Oaklandish

If you grew up in Oakland you have to rock an Oaklandish gear at least once. The clothing apparel to represent Oakland from it’s teams to the neighborhoods. They also do a lot of great things for Oakland residence and support local shops as Oaklandish started out as a local online shop. They have parties for first fridays, annual scavenger hunts and many fun activities. They also donate to local communities as well.
I came in this time around because i ordered some clothing online and they sent me 2 boxes of the same item and charged me once. So i came into the store to give back the extra stuff they sent me by mistake. Everyone thinks I’m crazy for giving back the stuff even he employees looked at me funny and didn’t quite understand why i brought the merchandise in (they thought i was returning it).
The staff are always friendly every time i come in and very helpful and attentive. Every time you buy something you receive a tote bag and Oaklandish stickers. The quality of their clothing are great but, their shirts tend to shrink a little (most likely user error from me) and they even sell Levi jeans now. Stop by the store, their latest collection is great.

The Oaklandish flag ship store has good vibes all around. I am a product of the East Bay and I love to rep where I’m from. This brand does the job of reppin but does it subtly. There were two workers when I went in on a Tuesday afternoon.
The store was in tip top shape and the workers were very helpful. I ended up buying an OAK baseball cap and some stickers. Homeboy hooked it up with extra stickers and some pins.
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The baby bro finally took me here last week and definitely impressed at their selection and their design! GOOD JOB!!!
The staff were friendly… helped me with sizing and trying them out… good vibes all around including the ambiance within the store!
Bought two shirts that I’ll definitely be representing in LALAland… hoping to stack up for more next time out.
Keep up the good work and great addition to Oakland!

If you are a native of the O-​a-​k (like me), this place will make you feel downright patriotic for Oakland. As you walk in, the wall to the left is a collage of the Oakland roots and tree and then some. You can find unique shirts adorned with local designs, A’s, Warrior’s, Raider’s and even BART (local public transit service) logos and sayings. The gear here is one of a kind, attention getting stuff. The shirt colors are solid and logos are tastefully adorned for adults as well as children. Get some stickers and display city love.

What what what… the real deal… want to find local artist and a brand that is about civic pride, here. They make shopping local worth it. And have extended their hands to their brothers and sisters outside the bay, to the motor city… through art. Their roots grow deep… philly…no posers here, just artists like Mary. Shop authentic, against the stream. of bullshit capitalism!

Props to Oaklandish for reppin our city so strong. They make some really cool gear. I’m a patron and own so sweet rags from this spot. I also buy their onesies as baby gifts to send to my friends’ kids back east. That being said, their ish is really expensive. I get it. They have a prime location, and they gotta pay rent. But if things were a few bucks cheaper, I’d buy more.

Great local business in downtown. I rarely get a chance to visit this location. I always hit up the pop up shop at the airport.
Great display of merchandise and store front is clean and fresh. Im a huge supporter of the business that gives back to the community. Looking forward coming back and seeing whats new.

Finally got a chance to go up here after the SO had to return a sweatshirt. Love love love the space. Friendly and extremely helpful staff! On-​line return with receipt was a breeze and while in the store I got a text message from a friend asking to pick up a shirt. Both items were taken care of and I got an updated receipt via email. I wish I lived closer– but for now online is awesome. Note: Might want to order a size up, the husband is usually a Large but needed an XL for the sweatshirt.

If you are into paying ridiculous prices for a T-​shirt that you could get for $ 2 at the Coliseum Swap Meet or the Goodwill, then I’d like to shake your hand. You’re that «sucka» my dad told me about.
This groupie-​esk wear is for 12 year olds that lack any originality.

Wonderful boutique full of Oakland-​themed apparel and accessories, most, if not all, of which were designed and/​or made in Oakland and which you won’t find anywhere else. If you’ve seen people around town wearing T-​shirts with an Oakland tree-​with-​roots design, chances are they’re Oaklandish shirts.
Prices are reasonable, but the fabrics feel high-​quality and durable — they don’t shrink several sizes after their first wash. Service is personal and friendly, and to top it all off, the enterprise is a B corporation which, among other things, means that it’s operated to benefit the community and offer living wages. Definitely a great venue at which to spend locally and celebrate Oakland pride!

I love this store. They have a great selection of non-​cheesy tees for wee babies to adults. A friend of mine kindly bought the bay bridge tee for my toddler niece, and we loved the design so much we all got matching shirts in our sizes lol. When I got a chance to visit the actual store, the salespeople were super nice and friendly (I tried on like 10 different tees). Online purchasing was a breeze. Note: the sizes tend to run small, so recommend going up one size if you’re not sure. I only wish they made more tees.
Parking can be difficult, so would take BART if you have the option.

I really liked the whole «Neo-​Soul» vibe of this shop. From the music they played to the very friendly and personable staff, this shop simply «oozed» coolness ! They carry a excellent selection of Oakland themed gear, much with a «retro flavor» or «loosely» associated to your favorite Oakland teams. I’ve made a number of purchases on-​line, but this was my first store visit. I picked up a very «hip» t-​shirt depicting a «throw-​back» era Oakland Coliseum. The store is filled with unique items you won’t find in your typical stores. This us truly a boutique with its own personality and character. Prices are fair but not cheap, but the quality seems well above average. I understand they run 1 SALE annually in February, so I made sure to follow them on all the social media avenues, so I won’t miss it.

