Friday, October 3, 2008


Kwong Sang Hong Chinese Retro Poster

From the 1920s to mid 1950, China's fascination with the trends of the world was reflected prominently through commercial art. The influences of the West affected the Chinese culture in very profound ways; creating new graphic styles, ideas, and even values. Because these posters are limited reproductions, they are antiqued for that less than perfect condition.

An advertisement for the most popular toiletry distributor in its time, Kwong Sang Hong's beauty products were a favorite among Chinese women. Riding on the retro trend, the images of these two girls are now plastered all over products in Chinatowns around the world.



Chinese Retro Design Products by Illustrator Fiona Hewitt

Fiona Hewitt, who specialises inillustration inspired by decorative,retro Chinese designs, has a striking range of retro productssuch as a baking kit, a first aid tin, bags and mugs.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008


















Retro Mania

Retro is a term used to describe, denote or classify culturally outdated or aged trends, modes, or fashions, from the overall postmodern past, but have since that time become functionally or superficially the norm once again. The use of "retro" style iconography and imagery interjected into American postmodern art, advertising, mass media, etc. has occurred from around the time of the U.S. industrial revolution to present day.

Retro Mania is old-school arcade shooting action at its best! Swerve and dodge enemies and asteroids while collecting powerups to help keep the battle going strong. With none of the bells and whistles, but all of the retro fun, Retro Mania will show the world why you're still preoccupied with 1985.