They say that a picture is worth a thousand words; well, this long-told adage profoundly depicts the art industry, especially when it comes to profiling and portfolio gathering. With the rapid demand for artists in today's generation, whether in photography, fashion, or design, you must be able to create an alluring lookbook if you're in the industry. And if you're aiming for a retrospective vibe, then take this opportunity to browse our collection of Retro Lookbook Templates. They are all compatible with Apple Pages and other programs such as Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Publisher. They all come with easily editable and professionally made content so that you won't have to go through the hassle of creating flashy lookbooks from scratch. Download now!
How to Create a Retro Lookbook in Apple Pages
Retro never goes out of style. From its cyclical influence to our generation today, starting from fashion, style, and trends, there's no doubt that going old-school is still effective. So for those of you who are aiming for the blast-from-the-past vibe for your lookbook, then we're glad to help you get things started with our helpful guide below.
1. Make an Introductory Page
Think of this as an introduction to your presentation. This is to help tell the viewer about the theme of your lookbook and the people in charge of its creation. Make sure that the introduction only consists of only 1 or 2 lines of text. Also, when using an image for the introductory page, be sure to use one that's relevant to the type of lookbook you're making.
2. Plan on What to Display
Showcasing your art is the primary purpose of a lookbook. Whether you aim to exhibit your photography portfolio, fashion designs, or lifestyle art, you need to identify the collection of images that you want to display in your lookbook magazine. Although this process would depend on how you segment your lookbook's collection, see to it that you plan first, for this determines how you're going to craft your retro lookbook.
3. Gather Your Flashy Photo Collection
Now that you already have the plan for your lookbook's exhibit, now is the time wherein you can start gathering all your photo collection. Upon assembling your photos, take the image quality into account. Here's a suggestion; to ensure that you get the best images for your lookbook, it's best to set your image file resolution range to 195 PPI - 300 PPI (standard for magazine printing).
4 Pick a Theme
Since you want to go with a retro vibe for your lookbook, you should consider going for a vintage motif. You can decide to go with themes such as one that's 80's discotheque or 50's jazz. But regardless of your choice, make sure that you are able to create an outline of your design so that you'll have a good idea of how you want the finished product to look.
5. Gain Exposure
If your lookbook is already up for publishing, then you'll need to maximize its exposure to your potential clients and readers. And one way for you to make that happen is by publishing your lookbook via various websites or social media sites that aim to showcase and discover creative workpieces.
