Ace Hardware Debuts Vintage Apparel To Celebrate Retailer's Centennial

As part of Ace Hardware’s 100th anniversary celebration, the hardware cooperative has launched Vintage Threads, an apparel collection featuring historic logos from the company's history with some dating back to its founding in 1924. 

To create the line of vintage-inspired apparel items, Ace partnered with Chicago-based American Needle. Vintage Threads includes an assortment of high-quality shirts, all made from 100% organic cotton, plus baseball caps and knit hats. Much like the logos, the designs and materials all have a stylish, retro look that feels worn-in and comfortable. 

The historic logos featured in the collection hint at the company's origins in Chicago 100 years ago. One of the early Ace logos features a vintage plane, drawing inspiration from the name "Ace" which was coined to pay tribute to the Flying Aces of World War I. 

"We are proud to introduce this line of apparel that honors the legacy of Ace Hardware," said Kim Lefko, chief marketing officer for Ace Hardware. "Vintage Thread is a tribute to the dedication of the families who operate more than 5,000 locally owned Ace stores that serve communities across the United States. With Ace hitting our 100-year milestone in 2024, it seemed like the perfect time to look back at the long history of Ace and offer a collection of apparel that encapsulates its heritage."

The Vintage Threads apparel collection launched in April, and the line will continue to grow with additional designs and pieces planned. Items will be available nationally at participating Ace Hardware stores and online at AceHardware.com, as well as other national retailers like Urban Outfitters, Lids, Tillys, Fanatics, and more. Prices will vary by retailer.

Customers can also check out a select variety of Vintage Threads items at official Ace Hardware BBQ Parties throughout the summer, including Ace Hardware's 100th Anniversary Block Party on Saturday, June 29.