The lived-in feel of a good vintage find is being embraced more and more as the retro aesthetic gains momentum, again. Past styles are effortlessly reimagined into new and sleek designs giving us the definition of retro, somewhere in-between old and new.
The word ‘retro’ itself implies a backward look, or back in time, as design elements associated with the trend are often influenced by vintage designs. People are drawn to the aesthetic of our past as a way to reconnect with personal histories and rediscover it in a new way.
With retro back in the spotlight, designers bring us that sense of nostalgia through their furniture, homewares, art and fashion. Not just limited to designers, people everywhere can embrace the trend and are getting creative by repurposing, upcycling and recycling their older items to give them a new life. Embracing slow living when we’re completely dominated by mass-produced goods means the retro aesthetic promotes individuality and sustainability as well as a timeless look, which also happens to be one of the easiest styles to master.