Uncle Reco

Uncle Reco: Australian streetwear and pop culture

Uncle Reco is an online clothing and accessories store based in Australia that presents itself as a benchmark in streetwear, vintage clothing and pop culture items. Its catalogue spans graphic garments, sweatshirts, retro t-shirts and a wide range of accessories, with frequent releases of new collections.

Garments and styles

The main offering includes graphic tees, hoodies, vintage t-shirts, crews, jackets, bottoms, tank tops and shirts. For women, the catalogue includes crop tops, t-shirts, crews and jackets. There is also a kids' section with baby tees and children's clothing.

The company sells lines of modern streetwear and retro clothing, with designs that combine current Australian cultural references with nods to past decades. It also offers custom apparel, such as custom-designed tees and hoodies, and collaborates with brands and official merchandise, for example from Triple M, Clayton's World and Troy Candy.

Accessories and add-ons

The accessories catalogue is extensive and includes various types of headwear (beanies, terry towel hats, wide brim hats, caps, legionnaires hats and combos), beach towels, insulated coolers, bags, floor mats, stubby holders, sunglasses, watches, footwear, stickers and wall hangings. There are also items for parties and festivals, such as custom stubby holders and themed beer pong tables.

Shipping and services

The store ships worldwide and offers free shipping on orders over 150 Australian dollars for Australia and New Zealand. It accepts multiple currencies (Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, US dollar, pound sterling, Canadian dollar, euro, Japanese yen and UAE dirham) and facilitates returns and exchanges. It also allows buy now, pay later through Afterpay.

Uncle Reco has a wholesale program and a custom apparel manufacturing service. Customers can sign up to receive a 10% discount voucher on their first purchase.

History and background

According to information published on its website, the company was founded in 1986 and its brand story mentions origins in the United States and Mexico before settling in Australia, where it opened a manufacturing workshop in 1999. The company describes itself as a leading player in the Australian streetwear and vintage clothing market, with an active community on social media.