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The original Made In Detroit t-shirt

EST. 1991

It was hatched in 1991 as a spark for a city that'd long been left for dead. It was built with a forearm, a hammer and a shop hat on a silhouette that stood ready to strike.

It wasn't just a logo. It was a piece that paid a bit of respect to any industry that made America great and a direct link back to the city that fueled it. 

It's Made In Detroit and for over 30 years it has been the singular symbol for a city that's not about to quit. 

And like a city that's spent the good part of half a century with its back against the wall, in 2005 Made In Detroit found itself pinned against some tough times of its own. Bought out of bankruptcy before another Detroit legend could head to dust, Made In Detroit's been refueled by Kid Rock and his childhood friend. It's no wonder that an artist who stands for Detroit wouldn't stand by when another bit of his city was taken down.

To this day, Kid Rock has not taken a single penny out of the company. We have three rules when it comes to the brand: reinstall pride in the city, create jobs in our home state, and donate the profits to local charities.

Today, Made In Detroit is more than a Kid Rock brand, it's the official mark of a movement that belongs to all of us.

Born to represent, this is MADE IN DETROIT.