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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Modernized Cassette Player Concepts
The 'ERA' Portable Cassette Tape Player Has Bluetooth and WiFi
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles
unidice Elevates Analog or Digital Pastimes with Six Displays
Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders
The teenage engineering TP-7 Takes Voice Memos and More
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
Deconstructed High-Top Skate Sneakers
Vans Presents its new SK8-HI RECONSTRUCT Series of Shoes
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Retro Tech-Inspired Phone Cases
Spigen Designs the C1 MagFit Case for the New iPhone 15s
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Micro-Sized Vlogging Cameras
The Conceptual Sony VLOG-001 Has a Stabilized Three-Axis Design
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
TV Screen T-Shirts
The T-Shirt TV Has an Integrated 10-Inch HD Screen
Minimal Portable Video Cameras
Canon's Powershot V10 Experiments with Capturing Video Content
Compact Retro-Inspired Handhelds
FunnyPlaying Showcased its Upcoming 'Retro Pixel Pocket' Console
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts
The Kodak C400R Bluetooth Speaker by Hyunjun Yu is Minimalist
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Flask Phone Cases
Body Vodka Created a Take-Anywhere Transparent Flask Phone Case
Tech-Themed Fine Jewelry
Accessories Brand Oushaba Turns E-Waste Into Fine Jewelry Pieces
Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers
The Remax Powerbank Tape Offers a Retro Way to Charge Up
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Advanced Video Call Prototypes
Logitech Unveils 'Pepper's Ghost' Booths for Immersive Video Calls
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
Vintage TV-Themed Apparel
Sports Brand Umbro Launches Its Debut Collection with MTV
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Celebratory Analog Camera Collections
The Lomography Classics Cameras Celebrate 30-Years
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Nostalgia-Evoking Outerwear Collections
The North Face's New Low-Fi Hi-Tek Line Has Old Influences
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
Casetify Presents the Project-CSTF: Protection from Impact Series
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Retro App-Controlled Lava Lamps
Johnny Betz's Barava is Sure to Induce Nostalgia in Individuals
Video Game-Inspired Side Tables
The Pac Man Side Table by Yu Ren Gives Life to an Inanimate Object
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Rustic Tech Accessory Cases
The hardgraft Cable Wool Wrap Protects and Organizes Essentials
Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Vintage Console Upscale Systems
The RetroTINK-4K Works with a Range of Retro Gaming Consoles
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
90s-Style Gaming Console Skins
The Dbrand PS5 Retro Darkplates Come in Four Colors
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters
LEGO Builder John Carter Creates a Blocked Version of Space
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Style-Conscious Record Players
The VS-01 Upright Vinyl Record Player Puts Media on Display
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets
The Stereoscopic Display System is Powered by a Raspberry Pi
Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves
The Louis Vuitton Cabinet of Curiosities by Marc Newson is Artistic
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Luxurious Graphic Retro-Tinged Fashion
YSL Presents The Vintage Collection of Band Merch
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers
Vincent Chan Designs the Retro Dream Echo Bluetooth Speaker
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Time-Altering Digital Portraits
The MyHeritage Time Machine Feature Alters Portraits
Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
The Zig-Zag Vintage Collection Pays Homage to the Brand's Legacy
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Tissue Box Record Sleeves
This Fall Out Boy Album Comes in Limited-Edition Release Packaging
Storage-Focused Dynamic Footwear
Tagi. Joins Vans on a New Collection of Dynamic Sneakers
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Artist-Approved Tech Accessories
Velvet Caviar Partners with Artist Keith Haring on a New Capsule
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Tubular Metal Furniture Collections
Tim Teven Designs the Tube Collection of Furniture
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
DIY Digital Music Systems
Teenage Engineering's Record Factory is Perfect for the Holidays
Heritage Varsity Jackets
FJackets Offers a Variety of Varsity Jackets for All
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Animation Movie-Themed Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Unveils Latest Monsters Inc. Smartphone Cases
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
LEGO Presents the Walt Disney Tribute Camera Set
General Store-Inspired Consoles
Lisa Sacco Presents the New Haptic Wood Console Table
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Video-Powered eCommerce Services
Apple Shop with a Specialist Over Video Supports At-Home Shopping
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
4K Cinematic Laser Televisions
Leica Breaches into New Realms with the Leica CIne 1 TV
Textural Vacuum Tube Headphones
The écoute Vacuum Tube Audio Headphones Enhance Music and More
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Capacious Computer Memory Tapes
This Memory Tape Can Store 150 TB of Data In Uncompressed State
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection