Fashwave and Tradwave are visual subcultures that emerged in the mid-2010s, merging the 1980s-inspired vaporwave aesthetic—characterized by neon pinks, cyans, and glitch art—with socio-political or traditionalist imagery. Tradwave, in particular, often contrasts modern urban decay with idealized depictions of classical architecture, nature, and family life to evoke a sense of nostalgia. The style serves as a visual critique of the contemporary world, using high-contrast 'Retrowave' visuals to advocate for a return to perceived historical values. On social media, these templates are widely used to create atmospheric, stylized content that communicates a longing for the past through a distinctively digital and modern lens.