Detroit streetwear: the best stores and local brands

Detroit's best sneaker, streetwear and menswear shops, from Two18 by Eastern Market and Nojo Kicks downtown to Carhartt's Midtown flagship, plus the local labels worth knowing.

7 shops · 4 local brands

Shops you shouldn't miss

One for each kind of shopping. Every shop here has been checked open.

Sneakers · Eastern Market

Two18

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Sneaker and clothing boutique from the team behind Royal Oak's Burn Rubber, selling Nike, Jordan, New Balance and Saucony alongside apparel from By Parra and Honor the Gift, plus its own Two18 collaborations.

1400 Fisher Fwy E, Detroit, MI 48207Checked open Oct 29, 2026
Sneakers · Downtown

Nojo Kicks

$$–$$$

Sneaker boutique selling deadstock retro Jordans and rare Nike, adidas and Yeezy pairs, plus hats, denim and tops. It also takes sneakers on consignment.

1220 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226Checked open Oct 29, 2026
Menswear boutique · Corktown

George Gregory

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Independent menswear shop founded by Caitlin Riney, carrying labels such as Neuw Denim, Bridge & Burn, Civil Society, Publish, Zanerobe and Katin in sizes S–XXXL.

1422 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216Checked open Oct 29, 2026
Brand store · Midtown

Carhartt Detroit

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Carhartt's Detroit flagship, opened in 2015 on the Wayne State campus in a building on the national historic register. It takes worn Carhartt gear for trade-in through Carhartt Reworked.

5800 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202Checked open Oct 29, 2026

All shops by area

Our favourites first, then every shop we think is worth knowing.

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Eastern MarketTwo18 sits beside the pedestrian bridge over the Fisher Freeway into Eastern Market.
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DowntownNojo Kicks on Library Street, Spectacles on East Grand River, SANA's flagship on Woodward and Xhibition in Capitol Park, all within a short walk.
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CorktownGeorge Gregory's menswear shop on Michigan Avenue.
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MidtownCarhartt's flagship on Cass Avenue, on the Wayne State campus.
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The Detroit brands to know

All founded or based in Detroit. 4 to start with, then every Detroit label we cover.

A man wearing a heavy-duty Carhartt black jacket and blue jeansWorkwear

American workwear maker, family-owned since 1889, known for duck canvas jackets, bib overalls and hooded sweatshirts built for job-site durability.

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A man wearing a red Pelle Pelle jacketLeather outerwear

Detroit label founded in 1978 by Marc Buchanan, known for elaborate embroidered, appliquéd and color-blocked leather jackets rooted in hip-hop style.

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Front of SANA's washed black Skelly Skate Tee with a skeleton skater graphicStreetwear & graphics

Detroit streetwear label founded in 2021, known for hyped drops inspired by the city's sports teams, with a downtown Woodward Avenue flagship and café.

Profile →Official site ↗

All Detroit brands

Every Detroit label we cover. "In Detroit at" names the brand's own store, where it has one; open a brand for details.

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CarharttWorkwear · $$ · Founded 1889In Detroit at Carhartt Detroit
Soft GoodsMade-in-Detroit basics · $$ · Founded Unkn
SANAStreetwear & graphics · $$ · Founded 2021In Detroit at SANA Flagship

On sale from Detroit brands

1 offers from our retailer feeds, prices checked November 9, 2026. Delivery countries and duties are set by each retailer.

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Shopping Detroit: neighbourhoods & tips

Downtown

Nojo Kicks on Library Street, Spectacles on East Grand River, SANA's flagship on Woodward and Xhibition in Capitol Park, all within a short walk.

4 shops in Downtown →
Eastern Market

Two18 sits beside the pedestrian bridge over the Fisher Freeway into Eastern Market.

1 shop in Eastern Market →
Corktown

George Gregory's menswear shop on Michigan Avenue.

1 shop in Corktown →
Midtown

Carhartt's flagship on Cass Avenue, on the Wayne State campus.

1 shop in Midtown →
Sales tax is 6%

Michigan charges a flat 6% sales tax on retail sales, added at the till, and cities cannot add their own sales tax, so the rate is the same everywhere in Detroit. Source ↗

Check opening days

Most shops open around noon and close by 6–8pm. George Gregory is closed on Mondays and Spectacles on Sundays; Two18 and Nojo Kicks open seven days. Source ↗

The QLINE runs up Woodward for free

The QLINE streetcar is free and runs along Woodward Avenue between downtown and Midtown, Mon–Sat 8am–midnight and Sun 8am–9pm, which links the downtown shops with Carhartt's Midtown flagship. Source ↗

The People Mover loops downtown for free

Detroit's elevated People Mover circles downtown and is free to ride, with no fare or pass needed. Source ↗

Tax-free shopping and European sizes: see the Best of American Streetwear guide.

Common questions

Where should I shop for streetwear in Detroit?

Downtown for Nojo Kicks, Spectacles, Xhibition and SANA's flagship, which are a short walk apart; Two18 by Eastern Market for sneakers; Corktown for George Gregory; and Midtown for Carhartt's flagship.

Which Detroit clothing brands should I know?

Carhartt, founded in Detroit in 1889 and known for duck canvas jackets and bib overalls; Pelle Pelle, the leather jacket label founded in Detroit in 1978; and Soft Goods, which cuts and sews heavyweight tees and sweats in its own Detroit factory.

Where can I buy Carhartt in Detroit?

At Carhartt's flagship at 5800 Cass Avenue in Midtown, opened in 2015 in the brand's home city. It is open seven days.

Where can I buy rare or deadstock sneakers in Detroit?

Nojo Kicks on Library Street sells deadstock retro Jordans and rare Nike and adidas pairs and takes consignments. Two18 by Eastern Market carries new releases from Nike, Jordan and New Balance.

Is there sales tax on clothes in Detroit?

Yes. Michigan's 6% sales tax applies to clothing and is added at the till; there is no extra city sales tax.

Brands are included if founded or based in Detroit. Shops are checked individually, and each shows the date we last confirmed it open; a shop we can't confirm isn't listed. Sale prices come from retailer feeds. Researched, not visited.

Sources

  1. michigan.gov, checked 2026-10-29
  2. shopgeorgegregory.com, checked 2026-10-29
  3. qlinedetroit.com, checked 2026-10-29
  4. thepeoplemover.com, checked 2026-10-29

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