Art Deco is cool again, at least according to recent trends.

The influential style was introduced in 1925 at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, and it quickly spread around the world — including Richmond.

In fact, the Art Deco Society of Virginia is based in Richmond. Once you start looking for it, you'll notice Art Deco homages all around our city and its surrounding areas.

Let's start with a few of our favorites:

Central National Bank, 1929 | This 23-story skyscraper stopped operating as a bank back in 2000. In honor of its late-1920s style, it's now known as Deco at CNB Apartments.

Henrico Theatre, 1938 | From the large-scale "Henrico" lettering and rounded edges to the stylized clock, this building knows Art Deco.

The exterior of the six-story Model Tobacco Factory, featuring Art-Deco styling in both brick and concrete fashions. — This factory building became an unexpected landmark along Route 1. | Photo by Timothy Erskine, via Wikimedia Commons

Model Tobacco Factory, 1938 | This wouldn't be a Richmond list without an architecturally rich factory-turned-apartment-complex.

Carytown shopping center, 1938 | You may have passed this parking + shopping inlet hundreds of times, but have you ever taken note of the ~~decked-~~ Deco'd-out sign?

Robinson Theater, 1937 | This theater and community arts center in Church Hill North certainly fits the Art Deco bill; unlike the Henrico Theatre, it's clear the facade was once vibrant with playful colors.

There's plenty more to explore. Let us know your favorite Art Deco landmark around the city.