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.
by attic eyewear January 21, 2010
Get the retro metro mug.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."
"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."
by themanlygentlemen June 24, 2012
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An urban slickster who is metrosexual by a grooming appearance standard, yet dresses in a toned down, vintage style.
Kyle always sported that retro-metro look that made you think he didn't try, but the ladies certainly didn't think so.
by Gianni Stecchino August 21, 2005
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