While DVD, Blu-Ray and digital downloads might dominate the at-home entertainment industry, these retro VHS creations help reminisce of simpler entertainment days. Many of the items you'll find here make use of the primitive tapes by unravelling the inner reel for creating such items as purses, clothing and, more suitably, elaborate art installations.
There seems to be a fascination with the retro VHS tapes because even new technlogical breakthroughs can't help but attract the old school entertainment pieces. Take for example the VHS laptop case that looks like shelf worth of the clunky tapes or the iPhone case that turns your phone into a mini cassette. While some of you might not remember the eclectic technology, it'll still be fun to take a look back at these complex, yet now primitive, creations.
11 Retro VHS Creations
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VHS Laptop Skins
'VHS Heroes' Skin is a Look Back in Time
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VCR-Ready Mobile Protectors
The iPhone 4 VHS Skin is a Video Flashback Apple Accessory
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VHS Retro Illustrations (UPDATE)
Hollis Brown Thornton Captures a Forgotten Era Through Art
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Skeletal VHS Sculptures
The Noah Scalin 'Dead Media' Piece Gives New Use to ObsoleteTechnology
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Artistic VHS Tunnels
Zilvinas Kempinas Explores the Artistic Side of Videotape With His 'Tube'
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Video Tape Jackets
VHS Gets New Life with Kai Yeung Yau's Video Tape Outerwear
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Upcycled Cassette Storage Devices
Star Wars VHS Hard Drive Reuses Tapes for Geeky Purposes
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Garbage Crochet
The Barkerbell Recycled VHS Tape Crochet Bag
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Video Tape Frocks
The Scianca VHS Dress is a Recycled Movie Masterpiece
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Giant VHS Tributes
The David Herbert 2001: A Space Odyssey Exhibit is Nostalgic
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Mock VHS Memopads
The Peleg Designs Video Notebook is Made for Old-School Scribblers
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Sleek Retro Console Remakes
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Translucent Pocket Cameras
The ClearCam Brings Y2K Style into Modern Photography with Clear Design
Nostalgic Colorful Casette Players
We Are Rewind Introduces the Retro WE-001 EDITH Device
Retro Gaming Handhelds
Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridges Back to Portable Gaming
Visceral Record Turntables
Orbit Kinetic Turntable Revels in Music Through Flipping Wooden Tiles
Wireless Cassette Players
Gadhouse’s Miko Cassette Player Has Bluetooth-Enabled Analog Playback
Y2K-Inspired Keychain Cameras
The Kodak Charmera Millennium Edition Comes in Seven Designs
Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes
The Old Skool 36 Souvenir Brings Luxe Detailing to an Iconic Model
Modernized Portable Music Devices
The Conceptual TL-1 Music Player by Hunny Modi is Nostalgic
Playable Mini Vinyls
Mini Brands Really Works Vinyl Makes Chart-Topping Hits Collectible
Modernized Boomboxes
We Are Rewind Revives the Boombox with Retro-Inspired GB-001 Cassette Player
Y2K-Inspired CD Players
BEAMS Records Portable CD Player Embraces a Nostalgic Style
Retro Calculator Watches
The Casio CA-500WEBF Watch Honors Back to the Future’s 40th Anniversary
Film-Style Digital Cameras
The Rewindpix From Xiao Liu Returns to Disposable Camera Rituals
Crime-Inspired Beauty Mockumentaries
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Vanity Vandals Explores Chaos at the Sink
Retro Camera Apps
Flashback Recreates the Nintendo Game Boy Camera on Smartphones
Retro Music Player Cases
The iPod Classic iPhone 17 Case Recreates the Look of a Worn Ipod
Fashion House Checkered Vinyls
Burberry Presents a Special Vinyl Record with an Optical Illusion
Fashion-Forward Archiving Initiatives
Banana Republic Archive Spans the 70s Through the 90s
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Instax Evo Cinema Has Film Looks in an Instant Camera
Video Game Console Sneakers
The Nike AIR SNES Allows Fans to Actually Play Retro Games
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Family-Friendly Tech Accessory Designs
CASETiFY x Toy Story is Whimsical and Vibrant
Nostalgic Capsule Collections
The UNIQLO UT x Tamagotchi Range Marks 30 Years of the Digital Pet
Playful Tech Capsules
The CASETiFY x Miffy Series Brings Nostalgic Charm to Tech Accessories
Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Analogue 3D Funtastic Consoles Come in a Rainbow of Colors
Compact Nostalgia-Inducing Cameras
Yashica's Tank Is a New Pocketable Retro Digicam
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Compact Cassette-Inspired Music Players
