Retro Stage

Films and television have always been enormous influences on fashion, from glamorous showstoppers tailor-made for a single Hollywood scene to the everyday style of beloved sitcom characters. Naturally, it was also the other way around—the trends of the day would inform how costume designers and even animators would construct the wardrobes of iconic names in pop culture. But today, Retro Stage is here to mix things up a little with movie character vintage costumes. Here, we’ll show you how you can...

It’s easy to think of the ‘70s as the age of disco and bell-bottoms, but the truth is, there was so much more going on underneath the surface. Thanks to creative minds like Vivienne Westwood and Bill Gibb, all kinds of styles were co-mingling and evolving throughout the decade, from boho floral dresses to chains and leather jackets. We at Retro Stage want to do justice to this beloved era, so buckle up and join us as we explore the...

The 1960s were home to an explosion of new fashion trends that strayed drastically from the utility suits and swing skirts of decades past. Young people everywhere were coming into their own and experimenting with unheard-of styles, with entire communities like mods and hippies emerging to make their mark on the fashion scene. With so much rich history, it can be hard to know where to start with ‘60s-inspired looks, so today we’re covering all the need-to-know basics to help...