Customers Share Their Favorite Retro Memories (And the Tees They Bought to Match)
Retro isn’t just a trend—it’s a feeling. A smell. A sound. It’s the click of a cassette tape sliding into place. The flicker of Saturday morning cartoons. The thrill of renting a VHS for movie night or recording your favorite song off the radio.
At our core, that’s what we celebrate: memories that made us.
And no one captures that better than our customers.
In this edition of our Retro Rewind Series, we asked YOU to share your favorite retro moments—and the tees you picked to bring those memories back to life. The stories were funny, sweet, and honestly? A little emotional (in the best way).
Let’s take a ride through time—one memory and one tee at a time.
“Every Friday Was Pizza, Soda, and Super Mario Bros.”
– Jason M., 34, Ohio
The Memory:
“I grew up in a small town where Friday nights were a ritual. My older brother and I would rent a new NES game from Blockbuster, grab a large pepperoni pizza, and play until our thumbs gave out. Super Mario Bros 3 was the one—we never beat it, but we had a blast trying.”
The Tee He Picked:
‘Insert Coin, Continue?’ Arcade Tee
A pixelated tribute to 8-bit adventures, high scores, and lives that never seemed to last quite long enough.
Why It Hits:
“Wearing this shirt is like carrying that memory on my chest. My brother actually saw it and bought one too. Now we’re grown men texting each other Mario memes.”
“I Rewound That Scene 10 Times—And Yes, I Regret Nothing.”
– Tanya R., 41, California
The Memory:
“It was 1987. I had the biggest crush on Johnny from The Karate Kid. I wore scrunchies, I practiced crane kicks in the living room, and I wore out the rewind button on our VCR. I still remember the way that scene played, with the music swelling and me holding my breath.”
The Tee She Picked:
‘Be Kind, Rewind’ VHS Graphic Tee
Featuring a retro VHS tape design and glitchy tracking lines for that analog charm.
Why She Loves It:
“Every time I wear this shirt, someone stops me to tell their VHS story. It’s a total conversation starter.”
“The First Song I Ever Recorded Off the Radio Was TLC.”
– Nikki J., 38, New York
The Memory:
“I sat there with my finger hovering over the record button, waiting for ‘No Scrubs’ to come on. And when it finally did, I freaked out. Of course, the DJ talked over the intro—but I didn’t care. That tape became my prized possession.”
The Tee She Picked:
‘Mixtape Mood’ Tee
An illustrated cassette with hand-written labels and pastel colors that feel straight out of a 90s notebook.
Why It Matters:
“This shirt is my playlist on fabric. Every time I wear it, I remember how hard I worked to curate my own vibe. Pre-Spotify hustle, you know?”
“Saturday Mornings Meant Cartoons and Cereal—No Exceptions.”
– Brian T., 36, Florida
The Memory:
“Waking up early, making a massive bowl of Lucky Charms, and watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in my pajamas. That was happiness. My parents knew not to schedule anything before 11am on Saturdays.”
The Tee He Picked:
‘Cowabunga Forever’ Retro Cartoon Tee
A bold, vintage-inspired design featuring comic-style turtles, splashes of neon, and plenty of attitude.
Why He’s Obsessed:
“This tee makes people SMILE. It’s like a universal language for 90s kids.”
“I Saved Up for My First CD Player—and It Changed My Life.”
– Leah V., 44, Texas
The Memory:
“I mowed lawns for two months to buy a Discman. I finally got it and played Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill on repeat. I walked around the neighborhood like I was in a music video—headphones on, world tuned out.”
The Tee She Picked:
‘Play. Pause. Repeat.’ Graphic Tee
A clean, minimalist design with retro playback buttons, channeling those analog vibes with a modern twist.
Why It Stuck With Her:
“It’s not just a shirt—it’s a mood. It reminds me of the first time I felt independent, connected to my music.”
From Memories to Merch: Why This Means So Much
We design shirts to feel like a time capsule. Whether it’s the font, the color palette, or a tiny nod to a pop culture relic, each piece is meant to spark something in you.
Because style isn’t just about how you look. It’s about how you feel. And when you wear something that brings you joy, that connects you to who you were—or still are—it’s powerful.
These stories are proof that:
- A T-shirt can be a time machine
- Nostalgia connects us
- And the smallest memory can become the biggest smile