These retro audio fashions prove that even though the CD, vinyl record and cassette tape are music technologies of the past, they can live on forever through fashion. From jewelry made from broken vinyl records to suits and gowns made from used cassette tapes, it's clear that there's no shortage of material for this innovative wearable art form.
Retro audio fashions have gained ground with the advancement of the eco movement and the widespread adoption of digital music. See some of our favorites above.
25 Retro Audio Fashions
Fashion Derived From Recycled Records, CDs & Cassette Tapes:
Marissa Brassfield — Jun 20, 2010 — Fashion
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Sonic Fabric
Textile Woven From Audio Cassette Tape
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Deejay Watch
Flud TableTurns
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Retro Record Bags
Handbag Designers Take Inspiration From 60's Vinyl and Guitars
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Smashed LP Jewelry
Broken Record Bib Necklace by Meticulousbylefoss Seriously Rocks
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Personalized Record Jewelry
Junkprints' Recycled Vinyl Necklaces Honor Retro Music
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Cassette Purses
A High Fashion Transparent Bag That Looks Like a Tape
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Retro Media Sneakers
The Cassette Sneaker Company Hasn't Launched, but Facebook is Abuzz
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Jewelry from Recycled Vinyl Records
Aroha Silhouettes Necklaces
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Re-Purposing Old Technology
Cassette Chic Designs for Modern Times
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Retro-Music Watches
The EOS Mixtape Watch is a Blast from the Past
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Audible Neckties
The Sonic Fabric Necktie is Made Out of Music
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Video Tape Jackets
VHS Gets New Life with Kai Yeung Yau's Video Tape Outerwear
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Cassette Belt Buckles
You're Not Cool Enough to Pull it Off
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Record-Breaking Jewelry
Cat Davison Creates Earrings from Vintage Records
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Casette Tape Watches
The Horological Machine No. 2.2 is a Retro Black Beauty
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Vintage Record Ties
The Vinyl Record Neck Tie Strikes a Chord with Music Lovers
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Old School Tech Wallets
Retro Pocket Wear Likes Like An Old Cassette Tape
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Cassette Tape Couture
Pierre Andre Senizergues Fall 2009 Collection is Skateboarder Green
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Garbage Crochet
The Barkerbell Recycled VHS Tape Crochet Bag
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VCR-Inspired Kicks
Cassette Sneakers Survive the 80s
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Retro Audio Couture
The Loop NYC Ghetto Blaster Bag Has Real Speakers
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Cassette Wallets
Make Your Purse A Work Of Art
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Silver Singer Microcassettes
Michael Stipe Creates Jewelry for Maison Martin Margiela
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Video Tape Frocks
The Scianca VHS Dress is a Recycled Movie Masterpiece
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Vinyl Gets A Second Life
Music Becomes Fashion
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Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear
Eton Releases a Limited-Edition The Beatles Collection
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Vintage-Inspired Jewelry
theDirtyChic Launches Its Nostalgic 03 Collection
Biodegradable Womenswear Blazers
Lotta Ludwigson's ALVA Blazer Applies Cradle-to-Cradle Design
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
Luxurious Audio Ear Cuffs
CAS&Kera Presents the Stunning earKron Audio Ear Cuffs
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Vintage-Inspired Essential Garments
Every Other Thursday Launches Classic Staples Remastered
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
The Old Navy '94 Reissue Collection Revives Nostalgic Style
Tech-Themed Fine Jewelry
Accessories Brand Oushaba Turns E-Waste Into Fine Jewelry Pieces
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Perfumable Jewelry Collections
SAVONI Rings, Earrings and Bracelets Help to Carry Favorite Scents
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Neo-Rave Fashion NFTs
Wholeland: Primal Rave by The Fabricant Fuses Styles Across Time
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Raw Material-Inspired Capsules
Gucci Vault Continues Collaborating on the Continuum Collection
Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel
AELIS Debuts the History and High Technology Collection
Mid-Century Warm Consoles
Calico Introduces a Look at the Captivating Hi-Fi Console
