# Retro Audio Couture The Loop NYC Ghetto Blaster Bag Has Real Speakers By jodie anderson | Published 2009-03-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-couture-loop-nyc-ghetto-blaster-bag-with-real-speakers References: [talk2myshirt](http://www.talk2myshirt.com/blog/archives/1626) Warning: Flashback to the 80’s!! Remember those great big Ghetto Blasters you used to play [music cassettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp81) in at school? Well, they’re back, but this time, they have some super modern features... OK, I’m showing my age! [Loop NYC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experience2) has released the “Audio Couture Ghetto Blaster Bag” complete with interior zip pockets, graffiti design, big handles, integrated amplifier, two conventional speakers and audio connection that integrates with any [MP3 player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-player-wearable-wallet) - yes, it does actually emit sound! The bags come in a variety of neon colors and are retailing around $50. Can’t wait to see (and hear) these when I’m out and about! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Audio:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating modern audio products with a retro aesthetic. - **Graffiti Design:** Opportunity to incorporate graffiti-inspired designs in fashion and other consumer products. - **Integrated Amplifiers:** Opportunity to develop integrated amplifier technology for portable audio devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate retro audio elements into their designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to create portable audio devices with integrated amplifiers. - **Music & Entertainment:** Opportunity to develop music-related products and experiences that blend nostalgia with modern technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind.md) - [Sleek Audio Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bag-and-mixer-bag.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Retro Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kooltunes.md) - [Nostalgic Colorful Casette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-edith.md) - [Cassette-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-audio-player.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-audio.md) - [Retro Transparent Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-real.md) - [Luxury MP3 Player Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-player-wearable-wallet.md)