Have out of town visitors who think Oakland is all OG — take them to Uptown for lunch, walk around lake Merritt, and stop in here so they can get a souvenir that reflects the pride that residents feel about this city.
Great selection of tee shirts and other items with imagery that reflect the character of Oaktown.

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Ok, I wanted to buy 10 things in this store, but did not have room in my carry-on…so many Oakland made goodies that were either about Oakland or made by an Oakland artist.
Cat was so friendly and answered all my questions. She even hooked me up with an awesome postcard for my wall and recommended some local restaurants to try the next time I visit.
I will definitely be back in November to buy a shirt or some art piece or accessory to remember Oakland and all the cool local shops!

Parked outside the other day during the Warriors Championship Parade. They have some very original apparel and have a good selection. It’s located in Downtown Oakland on Broadway and near 14^th Street.
The opened their doors at 8:30am and sold some original «local» Warriors Championship t-​shirts. Cool designs and a very friendly and helpful staff. It’s nice to support a store that’s so rooted in the community.

What a great place to park yourself in front of for the Warrior parade. They opened up at 8:30 am to sell exclusive Warriors shirts and the line was out the door and down the block. Q102 was bumpin’ all the bay classic slaps and 95.7 The Game was also broadcasting the parade and tossing shirts into the crowd.
The shop is a great place to pick up all things related to the Town from shirts and jeans to candy and spices. The staff was friendly and more than happy to get you whatever you needed /​wanted. I will definitely be back next time I’m in the O…
Go Dubs! And thank you Oaklandish for doing your part to keep local mom and pop shops thriving and for keeping all of the fans within earshot noddin’ their heads and getting Hyphy when the floats and busses made their way down Broadway… Cheers!

Reppin’ the five and dime, Oaktown represent.
I’m a fan of places that promote local community pride. Lots of shirt and apparel options here. Buy an item and get a free Oakland sticker with your purchase. I got an Oaklandish tree t-​shirt and socks for friends. My friends liked them (as they are also East Bay natives)
The store has other cool items (i.e. cups, bags, jewelry, makeup, notebooks, etc.) made by local artists too. Come here to support your local community, people!

Oaklandish had become rather popular among locals. We made the trek there finally. The store design is very clean, where only display items are on the floor. You’ll have to ask the cashier for your size. Sure it reduces clutter, but we had to wait in the slow-​moving line just to inquire if our size was available, with only one guy behind the counter. This is where all the shirts are stocked. I could hear at least 2 other people in the back room meanwhile we waited and waited. Customer service is at a glacial pace. Go online for your orders! It’ll save you a lot of time and have a better chance for finding something that’ll fit you there.
I really like the concept, Oakland pride with the items being screened in the same city, offering jobs to locals. A small business that supports the community is always a good thing. However, I wish the customer service was more efficient. SIGH.

Finally made it to the store! I spend the morning trying to find the pop up store while at the jack London squares farmers market only to follow the directions there and see it’s closed. No worries, we walked the .8 miles up Broadway and found the headquarter store! Even better! I picked up a few new shirts and got a cool recycle shopping bag to boot. Great service, fun, cool shop and love supporting the local guys! Will wear my Oakland A’s skull with pride on opening day and my new Sunny Side of the Bay shirt when I go see my boys play in SF. Great shop!

The entire philosophy of Oaklandish simply resonates with me…
Promote pride of place through unique graphic tees that connect people to the places they call home,
Support community nonprofits with 10% of web proceeds and,
Uphold the B Corporation as a socially responsible venture using profits as a force for good…
This is why I traveled from Sacramento to visit this store in Oakland. As I have been wanting to visit Oaklandish for over a year and finally decided to make it a daytrip venture. I met one of the artists and she explained how the entire crew decides on the new designs they come up with. In other words, they are all artists in their own way as they envision and create designs based on what they do, live, and experience. Yet they collaborate and collectively agree upon what will be put in print and sold in the store.
Educational Aspect:
There is a silk screening room in the basement and after all the artist/​employees collectively agree upon the design they are trained on how to set the silk screen. With a premise of inviting the public in to not only view and appreciate their art, but also to hopefully buy the end product, which is an interesting distinctive tee shirt. They are all so very different as the personalities of each artist come out in their work. I wanted to buy the all, but my budget didn’t call for that so I had the arduous task of deciding on 3 tees.
There is a web site for Oaklandish but in my opinion, and since it made me get outta the house, I made the trip to Oakland and met one the artists. Unfortunately I forgot to ask her name, however she explained on how she came up with her designs and gave me some ideas on how to make the tees look a bit more feminine. She’s on the women’s page wearing the green tee with Oakland’s skyline…
You will undoubtedly love this store. Make a trip of it. Take the train so you don’t have to worry about parking. This store is in walking distance from Jack London Square and there are many fun eclectic places to visit in the Temescal district near Telegraph Avenue