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Lately, I’ve noticed this “Retro” clothing trend that has been spreading like wildfire and is infecting our youth today. Is it just me, or have you walked down the street and been stopped in your tracks by someone who looks like they were stuck in a time warp? You see the kid that looks like he came from a pop band in the 80s in his KISS tee, bomber jacket or track zip-up, and holey jeans, or the “flower child” who’s in Birkenstocks, a flowery shirt and bellbottoms.How about the girl who looks like she went to a dance in her 50s style swing skirt, or the guy in his 20s style Fedora and gangster-looking suit? It’s like fashion history has exploded and scattered all over the country. I too have been overtaken by this retro craze, and I’m starting to enjoy it.When I bought my first pair of Converse while I was just in high school, I turned to my father for cash. When he questioned my motives, I told him it was for a pair of silver Converse “All-Stars.” He just laughed and said, “I had a red pair of those when I was your age that I used to wear to basketball practice every day.” I have even gone as far as collecting pill-box hats, similar to those worn by Jackie O., from the 60s and I have a huge collection of hippie clothing mixed along with my 80s rock concert t-shirts.But what really started this craze? The trend of mimicking old styles is definitely not a new conception. For example, in the early 90s when I was a child, I remember wanting a pair of pink jellies flats because they were” all the rage.” This flashback fad was actually originated in the 70’s when the shoe was first created. This generation, however, has mastered copycatting other fashion decades down to an art. History repeats itself, so why can’t fashion? Is it nostalgia? Or is it lack of ingenuity? One thing is for sure, what was once tacky is back in style again.I have seen a lot of guys wearing the tags on their ball caps and shoes again. Did you know that this trend was first started in the late 80s when hip-hop first hit the scene? Looks like it too has made a major come back. I think the idea behind this “Retro” rage is simple. People want to stand out in a crowd, and most all vintage clothing is original and different.The main aspect of this new trend relies on the many different styles and eras to choose from that appeal to the younger crowd. Plus, it’s just plain fun. So the next time you look in your closet and see those styles that you used to love, fear not! Just drag them out and you’re sure to be in style again. |
