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It is not hard to spot the latest fashion trends. Just visit any college campus. But will this year's hot new trends be unique or will they be reruns from seasons long past? The lava lights and psychedelic posters of the 70's were once again easy to spot in the mid 90's and the slap bracelets and big sun glasses of the early 90's have been seen again as recently as 2006. What past fashion accessories will be popping up this semester?

From UCLA to Hudson University and all points in between vintage movie posters seem to be the thing. Even girls who were not even thought of when "Breakfast at Tiffany's" debuted are very much into posters of Audrey, dark sunglasses and pearls. A-list hits such as "scarface" and D-list hits like "Evil Dead are popping up on walls daily. Movie memorabilia is not referring to just black and white posters anymore.

Young adults both, men and women, in their early 20's, are beginning to step back and admire a period in time when life was simple. The time period of drive in movies and black and white pictures. This time period my be appealing because things where easier to understand or maybe it is just a love for classics.

Classic movie posters are only the beginning. Intelligent marketers from around the country are making millions in merchandising. Everything from catch phrase t-shirts to freestanding figurines and accessories from the films can be found in local shopping malls. Vintage movie posters are more popular than ever. At poster sales on college campuses across the country are selling out of "Dracula" and "The Blob" posters faster than newer films. Vintage movie posters are more popular than ever.

Posters may bring back the magic of some other time and a fantasy of what may have been. They help to capture the spirit of an age that you wish you'd lived in or else they help to keep memories alive. Some students will put up posters to remind themselves of their childhood or high school years, while some will put them up to let others know just who they are. Independent art/film posters and vintage film posters used to be displayed only on film students' walls, but now the audience for them is a great deal larger.

If you are looking for the perfect gift for your niece or nephew, son or daughter, or that special college student in your life, look no further than a movie poster displaying Faye Dunaway or Elvis. They were popular then and they are popular now. Watch them unroll the poster and reveal a smile and don't forget to hang onto the posters you love today. Who knows, in twenty years, they may be the next hot trend.