# Old School Tech Wallets Retro Pocket Wear Likes Like An Old Cassette Tape By TrendHead | Published 2009-01-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-school-cassette-wallets-retro-pocket-wear References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/shop/cassettewallet.html) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/snapshots/tokyomart06/marcella_foschi.html) If you never really got over the technical revolution and are still clinging on to those [old-school tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxell-mxcpp100) in some hidden drawer in your house, why not make them into a [retro wallet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-folder-wallet) for your cash? That way you can carry it with you in your back pocket every day. That is just what Italian product designer, Marcella Foshi did. She loves DIY so much she makes these rather brilliant and quirky cassette wallets by hand. Each design is a one-off which can be bought them via [designboom.](http://www.designboom.com/shop/cassettewallet.html) If they create one with the Michael Jackson ‘BAD’ album, I would love to get my hands on it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Wallets:** There is a growing trend for retro wallets made from old-school tapes, presenting an opportunity for designers to create unique and nostalgic products. - **DIY Design:** The DIY trend is gaining popularity, providing an opportunity for individuals to create their own unique products like cassette wallets. - **One-off Designs:** The demand for one-off designs is increasing, offering designers the chance to produce unique cassette wallets that cater to individual tastes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Product Design:** The product design industry can capitalize on the trend for retro wallets by creating innovative and visually appealing designs. - **Craft and DIY:** The craft and DIY industry can provide resources and tutorials for individuals interested in making their own cassette wallets or similar nostalgic products. - **Niche Fashion:** The niche fashion industry can tap into the demand for unique and nostalgic accessories by offering cassette wallets with various retro designs and themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Nostalgic Compact Clear Cassettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp81.md) - [Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remax-powerbank-tape.md) - [Cassette-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-audio-player.md) - [Cassette-Inspired Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-magnetic-power-bank.md) - [Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untitled-folder.md) - [Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-sony-walkman.md) - [Pop Band Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-duran-duran-special-edition.md) - [Cassette Player-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkman-sss.md)