The Mitten State

These guys are the best. Great T’s, even better fit & unique designs. I’ve been a customer for a long time.

Buy Local! Save on shipping! Support the Mitten! These are what you’ll accomplish while shopping at TMS. I love being able to see the merchandise in person. The superb quality of the apparel truly stands out, especially since the garments are as soft as a kitty cat’s tummy! You can also display your state pride in the form of mugs, stickers, key chains, and pens. They are also paperless with their rockin’ «point of sale» system.

Grand Rapids’ Eastown neighborhood is going local with the Mitten State’s new shop (1502 Wealthy St. SE) across the street from YesterDog. From a few kiosks in the mall to an online presence, The Mitten State is beefing up their brand with a physical location. «We wanted something that had character and a neighborhood setting with a younger vibe and culture,» says Co-​Founder and Creative Director Will Bransdorfer. The location will showcase everything they sell from t-​shirts and hoodies to accessories such as coffee mugs, keychains, stickers and hats. «We sell mostly t-​shirts. None of us over here take ourselves really seriously,» but what will be serious is the attention paid to the nostalgic and fun product and the new location’s tailored experience. «You’ll be able to touch the stuff, try it on, walk in and get the full effect of the story and the brand.»

A big high five for The Mitten State Store!
I’ve been seeing The Mitten State’s cute, cartoony mitten logo around town for awhile and I’m happy to have a place nearby where I can purchase their goods. They have a plethora of men, women, and kids t-​shirts with the logo, as well as t-​shirts and gifts with catchy slogans and funny Michigan themes. The long narrow store provides plenty of space for them to grow and serves as an attractive backdrop to display things. When I dropped in on my first visit, I purchased two different bumper stickers for a friend who recently moved out of state. The Mitten Store was exactly the place to find a gift to send some MI love!