ROCKFORD In 2015, Ryan Smiley posed for his high school graduation pictures in front of the Indoor City Market before remodeling construction began. On Saturday, he will officially open his first brick-and-mortar location for his vintage clothing store in that same building.
Smiley s Vintage Supply Co., located at the Indoor City Market, which opened in 2019 at 116. N. Madison St., will host its grand opening Saturday. Smiley is eager to be a part of the revitalization efforts of downtown Rockford.
With roots as an online-only business, the new storefront offers customers the opportunity to purchase clothing and memorabilia from the 1980s and 90s, such as concert T-shirts, Harley Davidson and NASCAR T-shirts, and pro sports merchandise.
ROCKFORD Rockford Art Deli and some of the city s up-and-coming brands are poised to show the clothing community the power of working together.
In an industry in which brands and companies are more likely to compete than collaborate, Rockford Art Deli owner Jarrod Hennis looked for ways to change that narrative. He discovered Messhall Studios, a creative collective of three brands that banded together to share resources and expertise.
A true one for all, all for one mentality.
Rockford Art Deli, 402 E. State St., will host the Messhall Studios pop-up shop from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. The brands Lanor, OTHXR and Organized Crime will unveil their collaborative collection consisting of a graphic T-shirt, puff print sweatpants, a beanie and a tote bag.