The 1950s were a time when conformity was in, individuality was out, and Marilyn Monroe graced the walls of just about every auto shop in the United States.
In a salute to the 1950s, we bring you these 35 looks from the 1950s. See them all for yourself, from retro appliances to 1950s housewife editorials.
Implications - From seductive art of the 40s and 50s to trippy patterns and pompadours, you'll be thinking you were born in the wrong era after clicking through these 50s finds. What might really surprise you is how cool you will think your grandparents are after seeing all the wicked products that their generation got to enjoy.
35 Looks from the 1950s
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50s Housewife Rompers
Alexandra Grecco's Pickford Onesies are a Tribute to the Mad Men Era
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The Evolution of the Bikini in Photos
From the 1950s to the Future
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Recycled Flashback Fashion
1950s Outfit Knit From Old Plastic Bags
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Retro Illustration Resurgences
George Petty's 1950s Art Becoming Popular Once More
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50s Domina Fashion
Dita Von Teese Rocks Head-To-Toe Leather at Christian Dior's Paris Fashion Week
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Half-Shaved Pompadours
Ash Stymest Blends 80s Punk & 50s Greaser for System Campaign
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1950s Eyebrow Styling
Heather Marks in Elle Italia Rocks a Vintage Beauty Look
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BMW To Bring Back 50s Pod?
BMW Isetta
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50s Housewives Shoots
Eva Longoria in Glamour Magazine
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50s Revival Photography
Zoo Magazine Rocks Out With Rockabilly Fashions
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Retro-Modern Pinups
Desperate Housewives Channel '50s for TV Guide
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Retro Goth Fashion
School Girl Megan Fox Channels 50s Brooding Glam in Chic Dress
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Body Art & BBQ Editorials
Bizarre Magazine Gets 50s Retro-Glam With Tattooed Editorial
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Retro Rompers
Alexandra Grecco Throws You Back to 1950s Style
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Transgendered Polka Dots
Amanda Lepore Is 1950s Glam As ‘Cinderella Lepore' For Iconiq
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50s Rebel Shoots
'Badlands' in Russh Magazine Captures a Tumultuous Retro Romance
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Pointy-Toed Shoes
1950s Fashion Revival
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Modern Gingerbread House
1950s Style California Housing You Can Eat
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Swashbuckling Fashion Shows
The Marni Spring 2010 Show Mixes '50s Femininity and Pirates
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Frocks Inspired by 50s Havana
Badgley Mischka's Tropical Glamour Garments for Spring 2010
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H&M's Retro Finnish
Marimekko Collection Influenced By 50s, 60s, 70s
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Retro Appliances Revive the '50s
The Big Chill Fridge
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Top Hats & Party Dresses
Isaac Mizrahi Borrows from the 50s for Spring 2010
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Vintage Boozey Art
Miles Thompson Makes 1950s-Inspired Artwork
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Trippy Patterns & Pompadours
GQ Style Germany #16 Autumn/Winter 2009 Blends the 50s & the 70s
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1950s Style TVs
The Telstar Predicta
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‘50s-Inspired Cougar Spreads
Vogue Russia Showcases Spiced-Up Ladylike Looks
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1950s Galactic Seating
The Saturn Armchair Makes An Out of This World Comeback
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50s Footwear Revivals
Vulture Saddle Sneakers Make a Dapper Statement
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Seductive Art Of The 40s & 50s
"Sin in Linen" Is Hot For The Home
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Underwater Army Inspectors
SeaBotix LBV150SE-5 Remote-Controlled Vehicles
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Retro Recipe Card Revivals
A Return to Cooking Inspires 50s Style Stationery
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Synchronized Motorbike Performance
1950s Rome Police Celebration
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Swing Dancing Kicks
Fraqbois and New Balance Team Up for 50s-Style Sneakers
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Nostalgic Neon Rollerskates
The Impala x Barbie Rollerskates Match the Style in the Barbie Movie
Celebratory Colorful Synth Websites
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Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
