We thought we would never see them again, except in our old photos or some nostalgic TV series. But specific past trends die-hard and inexplicably may come back years later.
The question we all ask ourselves is one: Why? The answer is not there, and we all need to get over it. Fortunately, even the most questionable trends come back and become cool: the merit goes to the modern restyling that allows these trends to meet our (new) tastes.
We have compiled technological, architectural, food, and fashion trends that may represent the past and enlighten our future!
Polariod cameras
The original instant gratification camera, first developed in the 1930s, produced images on the spot when film cameras and prints were modern. These cameras were popular through the 1970s. Though Polaroid filed bankruptcy in the 1990s as the digital image became standard. The photo styles' vintage look kept a hardcore following even as its products disappeared from the market. After numerous acquisitions and relaunches in the 21 century, the cameras and film are back. Skip the app and try the original!
AOL Instant Messenger
A past technological trend is AOL Instant Messenger. It’s the first time you could chat / message live with your friends. AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) was an instant messaging and presence computer program created by AOL, which allowed registered users to communicate in real-time. AIM was popular from the late 1990s to the late 2000s in North America and was the leading instant messaging application in that region.
Art Deco architecture from the 1920’s and 1930’s
A significant trend from the past is Art Deco architecture from the 1920s and 1930s. It was considered very modern and state of the art during that period, but it also took references from ancient Egypt due to the incredible discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. To me, it exudes glamour, opulence, and sophistication.
Walkman
The Walkman was revolutionary, turning people into movie stars, living their lives to a rock soundtrack – Fitness fans could now jog around listening to their favorite music!
The first Walkman had two headphone sockets so friends could share the music.
Two things impressed people; How small the tape deck was and how good the sound quality was. The Walkman was an instant hit.
Ghetto Blasters, (Boom Box)
The boombox was considered a portable radio which became popular in America during the late 1970s, with most then being produced by Panasonic, Sony, General Electric, and Marantz.
PALM PHONE
Palm Centro was a storming success for Palm and accounted for the lion's share of the company's mobile internet traffic, as well as that for the US in general when it first came out. It's since given way as new smartphones have arrived but continued to impress even in 2008.
80’s hairstyle
The 1980s were a decade of bold style, colors, silhouettes, and heaping amounts of permed hair. Big hair was trendy because it looked stunning and dramatic when styled correctly.
70’s short shorts
70s fashion was a turning point in the whole history of trends. With new materials, sewing techniques, and inspirations available, the 70s gave us space dresses, vinyl jumpsuits, various hallucination-inducing patterns, and double denim in men's fashion. Another thing that this decade gave us is short shorts. The men shorts trend might've had to do with the whole free love vibe of the 70s.
Fondue: A Food Fad of the 1970's
The 1970s gave us many memories along with trends. Still, one particular fad is how a food origin from Switzerland suddenly became a chic party theme among young Baby Boomers (no, not chocolate, although it could be): fondue! It first emerged at the Swiss Pavilion's Alpine restaurant at the 1964 World Fair in New York but would soon gain a bigger following.
adding machine
An adding machine is a class of mechanical calculators, usually specialized for bookkeeping calculations. The United States built the earliest adding machines to read in dollars and cents. Adding machines were ubiquitous office equipment until they phased out in favor of calculators in the 1970s and personal computers beginning in about 1985. By 2000, these older adding machines are rarely seen in American office settings.
shortwave
Shortwave was the only way to get global broadcast from around the world. It was probably a costly and “trendy” add-on at the time.
Pac-Man
When it comes to home entertainment and just pure fun, nobody beats Namco. Do When it comes to home entertainment and just pure fun, nobody beats Namco. Do you remember those sit-down arcade games popular in pizza parlors during the 1980s? If you would like to recapture that feeling of spending hours (and not the quarters) trying to conquer the high score, you must consider the Pac-Man's Arcade Pixel Bash Cocktail Table from Namco! This sit-down version of the upright arcade game features 32 classic video games from Namco, including (amongst others) Rally-X, Galaga, and everyone's favorite arcade classic Pac-Man! Relive "The Golden Age of Video Arcade Games" in the privacy of your basement, where the public can't see your low scores! Or imagine the ultimate video game room in your home with this table as the centerpiece, inviting guests to sit down, play, and (hopefully) lose to you.
