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Refers to a style or fashion that deliberately takes up and imitates elements from a past era, especially from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Die neue Küche ist im Retro-Stil der 60er Jahre eingerichtet.
The new kitchen is furnished in the retro style of the 1960s.
'Retro' is an adjective that is not declined. It does not take an ending, even when it comes before a noun.
Sie trägt ein schönes retro Kleid.
She is wearing a beautiful retro dress.
'Retro' is very often used as the first part of compound nouns to express a connection to the past. Examples are 'der Retro-Look' (the retro look), 'der Retro-Stil' (the retro style), or 'die Retro-Welle' (the retro wave).
Der Retro-Look der 1980er Jahre ist wieder modern.
The retro look of the 1980s is fashionable again.
The word is mainly used in the areas of fashion, design, music, and interior design to describe a style that deliberately takes up old forms.
Die Band spielt Musik mit einem deutlichen Retro-Sound.
The band plays music with a distinct retro sound.
vintage
Retro and vintage both relate to the style of bygone eras. Retro describes a deliberate imitation of that style, while vintage describes an actually older object that has become appreciated again. Retro fits a new product in an old style, while vintage fits a high-quality original from an earlier era.
Der neue Sessel ist retro gestaltet und erinnert an die 1960er Jahre.
The new armchair has a retro design and is reminiscent of the 1960s.
Der alte Sessel ist vintage und stammt tatsächlich aus den 1960er Jahren.
The old armchair is vintage and actually dates back to the 1960s.
