as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
retro fashions that seek to capture the lost glamour of Hollywood in the 1930s
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Flattered Launches Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Flattered’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection embraces retro aesthetics, drawing inspiration from ’60s minimalism.
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
This class is defined by its retro nature and custom design.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Wes Anderson: The Exhibition at The Design Museum, London
November 21, 2025–July 26, 2026
Symmetry, pastel colors, tableau-like sets, retro fashion: Famously, Wes Anderson’s movies have a look.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
This includes floral and geometric patterns as well as scenic murals, all of which are a sure way to add retro character to any room.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
This class is defined by its retro nature and custom design.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Wes Anderson: The Exhibition at The Design Museum, London
November 21, 2025–July 26, 2026
Symmetry, pastel colors, tableau-like sets, retro fashion: Famously, Wes Anderson’s movies have a look.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
This includes floral and geometric patterns as well as scenic murals, all of which are a sure way to add retro character to any room.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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