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What happens in the bedroom doesn't always stay in the bedroom -- at least not for Roger Mallette, art director and founder of Retro/Micro Beer Jerseys LLC. Starting with just $250, Roger began making vintage poster tee shirts in his bedroom to sell at street fairs and open-air markets. The year was 2002.
Fast-forward eight years. The former bedroom business has zoomed to $1 million in annual sales, with distribution in Germany, the United Kingdom, Slovenia, Japan, Israel, Norway and Sweden. Retro/Micro Beer Jerseys LLC's exhilarating clothing line is carried by more than 700 cycling stores in the United States alone.
Retro/Micro Beer Jerseys' top-quality bicycle jerseys, cycle caps and tee shirts have won a strong following among cycling enthusiasts who enjoy sporting classic illustrations and vintage graphics on their athletic gear. Retro/Micro Beer Jerseys' designs celebrate the artists whose images compel us to buy products, participate in leisure activities, enjoy films, books and comics, and even sign on to social causes and ideologies.
Cycling Apparel Fuses Fashion and Function
Retro takes pride in celebrating the 20th century's most venerated illustration and graphic design artists, featuring their work on its high-performing cycling jerseys, caps and tees.
The art of two acclaimed New Yorker magazine cover artists adorns Retro/Micro Beer Jerseys' newest bicycle jerseys. American artist Theodore G. Haupt contributed 44 magazine covers to the New Yorker between 1927 and 1933, including the artwork featured on a man's vintage-style cycling jersey.
Spanish artist Ana Juan has contributed to the magazine since 1995. Her "Blossoms" image from the March 10, 2008 issue gives female cyclists a striking cycle jersey that's both feminine and strong.
Both cycle jerseys are crafted from Dri-Sport polyester, a lightweight, breathable fabric that combines exceptional moisture-wicking ability with an odor-resistant antimicrobial finish. Dri-Sport ups the ante with three easy-to-reach pockets, perfect for keys and a wallet. A hidden, 19-inch zipper discreetly closes these cycling jerseys without disrupting their beautiful designs.
Retro/Micro Beer Cycling Jerseys Leave the Competition in the Dust
In the world of athletic apparel, competition is fierce. No fewer than 12 companies make cycling jerseys that display licensed art.
Retro/Micro Beer Jerseys pulls ahead of the pack with its cycling jerseys made of high-quality Euromesh, a long-wearing, easy-care fabric that wicks away moisture to keep wearers cycling at peak performance. Heads will turn to follow the stunning designs -- but look fast, because these jerseys, caps and tees are meant for motion!
Rave Reviews for Retro/Micro Beer Cycling Jerseys
Based in bike-friendly Portland, Oregon, Retro/Micro Beer Jerseys LLC reaches customers from around the globe through its online sales network. The company's growth and great cycling jersey designs have caught the attention of news organizations, as well as cycling enthusiasts. Television station Fox 12 Oregon gives Retro a shout-out on TGIF: What To Do This Weekend.
The internationally recognized brand has garnered top accolades in publications as diverse as Fortune Small Business, Chicago Tribune, Time Out Chicago, The Oregonian, Puget Sound Business Journal, Ride, Road Bike, Penthouse and beer industry publication Draft Magazine. Retro's cycling jerseys have been highlighted five times in Bicycling magazine's "Jersey of the Month" feature.
Exciting Cycling Jersey Licensing Agreements
In design licensing, no one can compete with Retro/Micro Beer Jerseys. The company has signed exclusive licensing agreements with iconic brands to create one-of-a-kind bicycle jerseys and tees.
Retro leads the pack with jerseys sporting familiar logos and vintage graphics created by visionary American artists:
- Dr. Seuss Enterprises
- Black Cat Fireworks
- NASA
- Smokey Bear
- McIlhenney Tabasco Sauce
- Chiquita Banana
- Anchor Steam Brewing Co.
- North Coast Brewing Co.
- Bridgeport Brewing Co.
- Lucky Labrador Brewing Co.
- Full Sail Brewing Co.
- Hair of the Dog Brewing Co.
- Shmaltz Brewing Co.
Partnering Makes Perfect: Giving Back to the Bicycling Community
Retro has inspired a number of community awareness programs including two programs for children offered through Chicago and Seattle public schools. The company also founded the first U.S. Veterans Bicycle Program in April 2010.
Retro's prestigious philanthropic partners include:
- Mayor Richard M. Daley
- Chicago Public Schools
- Chicago Park District
- Seattle Public Schools
- Cascade Bicycle Club Seattle
- Dr. Seuss Enterprises
- Simon & Schuster
- The Major Taylor Association
- The Horton Collection
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