The magic of VHS: Why retro glitches are cult.
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There are things that don't get worse over time – they become legendary.
The VHS cassette is one such thing. It was the centerpiece of our living rooms in the 80s and 90s, the gateway to distant galaxies, wild action adventures, and all-night movie marathons. But why do we still love this analog relic today—including its image errors, the famous glitches ?
The magic of the imperfect
In a world where movies are now streamed in razor-sharp 4K, the fluctuating colors, flickering, and noise of a VHS tape are almost a small act of rebellion. Every glitch tells a story—of countless movie nights, of repeated fast-forwarding and rewinding, of moments when we yell at the recorder because the tape jammed.
Pure cult factor
VHS is more than an outdated format—it's a symbol. It represents an era in which we felt movies, not just watched them. Inserting the cassette, the clicking of the mechanism, the quiet whirring—all of this is part of a ritual that many miss today.
And that's precisely why designers, artists, and retro fans celebrate this aesthetic. Glitches now appear in music videos, fashion designs, and, of course, retro folk music —because they exude authenticity.
Retrofolks and the VHS vibe
Our collections pay homage to this era. From flickering scanline looks to vibrant synthwave colors, we bring the VHS spirit directly to your clothing. Each design captures a piece of that magic for you to wear every day.