Art Deco Revival
aka Gatsby Aesthetic, 20s Glam, Deco Style
"Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future"
A luxurious aesthetic inspired by the Art Deco period of the 1920s-1930s, featuring geometric patterns, metallic accents, and opulent glamour.
Atmosphere
The sensory world of Art Deco Revival
Speakeasies, jazz clubs, champagne towers, cigarette smoke, geometric lighting, grand ballrooms
Philosophy
Life is a party. Luxury is art. Modernity is progress. Dance until dawn.
Who Lives Here
The character archetypes that embody Art Deco Revival
The Flapper
The Socialite
The Jazz Singer
The Bootlegger
What It Rejects
Art Deco Revival exists in opposition to:
Victorian prudery
Wartime austerity
Minimalism
Casualness
Daily Rituals
The practices and behaviors that define this way of living
Cocktail parties
Jazz listening
Charleston dancing
Smoking from long cigarette holders
Midnight revelry
Origin
Periodically revived throughout fashion history, most recently popularized by The Great Gatsby (2013) film and continued interest in vintage glamour.
Era
1920s-1930s (Original), 2010s-Present (Revival)
Regions
New York, Paris, Chicago, Shanghai
Trend Score
Key Elements
Key Garments
- •Flapper dresses
- •Beaded gowns
- •Cloche hats
- •Pearl strands
- •Feather boas
- •Smoking jackets
- •Oxford shoes
- •Art deco jewelry
Silhouettes
- •Drop waist
- •Column
- •Geometric
Color Palette
Opulent metallics and jewel tones
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Accent Colors
Key Brands
Materials
Cultural Context
Roaring Twenties glamour, Jazz Age decadence, prohibition-era rebellion, and the celebration of luxury and modernity.