Postage-inspired looks range from fashion to actual postage that has taken on an entirely new style. Inspired by movies, television and fashion, postage of today has a new design to compete with new times. Since email is free and thus less expensive, snail mail has had to resort to a makeover to stay relevant.
Some of the creative and innovative ways that postage companies have done so is to vitalize the nostalgic aspect of snail mail. Using the vintage postage look to garner feelings of nostalgia and wishful romanticization, snail mail has taken on a new life. Postage may not be as in high demand as it once was, but it has never looked better. With designs inspired by Alexander McQueen to the Simpsons, there is some awesome postage for all.
33 Postage-Inspired Innovations
From Cute Custom Completion Stamps to Snail Mail Accessories:
Jennifer Gosnell — Jul 15, 2012 — Art & Design
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Flat-Pack Holiday Decor
The Cardboard Christmas Tree
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Vintage Star Wars Stamps
Stefan Van Zoggel Star Wars Postage are Out of This World
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Postage Stamp Earrings
April Starr Uses Vintage Postal Materials to Create One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
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Stamp-Clad Maps
The Letter to our World Project Unites Humanity in the Pursuit of Happiness
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Eco Cardboard Wrapping
Bellroy Product Packaging Uses Earthy Brown Paper Pouches
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Fashionable Postage Branding
Royal Mail 'Great British Fashion' Stamp Line is Classically English
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Postage Stamp Needles
The Microneedle Patch Delivers Painless Injections
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Personalized Postal Stamps + Top 5 Stamps for the Holidays
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Vintage Mail Laptop Bags
MacBook Postage Sleeve Keeps Your Tech Gear Beautiful
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Iconic Actress Postage
The Katharine Hepburn Stamp Promotes Kent State University Museum Exhibit
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Fantasy Postage Fare
Royal Mail Magical Stamps Give Flight to Enchanted Envelopes
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Postage Stamp-Inspired Watches
The ‘P.S. I Love You' Collection
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Snail Mail Accessories
Envelope Messenger Bag is the Perfect Mailman Accessory
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Porcelain Envelopes
Lololauren's Etsy Shop Carries Curious Postage
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Cute Custom Completion Stamps
The Gary Hunt 'Social Mail' Concept Encourages Snail Mail Use
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British Olympian Postage
The Isle of Man Stamp Collection Celebrates the London Olympics
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Artistically Framed Stamps
Molly Rausch Finds Inspiration in the Mail
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Literary Postage Fares
The Roald Dahl Stamps Celebrate His Most Famous Children's Novels
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Majestic Stamp Rugs
Rug Maker Features the Royal Mail's Queen's Head Postage Stamp Designs
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Online Postage Collections
The Stamp Design Tumblr Shows Off Beautiful International Designs
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$93,800 Stamps
Audrey Hepurn Postage Fetches Small Fortune at Auction
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Cartoon Mailer Collectibles
The Sunday Funnies Postage Stamps are Almost too Cute to Use
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Stamp Maps
Marc Alcock Creates Postage World Map
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Snail Mail Styles
Postage Goes Global on the Fashion Front
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Social Media Stamps
All Postage is Good for Now is Design Inspiration
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"The Simpsons" Stamps
USPS Releases Set of Sticky Cartoon Collectibles
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Musical English Postage
British Album Cover Stamps are Really Creative
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Scannable Postage Stamps
The QR Code Stamp Lets Croatians Stalk Their Snail Mail
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Industrial Design Postage
The USPS is Set to Release Limited Edition Designer Stamps
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Edible Postcards
Made of Dried Sushi
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SMS Postage
Sweden and Denmark Set to Introduce Text Message Stamps
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Soldier Support Stamps
UK Post to Honour Iraq Soldiers
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Delicious Postage Pieces
The 'Cake Mail Post Card' is a Sweet Way to Show Your Friends Some Love
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Ketchup Packet Phone Cases
This Heinz Phone Case is Sculpted to Hold a Single Condiment Sachet
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Book-Themed Home Decor Collections
June St. George Debuts the Eloise Collection
Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes
The Beetlejuice Be Happy Box Features Limited-Edition Goods
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the INSTAX MINI 99 Point and Shoot Camera
Cartoon-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear
The Hello Kitty Gazelle Sneaker Honor Her 50th Anniversary
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Customizable Latex Apparel
Sloganlatex Revolutionizes Latex Fashion with New Offerings
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories
Pidgin Fashion Dolls Launches a New Accessories Collection
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
The Old Navy '94 Reissue Collection Revives Nostalgic Style
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
Cartoon-Inspired Timepiece Designs
Swatch and Omega Present a Snoopy-Themed Moonswatch
Cartoon-Inspired Clog Designs
Crocs Previews the Stylish New Hello Kitty x Crocs Clog
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Fashion House-Created Highlighters
Stabilo Boss Joins Dolce & Gabbana on Unique Stationary
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Socks
New 'Star Wars-Inspired' Sock Collection is Designed by a DJ
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Shape-Making Cream Packaging
Quadpack's ShapeUp Tube Dispenses Creams in Custom Shapes
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Pop-Up Postal Service Events
The Japan Post Service is Hosting the Zukkyun♡Post Office Pop-Up
