#90s-aesthetics

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Games
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Retro Rewind re-creates the glorious drudgery of working a '90s video store

Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator offers a nostalgic, first-person experience of managing a 1990s video rental store with repetitive, engaging tasks.
#punk-rock
Portland food
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Don't Underestimate the Appeal of Punk Rock Flea Markets

Punk rock in 2026 embodies a blend of music, community, and evolving cultural identity amidst urban change.
London music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Generation X: Generation X

Big Ben's explosion in 1976 marked a cultural shift, coinciding with the rise of punk rock and Generation X's emergence in music.
Portland food
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Don't Underestimate the Appeal of Punk Rock Flea Markets

Punk rock in 2026 embodies a blend of music, community, and evolving cultural identity amidst urban change.
London music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Generation X: Generation X

Big Ben's explosion in 1976 marked a cultural shift, coinciding with the rise of punk rock and Generation X's emergence in music.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
23 hours ago

The CD Player Is Back - And These 7 Designs Are Gorgeous - Yanko Design

Streaming hasn't killed physical media. It's made us crave it more. CDs are back in rotation, showing up in record stores, apartments, and design studios with a renewed sense of purpose.
Gadgets
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Alice Cooper Performs Surprise Cover of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

Alice Cooper performed a surprise cover of Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' at his annual Coopstock festival.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Retro NYC video store marks booming first year in business - thanks to growing Gen-Z demand for VHS, DVDs

Night Owl Video, Brooklyn's last video store, celebrates its first anniversary and plans expansion due to increasing demand for physical media.
#girl-trouble
Music
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Girl Trouble Return With First Album in 23 Years

Girl Trouble returns to K Records for their first album in 23 years, titled 'As Is', releasing on June 26.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
6 days ago

Girl Trouble announce first album 23 years: hear "Make It Mine"

Girl Trouble announces their first new album 'As Is' since 2003, featuring songs recorded over 15 years, releasing on June 26.
Music
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Girl Trouble Return With First Album in 23 Years

Girl Trouble returns to K Records for their first album in 23 years, titled 'As Is', releasing on June 26.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
6 days ago

Girl Trouble announce first album 23 years: hear "Make It Mine"

Girl Trouble announces their first new album 'As Is' since 2003, featuring songs recorded over 15 years, releasing on June 26.
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.
Photography
fromAol
1 week ago

31 photos that show what life looked like in 1985

1985 was characterized by iconic pop culture, fashion, and childhood experiences captured in everyday life through photographs.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Where nostalgia turns decadent: The Moonlighters take Tribeca

The Moonlighters by Michael Fredo evokes nostalgia with a refined atmosphere, blending charm and awareness in its artistic presentation.
#fashion
Fashion & style
fromBustle
5 days ago

Exclusive: The 1 'Laguna Beach'-Era Trend Lauren Conrad Would "Never Do" Again

Lauren Conrad's fashion brand will not feature super low-rise jeans, focusing instead on mid-rise styles and modern Y2K trends.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Leverage the local': The fashion trend that explains why everyone around you is channeling their inner tourist

Clothing featuring city names has evolved from tourist souvenirs to mainstream fashion staples, appealing to diverse consumers and price points.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
5 days ago

Exclusive: The 1 'Laguna Beach'-Era Trend Lauren Conrad Would "Never Do" Again

Lauren Conrad's fashion brand will not feature super low-rise jeans, focusing instead on mid-rise styles and modern Y2K trends.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Leverage the local': The fashion trend that explains why everyone around you is channeling their inner tourist

Clothing featuring city names has evolved from tourist souvenirs to mainstream fashion staples, appealing to diverse consumers and price points.
Beer
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Liquid Death and Pit Viper just released new sunglasses. But they're for after you die

Liquid Death collaborates with Pit Viper to create sunglasses for the afterlife, emphasizing humor and unique product offerings.
Books
fromAnOther
6 days ago

Larry Clark and James Gilroy Revisit Their Youth

Larry Clark and James Gilroy's collaboration captures their unique friendship and shared experiences through photography and drawings, reflecting a life lived authentically.
SOMA, SF
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Kurt Cobain death mystery reignites over 3 clues challenging ruling

Kurt Cobain's death investigation is claimed to have been mishandled, raising questions about the suicide ruling.
fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

Woman Notices Wild Detail on Sweatshirt She Wore at Age 7

Wearing a Playboy bunny sweatshirt at 7... and the 3 generations of women were like, 'it was $1, it's fine.'
Parenting
Marketing
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Niche, cryptic, trippy: Coachella's billboards are a preview of music branding in 2026

