Instant Polaroid photos are making a huge comeback in the fashion world thanks to apps like Instagram that are making it cool to take fleeting image photography. The retro look of Polaroids beautifully complements the revival of nostalgic 90s fashion crazes in the 21st century.
In the fashion industry it's common to see old-school trends make a stagnant comeback. While Polaroids went out of style years ago, they're making a comeback as consumers grow more and more intrigued with instant and disposable technology. In that regard fashion magazines are ditching fancy DSLR cameras for instant film to recreate the casual look of a Polaroid photo. These editorials look much more raw, unaltered and impromptu adding a laid-back antiquated look to modern garments and fashionable outfits. One great example is a series of Polaroids of flawlessly candid top models that recently surfaced.
57 Examples of Fashionable Polaroid Photography
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Raw Model Polaroids
These Snapshots Showcase Models Before They Were Famous
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Bathroom Polaroids
The Clot Inc FW10 Lookbook is as Casual as the Collection
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Retro Beach Polaroids
Hot Fun in the Summertime by Emman Montalvan is Wild and Free
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Saucy Bohemian Youth Captures
Photographer Hana Haley Shoots Sweet and Serene Hipsters
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Sepia Parisian Photoshoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'A Night in Paris' Editorial is Raw and Romantic
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Polaroid Picnic Lookbooks
The Band of Outsiders Spring 2012 Catalog Stars Michelle Williams
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Polaroid Fashion Photography
Graham Dunn Shoots Kelley Ash for Fashion Gone Rogue
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Provocative Polaroid Portraits
Justin Tyler Close Takes Still Photos That Are Raw and Captivating
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Tree-Climbing Lingerie Shoots
The Valentina Vallone 'Poeme' Collection is Simply Stunning
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Surreal Superimposed Shoots
Facundo Garay's 'Back to Dreams' Series is Full of Serene Sensuality
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Polaroid-Colored Scarves
The Hermes + Hiroshi Sugimoto Collection is Created by Obsolete Film
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Posh Polaroid T-Shirts
Altru Apparel's Graphic Tee's Mimic Camera Logos
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Short-Haired Siren Editorals
The Schön! Zoe Mcconnel Shoot Shows Off Rihanna's Short Hair
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Nonchalant Candid Captures
Darren Ankenman Photographs Everyday Events
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Polaroid Aesthetic Lookbooks
The Minimale Animale Spring Lookbook Stars Emily Ratajkowski
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Polaroid Pictorials
The Self Service Spring/Summer 2010 Edtorial is Basic Yet Expressive
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Hipster Sisterhood Lookbooks
The Lunar Kingdom Lookbook Has a Raw and Unfinished Feel
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Polaroid Fashiontography
The Dora Abodi SS 2010 Cute Collection 'M'Amour'
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Revealing Celebrity Editorials
Rihanna Covers Complex Magazine February/March Issue
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Prim Polaroid Fashion Campaigns
The Rag & Bone Spring/Summer 2014 Ads Display Retro Photography
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Fabulous Photograph Accessories
Polaroid-Shaped Adornments by Amy Blasco Jewelry
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Barren Nostalgic Captures
Song of the Polaroid Siren is Chic
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Polaroid-Like Fashion Ads
The Paule Ka SS14 Campaign Stars Model Karen Elson
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Polaroid Composite Collages
Patrick Winfield Uses Old-School Photography for a Big Effect
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Instant Photo Installations
The Polaroid Impossible Exhibit Features Andy Warhol's Self-Portrait
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Floral Polaroid Editorials
Charlotte Kemp Muhl Stars in the Numéro May #153 Issue
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Gritty Polaroid Editorials
The Double Magazine 'Silent House' Photoshoot is Grungy
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Wizardly Bromance Shoots
Harry Potter's Tom Felton and Rupert Grint Team up for Band of Outsiders
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Edgy 80s Rockstar Editorials
Karlie Kloss Does Her Best Debby Harry For Self Service Issue 39
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Retro Romantic Photography
The Impossible Project Polaroids Capture a Serene and Nostalgic Feel
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Voyeuristic Polaroids
Never-Before-Seen Polaroids of Lady Gaga in 'Flash of Genius'
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Polaroid Portrait Photography
These Jarrod Reno Photographs Find Beauty in Imperfection
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Stylish Sister Lookbooks
The Band of Outsiders Fall 2013 Catalog Stars Rashida and Kidada Jones
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Past-Inspired Polaroids
Michael J DeMeo Uses Old School Polaroids to Capture Sultry Photos
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Vintage Polaroid Lookbooks
The Band of Outsiders Spring 2012 Collection Features Artist Ed Ruscha
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Classic Instant Shots
The Helmut Newton Polaroids Book Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Look
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Polariod-Holding Villager Portraits
The 'Wakhan, An Other Afghanistan' Series is Endearing
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Cheeky Polaroid Catalogs
The American Two Shot Fall 2013 Lookbook is Titled 'Mom's Home'
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Polaroid Lookbooks
Scott Sternberg Creates an Impromptu Campaign with Marisa Tomei
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Masked Celeb Lookbooks
Jason Schwartzman's Polaroid Looks for Band of Outsiders
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Chic Western Polaroid Captures
The Band of Outsiders Fall 2012 Lookbook Features Josh Brolin
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Polaroid Style Collages
Pawaka SS11 Collection is Model Fa Empel's First Foray into Fashion
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Playful Actor Lookbooks
James Marsden Poses for the Band of Outsiders Spring 2011 Lookbook
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Californian Vibe Lookbooks
The Altru Apparel Summer Collection 2014 is Vibrant and Bright
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Per Diem Polaroids
Filmmaker Jamie Livingston Took a Photograph Each Day for 18 Years
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Dreamily Layered Photoshoots
Memories by Sara Pellegrino Stars Edmee Nicolis Di Robilant
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Pop Art Archive Announcements
Late Artist’s Foundation Releases Andy Warhol Art
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Vintage Polaroid Lookbooks
The Balabushka Remnants SS 2011 Collection Has a Stylish 50s Flair
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Polaroid Snapshot Ads
The Paige Denim Fall 2010 Collection has Sticky Notes
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Polaroid-Themed Fashion Features
Instant Gratification by Lacey Brings Instant Photos to Life
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Eccentric Polaroid Editorials
The Vikky Ivie I Love Fake Magazine Image Series is Retro Infused
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Retrofied Polaroid Hybrids
Take Vintage-Like Photos with the Electronic Instant Camera
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Quirky Candid Collections
Greta Gerwig Launches the Band of Outsiders Spring 2013 Campaign
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Polariod Portraitures
Bert Teunissen Captures Vintage-Like Photos With a Classic Camera
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Blogger Concept Videos
H & M Releases New Retail Concept '& Other Stories'
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Per Diem Polaroid Vids
Marc Tasman Takes Picture of Himself Everyday for 10 Years and 1 Day
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