50 Pop Culture Revivals - From Shannen Doherty to Shoulder Pads (CLUSTER)

Viral Retro Remixing

15 Michael Jackson "Thriller" Remakes

Thriller, thriller night... If there is is any excuse to pull together the best Michael Jackson viral videos, then his 50th Birthday is it. They are ALL brilliant. You can view the original here as 21…
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Career Revivals Through Dance (VIDEO)

Season 7 "Dancing With The Stars" Cast

Season 7 of Dancing With The Stars will have some new faces when it returns to prime time on September 2nd. The 2008 cast of the hit Hollywood show was announced this morning on Good Morning America and…
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Britney Spears Comebacks (Take 2) (VIDEO)

VMA's Released Promo Spot

It seems like MTV wants to give Britney another chance, especially after her brutal act for the song 'Gimme More' last year. The pop sensation took part in the VMA’s promo ad, along with its host Russell…

Floppy Disk Bracelets

Bringing the 80s Back

Remember the good old floppy diskettes? Some of you don't, but jewelry maker Oxx-An Alleweireldt sure wanted to bring the 80s back. The designer developed Floppy diskette bracelets that look as ugly…

Bringing Back the Fanny Pack (GALLERY)

Modern Bum Bags

I know what you’re thinking. "Those are fanny packs, and I’m having nothing to do with them." But hold on! These new designs are much more stylish than ones from the past. Not only that, but they…

Cult Classic Movie Remakes (VIDEO)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show by MTV

Lets do the Time Warp again? Do you remember the dance steps? ALL the lyrics? Perhaps "the" cult classic movie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, is being remade by MTV. Most people consider the musical…

Reviving Killer Sitcoms (VIDEO)

'Friends' the Movie To Star Jennifer Aniston & Co.

Friends fans rejoice! After the Sex and the City movie was such a success, producers thought they would try their luck reviving Friends, another hit comedy of the '90s. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox,…

90s TV Show Revivals (GALLERY)

90210 To Re-Cast Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty, one of the original 90210 cast members, will be returning to the show when it is relaunched later this year. The directors of the new TV show asked Doherty to come back on, but the actress…

35 Retro Gadget Revivals

From The Boombox to the Rotary Phone (SUPER GALLERY)

Brace yourself for how old some of the following features will make you feel! This super gallery highlights some of the best retro and old-school tech designs that have recently made their way back in…

Retro Mini Dresses (GALLERY)

Fashion Staple of the 60s Returns

The revival of the 60s and 70s continues as fashion designers continue to bring back style retro style staples like the mini dress. The look has been reinterpreted by many famous designers, from Chanel…

Return of the Jumpsuit (GALLERY)

Marc Jacobs and Fendi Putting Stars in One Piece Suits

These pictures show a number of the hottest stars, including Lindsay Lohan, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss and Rihanna. But wait, why should be talking about them? Because they are wearing JUMPSUITS! Some…

Vinyl Records Making a Comeback

36% Rise in Sales

It’s hard to believe, but vinyl records are making a comeback, at the same time that CD sales are on the decline. In fact, one major grocery store chain, Fred Meyer, still has LP (Long Playing - usually…

Econobox Comeback (GALLERY)

Gas Prices Drive Demand For Retro Eco-Cars

While all the giant automotive manufacturers are feverishly developing fancy new eco-friendly, green and hybrid cars, another trend is quietly brewing: used econoboxes from the '80s and '90s! That’s…

Flannel Shirts Return (GALLERY)

Dolce & Gabbana Pre-Fall 2008

While we're just starting to warm up to the Spring and waiting for the Summer, Dolce & Gabbana are already over it. The uber stylish fashion brand are wetting our appetite for the cold season with these…

Retro Ankle Boots for Men (VIDEO)

Chelsea Boots Return

Thank goodness for The Horrors: They are bringing back one of the most popular men's shoes of the early 1960s, the Chelsea boot... but now, they are available for women as well! The ankle high booties…

Retro Plots (VIDEO)

Swingtown Showcases Swingers of the 1970s (Your Parents)

If you were a TV producer launching a new show about 1970s swingers, would you admit the plot was based on the lives of your parents? Mike Kelley, the creator of Swingtown, which airs on June 5 on CBS,…

Return of the Cone Boobs (VIDEO)

