Just five miles north of Detroit’s Comerica Park — home of the Tigers — sits a relic of baseball history. The pitcher’s mound is barely detectable, the base paths are long gone, and all is silent but the chattering birds making nests in the roof of the 87-year-old grandstand. But almost 90 years ago, this […]
Great Americans Series: The Story of Jackie Robinson
For a man who built so much, it’s ironic that Jackie Robinson is known best for what he broke. But when Brooklyn Dodger #42 took the field on April 15, 1947, breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier in the process, he not only introduced a new era in American history but began building an enduring […]
#TravelWithShinola with the Nylon Large Carryall
What’s the next adventure you’re looking forward to? Keeping all traveling aficionados in mind, we created our new Nylon Bag Collection tough enough for everything life might throw at you — like a spontaneous weekend getaway, last minute trip to the gym, or unexpected overnight stay in an airport. You have enough to worry about […]
Say Nice Things About Detroit: The Story of Emily T Gail
Emily T Gail might not have a Detroit address anymore, but she’s arguably more of a Detroiter than most. The creator of the famous 1970s movement “Say Nice Things About Detroit,” — and the inspiration for our newest watch — now lives more than 4,000 miles away in Kailua-Kona Hawaii. Distance has not stopped her […]
Motor Mavens: GM’s all-female industrial design team
When Mary Barra was appointed CEO of General Motors in January of 2014, she made history as the first female chief executive of a major global automaker. An engineer who started her career with GM at the age of 18, Barra’s experience is a sterling example of a woman who has shattered the glass ceiling in […]
#RollUpOurSleeves: Rich Garcia of Alma Backyard Farms
In his long-sleeve waffle shirt, dark roughed-up work pants and scuffed brown leather boots, Rich Garcia moves carefully among rows of vegetables. His canvas hat tilted to the side, and a thin red scapular hanging around his neck completes his farming uniform. His hands are dirty in a way that can come only from a […]
Our Spring 2017 Women’s Lookbook
Spring is a time for growth and renewal. This season we’re launching our beautiful women’s collection full of new watches, leather bags and jewelry all designed with you in mind. Keeping our best-selling products and customer requests in mind, we’ve improved, tweaked, and upgraded this collection to offer you a range of new colors and […]
Her Story: Meet four leading ladies who changed history
Detroit’s narrative has long been defined by the mavericks who have forged a unique path with unwavering grit and spirit. This Women’s History Month, we’re honored to shine a light on the fearless female leaders from Detroit’s past. These four women have helped shape the city’s history. Lady of the Law – Cora Mae Brown […]
#TravelWithShinola to Amsterdam
Sola Muno began working in our Ann Arbor, Michigan store almost two years ago and has witnessed firsthand just how far Shinola has evolved over time. This creative soul spends as much time traveling as she can. Last month she flew to Amsterdam, one of her all-time favorite cities. We sent her with a few […]
#TravelWithShinola to New Zealand
Last month, Detroit-based photographer Joe Gall, better known as Camera Jesus, stood on top of an active volcano in New Zealand. The traveler, father, and infamous adventure-seeker may have reached his furthest point from home. We were lucky enough to be with him every step of the journey. “The weather went from hurricane force winds and […]