retro

A term derived from the Latin for "backwards," retro denotes a nostalgic recreation of past fashions, fads and styles; often it specifically refers to trends of the 1940s-1980s, i.e. the fairly recent past. Retro is an affectionate and positive term. Retro-inspired blogs often celebrate the world of nostalgia in a humorous way. Retro is in one sense an entertaining form of pop history.

Items and fads designated as retro can either be original to the past, or else modern reproductions. For example, items such as the manual typewriter and dial telephones are collected either as vintage items or as new items that can help recreate the lifestyle of an earlier time. Retro art and music can refer to the original or to modern tributes to the original.

There are many retro-inspired blogs. Some are overviews of style and vintage items from the so-called postmodern (recent) past, encompassing anything from fashion and music to architecture and art. Others have a focus such as retro clothes and style, or the visual style of a particular era, such as the 1950s.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “retro”

• in Technology
  Steampunk Gadgets - Turn Art Deco Into Art Techno
  Real life steampunk gadgets
  by jdredmond / on Jun 13, 2011
• in Lifestyle
  Who are The Top Fashion Icons of All Time?
  Who exemplifies timeless fashion to you?
  by christinevega / on May 30, 2011
• in Film
  Blood Junkie Is Funky (2010)
  “How much booze does $35 buy?” “A whole shitload—you got $35?” –BLOOD JUNKIE
  by missbobetier / on Apr 3, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “retro”

 

• Old TV shows–Challenge Anneka

  
  Joanna Ryde's Not Enough Sex In The City — Authority: 120
  This was one of me favourite TV shows EVER! It involved Anneka Rice runnin’ around tryin’ to get people to help her complete community and charity projects like buildin’ playgrounds or youth centres. She has a big blue truck and a beach buggy and to this day I want her blue jumpsuit! Defo think TV3 or RTE should ...
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• Retro Review: The Legend of Zelda (3DS Virtual Console)

  
  Digitally Downloaded — Authority: 121
  It’s hard to play the original The Legend of Zelda. The game does a terrible job of being playable. At yet, it’s impossible not to respect the game that kickstarted one of Nintendo’s most valuable properties. Read more »
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• Review: Balloon Kid (3DS Virtual Console)

  
  Digitally Downloaded — Authority: 121
  Balloon Fight is a pretty neat game , as primitive as it is. Ambassadors have been able to play the NES original for free on their 3DS for some time, and indeed of the ten NES Ambassador games, Balloon Fight has ended up being my second most-played game (after Yoshi, naturally). Read more »
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• Inspiring Colorization of Old Black and White Photos

  
  Mustified — Authority: 97
    “What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Helen Keller Its true, memories are so important they bring smiles to our faces, or tears to our eyes, and sometimes both at the same time. Photos are like hardcopy of our memories, and old [...]
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• Air Jordan VI “Olympic” 2012 Retro Release

  
  EU Kicks | European Sneaker Magazine — Authority: 553
  This year the Air Jordan camp have defiantly pulled out all the stops in regards to re-releasing their more sought after, classic and highly loved models. As we gear up to the Air Jordan IV ‘White/Cement’ release and the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’ release later this year, another shoe making headlines is the ...
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• Welcoming The Liberation Soviet Army During WWII

  
  English Russia — Authority: 628
  Below are photographs taken during World War II to capture people welcoming the Liberation Soviet Army. “Destroy fascism!”, “Marshal Stalin!”, Bulgaria. The Red Army has entered Sofia. Soviet soldiers and citizens of Sofia. Latvia welcomes the Red Army. Liberation of … Read more...
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• 68 Years Since The Siege Of Leningrad

  
  English Russia — Authority: 628
  It’s been 68 years since the Siege of Leningrad. We post the following photographs highlighting the city’s infrustructure, advertisements, signs, etc. The photo above was taken in 1941. It pictures air balloons which were used to prevent German aircrafts from … Read more...
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• Startwars Retro Posters

  
  Yeeeeee RSS Feed — Authority: 92
  The movie franchise Starwars began in the year 1977, since then it has been an amazing source of entertainment for movie lovers world over. Here are some retro poster related to the Starwars movie.
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• Retro Friday: Microsoft Word 6.0

