Julia Fox exemplifies the retro-tech fashion trend by showcasing wearable art made from outdated electronics. This movement highlights nostalgia for earlier digital devices, and artists like Gab Bois and numerous Etsy vendors transform obsolete gadgets into fashion statements. By crafting unique pieces such as Tamagotchi necklaces and circuit board earrings, these creators not only celebrate the aesthetic of old tech but also advocate for the Right to Repair philosophy. The trend resonates particularly with younger generations yearning for simplicity in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
"[Tech] was clunkier, slower, but also more tactile and charming. There was this sense of optimism, too. Everything felt like a glimpse into the future."
Hundreds of vendors on Etsy are, as Bois puts it, 'subverting function for aesthetic purposes.' They're selling Tamagotchi necklaces, turning circuit boards and microchips into earrings, and crocheting old floppy disks into purses.
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