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 Music
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  by kdbarclay / on Jun 30, 2012
• in Technology
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  by jdredmond / on Jun 13, 2011
• in Lifestyle
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  by christinevega / on May 30, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “retro”

 

• Nike Classic Cortez Leather

  
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  Known as a regional favorite in Los Angeles, the Nike Cortez has seen its core fanbase go so far west that it’s across the Pacific where the majority of significant recent releases have congregated.  Good news, then, to see a new Classic Cortez Leather arrive at one of Europe’s top retailers.  The whole world ...
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• Batman Classic 1966 TV Series Catwoman Action Figure

  
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  Old-school sexy is back in the spotlight with the Batman Classic 1966 TV Series Catwoman Action Figure, proving that Anne Hathaway might’ve been easy on the eyes as Catwoman but Julie Newmar is the femme fatale that made the hearts of many geeks go pitter-patter when she strutted her stuff in a skintight catsuit. ...
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• Retro Phone: la cornetta telefonica vecchio stile per smartphone e tablet a 11,5 euro

  
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  Autore : Macity Con la cornetta telefonica per smartphone e tablet è possibile effettuare e ricevere telefonate in stile retro. Si collega all’uscita jack di iPhone, iPad e anche dei Mac ed è disponibile in 5 colori: in offerta con il 62% di sconto con Stacksocial a solo 15 dollari, circa 11,50 euro ...
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• Weekly recap: bright hair, navy uniforms and send me your vintage photos!

  
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  Vintage fashion news: Everything you need to know about buying vintage shoes Contact sheet from a 1940s fashion shoot in Washington My vintage : a bright sixties shift and lots of cherry blossom How to get vintage styles with modern fashions The 1950s Revlon advert used in Mad Men 1960s fashion ...
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• Classic vintage japanese kabuki samurai Utagawa Customizable gifts from Zazzle

  
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  Classic vintage japanese kabuki samurai Utagawa Business Cards by TheGreatestTattooArt Shop for other business card templates free at Zazzle. Classic vintage japanese kabuki samurai Utagawa Business Cards by TheGreatestTattooArt Browse Classic Business Cards online at Zazzle.com Classic ...
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• Sunday Spring

  
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  Hair: [LeLutka] -ADILE hair – Bournville New! Dress: [Amarelo Manga] – Dress Roberta [Red] NEW!!! Earrings & Bangles: [Amarelo Manga] – Antonella [Gold] NEW!!! Nails: *+*Girlicious*+* Princess Nails Bag: Retro’ – shell clutch mesh Shoes: N-core CAPRICE ...
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• Dekoratives Retro Wählscheibentelefon – Handy

  
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  Wenn auch unvorstellbar Retro, finden es heute alle cool. Meine Jungs z.B. sind fasziniert und können sich das kaum vorstellen immer wieder die Nummern neu zu wählen. Das warten bis die 9 wieder zurück kommt z.B., da es ja noch
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• May Well Cheap Air Jordan Recognition With Regard To Cheap Sneakers Normally Become Tamed During Http://www.newshoescheap-sales.net?

  
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• SOLD! - 7 japanese ukiyo-e postcards with custom message

  
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  Cool oriental japanese legendary warrior samurai post card by TheGreatestTattooArt See more Cool Postcards at zazzle.com Cool oriental japanese legendary warrior samurai post cards by TheGreatestTattooArt Design your own picture postcards on zazzle. Cool oriental japanese legendary ...
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• Bell Custom 500 Hurricane Helmet

  
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  The Bell Custom 500 Hurricane Helmet is a direct throwback to the mid-70s when Kenny Roberts was defeating all-comers on his blazing yellow Yamaha. This new-for-2013 helmet has been fully updated with a custom-quilted liner, a DOT certified shell, a padded chin strap with D-ring closure, integrated snaps and an ...
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• Halo 2600 Gameplay – Lo retro mola más

  
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  Halo es una saga que se ha caracterizado por la fuerte acogida que ha recibido por parte de la comunidad jugona. El caso es que son varios los juegos que se han hecho por parte de la comunidad de esta saga, pero ha sido uno de los miembros de la propia Microsoft quien nos deleita con esta adaptación en la genial ...
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• Suzy Parker and Evelyn Tripp

  
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  Suzy Parker (on the left) and Evelyn Tripp photographed for October Vogue 1956. I love the mixture of red and white in this photo, and that red dress is the most amazing shape – just fabulously elegant! *sigh* Source  and copyright:   Some rights reserved  by  dovima_is_devine_II Edited with BlogPad ...
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• Celebrity Sneaker Watch: Lil’ Wayne Wears “Fire Red” Air Jordan Retro V (5)

  
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  If you really thought the NBA could stop Lil’ Wayne from taking in some Playoff action live and in the flesh, think again (lol). After his unforgettable rant about the Miami Heat,his own personal claims of being banned from damn near ever arena in the NBA and ticket disputes with OKC officials, Weezy was spotted ...
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• Nike Air Force Max 2013 – Grape

  
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  Yesterday, we broke news of the “Fire Red” colorway of the Nike Air Force Max 2013 that is set to release on May 25th. Another familiar color will be released on the same day. Nike will be putting the “Grape” colorway out into stores. Nike Air Force Max has come on strong in the color department in its ...
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• Moshi Moshi Retro Handset – Black

  
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  Moshi Moshi Retro Handset – Black Retro Telephone Handset All Retro Phones have these attributes: -Soft Rubberized Exterior for Super Comfortable Talking Expertise -Loud and Clear Speaker. Contact Clarity … Designed by the French designer David Turpin the POP handset combines classic style with a modern ...
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• May 11, 1997: Supercomputer Deep Blue defeats Garry Kasparov.

  
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  And from a supercomputer beating a world champion at chess, its just ONE SMALL STEP TO THE TERMINATOR. And from the Terminator, its just ONE SMALL STEP TO A SENTIENT PRISON THAT IS MAYBE POSSIBLY A LITTLE BIT BANANAS. Then again, we could end up with Data instead, so maybe its worth the risk... Anyway, from my post ...
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• Air Jordan III “Invisibility Cloak” Customs by Overdose of Opulence

  
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  The iridescent “Invisibility Cloak” look has nearly completely disappeared (How apropos) after the frequent treatment it had across Swoosh styles in 2012. Reviving the look is this piece from Overdose of Opulence , an Air Jordan III styled up to go with the “Invisibility Cloak” theme. The color shifting ...
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• Release Date: Air Jordan 8 Retro “Phoenix Suns”

  
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  In 1993, the Michael Jordan led Bulls faced off with the Charles Barkley led Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. The Bulls won series, capping off their first three-peat. In June, Jordan Brand will retro the Playoffs colorway of the Air Jordan 8, the color combo Jordan wore during the series. However, here we get [...] ...
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• Retro Play – “LandStalker” (Part II) is Live!

  
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    This video was taken from a Retro Play live-stream from the evening of May 8-9, 2013 that was like a mini-marathon, clocking in at almost four hours! Our journey through the Sega Genesis classic continues as we explore more… Read more →
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• Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Black Toe” (More Images)

  
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  May 25th will become a sneakerheads nightmare and dream as there will be a ton of rereleasing and of course these, the  Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Black Toe.” With the release date coming sooner than we think, here we get another set of detail images of the shoe. The classic Air Jordan 1 stays true to its ...
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