Those who've explored cities using public transit are going to have a special appreciation for all of these marvelous subway map features. Subway and metro maps have been a huge inspiration for fashion designers from around the world. Whereas subway maps have long been a source of frustration for travelers, they have recently become an inspiration for designers.
The intricacies of a city's subway routes apparently makes the perfect pattern to put on a pair of sunglasses and a skirt. A city's ridiculous-looking subway lines often look like expressionist art at its best. That being said, there's no better way to show you civic pride than to wear your city's subway system on your body.
12 Marvelous Subway Map Features

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Metro Map Glasses
The Ray-Ban Wayfarer 'Subway' Shades Provide Direction

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Minimalist Typographic Subway Maps
Fadeout Design Creates Pared Down Public Transit Art

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E-Paper Clothes
Lunar BLU Jacket Display
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Ceiling-Mounted Subway Maps
GPS System Pinpoints Location on Subway Car Ceilings
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Melodic Subcultural Sketches
The Tokyo Music Subway Map Charts the City's Musical Scenes
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Wiener Subway Maps
Michael Hertz's Re-Designed Map Isn't Well Endowed
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Simplistic Subway Maps
The Lineposters Take Transportation Back to the Basics
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Graffiti Map Makeovers
'Map Quest' From Dirty Pilot Redesigns NYC Subway Maps
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Anatomical Subway Maps
Sam Loman Reimagines the Human Body
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Rabbit Hole Navigation Gear
The Alice in Wonderland Subway Map is Inspired by the Classic Story
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Subway Skirts
The NYC Map Dress is Fashionable and Direction-Friendly
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Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers
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90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
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Self-Referential Watch Models
The Timex Urban Pop Features the Brand's Slogan on the Dial
Ultraviolet Topographic Passports
The New Switzerland Passport Was Designed by RETINAA
Metro Transit-Inspired Sneakers
Off-White™️’s BE RIGHT BACK Sneaker Pays Homage to Public Transit
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections
DraftKings' Artist Series Unites Basketball and Art
70s-Style Sport Sunglasses
The Sunski Strada Sunglasses Protect From Rays and Wind
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Fashion-Branded Coffee Carriers
The Barbour Tartan Reusable Travel Mugs Come in Two Options
Gilded Retail Exhibitions
Schiaparelli Debuts 'Through the Keyhole' Pop-Up in Shanghai
Chic Statement Eyewear
Specsavers' Eyewear Features Bold Frames and Unique Shapes
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
QSR Sandwich Shop Streetwear
Subway Introduces a Limited-Edition Line of Streetwear
Art Gallery-Inspired Luxury Shops
Proenza Schouler is Gearing Up to Open Its Flagship Store
Meteor Shower Sandwich Promotions
The Subway Meatier Shower Promotion Doubles Up Sandwich Meat
Japanese Artwork Sneakers
These Converse All-Star Sneakers Come in Two Styles
Luxury Rooftop Restaurants
W Toronto's SKYLIGHT Features Mediterranean Fare and Lush Interiors
Savory Protein Shakes
Subway Dreamed Up the "Subwhey" Range for April Fool's Day
Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus
Subway Canada Has Introduced Four New Globally Inspired Subs
Spicy Condiment-Inspired Chips
Subway Just Added New Miss Vickie’s Baja Chipotle Chips
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Groundbreaking Public Transit Models
Argo Debuts a Vertically Integrated Smart Transit System
Dream-Adorned Mosaic Benches
Kite and Alisha B Wormsley Create a Range of Cosmologyscape Benches
Expanded Sandwich Topping Selections
Subway Added New 'SubKrunch' Alongside New Sandwiches
Retro Railway-Inspired Puzzle Sets
The The Bica Funicular Made from LEGOS Celebrates Lisbon
Celebratory Meat Sandwiches
Subway Canada and the Toronto Raptors Launched the Carnivore Sub
LED-Infused Festival Fashion
Tinsel Arcade Offers Expressive Statement Clothing & Accessories
Gamified Fashion Customizations
DKNY x FashionVerse Create an Immersive Fashion-Forward Universe
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Public Transit-Themed Swimwear
Transport for London and Budgy Smuggler Partnered on a Collection
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Rejuvenated Chinese Train Stations
MAD Architects Breathed New Life Into a Century-Old Station
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles
Unknown, Untitled Introduced the UU Tiles Collection
Tactile Soap-Adorned London Shops
A New Aesop Outlet Features an Installation in London
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses
The Coach Atoz Shuttle Bus by Disegno T9 is Communicative
Spicy Nacho-Inspired Sandwiches
Subway is Serving Up New Spicy Nacho Steak & Fiery Meatball Subs
Big Apple Toy Blocks
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Whimsical Toronto Luggage Stores
Ste Marie Creates a Dreamy Interior Space for Monos Store
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
90s Graffiti Culture-Inspired Streetwear
NEIGHBORHOOD and Subware Join Forces on a Capsule
NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets
PRINTWORKS Introduces the Playful CHESS NYC Set
City-Themed Drinkware Collections
Starbucks Unveils its Expansive American 'Discovery Series'
Building Facade-Inspired Clothing
101% Unveils the New Seagram Collection of Apparel
QSR Sandwich Sauce Ranges
Subway Sauces Bring the Brand's Condiments to the Kitchen
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Nature-Inspired Futuristic Sunglasses
Oakley Presents the Plantaris in Collaboration with Satisfy
Townhouse Transformed Retail Spaces
Schemata Architects Designs the Le Labo Kyoto Flagship
Sports-Themed Jackets
The NFL X Veronica Beard Collab Makes Game Day Chic
Jewelry-Adorned Shapewear
SKIMS and Swarovski Collaborate on Sparkling Intimates
