Eastern Bloc (NYC Gay Bar/2005-2019) Color:Ash From 1977 through the late

From 1977 through the late 90's

The Clash blew theirs wide open

the AIDS crisis

glitter-soaked wonderland at the heart of 1970s Manhattan nightlife

This tee features the infamous composite A sketch that made headlines worldwide

Eastern Bloc (NYC Gay Bar/2005-2019) Color:Ash From 1977 through the lateLaunched in 2005, Eastern Bloc was a gritty, neon lit dive in the East Village that quickly became one of Manhattans go to gay bars. With Soviet era kitsch on the walls, go go boys on the bar, and a crowd that mixed locals, celebs, and party kids, it thrived for nearly 15 years as a wild, unpolished alternative to glossy Chelsea clubs. When it closed in 2019, the space gave way to Club Cumming, but Eastern Blocs legacy lives on as a symbol of East