I love all of these retro product comebacks!  I definitely had an old school plastic Timex with the signature Indiglo backlit display that I got at a drugstore when I was in grade school.  Now the original simple plastic Timex watch that was popular in the 1980’s has been released in new vibrant colors and updated designs as the Timex 80.
I first spotted the Timex 80 on high-end fashion online retailer Net-A-Porter’s website and found it quite amusing that this simple little watch was now being sold next to Christian Louboutins.  But I also have to admit that I immediately …read more

I recently discovered Retrosun, which is a retailer for authentic vintage sunglasses…these are the real brand new products from the 1970s and 80s in their original packaging!  I am new to the whole vintage scene, but I am really falling in love with it.
I am coveting these Retrosun vintage multicolor Cazal sunglasses.  I love the funky detailing in gold, red, and green on the white plastic frames…so retro!  Cazal sunglasses became popular in the 80s when hip-hop celebrities like Run DMC and The Fat Boys were photographed wearing their colorful and eccentric styles.  I love their designs because they are …read more

Clothing designer Paul Smith and sunglasses designer Oakley have teamed up to re-create a line of the classic 1980’s rubber Frogskin sunglasses.  The iconic design featuring 100% rubber frames and mirrored lenses have been released in four colors:  pink, purple, turquoise, and pink camouflage.  Only 500 pairs of the limited edition sunglasses are being produced in each color.
Paul Smith/Oakley Frogskins in Pink Camouflage $325
I am a huge fan of the retro styles, bright colors, and patterned frames that they are using in their design but I’m not so sure that the pricetag of $325 per pair.  Yes, there are two …read more