Retro

Some kids got to blow stuff up when they were kids. We, however, did not. In the small-town Midwest, miles and miles from anywhere selling fireworks with any sort of real "bang," we were resigned to watching the city show and stealing glimpses of the family down the street who came back from Missouri with a trunk load of the big guns. What we would have done to get our hands on some of those ... .

Retro Image Apparel's Black Cat jersey features one of the most iconic fireworks brands in the world. Black Cat Fireworks were introduced to the U.S. in 1941 by Li & Fung, one of the mainstays of China's booming trade industry. In China, a black cat is symbol of good luck and fortune. It works for fireworks, too. As in, "Good luck keeping all of your fingers."

Retro Image Apparel specializes in retro cycling clothing (obviously). Its jerseys are club cut, meaning they have a roomier fit than a race-cut jersey like those from Capo or Castelli. If you prefer a tighter fit, go down one size.