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Child-Forward Travel Planning Kits
Trip Jones Offers Kid-Friendly Travel Planning
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
Paris Olympics Timepieces
Swatch Introduced its OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 Collection
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture
Micah Rosenblatt Designs the City Block Collection of Furniture
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
Interactive Menu Games
Subway Launches the Super-Sized Sweeps for its MVP Rewards
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts
Vadzim Sadouski Designs a Clear Music Design Concept
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Extra-Cheesy Seasonal Sandwiches
The Subway V.I.Brie SubMelt® is Arriving in the UK
Plant-Based QSR Sandwiches
Subway® Reveals its New Plant-Based Sub, the Plant Picante
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Cross-Region Ticketing Apps
Moovit Now Allows Users to Purchase Tickets Directly In-App
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Canadian QSR Cookie Releases
Subway® Canada Recently Announced the Launch of the Footlong Cookie
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Bread-Themed Fascinators
For the Kentucky Derby, Panera Made a Bread Hat with 3D-Printed Details
Singer-Themed Transit Takeovers
Sony and Olivia Rodrigo Take Over the New York City Transit
QSR Holiday Windows
Subway Canada's Secret Sandwich Elves Celebrate Its First Festive Menu
Vegetarian-Promoting Game Events
The 'Veggie Hunt' Event in Subway Surfers Promotes Veggies
Museum-Branded Sock Collections
Brooklyn Museum and doublesoul Brings Enter a Collaboration
Stone Facade Premium Retailers
Rafael de Cárdenas Designs the SKIMS NYC Flagship Interiors
Colorful Functional Luggage Designs
Monos is a New Brand of Playful Luggage Designs
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Satellite Image Puzzle Games
Users Have Six Guesses to Identify the City on Unzoomed
Music-Themed Travel Guides
Skyscanner Music Guides Were Created with Exceptional ALIEN
Underground Station Expansions
Foster + Partners Introduces Two Stations on the Sydney Metro
Mumbai Futuristic Fashion Boutiques
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Nezo Mumbai Showroom
Urban Explorer-Centric Accessories
Topologie Introduces its Latest Capsule for the SS25 Season
Ghost Pepper Sub Sandwiches
Subway Unveils a Spicy Ghost Pepper Addition to its Main Menu
Sandwich-Inspired Water Slides
Subway Transformed Footlong Dippers Into 95-Foot-Long Dip 'N Slides
Festive Footlong Cookies
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Planetary-Inspired Glassware Capsules
Pentagon Design Creates the Spherical Mars Collection
Elevated Grunge Streetwear
Ksubi's Express to Mars Spring 2024 Collection is Detail-Oriented
Travel-Themed Book Recommendations
Belletrist Curated The Reading Route for Trainline
Miniature Billboard Ads
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Map-Inspired Fleece Blankets
Xplorer Maps Offers Fleece Blankets for Those with Adventure Spirits
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
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Celebrity-Coveted Travel Bags
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White Concrete Boxy Museums
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Real-Time Subway Map Apps
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Smoky BBQ-Inspired Sandwiches
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Unconventionally Colored Mascaras
Addiction Tokyo Makes Mascara in Mustard, Apricot, Plum & Rose
Accessible 3D Station Maps
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Swirled Public Art Installations
FreelandBuck Designs the Tunnel Vision Installation
Fashion-Centric Quilted Slippers
Sandy Liang Presents a New Range of Plush Subu Footwear
Subway-Lined Waved Panels
Ateneo Used 3D Tech to Form Sculptural Walls Around Wuyuanwan Station
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Footlong Variety Options
Footlong Sidekicks and Dippers Offered at Subway All Summer Long
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Glass-Clad Stacked Skyscrapers
The Team at Alloy Unveil Images of 505 State Street Building
Middle Eastern Cuisine-Inspired Wraps
These New Subway Wraps are Made with Lavash-Style Flatbread
Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns
Tremend Designs the Metropolitan Station in Lublin
Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps
Privy.NYC Offers Codes to Public Bathrooms in New York City
Stealthy Collaborative Phone Cases
CASETiFY and M+ Form the Special Exhibition Collection
Online Virtual Station Tours
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Vertical Wooden Louvre Stations
Kengo Kuma and Associates Designs the Saint-Denis Pleyel Station
Porcelain-Clad Skyscrapers
Selldorf Architevts Completes Another New York Skyscraper
City Exploration Apps
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Mid-Century Chic Tile Collections
Alex Proba Presents the Aurora Collection of Tiles
Mumbai-Inspired Eyewear Collections
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Branded Math Challenges
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Freshly Sliced QSR Meats
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Urban Design Card Games
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Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges
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Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Otherworldly Sandwich Delivery Promotions
Subway Ultimate Footlong Offering Marks World UFO Day
Railway-Inspired Lighting Series
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Beach-Inspired Metro Stations
Chetwoods and J&A Transforms a Tourism Line Metro Station
IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses
The Kolari Shades Offer Protection and Comfort in All Environments
Personalized Map Markers
MiniMap Radar Let's Users Mark Favorite Spots with Personalized Icons
Country-Wide QSR Rewards Campaigns
Subway The Great Canadian Challenge Offers Rewards Points
Unique Urban Event Hires
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Artfully Designed Train Stations
Design Studio MAD Creates its First Train Station in Beijing
Proposed European Train Routes
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