The cyclical rule about trends and fashion says:
Often referred to as the “20-year rule”, the concept that every 20 years or so the trends that were once popular will begin to be on the forefront again.
The bad news is that by the time you find out about the trend the wave has likely already passed.
The good news is that you’ve been around for 20+ years so you already know how this song goes.
What’s hot from 20 years ago now?
- blogging
- email letters (like this + gmail launched 20 years ago)
- small personal technology devices like a Walkman (the Nintendo DS, Playstation Portable, iPod Photo, and Motorola Razr turn 20 this year)
- Facebook (launched 20 years ago last month)
- preppy polo shirts, Ugg boots, and American Apparel
- Harry Potter (TV show coming soon)
- Mr. Brightside, never went out of fashion
- phone calls and text messages