FiiO's Snowsky Launched the Snowsky Retro Nano
Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules
PUMA x E.T. Collection Has Nostalgic Graphics Through Footwear and Apparel
Throwback Audio Experiences
The Stranger Things Recap Cassette Delivers a Cinematic Retro Recap
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
Nostalgic Tech Accessories
The Tamagotchi x CASETiFY Capsule Turns Virtual Pets into Accessories
Throwback Walkie-Talkie Collectibles
Stranger Things Upside Down Capsules Series 3 Thrills Fans
Brand Anniversary Capsule Collections
Hollister Reissues a Y2K Collection to Mark 25th Anniversary
Mini Camera Collectibles
Kodak's Charmera Blind Boxes Reveal Tiny Devices That Actually Take Shots
Nostalgic Gaming Devices
The Playdate Handheld Console Reimagines Retro Gameplay with Modernity
Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys
MGA Entertainment's Slime Life Turns Digital Trends into Physical Play
Retro TV Pet Houses
CRT Pet House by Burnski Recreates a Vintage Television Form using 3D Printing
Retro OLED Concepts
Samsung’s AI OLED Cassette and AI OLED Turntable Highlight Nostalgia
AI-Powered Memory Care Devices
TBWA\HAKUHODO's Radio Time Machine Supports Elderly Well-Being
VTuber-Centric Tech Collaborations
hololive and RHINOSHIELD Unveil Summer-Inspired VTuber Products
Retro Phone Experiences
Brick 1100 Recreates Classic Mobile Simplicity On Modern Smartphones
Retrospective Halloween-Inspired Home Capsules
Michaels Unveils a Diverse Halloween Assortment
Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags
Nik Bentel Studio Debuts the Speaker Bag & Mixer Bag
Video Projector Camera Toys
The Photo Creator Video Projector Camera Captures Quality Content
Modernized Nostalgic Headphone Models
The JLab Rewind2 Wireless Retro Headphones are Customizable
Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches
The Conceptual Retro‑Future Wrist Tech by Jacek Janiczak is Stylish
Emotion-Driven AI Devices
The Memoreel System Turns Recorded Feelings into Music & Art Through AI
Archive Film Exhibitions
The Wes Anderson the Archives Presents Artefacts from His Film Work
Retro Cartoon Tech Accessories
Higround x SEGA Partner for a Sonic the Hedgehog Collection
Unexpected Artful Headphone Wraps
Johannes Vermeer-Inspired Wrap Turns Headphones into Art
Art Gallery Turntables
Audio-Technica Turntable Concept Treats Vinyl Playback as Art Display
Console-Inspired Sleeves
The PlayStation Multi Cushion Case BOOK Recreates the Original Console
Retro Audio Systems
TRETTITRE Retro Back to the Future Blends Analog Formats with Streaming
Nostalgic Compact Clear Cassettes
The Retrospekt CP-81 Reintroduces Tape Culture with Modern Style
Modernized Nostalgic Toys
Tin Can Offers a Novel Approach to Children's Communication
High-Tech Phone Cases
TORRAS Calls Attention to Phone Case 3.0 — "The Era of Creation"
Charming Retro Storage
This Floppy Disk Inspired SD Card Concept Brings Forth Vintage Style
Nostalgic Film Merchandise
Disney Celebrates the Toy Story 30th Anniversary with New Collectibles
Tactile Digital Cameras
Camera (1) imagines a tactile digicam for a screen-tired generation
Retro Iphone Cases
The Apple 50th Anniversary Iphone 17 Pro Case by Spigen References Early Macs
Vintage Photo Makers
Retrova Transforms Digital Photos Into Custom Vintage-Style Polaroids
Vintage Imaging Kits
PGYTECH RetroVa Turns iPhones into Vintage Photo Systems
Retro Tech Sweaters
Microsoft Holiday Sweater Celebrates Fifty Years with Nostalgic Graphics
Collab Kitchen Tools Collections
Stranger Things x Williams Sonoma drops Hawkins-themed Tools
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Retro Audio Cabinets
Arcade Game-Shaped Cabinet by Love Hultén Plays Vinyl and Cassette Tapes
Consumer Holographic Photo Frames
Looking Glass Musubi Frame Launches on Kickstarter
Retro Cinema Collectibles
The Light-Up Delorean Popcorn Bucket and Cup for Amc 40th Anniversary
Qsr Retro Film Tributes
Domino’s 40th Anniversary is Honored with a Nostalgic Short Film & Capsule
Retro Film-Inspired Dolls
Bratz X Clueless Dolls Nod to Iconic 90s Cher, Amber, and Dionne Outfits
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles
The ModRetro M64 Revives 90s Technology in a Modern Way
Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories
The Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Revives a 90s Console
Sculptural Earbud Statement
Balenciaga Sculptural Earbuds Concept Blurs Fashion and Technology
Video Business Cards
Vidcard Helps to Make Connections and Leave a Lasting Impression
Collaborative Bold Pocket Cameras
HUF and TOMBOGO Debut a Neon-Green Creative Camera Collaboration
AI Video Makers
Hugsy Lets Users Create Personalized AI-Generated Videos Instantly
Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles
Sara Ourani Designs the SUP Game Box 400 Console
Nostalgic Cartoon Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Launches a 'Power Puff Girls' Collection
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