Girls Aloud Get Galactic Glam

Remember when Madonna brought back retro cone boobs, making the pointy bra style hot again? Well now thanks to Girls Aloud, it's back, and this time with a galactic blast! The UK girlband showed off…

Polka Dot Dresses (GALLERY)

Betsey Johnson Brings Back 90s

If you're thinking, "The return of polka dot dress? But that look didn't go anywhere." I'm here to let you know that yes, it did. But it's back, so if you were still rocking the look, you're in luck, because…

Retro SuperCar Revivals (GALLERY)

BMW M1 Homage

BMW unveiled the M1 Homage, the luxury auto maker's sleek new super car at the Concorso d'Eleganza at the Hotel Villa d'Este this past weekend. The unveiling of the Homage was to commemorate the 30th anniversary…

Remixed Retro Virals (VIDEO)

Pussycat Doll Redoes Duran Duran's Rio for Caress

When you combine a stunning Pussy Cat Doll, remix a wildly popular 80s tune and have a hot Brazilian theme to your campaign, how could it not go viral? To promote Caress Brazilian Exotic Oil Infusions…

Bunny Backpacks

Can Prada Revive the 90s?

Backpacks are either practical and geared toward students or hikers, or they're considered cutsie, designed for kids and preteens. Prada wants to change that with the re-introduction of the micro backpack…

Reviving Long, Retro Hair (GALLERY)

Heavy Bangs

Thick, curtain bangs that graze the eyelids are making a hairstyle comeback. The look rocked by retro bombshells in the '70s and '80s is so "now" again, just a little tamer than how Farrah Fawcett wore…

Return of the Cape (GALLERY)

Wrapped Up in Fashion

Channel your inner Red Riding Hood and keep yourself warm this winter with a big, woolly cape. Capes are a great way to keep you warm and have recently been appearing out on the streets. Mid or full-length…

60s Home Theater Room

1500 Square Feet of Retro Groovy

The problem with this home theater is NOTHING. So cool, even Norbit would be fun to watch (with lots of adult beverages.) James Biber from Pentagram designed this baby and it is incredibly wicked. It's…

Retro Jalopy Revival (VIDEO)

East German Trabant Car

While the Western German's had their Volkswagon (people's car), the Eastern Germans had the Trabant, a car the Westerners poked so much fun at. It looked a bit silly, a little bit Mr. Bean, and very, very…

Retro Radio Strikes Again

MAGNA Wooden Radio with iPod Jack

If you are lover of things natural and organic, Designer Singgih Kartono has a radio for you. The MAGNA wooden radio has all the modern gimmicks: including an input for your iPod or other portables. The…

Return of Heroin Chic (GALLERY)

Vivienne Westwood Red Label

While at first glance this may look like an angry animal rights activist protesting fur on the runway, this is actually a model from Vivienne Westwood's Fall 2008 show. Part of the British designer's…

80s Tech As Modern Fashion

Paul Smith Ghettoblaster Bag

Ready to bring back to the 80s? This bag, printed like an old school boom box, will help you do it! The Ghetto Blaster Bag was actually designed by high end fashion house Paul Smith and yes, it is a man…

Reviving Retro, Gangster Style

Michael Jackson's Comeback

What a thriller it would be if Michael Jackson took part in the retro revival phenomenon like celebs like MC Hammer, Tina Turner and his sister Janet have. Apparently, he's got his comeback wardrobe picked…

60s Shades (GALLERY)

Cutler and Gross Eyewear

Over-sized eyewear has been the inspiration for many upcoming Spring/Summer 2008 season collections. Cutler and Gross are presenting a collection inspired by the adolescent angst of the 1960's. Their…

Bringing Back Flares (GALLERY)

Ditto Jeans

Flare denim is making a huge comeback. In the '70's Farrah "of the big hair" Fawcett practically would only been seen in Dittos. They had a distinctive horseshoe panel on the back. So Dittos are making…

Hourglass Fashion

Return of the Corset

Whether they be the celebrated curve exaggerations or the dreaded body squeezers, corsets have always been iconic and synonymous with the female form. They exaggerate the hour-glass figure associated…

Janet Jackson's Galactic Comeback (VIDEO)

Video Single For Feedback

Janet Jackson has burst back onto the scene with a sexy new video for her comeback single, Feedback. She must be keeping up with the latest trends too, because the songstress was dressed from head to toe…

