49 Pop Culture Revivals

From Shannen Doherty to Shoulder Pads

— August 29, 2008 — Pop Culture
Shannen Doherty's career revival got me thinking about some of the other pop culture sensations making a comeback, from celebrities and fashion to electronics.

One of my favourite revivals has to be the retro beehive hairstyle -- we can thank Amy Winehouse and Karl Lagerfeld for that one! Also back on the radar are flannel shirts, retro ankle boots for men, male perms, shoulder pads, cone boobs, Dr Martens and the heroin chic look. The retro gadget revival cluster (worth checking out) is really neat to; it includes the return of record players and brick cellphones.

In terms of media, apart from Shannen Doherty reviving the 90s TV show, 90210, the cast of Friends could be reuniting for the big screen too, Sex and the City style.
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Econobox Comeback
Econobox Comeback
Gas Prices Drive Demand For Retro Eco-Cars
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46
Vinyl Records Making a Comeback
Vinyl Records Making a Comeback
36% Rise in Sales
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45
Divine Wind
Divine Wind
Kamikaze Making a Comeback in Japan
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44
Reviving Killer Sitcoms
Reviving Killer Sitcoms
'Friends' the Movie To Star Jennifer Aniston & Co.
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43
Retro Radio Strikes Again
Retro Radio Strikes Again
MAGNA Wooden Radio with iPod Jack
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42
Viral Retro Remixing
Viral Retro Remixing
15 Michael Jackson "Thriller" Remakes
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41
Drive-Ins make a comeback
Drive-Ins make a comeback
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40
Cult Classic Movie Remakes
Cult Classic Movie Remakes
The Rocky Horror Picture Show by MTV
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39
Retro Jalopy Revival
Retro Jalopy Revival
East German Trabant Car
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38
Return of the Cape
Return of the Cape
Wrapped Up in Fashion
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37
The Return of the Mix Tape
The Return of the Mix Tape
Sharing Music With Mixaloo
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36
Return of the Jumpsuit
Return of the Jumpsuit
Marc Jacobs and Fendi Putting Stars in One Piece Suits
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35
Floppy Disk Bracelets
Floppy Disk Bracelets
Bringing the 80s Back
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34
Hulaerobica
Hulaerobica
The Return of the Hula Hoop?
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33
Reviving Retro, Gangster Style
Reviving Retro, Gangster Style
Michael Jackson's Comeback
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32
80s Icon Revived
80s Icon Revived
Mr. T Doll Exhibition In San Francisco
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31
The (Hideous) Return of Shoulder Pads In Fashion
The (Hideous) Return of Shoulder Pads In Fashion
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30
Bunny Backpacks
Bunny Backpacks
Can Prada Revive the 90s?
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29
80s Tech As Modern Fashion
80s Tech As Modern Fashion
Paul Smith Ghettoblaster Bag
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28
Britney Spears Comebacks (Take 2)
Britney Spears Comebacks (Take 2)
VMA's Released Promo Spot
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27
H&M's Retro Finnish
H&M's Retro Finnish
Marimekko Collection Influenced By 50s, 60s, 70s
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26
Retro Mini Dresses
Retro Mini Dresses
Fashion Staple of the 60s Returns
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25
Remixed Retro Virals
Remixed Retro Virals
Pussycat Doll Redoes Duran Duran's Rio for Caress
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24
Janet Jackson's Galactic Comeback
Janet Jackson's Galactic Comeback
Video Single For Feedback
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23
Hourglass Fashion
Hourglass Fashion
Return of the Corset
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22
60s Home Theater Room
60s Home Theater Room
1500 Square Feet of Retro Groovy
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21
Career Revivals Through Dance
Career Revivals Through Dance
Season 7 "Dancing With The Stars" Cast
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Retro Appliances Revive the '50s
Retro Appliances Revive the '50s
The Big Chill Fridge
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19
Male Perms
Male Perms
Disco Hair Returns
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Flannel Shirts Return
Flannel Shirts Return
Dolce & Gabbana Pre-Fall 2008
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17
The New Oz
The New Oz
"Dark" Remake Of Wizard Of Oz
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Retro Anti-Fashion Returns
Retro Anti-Fashion Returns
Dr. Martens Attempts Revival
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15
Polka Dot Dresses
Polka Dot Dresses
Betsey Johnson Brings Back 90s
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14
Return of the Cone Boobs
Return of the Cone Boobs
Girls Aloud Get Galactic Glam
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90s TV Show Revivals
90s TV Show Revivals
90210 To Re-Cast Shannen Doherty
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80s Sunglasses Dominate Fashion Market
80s Sunglasses Dominate Fashion Market
Ray Ban Wayfarer
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Retro SuperCar Revivals
Retro SuperCar Revivals
BMW M1 Homage
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10
60s Shades
60s Shades
Cutler and Gross Eyewear
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9
Return of Heroin Chic
Return of Heroin Chic
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
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8
80s Style Phones Hot Again
80s Style Phones Hot Again
Mini Brick Cell Phone
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Retro Plots
Retro Plots
Swingtown Showcases Swingers of the 1970s (Your Parents)
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Retro Ankle Boots for Men
Retro Ankle Boots for Men
Chelsea Boots Return
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80s Sunglasses For Men
80s Sunglasses For Men
Josh Hartnett's White Shades
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4
Bringing Back Flares
Bringing Back Flares
Ditto Jeans
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Return of the Beehive
Return of the Beehive
Karl Lagerfeld & Amy Winehouse Bring Back Retro Hair Style
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Reviving Long, Retro Hair
Reviving Long, Retro Hair
Heavy Bangs
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Bringing Back the Fanny Pack
Bringing Back the Fanny Pack
Modern Bum Bags
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