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The resurgence of popularity in old-school men's grooming products, like straight-razors and shaving brushes and soap, dress attire, and cocktails. Made popular by shows like Mad Men. Differs from "metro" in that it is a more gentlemanly way for a guy to spend time maintaining his appearance. It emphasizes the notion of the "classic gentlemen". "Hey Joe, did you just get a haircut?"
"Yeah man, I went to the barber shop for a cut and straight razor shave. I'm going retro metro." Girl 1: "See that guy wearing the three piece suit and drinking a vodka gimlet?" Girl 2: "The one with the fedora?" Girl 1: "Yeah, he's hot - totally retro metro." |
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| 1. | retro metro | ||
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Noun; This word is used to describe a style that combines both past "retro" and modern "metro" component to create an eclectic look of dress. Your vintage sunglasses give you a stylish retro metro look.
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