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Fashion

Hellmann's Cologne
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Hellmann’s Has Launched a Mayo-Inspired Cologne

The Retro Network

In a collaboration with Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise is releasing a new cologne called Will Levis No. 8, inspired by the scent of the brand’s famous mayonnaise. The fragrance features notes of lemon, coffee, CONTINUE READING…

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Is ’90s Fashion Still Trending Today?

The Retro Network

The ’90s were a treasure trove of major trends, best exemplified by the decade’s iconic films – think Clueless, She’s All That, and 10 Things I Hate About You. Chokers, ponytails, hair accessories, baby tees, CONTINUE READING…

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Unforgettable Fashion: Chain Wallets

Jeff Sheldon

In the mid-1990s, chain wallets were a surefire way to tell others how cool you were. I know that in order to fit in at my Middle School, I begged Mom to buy me one. CONTINUE READING…

Buster Brown Shoes
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Unforgettable Fashion: Buster Brown Shoes

Mickey Yarber

“I’m Buster Brown, and I live in a shoe. That’s my dog, Tige, and he lives there, too. Plunk your magic twanger, Froggy!” Charlie and Snoopy, Our Gang and Pete, Buster and Tige…No childhood relationship CONTINUE READING…

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Unforgettable Fashion: Jelly Shoes

Mickey Yarber

In everything from digital watches to computers, the 80’s were filled with the hope of all the wonders science could concoct. Jelly shoes ranked high on the mad-scientist laboratory list, joining the ranks of rubber CONTINUE READING…

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Unforgettable Fashion: Airwalk Shoes

Mickey Yarber

Better than catching air, street-cred Airwalk sneakers made thrashing up the scene sweeter than ever when kickers hit the board, and the board hit the streets. The skate shoes made for the rebellious set and CONTINUE READING…

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Unforgettable Fashion: Duck Head Clothing

Mickey Yarber

Chinos (khakis), polo shirts, a braided leather belt and penny loafers: the mallard Duck Head staring out from a sea of bright yellow was as much a part of the 80’s preppy uniform as any CONTINUE READING…

Joe Boxer
Article

Unforgettable Fashion: Joe Boxer

Mickey Yarber

Boring boxer shorts got a personality when Joe Boxer turned underwear into funderwear. Like Underoos for adults, Joe Boxer made dressing fun, as smiley faces, chili peppers, dollar signs, fish, jack-o-lanterns, Christmas trees and more CONTINUE READING…

Members Only Jacket
Article

Unforgettable Fashion: Members Only Jackets

Mickey Yarber

Groucho Marx once said, “I don’t care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members.” Maybe he would have changed his mind if he could’ve been a part of the cool CONTINUE READING…

Underoos
Article

Unforgettable Fashion: Underoos

Mickey Yarber

“Underwear that’s fun to wear, It’s you in your Underoos!” Up, up and away…Underoos made make-believe even better when fun came to underwear, transforming you into your favorite superhero or cartoon character. Wonder Woman, Batman, CONTINUE READING…

Swatch Watch
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Unforgettable Fashion: Swatch Watch

Mickey Yarber

Always new, always different. With Swatch, your watch was never plain, boring or dull. How many Swatch watches can fit on the average person’s wrist? Three was common, two was a must, and four was CONTINUE READING…

Panama Jack
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Unforgettable Fashion: Panama Jack

Mickey Yarber

While yuppies raced up Wall Street in designer sneakers and powersuits, the surfing subculture glorified the relaxed nature of fun in the sun. Panama Jack had been making sun-care products for their native Florida since CONTINUE READING…

Brut
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Unforgettable Fashion: Brut Cologne

Mickey Yarber

Mickey Mantle wore it. Wilt Chamberlain and Joe Namath, too. Billed as the only choice for a masculine scent, Brut ‘defined masculinity for the American man.’ Created by Fabergé in 1964, Brut was so named CONTINUE READING…

Body Glove
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Unforgettable Fashion: Body Glove

Mickey Yarber

It fits on the body, like a glove. It’s a Body Glove. Body Glove was the creation of twin brothers Bob and Bill Meistrell, both dive and surf fanatics. California transplants from Missouri, the two CONTINUE READING…

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