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Steel City is an apparel retailer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 2011 by Brandon and Carly Grbach. The store is best known for retailing graphic t-shirts based on Pittsburgh sports, landmarks, and history.
History
editAfter dropping out of college in 2004[1], Pittsburgh graphic designer Brandon Grbach taught himself Adobe Photoshop and started designing t-shirts for a friend’s small business. When that business shut down, he and then-girlfriend Carly co-founded their own apparel brand in 2011 with Brandon helming design. They named the brand Steel City, after the popular nickname given to the city of Pittsburgh.
In addition to e-commerce, Steel City apparel has been sold in-person at local events, trade shows, and craft fairs. The brand quickly gained popularity in Pittsburgh as well as U.S. cities with an industrial background; customers expressed interest in designs inspired by vintage sportswear and a blue collar aesthetic. In 2016, Steel City opened its first retail location in downtown Pittsburgh. They currently operate three brick-and-mortar stores in the region.
Partnerships
editSteel City has sold apparel designed in partnership with high-profile Pennsylvania businesses and charities. Examples include Eat’n Park restaurant, Fred Rogers Productions, the Mario Lemieux Foundation, and the Heyward House (founded by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward).
References
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