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I completely agree. Future Nostalgia is one of those rare projects where every visual touchpoint feels intentional. It proves that great branding isn't just about a logo, it's about building a world people instantly recognize.
What if one of the best examples of retro-futurism wasn't a brand, but an album concept?
Whenever I think about this aesthetic, I always come back to my queen 🥰 Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia.
She did her investigation, as an art and architecture lover she made an album in which she...
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When my page reloaded i didnt saw who post this, but i knew it was you at first glance. Really good and characteristic work. I like that dark street style blending with contrast color in a way you do it. Great work once again!