Billboards for Coachella 2026 showcase unique visuals and fonts, reflecting the evolving landscape of music branding and advertising.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

22 Still-Popular Things That Older People Thought Would Just Be "Quick Fads"

Certain trends and cultural phenomena have persisted far beyond initial expectations of being mere fads.
SF music
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The 'Jesus of Cool' returns to rock San Francisco

Nick Lowe has a long-standing affection for San Francisco, performing there since the late 1970s and cherishing his memories of the city.
Fashion & style
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Kimora Lee shares how she spent years investing, bought back Baby Phat, and caught a Y2K wave

Kimora Lee successfully bought back Baby Phat to preserve its brand identity amid a resurgence of Y2K fashion trends.
Video games
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Working a Fake Job Is a Great Pastime

Retro Rewind, an indie store simulator, captivates players with its nostalgic retail management experience, contrasting sharply with high-action games like Resident Evil Requiem.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

Designers Say These "Thrift Store MVPs" Will Never Be Outdated

Vintage home decor is trending, with a focus on timeless pieces that add character and depth to spaces.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
6 days ago

People are losing it over 7-Eleven merch. Welcome to the surprisingly cool world of convenience chic

7-Eleven's merchandise has gained popularity, blending convenience store culture with streetwear and lifestyle trends.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

People Over 50 Are Sharing What Was "Normal" In The '70s, And Gen Z Would Lose Their Minds

The 1970s featured unique cultural norms and practices that seem unbelievable today, from social behaviors to household items.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Let's take a look at the retro tech making a comeback | TechCrunch

Digital typewriters are carving out a niche for a more focused writing experience, stripping things back to the essentials: just you, a keyboard, and your words.
Photography
#nostalgia
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

When Soviet Youth Bootlegged Western Rock Music on Discarded XRays: Hear Original Audio Samples

Before the availability of the tape recorder and during the 1950s, when vinyl was scarce, ingenious Russians began recording banned bootleg jazz, boogie woogie and rock 'n' roll on exposed X-ray film salvaged from hospital waste bins and archives.
Music production
Apple
fromThe Cut
3 weeks ago

Athena Calderone Remembers New York in the '90s

Athena Calderone attributes her design evolution to Apple and the iPhone, reflecting on her career and creative influences during renovations of her Tribeca home.
Film
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Retro Rewind Lets You Run Your Own '90s Era Blockbuster And It Rules

Retro Rewind is a video store simulator game that authentically captures the charm and nostalgia of 1990s movie rental shops with detailed mechanics and genuine character.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Young people are longing for the low-tech 90s and so would I, if I could only remember them

Embracing 90s nostalgia encourages disconnecting from technology to experience life more fully and invites serendipity.
Online marketing
fromArchitectural Digest
4 weeks ago

Everything You Need To Know About Vintage Shopping and Selling Online

Ten vintage furniture experts share best practices for sellers and insider strategies for buyers navigating online vintage marketplaces successfully.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I went to an estate sale to find out why millennials and Gen Zers love buying cheap stuff from aging baby boomers

I call it the tsunami of stuff. It's cresting. There are a lot of baby boomers. America's over-65 population reached 55.8 million in 2020, and an additional 42.4 million are in the 55-64 age group. This adds up to nearly 100 million people who have amassed a large amount of possessions - stuff they bought, stuff they got from their own parents, stuff their kids stuck them with.
Boston real estate
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Could 90s-Inspired Marketing Be the Key to Winning Over Gen Z?

Nostalgia marketing leverages retro branding to build trust with Gen Z by invoking comforting memories and feelings of authenticity.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

Gen Z Is Obsessed With These 5 Cassette-Era Gadgets & They Just Got a Full Design Upgrade for 2026 - Yanko Design

Streaming's abundance created a thinner listening experience; cassette-era design principles combined with modern technology offer a solution through intentional, tactile music consumption products.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Fab 5 Freddy recalls how he brought underground art forms mainstream respect

Fred Brathwaite, known as Fab 5 Freddy, significantly influenced the emergence of hip-hop culture and street art in New York City.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Philips new audio gear brings back the bright bold colors of the '80s

The collection includes two wireless speakers that both feature Bluetooth 5.5 with Auracast support, an IP67 rating so they can survive the occasional short dunking, 24 hours of battery life, neon colored buttons, and multicolored LED lighting. Cassette tape functionality hasn't been carried forward from Philips' original '80s Moving Sound devices, but both speakers have color LCD screens displaying a stylized animation of spinning cassette reels, and other playback details.
Gadgets
Fashion & style
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

