Vaporwave is a nostalgic and surreal aesthetic that blends early internet imagery, 80s–90s corporate design, glitch art, and retro consumer culture. It’s often paired with slowed-down music, synth-heavy tracks, and lo-fi visuals—creating a dreamy, melancholic vibe that critiques or celebrates capitalism, depending on interpretation. Think pastel colors, VHS static, Greek statues, and Windows 95 graphics all mashed into one.