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
90s-Inspired Home Lines
Kohl's Unveils New Home Decor Products from the Brand Aéropostale
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Mocha-Colored Sticky Notes
Post-it Brand x Pantone Was Inspired by Simple Pleasures
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
QSR Sandwich Shop Streetwear
Subway Introduces a Limited-Edition Line of Streetwear
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
Pizza-Inspired Streetwear Collections
Dinner Service Ny Debuts the Prince Street Pizza Collection
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Fashion-Branded Press-On Nails
The imPRESS x Kate Spade Collection is Limited-Edition
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Thematic Postal Stamp Collections
The U.S. Postal Service Debuts Stamp Releases for 2025
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Fashion
sacai Honors Christopher Nolan with the Interstellar Collection
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Nostalgic Y2K Denim Collections
Cheap Monday & SLAM JAM Just Released Their New Bootleg Collection
Tomato-Inspired Clutches
A Meme Inspired an Unconventional LOEWE Tomato Accessory
Recyclable eCommerce Packaging
This New Amazon Packaging is Paper-Made and Arriving in the UK
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Horseback Riding-Inspired Fashion Collections
The STAMM Spring/Summer 2024 Collection is Playful
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Comedic Christmas Parodies
'Reinfell' Ad Brings Rudolph’s Downfall to Life in Hilarious Spoof
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Instant Film Smartphone Printers
The FUJIFILM Instax Mini Link 3 Was Created with Google
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Updated 90s-Inspired Shoe Silhouettes
Vans Releases a New Contemporary Take on Its Classic Slip-On
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Thoughtful Home Accessories Shops
Pillowpia Provides Easy Eclectic Pieces for the Home
Thematic Journaling Stamps
The Tsuki ‘Lunar Delivery Bullet Journal Stamp Set' has 14 Wood Stamps
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Baguette-Scented Stamps
La Poste Created Scratch-and-Sniff Stamps Inspired by a Beloved Baked Good
Seasonal Stealthy Running Shoes
Post Archive Faction Introduces the New Cloudventure Peak
Luxurious Graphic Retro-Tinged Fashion
YSL Presents The Vintage Collection of Band Merch
Indigenous Artist-Inspired Postal Stamps
Canada Post Has Introduced a Stamp to Honor Elisapie
Spooky Film-Celebrating Cases
Velvet Caviar Releases its Beetlejuice Tech Collaboration
Streaming Service Sleeping Bags
The Netflix Sleeping Bag Reminiscences on Olden Days
Interchangeable Themed Shoe Charms
Coach Debuts Shoe Charms to Captivate Gen Z Audiences
Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
The Zig-Zag Vintage Collection Pays Homage to the Brand's Legacy
Customizable Glass Packaging Services
O-I Launches Personalized and Embossed Customized Packaging
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Evolutionary Spiralled Menstruation Products
Sequel Presents the Unique Spiral Tampon Product
Durable Automated Mailers
Pregis Introduces the EverTec™ Automated Mailer
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Pizza-Gifting Doormats
Pizza Hut's Reverse Delivery Doormat Gifts Pizza to Delivery Drivers
Artful Wedding Stationery
The Minted x The Met Wedding Collection Makes Masterpieces Customizable
Customized Film-Inspired Rugs
RugRiders Introduces New Artful Rush Hour 2 Rugs
Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules
SHEIN Reimagines Autumnal Fashion Looks with Western Motifs
Modular Typography Stamp Sets
Will Mower and Open Press Project Design the BlockFace Kit
Modernized Rose Delivery Services
Rose Rush Wants to Bring Back the Glamour of Sending Roses
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Toy-Inspired Postal Service Partnerships
USPS & Toys“R”Us Enhance the Operation Santa Program
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Mess-Free Sticker Stampers
Sticker WOW! Reimagines Play with Collectible, Refillable Stampers
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Nostalgic Postcard Cafe Campaigns
Peet's Coffee 'Postcards from Peet’s' Campaign is Nostalgic
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Coffee Capsule Recycle Programs
Nespresso and Royal Mail Partnered on a New Recycling Initiative
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Art-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzles
Apostrophe Puzzles' Jigsaw Collection
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Holiday-Inspired Stamp Designs
The U.S. Postal Service Gears Up to Reveal the 2024 Holiday Stamps
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails
These New Olive & June Nail Collections Come in Two Options
Cartoon-Inspired Minimal Watches
Swatch's Mission to Moonphase Celebrates the Beloved Snoopy
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Customizable Charm Collections
Rembrandt Charms Has Introduced a New Personalization Collection
Fashion-Centric Quilted Slippers
Sandy Liang Presents a New Range of Plush Subu Footwear
E-Commerce Logistics Services
Wish Launches a Small Parcel Delivery Service for Shippers
Honeycomb Paper Mailers
Ranpak Unveils a New Curbside-Recyclable Eco-Friendly Climaliner Plus
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Waterfall-inspired Stamp Designs
The U.S. Postal Service Debuts 12 New Waterfall Forever Stamps
AI-Written Printed Letters
SnappySnail Uses AI To Write and Send Letters
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Colored Printer Software Systems
Epson Debuts a Colored Shipping Label Software Called Label Boost
Photographer-Honoring Stamp Collections
The United States Postal Service Honors Ansel Adams
Commemorative Baseball-Inspired Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service Pays Homage to Hank Aaron
Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear
AMBUSH Presents a Look at its New Collection for SS24
Christmas Carols-Inspired Mail Stamps
Royal Mail Presents its New Festive Stamp Collection
Personalized AI Stickers
This Site Turns Text and Face Photos Into Custom Stickers
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Card-Sending App Features
Moonpig's Dating Game Invites its Users to Send Love Letters to Matches
Anonymous Letter Sending
Letters is a Charming Tool Allowing People to Send Letters in Secret
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Galactic-Inspired Stationary Pins
Duncan Shotton Designs the Adorable Planet Pins
Optimized Eco Postal Packaging
Kite Packaging Large Letter Postal Boxes Now Come in Eight Sizes
Customizable Journaling Calendar Stamps
The Consolidated Number Stamp Adds a Personalized Touch
Turtles-Inspired Stamp Designs
The U.S. Postal Service Released Protect Sea Turtles Forever
Clay Mug-Evolved Dynamic Seatings
Lalese Stamps Creates a Sculptural Seating Solution