RETRO

Retro is a style that recreates the aesthetic of a particular past era but, unlike vintage, usually through new, modern pieces styled to look old. Retro quotes the recognisable marks of decades: polka dots and full skirts of the 1950s, psychedelic prints and the mini of the 1960s, flares and the earthy palette of the 1970s. It is a game with nostalgia in which a modern person tries on the spirit of the past without needing to hunt for authentic pieces. Retro allows a whole image of an era to be recreated — from hairstyle to accessories — and always sounds a little theatrical, festive and characterful. This style is popular at themed events and among those who love an expressive, 'storytelling' aesthetic with a clear cultural code.