12 'Hannah Montana'-Coded Items You Should Finally Buy With Your Adult Money

Hannah Montana's fashion continues to influence style trends 20 years after the show's premiere.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Chronicling the 90s: How NHL jerseys became mainstream | amNewYork

At that point, [the Islanders] viewed themselves as kind of a failed franchise that had not won a Stanley Cup in a decade and was coming down from this period of great success, said Nick Hirshon, the author of We Want Fish Sticks, which chronicles the Islanders' controversial rebranding, and a journalism professor at William Paterson University. And now the Rangers just won the Stanley Cup in that market, the Devils were on the up, and up, so maybe the Islanders could not afford a brand new arena or new players, but they could make some money by unveiling a new jersey.
National Hockey League
Fashion & style
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Fashion trends repeat every 20 years - low-rise jeans latest revival

Fashion trends repeat on a 20-year cycle, with styles rising in popularity, falling out of favor, and experiencing revival approximately every two decades.
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Pearl Jam's Mike Creedy announces new graphic novel & rock opera (exclusive vinyl)

McCready's story captures the drive and sense of community that forged the powerful backbone of the Seattle music scene of the 1980s, as their world changed forever with the explosion of grunge in the '90s. Farewell to Seasons unflinchingly shows the brutal cost it had for so many artists and musicians as it captures the lived experience of that seminal era.
Music
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Garbage's Shirley Manson talks "insane" touring economics, viral beach ball fiasco in new interview

Garbage completed their final North American headline tour, revealing that 40 shows generated equivalent revenue to just 10 strategically-located shows, highlighting the unsustainable economics of touring.
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Nostalgic Apple Product Is Making a Major Comeback - and You Can Thank Gen Z For It

Gen Z and young adults are purchasing used iPods to escape streaming fatigue and own their music libraries, with prices rising 60% since 2023 and search interest increasing 8% year-over-year.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month ago

Gray Eyeshadow Is The '90s Makeup Trend That Dominated Fashion Month

Gray eyeshadow emerged as fashion month's dominant beauty trend, ranging from metallic slate to matte pewter, drawing inspiration from late '90s and early 2000s aesthetics rather than 2016's gray trend.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Rise of Analogue Nostalgia

Analogue nostalgia—longing for physical, offline media—drives people to choose complicated, expensive technologies over simpler digital alternatives despite digitalization's convenience.
Music production
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Billy Corgan Believes Rock Music Was "Purposely Dialed Down" in Late '90s

Rock music was deliberately diminished in mainstream culture starting in the late 1990s, replaced by rap and later pop, despite remaining commercially dominant in ticket sales.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

What's a Gen X to Do?

Beleaguered Louvre president Laurence des Cars quits after a historic heist under her watch. The next morning, a new leader is announced. It's Christophe Leribault from the Palace of Versailles, a true museum animal who ran a few during his career.
Arts
Television
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

MTV Rewind Lets You Revisit 40,000 Music Videos & Commercials from the Golden Age of MTV

MTV Rewind preserves about 40,000 classic MTV music videos and recreates era- and program-specific playlists so audiences can relive MTV's video era.
fromBustle
1 month ago

TikTok's "Mood Ring" Nails Are Pure '90s Nostalgia

A dark gel base creates depth, layered with a silver cat-eye polish that's magnetized so the shimmer pools toward the center like a glowing orb. On top, an iridescent chrome powder creates that signature color shift. Of course, none of these techniques are new - chrome powders and cat-eye gels have both been trending on their own recently - but paired together, they deliver a nail design that feels surprisingly fresh.
Fashion & style
Miscellaneous
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

8 household items that were status symbols in a working-class home in the 1990s that would cost less than a single grocery run today - Silicon Canals

Consumer goods that signified status and achievement in 1990s working-class communities now cost a fraction of their original price, reflecting dramatic shifts in purchasing power and consumer culture.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Analog is back, and my millennial heart couldn't be happier | Tayo Bero

Usually, my handbag is a medley of digital devices and life essentials my phone, iPad, chargers, keys, tampons. But lately, you're likely to also find a half-done newspaper crossword, a ton of stationery, the book I've restarted three times, and whatever scraps and trinkets I've picked up throughout the day to put in my scrapbook. Analog is back, and it feels like we need it more than ever.
Mindfulness
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

Column #4! Ravemore - From Rave Supplements to Baggy Cargos - KALTBLUT Magazine

Two friends transformed a recovery supplement into an authentic Berlin clubwear fashion brand driven by community demand and nightlife experience.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

Adidas re-launches classic 1990s United States retro denim kit

Featuring a washed-denim effect, scattered white stars and sharp red detailing at the collar and sleeves, the adidas U.S. Denim Jersey blends 90s-inspired aesthetics with modern streetwear influence. The jersey preserves a bold visual language from the 90s, now engineered in lightweight performance fabric to elevate comfort, movement and versatility for today's athlete and fan.
Fashion & style
SF music
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

His band defined 1990s indie rock. In SF, he reclaims a singular voice.

