A VISIT FROM ROSÉ OF BLACKPINK!

ROSÉ of Blackpink spreads her wings in a cool vintage jacket at METROPOLIS VINTAGE

You may have already seen the news, but the sensational ROSÉ of BLACKPINK stopped into Metropolis the other day to search out some new pieces.  She was all smiles, no pink venom anywhere, just oversized jackets, posing in our dressing room and dancing in front of the mirror. 

ROSÉ of Blackpink posing in the dressing room of METROPOLIS VINTAGE

ROSÉ poses in our dressing room with a choice item from the racks!

ROSÉ of Blackpink wearing her new vintage shirt from METROPOLIS VINTAGE

ROSÉ of Blackpink wearing one of her new vintage shirts from METROPOLIS VINTAGE

 

See you next time!

 

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Rhianna & ASAP Rocky shop at Metropolis Vintage -Dec. 2, 2021

Asap rocky and rhianna leaving Metropolis Vintage

ASAP & Rhianna leaving Metropolis Vintage on Dec. 2, 2021

Asap Rocky and Rhianna inside Metropolis Vintage

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Inside . . . The METROPOLIS T-SHIRT VAULT

METROPOLIS VINTAGE now announces our latest addition: THE METROPOLIS T-SHIRT VAULT. We have cordoned off a secret section of our basement for the utmost in rare and collectible T-Shirts. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the VAULT’s offerings, at least for now:

Ask an employee next time you stop in!

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Ultrarare RAMONES items in the basement of METROPOLIS VINTAGE!

The basement of METROPOLIS VINTAGE was once again transformed for the most unique of events –  a showcase for an upcoming auction of one-of-a-kind RAMONES and rock memorabilia. Presented by RR Auctions, the room was filled with plenty of amazing artifacts, including leather jackets worn and signed by Dee Dee and Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone’s guitar and sneakers, rare flyers, original paintings, the “GABBA GABBA HEY” sign held aloft by the pinhead during live proceedings, and most importantly, and almost impossible to miss, a massive 35-foot-long “Adios Amigos” banner that hung behind them onstage during the Ramones final tour. The event even landed METROPOLIS VINTAGE a cameo on CNN as seen above and in the footage below!

https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2023/06/17/exp-ramones-prince-memorabilia-auction-061702aseg2-cnni-us.cnn

Most were from the collection of Andrew D. Gore, who also displayed his own artistry – quite amazing stained glass interpretations of classic punk album covers and icons, From DEVO to THE CLASH and NIRVANA and MINOR THREAT.

 

Check out some of the items on display! Our good friend, artist John Holmstrom collaborated a bit with some images of and by the great Arturo Vega, who also designed the Ramones’ ADIOS AMIGOS banner. John will be back soon with an exhibition of his own design.

A good time was had by all, and we’re looking forward to seeing what happens to these artifacts come auction time! Here’s to another great exhibit at Metropolis. Gabba Gabba Hey!

 

 

 

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Get inside the mind of our own DENZEL R. with an in-depth interview!

DENZEL ROBINSON Locale interview Properspirit

“I am Denzel R. and I manage the store Metropolis Vintage, a vintage shop that sells clothing from decades dating back from the 1990s to the 1940s. I specialize in dating and sourcing vintage T-shirt from concerts. I also am an avid collector myself and spend a lot of time sourcing these pieces that gets harder to find as the years go by.”

Get inside the mind of DENZEL R. with this new in-depth interview for Proper Spirit’s Locale series – “VINTAGE TALKS WITH DENZEL R.”. Denzel discusses growing up as a New York City native, his personal style, how a background in graphic design led him to the world of t-shirt art, his best and rarest finds, the stories behind some of his wildest pieces, his views on sustainability, and what the future might hold for him. Lots of insight and killer photos as well.

Check it out below!

https://properspirit.co/locale/vintage-talks-with-denzel

DENZEL ROBINSON Locale interview Properspirit

 

 

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METROPOLIS DESIGN-A-T-SHIRT CONTEST Celebration!

We at METROPOLIS VINTAGE are happy to report that our first DESIGN-A-T-SHIRT contest was a resounding success. The quality, ideas, and creativity were all incredible and it was quite a struggle since every one of the submissions was cool in its own way. Our staff finally agreed on a favorite and the prize went to local multi-media artist DANIELLA D. DONATELLE, also known as 3D!  Check out some of her work HERE!

The top three honors went to STEVE ELLIS, JACKIE VINSON, and SAMAY DHAWAN for their amazing work. Here’s Jackie with her wonderful design.

Legendary artist and PUNK MAGAZINE founder JOHN HOLMSTROM stopped by to check out the scene and chat about the art world . . .

 

And finally, the donuts, courtesy of KRISPY KREME!

This contest will be an annual event! Start dreaming up your ideas now. Thanks again to all of this year’s participants, and congratulations Daniella!

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