia Candle Co., and Dionis Goat Milk Skincare.
