Retro…that bittersweet taste of reminiscing things of the past; a blissful nostalgic trip down memory lane, paying tribute to a former era, by reinventing its once glorious trends and modes, while preserving their authenticity and celebrating their vintage charm. Travelling back in style to the 1940s till the1980s, whether in the world of fashion, art or home décor, you can never go wrong with vintage! And now, as we fast forward a few decades, we are invited to witness as retro style makes its huge comeback, pleasantly evoking the reemergence of a brilliantly refined vibrancy, bold, eye-catching colors and striking patterns, for which we are head over heels!
Fashionwise the templates are all here; oversized coats, wasp waists, nipped jackets, polka-dotted mini-skirts, swing cardigans, pumps, tulle dance dresses, tunic tops and chunk jewelry, all paying homage to the past. Needless to say, nothing says vintage like high contrast colors! From revamped retro to rocker chic, channel your inner ‘80s rock star, with graphic t-shirts featuring a neon palette of vibrant prints, bold lettering or striking patterns, matching it up with a studded blazer, bootleg jeans or patterned leggings! Not a fan of grunge looks? Well, why not go for the classy ‘Mad Men’ look of ‘50s polka dotted skirt, or ‘60s black and white stripped, high-waisted jeans! Bright red lips and wayfarer shades ought to lift off the ensemble and do the trick!
Take your eyes off the fabulous retro fashion for a second, and you’ll likely be drawn in by the next-best thing: the retro home accents. An eclectic mix of old styles and new forms, or new forms combined with timeworn materials and finishes! One simply cannot deny the nostalgic fabulousness of the decor of ‘60s era! Wooden, lacquer-finished furniture, slick tanned leather chairs, metal arc floor lamps and oversized lighting pendants, married with Andy Warhol’s pop art pieces and high contrast floor tiles hold the key to that retro ambience you long to create. Retro clocks, stainless steel appliances, eclectic collections of dishware and vibrant, repetitive patterns echoed in wallpapers or the bold fabrics and rugs, are all integral accessories that have defiantly resurfaced so as to showcace the brilliancy of the retro-modern look.
All in all, whether taking a leaf out of Marilyn Monroe’s stylebook or looking for pastel colored appliances for our kitchen, it is time to admit we have been infected by the retro charm this season! When regressing back to old habits, you might as well, do it in style..!
