# Nostalgic Smartphone Customizations This Retro iPhone Resembles the Apple 'IIe' Personal Computer By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-iphone References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/iphone-6s-and-6s-plus-retro-models-by-colorware-reminisce-the-brands-roots.php) & [colorware](http://www.colorware.com/categories.aspx?category=113) Electronics customizer Colorware created a retro iPhone 6 and 6s model inspired by [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-50th-anniversary-iphone-17-pro) line of personal computers released in the 1980s. These [retro iPhone designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-3a) resemble the appearance of the Apple 'IIe' computer. Design elements include faux air vents and a matte-vanilla exterior color that's been paired with the classic rainbow Apple logo, popularized during the 1980s. This nostalgia-fueled customized phone release is set to be very limited. Each model of the iPhone will be limited to only 25 editions and retail at $1,599 for the 6s model, and $1,699 for the 6s Plus. This unique blending of a retro aesthetic and cutting edge technology makes for an interesting contrast. These limited [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-retrova) will be of great interests to Apple fans, collectors and anyone looking to be on the cutting edge of cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Customizations:** Customizing products with a nostalgic feel is a trend that is gaining popularity and could be applied to other markets. - **Retro Design:** Reviving retro designs can attract consumers who are searching for a fresh take on old ideas. - **Limited Editions:** Limited edition products tailored to specific groups of customers can allow for targeted marketing and increased demand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Applying retro designs to new products within the consumer electronics industry can create a new market niche with a strong appeal to customers seeking nostalgia. - **Luxury Goods:** Offering limited edition, customized products with a niche retro appeal within the luxury goods industry can attract collectors and fans of the specific product. - **Collectibles:** Creating limited edition, nostalgic products in the collectibles industry can increase demand and value amongst collectors and create a new revenue stream for the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Iphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-50th-anniversary-iphone-17-pro.md) - [Nostalgic Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorware-1.md) - [Luxury Bespoke Smartphones Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g.md) - [Retro Gaming Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebaby.md) - [Nostalgic Desktop Computer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macintosh-computer-concept.md) - [Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-vision-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Retro-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro95.md) - [MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-wallpapers.md) - [Retro Tech-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c1-magfit.md)