Remember the Walkman? What about the ghetto blaster? These iconic pieces marked the era of the mix-tape, one of the most romantic gifts of its time. With Valentines Day just around the corner, we thought it would be fitting to feature a flashback to one of sweetest phenomena of the 80s.
Today, the presence of the original audio cassette tape can still be seen in the form of faux cassettes that now house MP3s, perfect for the truly nostalgic unwilling to give up on the good old days. We can also see faux walkmen which act as deterrents for would-be thieves of iPods (because seriously, who would steal a portable cassette player?) as well as art made from real recycled tapes.
Enjoy the flashback!
18 Ways to Remember The Cassette Tape
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DIY Gifts for Geeks
From Keyboard Cufflinks to Cassette Tape Belt Buckles
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Sonic Fabric
Textile Woven From Audio Cassette Tape
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Cassette Generator
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Cassette Tape Canvases
Sami Havi's Eco Art
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Obsolete Cassette Tape Lighting
Modern Light Designs by Transparent House
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Re-Purposing Old Technology
Cassette Chic Designs for Modern Times
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Old Walkman As iPod Camouflage
Hidepod?
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Remixed Eco Art Mediums
Cassette Tape Skeletons
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Cassette Belt Buckles
You're Not Cool Enough to Pull it Off
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The Return of the Mix Tape
Sharing Music With Mixaloo
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Old School Tech Wallets
Retro Pocket Wear Likes Like An Old Cassette Tape
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Remembering The Cassette
Mix Tape USB Case
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80s Tech As Modern Fashion
Paul Smith Ghettoblaster Bag
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Cassette Wallets
Make Your Purse A Work Of Art
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Recycling Outdated Technology
The Cassette Tape Closet
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Retro Reinvented
Cassette Tape MP3 Player (Actually Works in a Cassette Deck)
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Casette Deck Toaster
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Virtual Mix Tapes
Mixwit is Embeddable
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