  
  PCMech — Authority: 117
  It is highly unlikely that anyone that is 30 years of age or younger now as I write this in 2012 has ever seen much less actually used Microsoft Word 6.0. Word 6 was the last version that worked in the Microsoft Windows 3.1 environment; it was released in 1993, and this is the version that really put Word "on the ...
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• Vegetarian Seduction

  
  The Greasy Spoon — Authority: 100
        Back in the 1940s, advertisers would try anything to flog...vegetables. Sightly risqué ad for F. H. Hogue & Co. of Arizona, probably late 1940s.
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• From luxury to liberty

  
  ilbonito blog 2007 — Authority: 124
  During our stay in Bangkok we changed hotels three times.  Our first stop (part of the great value package we had booked in Hong Kong) was the S31, a four-star hotel with a great location right on  the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 31. It is housed in the iconic new “bird building” by Thai “surrealist” architect ...
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• Liberty Garden Hotel

  
  ilbonito blog 2007 — Authority: 124
        [IMG: http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g330/ilbonitofive/bangkok%202012/Picture1017.jpg][IMG: http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g330/ilbonitofive/bangkok%202012/Picture980.jpg][IMG: http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g330/ilbonitofive/bangkok%202012/Picture975.jpg][IMG: ...
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• Oroton Anouk Clutch | Retro Orange Leather Evening Purse

  
  BagBunch - Bags, Handbags & Purses — Authority: 427
  Oroton reminds us that the simplest things in life are often the best with this Anouk clutch. This purse is the picture of retro refinement, with its clean curved lines and bold orange color. Its also available in more conservative dark ivy green and a beige-gray blend that Oroton calls greige, but I appreciate the ...
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• Experimental Type - Paper CraftAn experimental type design in...

  
  WE AND THE COLOR - Creative Inspiration — Authority: 549
  Experimental Type - Paper Craft An experimental type design in origami style Designed by Brent Jackson . You can download the type as an EPS vector graphic, here . More typography inspiration. posted by  W.A.T.C. Facebook  //  Twitter  //  Google+  //  Pinterest
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• Minecraft Tutorials – E30 Patio and Wharf (Survive and Thrive II)

  
  How To Hack or Cheat Games & Software — Authority: 137
  How to Survive and Thrive in Minecraft! In this episode, we do a bit of exterior design near cozy cottage. We build a checkerboard front patio and a connecting wharf alongside the lagoon. Download this tutorial world: paulsoaresjr.com or create it from scratch: www.youtube.com BLOG: paulsoaresjr.com TWITTER ...
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• Mark Cross Company Bags to Barneys | Resurrected American Accessories Label Launches

  
  BagBunch - Bags, Handbags & Purses — Authority: 427
  Its been some time coming, but Mark Cross Company bags will finally be back in stores. The accessories from the American heritage label were favorites of Cole Porter, Ernest Hemmingway, and F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. However when the company folded in 1997 it seemed it would become the stuff of fashion legend. ...
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• Choose the Art Deco Diamond Engagement Rings for a Beautiful 1920s Wedding

  
  I wanted Info — Authority: 127
  The 20′s are already always present in our current lives. Many fashion designers draw their inspiration from the dresses of the 20′s with their lace and fun, flirty style. Many women also prefer the look of an art deco engagement ring for their engagement ring. Halo diamond engagement rings are also becoming quite ...
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• Wearing Stories on Your Sleeve: Part 2 - Agatha Christie

  
  Miss Beatrix — Authority: 110
  Last Thursday saw the first in my series of five Wearing Stories on Your Sleeve style boards. I just love books and stories and the escapism they provide, and this is something I like to incorporate in small ways into my style. The first style board kicked off with Mary Poppins , which you can look at here . ...
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• WEDDING PRESENT RETRO LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT ( S – 3XL )

  
  Matrimonium — Authority: 138
  wedding present eBay auctions you should keep an eye on: WEDDING PRESENT RETRO LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT ( S - 3XL ) GBP 17.99 End Date: Wednesday Jan-25-2012 5:49:06 PST Buy It Now for only: GBP 17.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list WEDDING PRESENT RETRO LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT ( S - 3XL ) GBP ...
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• Kate Spade New York Chit Chat iPhone Case

  
  Exotic Excess — Authority: 116
  The Kate Spade New York Chit Chat iPhone Case ($40) is an ultra-cute way to say “yellow there.” You’ll get hung up on Kate Spade New York with this graphic iPhone case. We love the bright yellow color and the graphic of the retro phone on the back.
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