Gen Z raiding the '70s wardrobe

According to Njeri Murigi, a retired civil servant, it is interesting to see people go to work in styles that would have been an absolute no go in her day. "Things are so much easier for the younger generation," she says.

"Without the burden of conforming to a style that is not your own, you can find pieces easier and quicker."

At the workplace in many organisations, the policy of dressing has had a major change with some institutions creating new cultures that accommodate Gen Z and millennials. It is no longer about the old polished look of suits and ties, dresses and high heels.

Jeans are a mainstay on the weekday and nobody bothers if you wear what used to be a jacket for the Friday look.

Speaking of fashion, the industry has been moving at a fast pace but new trends haven't really caught on. It is no wonder many people are now seeking familiarity from vintage and retro pieces.

Take for instance the S corsets that were a trend in the early 1900s and ladies could be seen revelling in their femininity, with waists clasped like hornets.

Today, however, girls have changed the corset from a dress-spicing ornament to a daring top that is typically worn with tattered jeans or cargo pants, with tiny sling bags to complete the look.

In the 1920s the flapper style was the in thing and ladies attended balls and functions in ornately beaded dresses with feathery accents and fringe finishes that would not have been complete without jewelled headwear.

Today, the red carpets are awash in these classic looks, and celebrities are leading the way in dashing, breathtaking costumes and outfits that capture the essence of the bygone era.

Looking at men's wear, puffer jackets have also made a comeback while others may argue it was never really gone. The puffer jacket was invented in 1936 and had a breakthrough on the fashion scene in the 1990s.

Today it is one of the best fashion trends we have for both men and women, without forgetting our politicians who have also made this piece an election essential.

Corsets were a trend in the early 1900s have made a comeback.

For Aggrey Ojiambo a contemporary Kenyan photographer and a lover of old stories and retro fashion, the style has more depth and rawness and the Pantone colours just make them worth shooting.

"I think when we have artistes who want to tell forgotten stories then you have to go back in time and if you want to depict that visually then you have to create the atmosphere for it and that is through how we dress," says Aggrey.

This is a trend that has been mastered and perfected by the music band Sauti Sol, who tell modern-day stories in their songs while anchoring their video clips with vintage looks.

Frank Mungai owner of Muma Pix Photography believes people are running to the past to get fresh content and re-do older styles in a much more modern environment.

"I enjoy shooting these looks and people may also be running out of ideas - where else can they look for inspiration if not from the past?" poses Frank.

So, given that we have almost a century's worth of fashion trends to replicate and modernise, is it safe to say retro fashion is here to stay?