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See below. "Michael Ball was considered one of the fastest, smartest and
most aggressive cyclists on the circuit." What circuit are they talking
about? Is this the circuit where all the cheap hookers slobber praise all
over Michael Ball because he never once deviated from his persona or song
selection. This is weird. Viewer discretion is advised.
Michael Ball
CEO / Designer
Rebellious. Rambunctious. Rocker. Rider. Michael Ball is anything but
your average CEO. Passionate and determined, strong willed and confident
Michael launched Rock & Republic and in just four short years, has made it
the most successful luxury denim brand in the world.
Michael grew up in Southern California. The child of divorced parents, he
was always on the move, always in trouble, and always hustling to make a
buck. With no real focus, he spent his time and money on fast cars, fast
girls, and rock 'n roll.
Recognizing that Michael needed structure, his mother got him involved in
sports. It proved to be the perfect place for him to channel his
rebellious. Cycling became his sport of choice, and the key to adding
structure, focus and direction to his life.
Cycling taught Michael team skills and the rewards of competition. But it
was the bright colors and bold graphics of the team's uniforms that inspired
his sense of design. He taught himself the technique of sublimation, a
highly technical process that digitally screen-prints fabric, and he began
making all of the team's race-day wear.
By the late 80s, Michael was considered one of the fastest, smartest and
most aggressive cyclists on the circuit. The avid athlete had discovered he
had the stamina to succeed at any task he took on. Michael won the LA
Tri-Sprint Series and then went on to the national track rankings where he
conquered the Velodrome. But an unfortunate racing crash forced him to put
his racing aspirations on hold.
Always the entrepreneur Michael approached Xerox with a business idea. The
two forged a partnership called Xerox Colorgraphics, DS Division. Overnight
it put the technology giant into the fashion business. Michael's vision and
technical skills built a successful financial model for the company but he
was unchallenged creatively. His flare for fashion and affinity for rock
music turned his thoughts from process to product and he one again started
designing.
Michael, never shy with his opinions, felt his girlfriend's jeans didn't
properly flatter her figure. They didn't hug her curves. They were tight
where they should have been eased, and gapped where they should have been
tight. They just didn't show off her...assets. So, he decided to design a
pair of jeans for her. Everywhere the couple went, people asked who
designed the jeans, to which he always responded, I don't know, but they
sure rock!
Source: http://www.rockandrepublic.com/
Bonus:
http://www.tmz.com/2007/08/27/jeans-designer-accused-of-trying-to-get-in-pants/
http://www.aolcdn.com/tmz_documents/0827_michael_ball_wm_01.pdf
most aggressive cyclists on the circuit." What circuit are they talking
about? Is this the circuit where all the cheap hookers slobber praise all
over Michael Ball because he never once deviated from his persona or song
selection. This is weird. Viewer discretion is advised.
Michael Ball
CEO / Designer
Rebellious. Rambunctious. Rocker. Rider. Michael Ball is anything but
your average CEO. Passionate and determined, strong willed and confident
Michael launched Rock & Republic and in just four short years, has made it
the most successful luxury denim brand in the world.
Michael grew up in Southern California. The child of divorced parents, he
was always on the move, always in trouble, and always hustling to make a
buck. With no real focus, he spent his time and money on fast cars, fast
girls, and rock 'n roll.
Recognizing that Michael needed structure, his mother got him involved in
sports. It proved to be the perfect place for him to channel his
rebellious. Cycling became his sport of choice, and the key to adding
structure, focus and direction to his life.
Cycling taught Michael team skills and the rewards of competition. But it
was the bright colors and bold graphics of the team's uniforms that inspired
his sense of design. He taught himself the technique of sublimation, a
highly technical process that digitally screen-prints fabric, and he began
making all of the team's race-day wear.
By the late 80s, Michael was considered one of the fastest, smartest and
most aggressive cyclists on the circuit. The avid athlete had discovered he
had the stamina to succeed at any task he took on. Michael won the LA
Tri-Sprint Series and then went on to the national track rankings where he
conquered the Velodrome. But an unfortunate racing crash forced him to put
his racing aspirations on hold.
Always the entrepreneur Michael approached Xerox with a business idea. The
two forged a partnership called Xerox Colorgraphics, DS Division. Overnight
it put the technology giant into the fashion business. Michael's vision and
technical skills built a successful financial model for the company but he
was unchallenged creatively. His flare for fashion and affinity for rock
music turned his thoughts from process to product and he one again started
designing.
Michael, never shy with his opinions, felt his girlfriend's jeans didn't
properly flatter her figure. They didn't hug her curves. They were tight
where they should have been eased, and gapped where they should have been
tight. They just didn't show off her...assets. So, he decided to design a
pair of jeans for her. Everywhere the couple went, people asked who
designed the jeans, to which he always responded, I don't know, but they
sure rock!
Source: http://www.rockandrepublic.com/
Bonus:
http://www.tmz.com/2007/08/27/jeans-designer-accused-of-trying-to-get-in-pants/
http://www.aolcdn.com/tmz_documents/0827_michael_ball_wm_01.pdf
