# Retro Blogging 80's Fashion Pictures As Modern Day Style Inspiration By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blogging-80s-inspiration-through-imagery References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/blog/RADMAN.aspx?page=18) & [cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/04/22/retro-gloriousness/) I love [retro images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova). Photos of people who looked only so-so when they were taken have become glorious with time, and there is no finer example than this blog. From Madonna to other fantastic [70’s & 80’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display) starts, these images will always generate a reaction - in my case, horror that I am old enough to remember them. These images are so old, it might not be long before these looks are the inspiration for [fashion revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet)! I quite fancy that snake swimming suit, anyone else? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Fashion Revival:** Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the nostalgic appeal of 80's fashion and bring back iconic looks. - **Nostalgic Influencer Marketing:** Brands can collaborate with influential individuals who embody the retro style to promote their products. - **Vintage-inspired Swimwear:** An opportunity for swimwear brands to create updated versions of retro styles and capitalize on the growing trend. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the popularity of retro aesthetics to create new collections and attract customers. - **Social Media Marketing:** Marketing agencies can devise strategies to target audiences interested in nostalgic content and retro fashion. - **Swimwear:** Swimwear industry can seize the opportunity to design and market swimwear inspired by retro styles for both men and women. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-90s-looks.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Vintage Silhouette Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection.md) - [Retro-Themed Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waze-retro-mode.md) - [Retro Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-play.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display.md)