14 Gifts for the Detroiter Who Has Everything Detroit

Here鈥檚 some of our favorite picks from the DIA Shop, Pewabic Pottery, Detroit vs. Everybody, and more
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Hang some art: Deck the halls with glimpses of masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Arts鈥 collection, including Pieter Bruegel鈥檚 鈥淭he Wedding Dance鈥 ($17) and Diego Rivera鈥檚 鈥淒etroit Industry鈥 murals ($17); or choose the DIA鈥檚 5th annual limited-edition ornament, a hand-painted orb inspired by Martin Edgar Ferrill鈥檚 鈥淪leighing Scene鈥 ($25). DIA Shop, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7948; // Photograph by Rebecca Simonov听

What do you get for the Detroiter who already has everything Detroit? Well, we鈥檝e got a few ideas. Check out our picks 鈥 from local shops like Detroit vs. Everybody, Pewabic Pottery, the DIA Shop, and more 鈥 below.

D茅t. Onesie, $25, at D茅troit Is the New Black, 1430 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-818-3498;

Baby鈥檚 got spirit: Start the city pride early with the D茅t. Onesie.

Faygo soy candle, $14, at Catching Fireflies; for locations

Pop goes the candle: An ode to the classic Michigan drink, take your pick of a Rock & Rye, Orange, Red Pop, or Grape scented soy wax candle.听

Good Morning Detroit! mug, $12, at City Bird, 460 W. Canfiield St., Detroit; 313-831-9146;

Perk them up: Taking a sip out of the Good Morning Detroit! mug will make any day a little brighter.

Detroit Mat, $70, at Urbanum, 6545 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-771-4777;

Step it up a notch: This 24-by-36-inch Detroit Mat is perfect for all those who call the city home. You can also inquire about other personalized vinyl-floor coverings.

Everybody Vs Injustice hoodie, $60, at Detroit Vs Everybody;

Statement piece: Stay warm and speak truth with the Everybody Vs Injustice hooded sweatshirt from the iconic Detroit brand.

Modernist Detroit Map, $10, at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-645-3323;

Mod in Michigan: The Modernist Detroit Map celebrates Detroit鈥檚 Modernist architecture, and explores more than 50 buildings by some of the most influential architects of the 20th century.

Detroit Vs Everybody Classic Stamp Mask, $15, at Detroit Vs Everybody;

Slow the spread: Stay safe with the brand鈥檚 namesake reusable and washable mask.

Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City, 1950-2020, $40, at DIA Shop, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7948;

Life is a highway: This volume examines the artistry and influence of Detroit designers in the automotive industry over the last seven decades. Learn what makes the Motor City a leader in car design through design drawings, images of studio interiors, and interviews with industry professionals.

Paris of the West Tee, $39, at D茅troit is the New Black, 1430 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-818-3498;

A place by any other name鈥: 鈥ould be just as cool. Help them show city pride in this shirt featuring a saying that pays homage to Detroit鈥檚 world-renowned architecture


Eastern Market Tile, $95, at Pewabic Pottery, 10125 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-626-2000;

Painted with love: Add this decorative ode to Eastern Market 鈥 the largest historic public market district in the U.S. 鈥 to their collection. This tile is part of Pewabic Pottery鈥檚 Postcards from Detroit collection, featuring hand-pressed and hand-painted tiles commemorating favorite Detroit destinations.

Monopoly: Shinola Detroit Edition, $395, at Shinola; for locations

Roll the dice: For the avid Monopoly players in your life, gift them the collectible Detroit edition by the local luxury goods retailer. Players can take a drive down Woodward Avenue or catch an opera at the Detroit Opera House.

Detroit Old English Script Necklaces, $25, each at Well Done Goods, 1400 Gratiot Ave., 1D, Detroit; 313-404-2053;

No matter how far: Have them take a piece of the city wherever they go with this script nameplate necklace, electroplated right in the brand鈥檚 Detroit studio.

Manhole Cover Laundry Bag, Detroit Tire Print, $42, at Well Done Goods;

Load it up: Make the family鈥檚 laundry day more fun with this unique laundry bag. Each design is made by applying printing ink directly to the metal of a manhole cover. The print is then heat set in the Well Done Goods studio for permanence.