This year's festive season is looking decidedly old-school, with a 'Ho-Ho-Home Alone' vibe that's got everyone feeling like they're back in the 90s. It's not just the twinkling lights or the endless loop of Mariah Carey's festive tune - it's a full-blown retro aesthetic that's been adopted by everyone from Burberry to Glassette.
The fashion trend is all about embracing a more traditional, wholesome approach to Christmas. Think tartan pyjamas, Santa hats and stockings by the fire - it's a look that's equal parts nostalgic and joyful. And, as one observer noted, if you can still see your stairs, you need to drape some extra cedar branches around them.
But what really sets this year apart is the sense of nostalgia that's driving it all. Christmas with Ralph Lauren is like stepping into an imaginary posh grandma's house - full of blankets, central heating and a general feeling of warmth and welcome. And, as one marketing expert pointed out, Burberry's festive campaign features some familiar faces from 90s Britain, including Naomi Campbell and Jennifer Saunders.
Of course, not everyone is convinced that this retro approach to Christmas is the right one. Some have expressed mixed reactions to John Lewis's advert, which features a teenage boy transporting his dad back to the dancefloors of his youth with a copy of Alison Limerick's 1990 track Where Love Lives.
But overall, it seems like people are embracing this year's festive season as an excuse to get a little more old-school. And if that means decorating your staircase in extra cedar branches or wearing tartan pyjamas, then so be it - because all we really want for Christmas is Christmas itself.
The fashion trend is all about embracing a more traditional, wholesome approach to Christmas. Think tartan pyjamas, Santa hats and stockings by the fire - it's a look that's equal parts nostalgic and joyful. And, as one observer noted, if you can still see your stairs, you need to drape some extra cedar branches around them.
But what really sets this year apart is the sense of nostalgia that's driving it all. Christmas with Ralph Lauren is like stepping into an imaginary posh grandma's house - full of blankets, central heating and a general feeling of warmth and welcome. And, as one marketing expert pointed out, Burberry's festive campaign features some familiar faces from 90s Britain, including Naomi Campbell and Jennifer Saunders.
Of course, not everyone is convinced that this retro approach to Christmas is the right one. Some have expressed mixed reactions to John Lewis's advert, which features a teenage boy transporting his dad back to the dancefloors of his youth with a copy of Alison Limerick's 1990 track Where Love Lives.
But overall, it seems like people are embracing this year's festive season as an excuse to get a little more old-school. And if that means decorating your staircase in extra cedar branches or wearing tartan pyjamas, then so be it - because all we really want for Christmas is Christmas itself.
, you know? I was just talking to my friends about how the 90s are making a comeback and now I see why – there's something so cozy and inviting about it all! 
The way everything is warm and snug, like we're all wrapped up in a blanket with our fave oldie tunes playing in the background... *dreamy sigh* 
And can we talk about how fabulous Naomi Campbell and Jennifer Saunders are rocking this festive campaign? 
The 90s were always so iconic, and it's lovely to see them bringing that same magic to Christmas. What's your take on the whole retro fest?
I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned Christmas movie marathon with some hot cocoa and a dash of nostalgia? It's like the world has collectively decided to take a break from all the new-fangled trends and just get cozy 
️. But, at the same time, I'm a little curious to see how this whole retro thing plays out when it comes to actual holiday traditions... are we gonna start wearing tartan pyjamas to work or something 
?
It's like, the world is saying "screw the modern, let's just get all warm and fuzzy" 
. Plus, who wouldn't want to see Naomi Campbell and Jennifer Saunders rocking tartan hats and stockings by the fire? 
It's all just so... cheerful! 
cedar branches on the stairs tho? what a cute idea!!!
I'm not sure if the whole retro vibe this year is just my generation being nostalgic for our own childhoods 
i mean who needs all that modern fuss when u can just go back to the good ol days of mullets & scrunchies lol but seriously, its so cute how everyone's getting in on the act - Burberry, Ralph Lauren, John Lewis... they're all bringin the nostalgia heat 
and dont even get me started on Naomi Campbell & Jennifer Saunders in Burberry's ad 
that 90s Britain fam is everything!
! The retro aesthetic is so nostalgic and cozy – I mean who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned Christmas with a warm fire and some comfy pyjamas?