Retro Kids
October 14, 2007
«The mass cultural narcissism of picking up a cameraphone or a digital camera and posting an image of yourself, right there in the bloom of your youth. Its a really brilliant moment for self-portraiture . They’re not waiting for anybody mainstream to justify their style. The kids are doing IT for themselves. I love that the urban digital kids are creating this incredible document of their hairstyles and tattoos and mad little styling ideas with bandanas and sunglasses and 80’s vintage looks .»
- Wayne , The Imagist .
I couldn’t agree more with this scene. The more outlets we have to express ourselves, the more we will take advantage. I think that has caused trends, “in”-looks, and the like to be thrown out the window. No true ‘trendsetter’ is looking at ‘the hot looks for fall’ anymore. they are wearing what they want, and sharing it to anyone who wants. The urban subculture is becoming the culture, and brands are going to have to grab and hold on.
-jv