# Retro-Mod Aprons Marcia Copeland's SwizzlesStix Creates Groovy Lifestyle Accessories By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-mod-aprons References: [freshtrend](http://www.freshtrend.com/2010/01/retro-fabulous-aprons.html) & [swizzlestix.net](http://www.swizzlestix.net/aprons.html) These retro-mod aprons are cool and groovy. SwizzleStix designs paper, tabletop and home décor items that reflect a love of [retro-modern culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-midcentury-modern). The company’s products use [retro fabric patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection) and colors to recreate old school style. Marcia Copeland is the artisan behind the designs at SwizzleStix. She has created a collection of home décor items including tea towels, pillows, placemats and coasters that are featured on her SwizzleStix blog. Items are available through boutiques in San Francisco and Los Angeles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-mod Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of retro-modern fashion accessories using vintage fabric patterns and colors. - **Groovy Lifestyle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of lifestyle products that embrace the retro-modern culture, targeting nostalgic consumers. - **Artisan Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch an online platform that connects artisans specializing in retro-modern home decor with a global customer base. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate retro-modern elements into fashion designs, offering unique and nostalgic clothing options. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture a collection of retro-modern home decor items that blend nostalgia and modern functionality. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an e-commerce platform focused exclusively on retro-modern lifestyle products, providing a one-stop shop for enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlotzskys-sandwich-studio-line.md) - [70s-Themed Tiled Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amore-mio.md) - [Retro-Modern Dining Room Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-urquiola-x-andreu-world-bolete.md) - [Patterned Retro Flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-newstalgia.md) - [Retro-Inspired Wave Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-wave-bowl.md) - [Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabanne-hm-home.md) - [citrus-inspired apron designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrusinspired-apron.md) - [Whimsical Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-design-review.md) - ['70s Era-Inspired Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-21-glassware.md)