60s-Style Timepiece Collections
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AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
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Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
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Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
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Luxuriously Artistic Homes
Child Studio Taps Mid-Sentury Modern Sensibilities & Art Deco Motifs
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Punk Romance-Inspired Fashion Collections
Maison Margiela's Fall 2023 Show is Edgy Yet Soft
Doll-Themed Washable Rugs
The Barbie x Ruggable Collab Shares Sophisticated Styles for the Home
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Summer-Celebrating 90s Fashion
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Football Replica Shirt Publications
Admiral Sports Launches 50 Years of the Replica Shirt
Retro Cartoon-Inspired Clogs
The Jetsons are Highlighted in the Latest Pair of Crocs
Post-Depression Jean Styles
The Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1937 501 Jeans Revive a Classic
Celebratory Soda Diners
The 125 Pepsi Diner Revisits Iconic Creations of the Last Century
Vintage TV-Themed Apparel
Sports Brand Umbro Launches Its Debut Collection with MTV
Revived Archival Lounge Furniture
Knoll Reintroduces the Model 31 Lounge Chair and Model 33 Sofa
Chic Vintage-Style Swimwear
Hey Harper Expands Its Offerings from Jewelry to a Swimwear Line
Victorian Home-Transformmed Luxe Residence
Theresa Ory Highlights Baldwin Hardware Products
Time Travel Fast Food Ads
These McDonald's Ads Take People Back in Time to Escape Inflation
Denim-Adorned Furniture Lines
Harry Nuriev Exhibits Denim Furniture, Inspired by the American Drea
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Vintage-Inspired Minimal Clothing
Sean Wotherspoon Unveils a Vintage Gap Collection
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Cartoon Characters-Themed Apparel
The Hundreds and Warner Bros. Launch New Celebratory Collection
Ultra-Chic Vintage-Inspired Swimwear
Rumored's Vintage Swim Collection is Head-Turning
Celebrity-Inspired Cookware Collections
Dolly Parton Launches an Inspirational Home Collection
Minimal Mid-Century Hollywood Homes
Studio Qasabian Designs the Mulholland Home in LA
60s Hippie Culture-Inspired Fashion
LMC Presents the Peace, Freedom, and Reversal Capsule for SS23
Lavender-Colored Kitchenware
Drew Barrymore's Beautiful Kitchenware Line Dropped a Lavender Shade
Restored Art Deco Hotels
Fettle Renovates the Aesthetically Pleasing The Georgian Hotel
Anniversary-Honoring Archival Homeware
Habitat Introduces its 60th Anniversary Collection
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Stylishly Renovated Apartments
Malfinio Revamps a 19th-Century Building in Prague
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Vintage-Inspired Workwear Capsules
Engineered Garments' Workaday SS24 Taps Vintage Workwear Appeal
Retro Cartoon Capsules
Boxlunch Celebrates Strawberry Shortcake’s 45th Anniversary with Collection
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
MFIT Presents Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
Vintage-Style Living Room Lighters
The Houseplant Car Lighter Has a Nostalgic Construction
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Mid-Century Nostalgic Hotel Redesigns
Hotel Riomar Launches a New Design with Bright Contrasts
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware
The Collaborative Rabanne H&M Home Collection Nods to the 70s
50s-Inspired Renovated Basements
Gundry & Ducker Add a Colorful New Extension to Home in Hackney
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Brightly Colored Luxe Appliances
Smeg Unveils a New Series of Colors of the FAB28 Fridge
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Retro-Tinged Beer-Branded Apparel
Coors Joins Huckberry to Launch a Capsule of Apparel
Reimagined Retro Californian Ranch
Destination Eichler and Eyerly Architecture Design a Home
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
70s-Inspired Rustic Law Offices
And And And Studio Designs a Retro Century City Law Office
Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters
LEGO Builder John Carter Creates a Blocked Version of Space
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Vintage Americana Fall-Ready Fashion
Universal Works Unveils Far From Memphis for FW23
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
70s-Inspired Apparel Collections
Marni and No Vacancy Inn Unveil Collaborative Summer Apparel
Culture-Inspired Tableware Collections
Zara Home and Cabana Launch Bohemian-Inspired Tablewares
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Monochromatic Cartoon-Inspired Kitchen Sets
The New Disney Kitchen Set has a Stealthy Design
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Fall-Centric Vintage-Inspired Apparel
Florence Black Presents a New Capsule for FW23
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Minimal Preppy Fashion Capsule
G.H. Bass Presents a Look at the Modern Ivy Collection
