# Vintage Herbal Packaging The Revamped 'Marks and Spencer' Tea Box is Symbolically Artistic By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-02-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marks-and-spencer-tea References: [lovelypackage](http://lovelypackage.com/marks-spencer-tea/) & [stuartkolakovic](http://www.stuartkolakovic.co.uk/) Stuart Kolakovic designed a series of beautifully crafted Marks and Spencer tea boxes featuring its new line of decaffeinated teas. The vintage appeal channels an epoch of simplistic packaging and symbolic designs. Kolakovic's website features many of his artistic endeavors; his vision is unique and quite creative. Therefore, when he was commissioned to design the new Marks and Spencer tea boxes, it was evident that the company had made the right decision choosing him to become the artistic mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Packaging Revival:** The trend of reviving vintage packaging designs brings nostalgia and charm to modern products, creating a unique selling point. - **Symbolic Design in Packaging:** Using symbolic designs on packaging adds depth and meaning to the product, appealing to consumers looking for a deeper connection with the brands they choose. - **Artistic Collaborations in Packaging:** Collaborating with artists and designers to create packaging that doubles as art pieces offers a fresh and innovative approach to product packaging. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage Packaging:** The food and beverage industry can leverage vintage packaging revival and symbolic design to create visually appealing products that stand out on store shelves. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from collaborations with brands to create unique packaging concepts that showcase artists' work and provide new avenues for expression. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of vintage packaging revival by curating collections of products that evoke nostalgia and attract consumers seeking a sense of authenticity and history. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chay-tea.md) - [Cigarette-Style Tea Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/und.md) - [Rebranded Fizzy Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teakoe.md) - [Re-Designed Holiday Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoms-reimagined-packaging.md) - [Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lor-coffee-packaging.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Decaf Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highquality-decaffeinated-coffee.md) - [Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read.md) - [Playful Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetotea.md) - [Stylish Artistic Christmas Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-eight-the-design-edition-by-walala.md)