Comments on: A Curmudgeon’s Look at Retro

By: kp

kp — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:27:54 +0000

I think it’s funny because we bitch about these kids immitating retro, however they really don’t get much of a choice because the fashion industry refuses to stop immitating the past. I’ve seen sewing patterns dated 1969 for the exact same style shirts that kids are wearing today in high school. Until we finally move on to those hideous silver space suits, we’re gonna have to put up with repeated trend after repeated (awful) trend year after year. We’re lucky, I guess, because we actually know the historical context of the 8 ball jacket, but one day that will be lost, and the glorious 8 ball jacket will be worn for new without the full appreciation of it’s tackiness!

By: iroC

iroC — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:01:20 +0000

What’s wrong with Mistral? Is it too Xtreme for you?

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By: thesean

thesean — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:51:58 +0000

i would much rather see an 8 ball jacket than some of the other clothes people are wearing these days. at least this gives us something to laugh about though. i say leave it to theme parties and halloween to dress up like the “good old days.” same thing with design. don’t use the old unless it’s necassary. the 80’s rock!!!

By: fd5daryl

fd5daryl — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:00:21 +0000

So when I’m 30, ninja turtles will be awesome again? Thank God!

The most interesting part of this post was the fact that based on history you could predict these trends, and I am not sure about how valid that fact is, but it’s completely absurd that our society is so predictable.

By: kdvig

kdvig — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:00:42 +0000

i plan on wearing an 8 ball jacket to graduation, end of story