Retro Jelly Mold-Inspired Mirrors
Ready to Hang Presents the Jelly Mirror Collection
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems
The Vectrex Mini Revives a Classic Video Game System
Halloween Countdown Doll Designs
Barbie Releases the 12 Days of Halloween Set with Daily Surprises
Story-Driven Souvenirs
Memory Vault Stores Memories and Branded Content in a USB
Nostalgic Cartoon Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Care Bears Collection Features Dreamy Colors
Futuristic Vintage Headphones
The Ricoh Space Age Headphone Has Retro Design and Modern Audio Tech
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Iconic Footwear Tribute Films
Maison Margiela Pays Homage to Its Iconic Tabi Footwear
Brick Toy Revivals
LEGO’s new Game Boy set includes Mario & Zelda-inspired cartridges
Revived Retro Animations
The Stranger Things Animated Series Adopts an ’80s Cartoon Look
Retro Puzzle Block Computers
Lego Fan Build Recreates a Vintage Pc with Interchangeable Screens
Pop-Art Vinyl Sculptures
Andy Warhol Vinyl Bust Celebrates Artist’s Legacy in Modern Form
Modernist Archive Furniture
Revisiting Richter Brings Life to Vjenceslav Richter’s Work
Gothic Smartphone Cases
OtterBox Unveils the Stunning Gothic Revival Collection
Vintage Rap Tees
FREAK’S STORE x 2pac Collection Revives Archive-Style Graphic Prints
Retro Music Platforms
Retro Play Streams Pre-2011 Music Videos With Curated Playback
3d-Printed Retail Suitcases
The 3d Printed Suitcase Reframes Retail as Human-Centred Experience
Handheld Voice Recorder Toys
Smith Brands Introduced talkBAK at the Toy Fair New York
K-Pop Movie Shoe Capsules
Vans Releases a New Collection Themed Around K-Pop Demon Hunters
Adorable Mini Instant Cameras
The Retro Digital Toy Camera Brings Tiny Photo Capture to Keychains
Retro-Inspired PC Cases
Maingear's Retro95 Makes High-End PCs Look like Old 90s Boxes
Retro Software DIY Handhelds
DIY Retro Windows 98 Handheld Computer is Old-school Inside and Out
Entertainment Venue-Branded Retro Merchandise
Dave & Buster's Debuts a Limited-Edition Capsule
Daily Ritual Objects
The Routines Collection by Morontacasanova Makes Moments Feel Like Ritual
Story Preservation Tools
Remento Transforms Shared Memories Into A Keepsake Hardcover Storybook
Collectible Mini Cameras
The Photo Creator Mini Cam Lets Kids Snap Photos Without a Phone
Pop-Up Mini Malls
The Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks Mini Mall Revisits 90s & Y2K Classics
Skull Tabletop Organizer
Suck UK Showcases a Stunning Skull-Shaped Bedside Valet
Nostalgic Audio Interfaces
CassetteOne Blends Retro Design With Ambient Audio and Playlists
Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors
The Paint Mirror Evokes Nostalgia with Its Pixel-Style Frame
Nostalgic Digital Cameras
The Cs-8 Digital Video Camera Brings Back the Art of Filmmaking
Tech-Inspired Art Merch
Computer Vision Pin Transforms Machine Recognition Into Wearable Art
Nostalgic Handheld Video Cameras
The Camp Snap CS-8 Video Camera Records onto SD Cards
Retro Nostalgic Computing Revivals
Ultimate 64 Revives Iconic C64 with Modern Updates
Vintage Aesthetic Practical Flashlights
Barebones Presents the Dynamic Vintage Flashlight
Nostalgic Camping Gear
HAY's Camping Collection References Retro Forms with Updated Materials
Playable Gaming Archives
The Internet Archive Preserves 758 Retro PC Demo Discs
Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules
Puma's ET Series Brings Film References to Footwear and Streetwear
Mixtape Merch Capsules
Nicholas Daley Designs New Merchandise for Echo45 Sound System
Digital Memory Managers
Heirloom Digitizes, Organizes, And Secures Photos, Videos, And Media
Video Flipbook Creators
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Old-Fashioned Analog Camera Systems
The Alfie BOXX Camera Captures Images and Supports Developing
Retro-Inspired PC Cases
SilverStone's FLP01 Mimics the Plastic Computers of the 80s
Startup Failure Archives
404tomb Documents Defunct Startups And Their Digital Legacy
Analog Nostalgia Installations
Back to Basics II Celebrates Retro Tech with Vivid Paper Sculptures
Comic-Themed Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Introduces the Marvel Super Heroes VS Villains Capsule
Retro Pastel Flip Clocks
Minimalist Flip Clock Concept Brings Retro Charm for Modern Desks
Design-Forward Outdoor Cultural Hubs
Amy Shell and Razvan Voroneanu Design the Newburgh Cinemabox
Retro Night Vision Goggles
The Great Jurassic Park Goggles Return with a Nostalgic Twist
Archival Game-Honoring Books
Sony’s 30th Anniversary Book Uncovers Unseen Prototypes and Designs
Mechanical Memory Materials
Penn State Researchers Used Adhesive Tape to Store Sequential Memories
Video Revisualization Tools
TVDE Turns Online Videos Into License-Free, Reusable Content
Retro Bluetooth Boomboxes
Bumpboxx BB-777 Brings Oversized Speakers and Cassettes to Modern Audio
Tape Deck Instruments
Magnetic Folklore Transforms Obsolete Tape Decks into Live Instruments