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Grandpacore: Embracing the Style of Our Elders

WorthPoint

Little did we know we were embracing an aesthetic that would become a hot new trend decades later: “grandpacore.” Grandpacore, also called “eclectic grandpa,” is about embracing your inner octogenarian and is part of a long line of other “core” trends , including gorpcore and cottagecore.

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A Hobby with Teeth: Collecting Decorative Hair Combs

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TRENDS IN THE 20TH CENTURY Hair combs continued to be popular in the 20th century, with various mass-produced plastics finding favor due to their affordability and durability. Combs by these artists generally only appear at auctions and can sell for a hair-raising six figures. These combs are among collectors’ favorites.

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Gorpcore: The Look of the Great Outdoors

WorthPoint

Whether you love or hate the Great Outdoors, vintage back-to-nature clothing and gear are in high demand among both hardcore campers and the fashion-forward crowd who prefer the concrete jungle. Now meet “gorpcore,” a reality-based trend named for the trail mix acronym “good ol’ raisins and peanuts.”

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Bridgerton Ignites Passion for Regency-Era Antiques

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One of the hottest summer trends will be Bridgerton -inspired tea parties, so expect Regency antiques and vintage tea-related pieces to be popular, especially those with a floral motif. Bridgerton has brought attention to its rich cultural scene, marked by advancements in fashion, fine arts, literature, and music.

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Artistic Mediums of 2025: Where Touch and Technique Meet

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Following a wave of intangible triumphs in the early 2020s, including the debut of NFT art acquisitions, trends have more recently shifted toward the tactile. So, for 2025, tap into this tactile trend. In today’s art world, the impact of human touch is more powerful than ever.

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The Romance of Victorian Jewelry: Mourning Brooches and Sentimental Keepsakes

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For instance, when her husband-to-be, Prince Albert , gifted her an emerald-set snake engagement ring, it initiated a country-wide trend of wearing a snake motif as a symbol of eternal love. Sold for $1,500 USD via Austin Auction Gallery (June 2020). Antique Mizpah Brooch. Gold, Diamond & Black Jade Pendant Hair Necklace.

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New Frida Kahlo museum to open in Mexico City

The Art Newspaper

“Kahlo was able to transform the personal into something universal, allowing people to see and feel themselves in her paintings,” says Celia Stahr, the author of Frida in America: The Creative Awakening of a Great Artist (2020), highlighting Kahlo’s raw, vulnerable language. In a way, Frida staged her life as an artwork.”