# Vintage Polaroid Lookbooks The Balabushka Remnants SS 2011 Collection Has a Stylish 50s Flair By Matt Ho | Published 2011-03-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balabushka-remnants-ss-2011 References: [slamxhype](http://slamxhype.com/fashion/balabushka-remnants-springsummer-2011-collection/) & [balabushka](http://balabushka.tv/) The Balabushka Remnants SS 2011 collection shows off the brand's latest line of clothes' vintage style. The spread from the Balbushka Remnants SS 2011 collection has a [Polaroid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rebel-rebels) quality, giving it a [retro 70s photo aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles). The line has numerous outerwear pieces that include a 50s-style jacket, jean vests and leopard-spotted jackets. For the warmer days, there's a variety of shirts with simple typography and other graphic prints as its design. Other garments from the collection include hoodies and plaid shirts. The clothes have a nice [Americana vintage vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-ralph-lauren-x-new-york-yankees-collection) for those who want to rock the retro look. Check out the Balbushka Remnants SS 2011 collection in the gallery and see if it suits your style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** The popularity of vintage-inspired fashion creates opportunities for brands to produce collections that combine classic styles with modern elements. - **Retro Aesthetic Photography:** The rising trend of retro aesthetic photography presents opportunities for brands to create campaigns and lookbooks that evoke a nostalgic feel. - **Americana Style:** The Americana trend can be a source of inspiration for fashion brands to create collections that showcase classic American design elements with a modern twist. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can leverage the trend of vintage-inspired clothing to create new collections that appeal to consumers looking for a classic, yet modern look. - **Photography and Film:** The retro aesthetic photography trend provides opportunities for photography and film industry professionals to create campaigns that evoke a nostalgic feel. - **Retail:** The Americana style trend can inspire retailers to curate merchandise collections that showcase classic American design elements for a modern audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage-Inspired Bold Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25.md) - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Vintage Campus Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-breakfast-club.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rebel-rebels.md)