As we cope with COVID-19, many of us seek comfort in the familiar, feeling nostalgic about our childhoods and the way things were before they weren’t. From comfort foods to comfort fashion, the pandemic has us returning to the people, places, memories and things that remind us of happier times. Unlike vintage styles that showcase old objects for the sake of their age, nostalgic design is about personalizing your living space with objects from the past that have emotional attachments.

Several key trend forecasters, including the global agency Fashion Snoops, note that our yearning for yesteryear is influencing both the home and fashion industries.

Click the link below to read the full article in Orange Appeal by Lifestyle Journalist Karen LeBlanc