Plilly ❤️ Bowie - Blackstar Hoodie
David Bowie was born in the second week of January, and in Philadelphia that week has become Philly Loves Bowie Week—a citywide celebration of music, art, and creative community.
Bowie’s relationship with Philadelphia was more than a tour stop. In 1974, his American breakthrough album Young Americans was recorded at Sigma Sound Studios on 12th Street, forging a lasting connection between Bowie and the city’s creative pulse.
The Blackstar hoodie draws inspiration from Bowie’s final era—an exploration of transformation, impermanence, and legacy. The design centers on the iconic Blackstar symbol, set against a field of binary code. The digital pattern is a subtle nod to Bowie’s fascination with technology and the internet, which he once described as a force that would fundamentally reshape how people create, communicate, and define themselves. And he was so right.
Printed on a soft, heavyweight hoodie designed for everyday wear, this piece is meant to be lived in—pulled on for cold mornings, late nights, and long walks through the city. While the imagery speaks in the language of the digital age, the garment itself remains grounded and human: simple, durable, and expressive without shouting.
About patience
Our hoodies are made with a process called Direct To Film (DTF) printing. This process provides vibrant color, sharp, high resolution graphics, and durability that’s hard to beat. What’s not to like, right? We’ll tell you: speed. It takes us longer to fulfill orders for DTF hoodies because the DTF process is slower than other kinds of printing. As a result these hoodies take us about 5-7 business days to ship. But trust us, it’s worth it. We think you’ll agree!
Wash that hoodie
This blend of cotton and brushed fleece tends to shed a little when it is brand new, especially the interior. A small price to pay for comfort! We recommend washing your new hoodie before wearing it the first time. Simply turn the hoodie inside out and wash in cold water.
