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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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “retro”

• Nike Air Max 90 – Black – Grey – Yellow @ JD Sports

  
  Sneaker News - Air Jordan, Air Force 1, Air Max, Nike SB, Release Dates & more — Authority: 639
  LIVESTRONG releases from Nike this year have put a vicegrip on black/yellow just like ‘Chicago’ did with white/black/red or how most things you see in purple/gold remind you of ‘Lakers’.  While this effect is undoubtedly a benefit to the cause of crushing cancer, it might lead to some confusion over these ...
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• SHOP: American Retro | Fingerless Leather Gloves, $312

  
  FASHION INDIE — Authority: 575
  Is this a joke? I need these in my life ASAP. Get them at Shopbop
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• Sanitarium Comes to Good Old Games

  
  Aeropause Games — Authority: 485
  For those of us that can remember back to 1998, there was a great adventure game that was released on the PC by the name, Sanitarium.  Sanitarium was made by a company called ASC Games.  The game did not sell all that well, but it did end up garnering a lot of cult status and fame in the gaming community because of ...
  8 hours ago

• Air Jordan 12 Retro vs OG

  
  SMS- Sneaker Coverage You Can Count On — Authority: 146
  January 1997 The Whits/Red colorway was released the price tag was $135.That was Jordan’s 12 season in the NBA he averaged  29.6 season.A small detail that’s really nice about the sneaker is the way the creators wrote “23″ on the tongue, by actually spelling out the “2″, so it says “TWO 3″. The ...
  9 hours ago

• Fantastic Peapods T-Shirts and Gifts

  
  Toxiferous Designs — Authority: 474
  This fantastic peapod illustration features whimsical and pretty pea pods with peas in blue, green and purple inside that look like beautiful brightly colored marbles! This lovely vegetable art is the perfect to buy for anyone who loves original artwork in a fun style, horticulture, veggies and bright colors! This ...
  9 hours ago

• Wearing A Nice Suit Makes You King Herod Or Somthing [Oldies But Goodies]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 825
  Are these women about to do the dance of the seven veils? By the by: that " vixen under the veil " fetish? Its been going on a long time. [ Vintage Ads ]
  9 hours ago

• Artist Rendering: The Real Alien Autopsy

  
  FashionablyGeek — Authority: 631
  It’s only an artist rendering on a shirt, but this is the most convincing evidence I’ve seen of a UFO conspiracy. Although, other evidence suggests that the alien forms we are so familiar with are just shadows . Product Page ($18)
  10 hours ago

• New Super Mario Bros. Voicemail Greetings

  
  Infendo - Nintendo blog — Authority: 528
  Our friends over at Nintendo of Canada managed to snag some time with Mario himself to record a few New Super Mario Bros. and holiday themed voicemail greetings. While you can pick one of the three greetings to use on your phone’s voicemail system, it looks like one of the messages might be used by some video [...]
  10 hours ago

• Holiday Sponsor: Kobold Toys

  
  My Mom Shops — Authority: 433
  Im getting tons of holiday toy catalogs in the mail, many of which just rehash the same loud flashing toys. Luckily, there are several sites I can rely on for quieter, higher-quality, even educational (shhhh) toys for my kids. One of these sites is Kobold Toys , which I have mentioned to you before . ...
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• Hopalong Casualty

  
  Kitchen Retro — Authority: 469
  Yes, you too can be "a Spaceman or Hopalong Casually." How casual is this, to be bouncing along the sidewalk in your Space Shoes? It will soon be followed by your casually falling on your face. These mini-surfboard-and-springs devices are strapped to your regular shoes and will keep you hopping for the proverbial ...
  11 hours ago

• Interview: Golgoth Studios Talks Joe & Mac Remake

  
  Multiplayergames.com — Authority: 136
  HD remake concept art French game developer Golgoth studios founder Anthony De Sa Ferreira recently made an announcement that after releasing a HD remake of Toki, the studio would focus on reviving Data East’s arcade and console title Joe & Mac. Due to the early nature of the design, no screens exist of the ...
  12 hours ago

• Zola + Derick’s Sixties Wedding, Part Deux

  
  Vintage Glam Weddings — Authority: 134
  Continuing with part II Zola + Derick’s dreamy vintage wedding by Feather Love Photography . The couple placed photos of themselves from when they were children and photos of their parents on a wall for the photobooth. The vintage yellow fabric just brings more energy to such fun photos! The Twiggy ...
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• from classic console to arcade stick

  
  technabob — Authority: 108
  Here’s a creative way to preserve that old NES when it finally, finally breaks down: turn it into an arcade stick. A bulky, thick, incredible arcade stick. Beyond the forest of wiring , this actually doesn’t look as difficult as some of the crazier custom jobs we’ve seen, and odds are most folks have ...
  13 hours ago

• from classic console to arcade stick

  
  TOYS and GADGETs | News | Reviews | Videos — Authority: 168
  Here’s a creative way to preserve that old NES when it finally, finally breaks down: turn it into an arcade stick. A bulky, thick, incredible arcade stick. Beyond the forest of wiring , this actually doesn’t look as difficult as some of the crazier custom jobs we’ve seen, and odds are most folks have ...
  13 hours ago

• everything is portable with a super mario box

  
  TOYS and GADGETs | News | Reviews | Videos — Authority: 168
  If you own multiple gaming consoles, you already know that keeping everything organized can be a pain, particularly if you sometimes pack up and take it all to a friend’s house. Nightmare? For most of us, sure. But not for anyone crafty enough to whip up a MarioBox. Definitely awesome on the outside, especially ...
  13 hours ago

• everything is portable with a super mario box

  
  technabob — Authority: 743
  If you own multiple gaming consoles, you already know that keeping everything organized can be a pain, particularly if you sometimes pack up and take it all to a friend’s house. Nightmare? For most of us, sure. But not for anyone crafty enough to whip up a MarioBox. Definitely awesome on the outside, especially ...
  13 hours ago

• 1954 Constitution test

  
  The Retro Blog — Authority: 420
  This article asks  Are You Smarter Than A 1954 8th Grader? It turns out I’m not. Here are some of the questions: list the cabinet positions and the people who hold these positions at the present time. tell the provisions of each of the amendments to the Constitution write the preamble to the Constitution ...
  13 hours ago

• The Legend of Link’s Distractions

  
  fasthack — Authority: 138
  Sometimes Link is too busy to save Zelda ok?
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• Get a Mac – Broken Promises

  
  fasthack — Authority: 138
  Check out the late 80s version of PC.
  13 hours ago

• Sadly, I can confirm this is true.

  
  Life is a Thrill — Authority: 141
  Sadly, I can confirm this is true.
  13 hours ago

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