For years Detroit has been a place that gets fetishized. First it was for ruin porn — now it’s for its comeback story.

But, locals know that every day can be a challenge for both residents and business owners in the city — which makes supporting both groups so important.

Bethany Shorb opened Well Done Goods — a brick-and-mortar sister to Cyberoptix TieLab — last year and we wrote about her then-fledgling store for our annual gift guide.

Shorb’s been busy in the last year, adding more and more quirky products to her stock. She’s got an eye for fun goods that haven’t been totally played out, so we tapped her for some uncommon Detroit-themed gift ideas. All of them are available in her store located at 1440 Gratiot Ave., Detroit or on her website, WellDoneGoods.com.

Coney Dog Party unisex pullover hoodie, $39.
Hot Dog Party printed necktie, $36. Credit: All photos courtesy of Well Done Goods
Techno Blvd snapback, $26.
Techno Blvd beanie, $24.
Hotel Yorba coffee mug, $12.
Hotel Yorba motel-style keychain, $6.
Guardian Building ceiling pattern printed necktie, $49.
Guardian Building ceiling pattern printed socks, $20.
Fisher Building mosaic printed scarf, $59.
Fisher Building mosaic printed socks, $20.
Packard Plant infant snapsuit, $18.
Packard Plant motel-style keychain, $6.
Navin Field blueprint hoodie, $42.
Navin Field blueprint necktie, $36.
Michigan Central Station blueprint hoodie, $42.
Five knot woven rope necklace, $36.
Exaggerated knotted rope necklace, $36.
Wooden fox slingshot by Hella Slingshot, $12 These slingshots are actually made in San Francisco, but they are unique and Shorb sells them in her Detroit store. Consider them a bonus item on this list. You can read more about them here.

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