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Not Afraid · 08-16-2005, 12:56 PM

I've always been a big fan of "retro" clothing and style. I always felt I was born in the wrong era or, perhaps, reincarnated from some 1930's vixen or vamp.

As I get older, I find the stuff that I remember and experienced becoming chic again - especially the swank from the 50's, 60's and even 70's (shock!). I find myself wanting waterfall mumu dresses and gowns out of The Ice Storm.

But, what things from today will survive and be fawned over in decades to come?

Will Mediterranean Tract Homes be as ooohed and ahhed over as, say, an Eichler House? Will my already-retro Puma's be Double-Retroed? Surely the ubiquitious Butt-Writing will not be dearly loved in the year 2040?

So, place yourself in the future and fondly remember the past. Then, from that same vantage point, think about what you hope never to see again.

All forms of culture are open game - music, design, architecture, fashion, film, television, etc.

08-16-2005, 12:56 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Trends we admire, Trends we dispise I've always been a big fan of "retro" clothing and style. I always felt I was born in the wrong era or, perhaps, reincarnated from some 1930's vixen or vamp. As I get older, I find the stuff that I remember and experienced becoming chic again - especially the swank from the 50's, 60's and even 70's (shock!). I find myself wanting waterfall mumu dresses and gowns out of The Ice Storm. But, what things from today will survive and be fawned over in decades to come? Will Mediterranean Tract Homes be as ooohed and ahhed over as, say, an Eichler House? Will my already-retro Puma's be Double-Retroed? Surely the ubiquitious Butt-Writing will not be dearly loved in the year 2040? So, place yourself in the future and fondly remember the past. Then, from that same vantage point, think about what you hope never to see again. All forms of culture are open game - music, design, architecture, fashion, film, television, etc.
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