Trend cluster
Category

Keepsake
Branding

Brands leave an impression by creating packaging that's meant to be kept.

Bottled T-Shirt PackagingBaby Bottle FragrancesHonorary Japanese Tea BrandingWooden Tea ChestsAncient Typography Oil Bottles

Trend

What is the Keepsake Branding trend?

Keepsake Branding: Unlike eco-focused packaging that focuses on minimal or biodegradable material, elaborate packaging that's meant to be kept or collected is being adopted by brands looking to leave an impression on consumers. This shift helps ensure that brands are remembered long after a product has been used or consumed by becoming a part of the home.

Trend themes

Themes within the Keepsake Branding trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Keepsake Branding

Brands are investing in elaborate packaging that's meant to be kept, ensuring that they are remembered long after a product has been used or consumed by becoming a part of the home.

02

Limited Edition Packaging

Brands are offering limited edition packaging to reflect historical traditions of product consumption while encouraging current-day consumers to purchase it.

03

Ancient Inspired Packaging

Products are taking on packaging that is influenced by ancient typography and scripture, mixing an antediluvian inspiration with contemporary design to produce standout aesthetic products.

Industry implications

What the Keepsake Branding trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Packaging Industry

The packaging industry can incorporate keepsake and limited edition packaging for their clients to leave an impression on consumers while increasing brand retention.

For

Fashion Industry

The fashion industry can incorporate keepsake and elaborate packaging for consumers to reuse in varying ways post purchase, increasing the lifespan and versatility of the product.

For

Perfume Industry

The perfume industry can create unique packaging reflective of the fragrance's nostalgic scent, like using vintage baby bottles or incorporating interactive packaging components, targeting novelty-hungry millennial consumers while extending the product's consumer lifespan.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Keepsake Branding

Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 67%, freshness 8%.

Popularity62%
Activity67%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Keepsake Branding trend

9 featured examples from Feb 5 to Oct 27, 2016
Bottled T-Shirt Packaging
CategoryArt & Design

Bottled T-Shirt Packaging

Vestige Story Replaces Traditional Packaging With Reusable Glass Bottles

The clothing industry can explore using sustainable packaging options like reusable glass bottles to attract eco-conscious customers.

Baby Bottle Fragrances
CategoryPop Culture

Baby Bottle Fragrances

Melanie Martinez's Cry Baby Perfume Milk Features a Nostalgic Scent

The fragrance industry can capitalize on the demand for unique and nostalgic scents that resonate with consumers.

Honorary Japanese Tea Branding
CategoryLifestyle

Honorary Japanese Tea Branding

Yojoki Tea Packaging Pays Homage to the Tradition of Tea Drinking

The Yojoki Tea branding could disrupt the traditional tea market by emphasizing the importance of tea traditions and relaxation techniques.

Wooden Tea Chests
CategoryLifestyle

Wooden Tea Chests

'Bewley's' is Offering Limited Edition Packaging for Its Teas

Exploring innovative ways to package and present food and beverage products to enhance the overall consumer experience.

Ancient Typography Oil Bottles
CategoryLifestyle

Ancient Typography Oil Bottles

This Olive Oil Packaging Features Writing That is Read Backwards

Incorporating unique and visually appealing packaging designs can differentiate products in the competitive food and beverage industry.

Graphic Canned Scarves
CategoryMarketing

Graphic Canned Scarves

These Scarf Packages Fuse Style With Function

The fashion industry can explore innovative packaging options to enhance the overall brand experience.

1920s-Inspired Makeup Collections
CategoryFashion

1920s-Inspired Makeup Collections

Bésame Cosmetics is Offering Products Inspired by the 20s

Disruption opportunity for beauty brands to innovate and create 1920s-inspired makeup collections, drawing inspiration from Bésame Cosmetics.

Musical Candy Packaging
CategoryMarketing

Musical Candy Packaging

Hershey's TAKE5 Remixer is an Interactive Candy Bar That Makes Beats

Innovative packaging and interactive features can create new engagement opportunities for food and beverage brands to connect with customers.

Etched Coffee Canister Branding
CategoryLifestyle

Etched Coffee Canister Branding

The Mokador Arabica Blend is Packaged to Underline Value

Coffee brands can leverage unique package designs and etched branding to differentiate themselves in a crowded market and appeal to consumers seeking premium blends.