# Vintage Luggage Speakers The BoomCase Turns Old Suitcases into Boomboxes By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boomcase References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/simo-boomcase-vintage-suitcase-speaker-rocks-your-androgynous-ha/) & [boomcase.mrsimo](http://boomcase.mrsimo.com/) If you want to have New Age fun with a [vintage feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic), then I suggest you check out the BoomCase from Mr. Simo. The BoomCase is a [self-powered boombox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-sound-tower) that connects to any device with a [headphone jack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magboom-mini). Each BoomCase is custom made to order, meaning that no two cases are ever the same. The BoomCase can be seen in the gallery above, and you can also check it out by clicking on the links immediately to your left. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Tech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign vintage technology to incorporate modern capabilities and connectivity. - **Upcycled Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform old or discarded items into unique, functional products. - **Customization and Personalization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customized and personalized products to cater to individual tastes and preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and customized electronic devices that offer a nostalgic and personal touch. - **Sustainable Fashion and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate upcycled materials and vintage aesthetics into fashion and design products. - **Event Planning and Décor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide custom-made vintage-inspired décor and audio equipment for events and parties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Suitcase Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-revival-55.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-solarbank-boombox.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Rugged Vibrant Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everboom.md) - [Suitcase-Style Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-revival.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Sleek Audio Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bag-and-mixer-bag.md)