retro

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She later went from a figure-hugging sheer lavender Gucci gown to a playful daytime polka dot ensemble from Jacquemus matched with retro white sun glasses, with Elle magazine praising her "old Hollywood" dash.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

It has pivoted toward higher-margin items such as trading cards, retro games and consoles that strike a nostalgic chord with shoppers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“Hag” sits smack-dab at the center of a four-way intersection between camp, arthouse, schlock and retro TV movie of the week.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

I said, “It’ll be so retro, like a 1950s pageant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Pens and pencils packed a dozen each in flimsy cardboard packaging with retro fonts and design.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green