Our ability to store, retain, and recall information is one thing; what science has yet to tell us is why the clothes we wore 10 to 20 years ago now look either mysteriously cool or outright hilarious when we pore over old photographs. Regardless of how old you are, there is always an inevitable tinge of nostalgia when we reflect upon back in the day.
Old school, vintage, retro – whatever you want to call it – has an obvious, universal appeal. It’s part of the reason why retro is one of the most searched terms at Shutterstock, and why Vintage has its own category.
Technology, fashion, furniture, wallpaper, and more – when viewed through the lens of another era, we stop and ponder. Shutterstock contributors are well aware of this aesthetic, and here’s a small sampling of retro in action:
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