The Original Copy Store is operating in cooperation with Upside Apparel in the shared location at 167 Augusta Ave. in Kensington.
I had the pleasure of dealing with Mark there when I spotted a cool face mask for my daughter who is a massive Beatles fan. He even had them in two sizes for $15, great price for a one-off fashion item that you won't find anyone else wearing.
What Mark does is to peruse the vintage stores and flea markets for legacy concert and pop and rock music-related t-shirts and hoodies, and re-purpose them into new items to wear.
Men's t's are sculpted down to fit women, with fashion details added to give some extra bling.
Or distressing and dye and bleach is added to previously plain cotton fabric, alongside the graphics to create a cool new look.
He also does custom work, so if you know someone who is a fan of a certain artist or group, you can commission Mark to make something unique and to your taste.
Go nuts! You can call ahead to peruse their items already hanging on the racks. They will wait outside giving you room to check out the shop on your own even : )
Also check out Christa's items at Upside Apparel, very cool too! She uses reclaimed fabric, like denim from vintage jeans and sews up completely new items like jackets with a retro Queen West Kensington style.
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