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Uptown Merch Solutions opened its doors in Harlem in 2024, built on a simple idea: this neighborhood deserved a merch shop that actually understood it.

UMS was founded by someone who grew up right here in Harlem — this isn't just a business located in the community, it's built from it.

Today, that shows up in two ways. The shop carries ready-to-wear pieces, embroidered, printed, and finished in-house. For schools, teams, and organizations that need something bigger, UMS for Organizations turns an idea into real branded gear for a whole group.

Bringing brands to life, straight from Harlem.