Stephen Malkmus, a founding member of Pavement, continues to define alternative rock as a solo artist and bandleader while maintaining relevance across three decades through evolving musical projects.
Film
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Sorry, Only People Who Grew Up In The '80s Can Identify These Movies By Their Blurred Posters

A 15-question quiz challenges players to identify iconic blurred '80s movie posters, testing visual recognition and nostalgia-driven memory.
#1980s
Photography
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

Amazing Vaporwave-esque Reels Where Hesitant Signals Reveal Neon Distortions And Found-footage Glitches At Precise GPS Coordinates

Diverse striking visual projects and photography span street art, surreal AI images, social interventions, illustration, and creative design explorations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Coach's former CEO said Gen Z is most similar to the 60s generation

So I've seen generations change, and Gen Z is the generation that's most similar to my generation, the sixties. They're very value-driven. They're concerned with climate, they're concerned with authenticity, truth, being who they are, and relationships.
Fashion & style
fromBored Panda
2 months ago

80 Vintage Ads That Show Which Values Changed And Which Stayed The Same Over Time

We might be exposed to more ads and commercials today than ever before in human history, but the idea of advertising itself is certainly not a new concept. According to Instapage, the first signs of advertisements actually appeared in ancient Egyptian steel carvings from 2000 BC. Meanwhile, the first printed ad was published in 1472, when William Caxton decided to advertise a book by posting flyers on church doors in England.
Marketing
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

Beautiful Daily Retrowave City Pop Landscapes From Club Retro, A Neon-drenched Instagram Gallery Of Vaporwave Dream Worlds

Collection of diverse visual-art features and lifestyle pieces, including paintings, architecture drawings, illustrations, murals, vintage posters, surreal digital art, and practical guides.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

23 Things That Were So Common During The '90s That Are Basically Extinct Today

Everyday 1990s practices like meeting at airport gates, calling Moviefone, and leaving doors unlocked have largely disappeared due to security and technological change.
Music
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

These $40-$299 Cassette Players Just Crushed Spotify's Algorithm - Yanko Design

Cassette player searches have surged over 1,281%, driven by millennials and Gen Z seeking deliberate listening experiences away from algorithmic playlists and infinite streaming options.
Fashion & style
fromAol
1 month ago

MTV's First Style VJ Coltrane Curtis Recalls Talking Fashion with Industry 'Pioneer' Pharrell Williams (Exclusive)

Coltrane Curtis became MTV's first Style VJ in the early 2000s after building expertise through retail, brand collaborations, and editorial work at Complex magazine.
Digital life
fromHer Campus
2 months ago

It's the Feeling, Not the Clothes: Nostalgia for 2016

Many people nostalgically long for 2016's simpler social media culture and sense of peace before political upheaval, the COVID-19 pandemic, and widespread generative AI.
Music
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This classic MTV website goes where Netflix dare not venture

MTV's last music-only stations closed December 31, 2025, but online services like MTV Rewind recreate the vintage music-video TV experience.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Is the Analog Lifestyle Trend Really Analog at All?

A growing analog lifestyle movement reduces screen time through nostalgic, hands-on activities while its online popularity risks undermining offline goals.
Music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

90s + 00s Alt-Rock with Audiorage at St. James Gate

Live 1990s–2000s alternative rock night featuring covers of The Strokes, Green Day, Hole, Paramore, Offspring, Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down; Belmont address provided.
Music
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

Bootsy Holler's lost photos of Seattle's teen underground

Bootsy Holler's photographs document Seattle's post-grunge youth scene (1992–2004), capturing underage nightlife, DIY parties, and emerging bands like Death Cab for Cutie.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

10 Classic Albums That Influenced Nu Metal

Nu metal has been re-evaluated as an important, influential fusion genre drawing heavily from alternative, industrial, and hardcore, and its roots extend beyond metal.
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