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Chunky Musician-Inspired Sunglasses
The Jacques Marie Mage x Johnny Cash Collection is Retro
Fully Functional Statement Pieces
Chanel Repurposes its Premiere Watch into Premiere Sound
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Fabric-Covered Hi-Fi Turntables
Lelièvre Paris & La Boite Design the New LX Turntable
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Recycled Metal Jewellery
Reformation X Clair Waight Keller Create a Limited-Edition Collection
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Ultra-Modern Record Players
This Modern Record Player by +AUDIO is High-Performance and Chic
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Big Bang-Inspired Fashion Collections
COMME des GARÇONS' FW23 Looks to the Origins of Life
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Fashion
sacai Honors Christopher Nolan with the Interstellar Collection
Vintage-Inspired Workwear Capsules
Engineered Garments' Workaday SS24 Taps Vintage Workwear Appeal
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
LED-Infused Festival Fashion
Tinsel Arcade Offers Expressive Statement Clothing & Accessories
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
Experimental Summer Technical Fashion
_J.L-A.L_ Launches its SS23 Collection with Technical Cuts
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Singer-Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Joe Jonas and Scotch & Soda Present a Joint Capsule
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Upcycled Slow Fashion Collections
Bellantoni's 'Re.Nu' Project Results in Sustainable Products
Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players
'The DEVICE' by Alex Casabò Has an Ultra-Industrial Design
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Upcycled Tutu Couture
Aelis FW23 Repurposes Tutus from the Paris Opera
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Upcycled Denim Collections
The Latest Wrangler Reborn Collection Celebrates Circularity
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Nightclub-Collaborative Graphic Streetwear
Carhartt WIP and Tresor Join on a Techno Alliance
Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Lanvin's Winter 2023 Debut Features a Mix of Inspirations
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Linear Retro Six-CD Players
Bang & Olufsen's Beosystem 9000c is Premium and Nostalgic
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Handpicked Vintage Collections
Thrift+ Launchers a New Partnership to Source Vintage Fashion
Music-Themed Fashion Apps
Upstream Allows You to Shop the Same Brands Your Favorite Musicians Do
Denim-Covered Furniture Capsules
Harry Nuriev Designs a Capsule of Fabric-Based Furniture
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Luxurious Graphic Retro-Tinged Fashion
YSL Presents The Vintage Collection of Band Merch
High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion
ERL Presents a Look at its FW24 Collection of Retro Themes
Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts
Vadzim Sadouski Designs a Clear Music Design Concept
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
Musical NFC Hoodies
Balenciaga's Limited-Edition Apparel Shares an Exclusive Music Track
Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
The Zig-Zag Vintage Collection Pays Homage to the Brand's Legacy
Spring-Ready Tecnical Garments
_J.L-A.L_ Presents its Latest Collection Designed for SS24
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Car-Inspired Retro Apparel Collections
Dsquared2 and Honda Release Y2K-Inspired Apparel Collection
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Tissue Box Record Sleeves
This Fall Out Boy Album Comes in Limited-Edition Release Packaging
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Transformative Textured Fashion
ANREALAGE SS 2024 Features Outfits That Change Color & Pattern
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Thrifter-Themed Fall Streetwear
Patta Presents its Latest Collection for the FW23 Season
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Collectible Phygital Sunglasses
Weekday & The Fabricant Created Two Artifact 001 Colorways
Urban Hiking-Themed Spring Fashion
ROA Presents its Newest Capsule Designed for SS24
Monochrome Pixelated Clothing Collections
LOEWE's Recent Line Boasts 8-Bit Video Game Aesthetics
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Upcycled Leather Accessories
Maison Margiela Debuts the Upcycled 'Recicla' Line of Leather Goods
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Integrated Speaker Jackets
The Coperni x Transparent Speaker Jacket Makes Favorite Music Wearable
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Chessboard-Themed Apparel Collections
UNDERCOVER's Collection is Inspired by Music Album Covers
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Textural Vacuum Tube Headphones
The écoute Vacuum Tube Audio Headphones Enhance Music and More
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Contemporary Wedding Capsules
From Future's Wedding Capsule Collection is Timeless and Elegant