80s Sunglasses For Men (GALLERY)

Josh Hartnett's White Shades

If Josh Harnett has any authority on fashion trends, he may just be setting the standards for summer's must-have item for men. He was recently seen sporting these white, plastic-framed sunglasses outside…

80s Sunglasses Dominate Fashion Market (GALLERY)

Ray Ban Wayfarer

GQ last month defined Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses as "something from the Eighties worth remembering". According to the review, nothing more original than Wayfarer can be found today in the sunglasses market…

Return of the Beehive (VIDEO)

Karl Lagerfeld & Amy Winehouse Bring Back Retro Hair Style

The controversial revelation that Karl Lagerfeld's latest muse is tattooed songstress, Amy Winehouse, put the fashion world in a state of shock this week. At his show in London last week, models in army-style…

Retro Anti-Fashion Returns

Dr. Martens Attempts Revival

Eww. Just eww. I try to stay impartial to trends, but I pray no one actually dons these in an attempt to be cool. Even the New York Times recognizing the Dr. Martens as an "Antifashion." The footwear company…

80s Style Phones Hot Again

Mini Brick Cell Phone

Lovers of all things retro will lust for this cell phone; the mobile looks just like the earliest "brick" phones. It's a miniature version of the first cell phones to hit the market in the 80's. It's about…

H&M's Retro Finnish

Marimekko Collection Influenced By 50s, 60s, 70s

H&M;has teamed up with Finnish retailer Marimekko and will offer a range of vintage-style fashions inspired by Marimekko’s most popular patterns from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The collection of some…

The Return of the Mix Tape

Sharing Music With Mixaloo

Not too long ago you could express your love for a girl by making her a mix tape. Putting together a mix tape (which, over the decades, would evolve into illegal file sharing) involved hand-picking your…

Male Perms (VIDEO)

Disco Hair Returns

Men and women of the world -- brace yourselves; it looks like a hideous trend from the days of disco is making its way back onto the fashion scene. Apparently the perm is going to be one of the hottest…

The New Oz (GALLERY)

"Dark" Remake Of Wizard Of Oz

It's time to bust out your shiny red shoes -- a remake of the classic Wizard of Oz is in the works! This won't be any modern remake -- the 1930s classic will be clicking its heels in a dark direction.…

The (Hideous) Return of Shoulder Pads In Fashion (GALLERY)

I remember teasing my mom about her shoulder pads back in the '90s. My sister and I would break into hysterical laughing fits when she would get dressed up and slip on little blouses or jackets with enormous…

80s Icon Revived (GALLERY)

Mr. T Doll Exhibition In San Francisco

An extravagant artistic exhibition took place at the RX Gallery in San Francisco. The collectors Mike Essl & Greg Rivera gathered thousands of Mr. T figures, the actor who personified Mario Baracus in…

Divine Wind (VIDEO)

Kamikaze Making a Comeback in Japan

It seems the Neo-Cons are having their day in Japan as well and are resurrecting the kamikaze as a symbol in order to motivate Japanese youth and instill nationalistic pride. Kamikaze means “divine wind”…

Retro Appliances Revive the '50s

The Big Chill Fridge

This may look like your grandmothers old fridge but it comes loaded with the latest features of todays functionalities and efficiencies. Offered in an assortment of colors. A sure addition to your modern…

Recycled Flashback Fashion

1950s Outfit Knit From Old Plastic Bags

Turning trash into fashion is a great concept and it takes an interesting twist here - Artist, Cathy Casdan decided to knit a 1950's inspired ensemble entirely out of old plastic bags. This great concept…

Hulaerobica (VIDEO)

The Return of the Hula Hoop?

Exercise is boring. But sadly for many us who dont want a BFA (big fat arse) then its also a necessary evil. So lets all drop down on our knees, get some carpet burns and thank the exercise gods for reintroduncing…

Drive-Ins make a comeback

Drive-in theaters, those beloved pop culture icons of yesteryear were nearly extinct, but are now making something of a comeback. Last weekend workers scrambled to ready the new showboat drive-in theater…

Return of the Moustache

"It just happened," said the mustachioed NYU sophomore Armen Danilian, 19, as if a mustache fluttered down from the sky and landed on his upper lip. "I'm on that lazy-man note, you know?" That note is…

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