Leather-Accented Instant Cameras
This NEIGHBORHOOD Polaroid SX-70 Foldable Camera is Custom-Modded
Luxurious Graphic Retro-Tinged Fashion
YSL Presents The Vintage Collection of Band Merch
Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
Polaroid Unveils the For the Rebel Rebels Collection
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Old-Fashioned Cartoon Cereal Tins
This Mickey Mouse-Themed Collector’s Metal Tin is Collectible
High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion
ERL Presents a Look at its FW24 Collection of Retro Themes
70s-Themed Tiled Furniture
Willow Designs the New Amore Mio Collection of Retro Looks
Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
The Zig-Zag Vintage Collection Pays Homage to the Brand's Legacy
Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture
Henri Judin's New Furniture Series Unveiled at SaloneSatellite
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Colorful 80s-Inspired Denim Collections
Lee Has Introduced the 80's Archives Collection
Luxe Spring-Centric Bold Fashion
The Marni Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule is Full of Bright Looks
Car-Inspired Retro Apparel Collections
Dsquared2 and Honda Release Y2K-Inspired Apparel Collection
Renovated Mid-Century Homes
Gustave Carlson Design Renovates a Local Eichler House
Retro Italian-Inspired Fall Fashion
Martine Rose's FW23 Collection is Sexy, Very Sexy
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
50s-Style Espresso Blends
First Espresso by Blue Bottle Coffee Pays Homage to 1950s Coffee Culture
Charming Time Period-Inspired Furniture
West Haddon Hall Designs the Collection I of Furniture
Colorful Vivid Small Automobiles
Fiat Presents a New Colorful Update Transforming its Grey Cars
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Enlists Martha Stewart on its Cover
Cartoon-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Fred Segal Launches a Betty Boop-Inspired Collection
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
50s-Style Musical Beauty Collections
The Revolution Beauty x Grease Collection is Fan-Approved
1960s-Inspired Airport Hotels
The TWA Hotel in New York Captures the City's 60s Aesthetics
70s-Inspired Interior Office Renovations
dMFK Architects Renovates the 45 Whitfield Street Office
Retro Polish Home Renovations
Grzegorz Layer Renovates a Home from the 70s in Poland
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Art-Filled Parisian Homes
Amélie du Chalard Showcases a Look at Her Dynamic Home in Paris
Retrospective Lip Balm Collections
The 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Features Iconic Lip Balms
Jazz-Inspired Apparel Collections
The National Jazz Museum and Book Works Launching Tee Collection
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Changemaker Automotive Campaigns
The Ford Explorer Men's Only Edition Highlights Female Innovators
Old School Glamorous Restaurants
Studio Kiki Designs the Carlotta Restaurant Interiors in London
Vintage-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Lee® and Daydreamer® Launch a Limited-Edition Fashion Line
Colorful Surf-Inspired Pre-Fall Fashion
The Elder Statesman Unveils its Capsule for Pre-Fall 2023
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
90s-Inspired Vibrant Home Designs
Another Human Creates Vibrant Interiors fo the Holboro House
Commemorative Food Processors
Cuisinart is Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Its Food Processor
Functionally Elegant Modern Homes
Monica Fried Design and Mojo Stumer Create the Old Westbury Home
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Homage-Paying 90s Fashion
Carne Bollente Celebrates Its Journey as a Brand with 90s Sensibilities
Historic Automotive Art Books
Porsche Presents the New Artifacts Art Book of its Archives
Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls
The 65th Anniversary Barbie Signature Doll Collection is Elegant
Vibrantly Colored Retro Houses
Familien Kvistad Designs the Yellow house in Oslo, Norway
Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
Medline & Martha Stewart Teamed Up on Safety & Mobility Aids
70s-Inspired Elegant Fashion Lines
Mfpen's Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Touch of Contemporaneity
Sculptural Mezzanine Retro Homes
Ménard Dworkind Renovates a 80s Home with a Terracotta Fireplace
British Youth-Culture Photography Books
Alasdair McLellan Unveils his HOME and AWAY Photo Book
Carefree Y2K-Themed Eyewear
Giant Vintage Showcases its 90's-Inspired 'Back to School' Collection
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Colorful Seasonal Americana Fashion
Blauer USA Presents its New Collection for Summer
Actress-Inspired Beauty Products
The Marilyn Monroe x KISS Collection Commemorates Legacy
Contemporary 1960s Italian Villas
The Twisted House Honors its Past with Modern Updates
Juxtaposing Retro Cottage Homes
Drew Mandel Architects Renovates a Vintage Cottage in Toronto
Designer Holiday Homeware
Anthropologie Unveils the New Collection with Catherine Martin
Vintage Hotel-Based Automobiles
Sunset Tower Now Allows Guests to Cruise in Rented Automobiles