Retro packaging is making a serious resurgence in the marketing world, with many branding companies going back to age-old roots to give products a sense of authority.
The retro look also induces nostalgia in certain consumers, forging an emotional connection to the project. When one sees an old cassette tape re-branded as a case for a set of headphones, immediate memories of when they used this outdated piece of tech come to mind. Playing on emotions is a great way to win over customers and keep their business. Alyssa Phillips came up with this idea for a school project, and it was a major hit.
Retro packaging is just one way branding experts are experimenting with various designs, but it's certainly one that's gaining traction with both companies and consumers alike.
44 Examples of Retro Packaging
From Wooden Vinyl Organizers to Vintage Box Branding:
Jamie Danielle Munro — Mar 26, 2014 — Marketing
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Revolutionary Whiskey Bottles
The 'Lost Republic' Celebrates the 1846 California Bear Flag Revolt
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Overtly Masculine Advertising
Man Food is a New Brand Aimed at Men
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Groovy Booze Branding
Devil's Peak Beer Packaging Channels 70s Spirit and Nostalgia
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Vintage Shaver Branding
Spiff Packaging is 1950s-Designed to Appeal to Timelessly Dapper Gentlemen
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Sassy 60s Kitchenware
The Tala Retro Range Channels its Mid-Century Roots with Throwback Branding
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Intriguing Icing Attire Branding
These Frosting T-Shirts Sport Sweet Deceptive Packaging
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Retro Headphone Branding
Earbuds Cassette Packaging Houses Audio Accessories in an Old Tape
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Vibrant Patterned Packaging
Helios and Uniform Creative Vivacious Packaging for Organic Food
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Kidcore Burger Branding
This Peruvian Burger Chain Branding References 1990s-Era Design
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Vintage Popsicle Packaging
Bar Gelato Branding Brings Authenticity and Credibility to Iced Snacks
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Retro Frozen Treat Branding
The Beachy Cream Wrapper Exudes Fun, Nostalgia, and Style
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Playfully Retro Packaging
Brigaderia Tea Time Branding is as Lighthearted as its Range of Flavors
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Retro California Vino Branding
The Sangwine Packaging Design Celebrates the Sunshine State
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Retro Cold Brew Bottles
This Cold Brew Packaging Design is Rustic and Down-to-Earth
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Ornate Cosmetic Packaging
Daniel Pelavin Crafts Lavish Vintage-Inspire Containers
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Retro-Modern Beer Packaging
Big Boss Brewing Branding Design by McKinney is a Motley Iconic Mix
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Retro Chip Branding
Doritos Taco is Released With Packaging from the 1960s
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Nostalgic Pizzeria Branding
Enzo's Trattoria Draws Its Aesthetic Inspiration from Vintage Sports
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Milk Carton Gardens
Cultivating the Half Pint Garden is as Easy as Drinking Your Daily Calcium
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Vintage Patterened Vino
Jam Jar Wine Packaging Assumes a Nostalgic and Congenial Image
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Revived Beverage Vessels
Brew York City Branding Brings Back the Antique Growler
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Retro Pop Packaging
The SANS Natural Diet Soda is All Natural & Brilliantly Branded
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Retro Popsicle Branding
Dr. Feelgood Frozen Pops Feature a Vintage Brand Identity
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Wooden Vinyl Organizers
Laser Cut A-Z Record Dividers Make a Warm New Home for Your Old LPs
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Cursive Cabernet Branding
Pirie Tasmania Wine Packaging has a Fetching Fluidity
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Retrofied Chocolate Packaging
Studio AG Wraps Up John and Kira's Sweet Treats
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Brash Beer Branding
Austin Beerworks is Swathed in Boldly Vibrant Packaging
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Vintage Box Branding
Strong Boy Cereal Packaging Dishes Up a Serving of Nostalgia
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Retro Cartoon Beer
Bold City Brewery Uses Old-School Style Prints on Labels
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Broad Bottom Branding
Beach Bum Sunscreen Packaging Flaunts a Little Fanny for Shelf Appeal
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Fab Four Packaging
Darrell Bell Pays Homage to The Beatles with His Liverpool Collection of Ales
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Delectable Breakfast Branding
Chatterbox Cereal Packaging Serves Up Food for Thought
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Retro American Burger Campaigns
McDonald's Japan is Introducing a Line of Classic American Burgers
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Adventurous Vino Packaging
The Marque de Burgos Wine Label is Full of Wanderlust and Whimsy
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Canned Biscuit Branding
Vintage-Inspired Cookie Tins Contain a Nostalgic Strategy
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Flag Bearing Brews
The Miller High Life 2012 Summer Edition is a Suave Patriotic Nod
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Retro Pin-Up Packaging
This Miss Mary's Beverage Branding Embraces Vintage Imagery
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Vintage-Inspired Cereal Boxes
The Retro Edition Kellogg’s Cereal Boxes are Exclusive to Target
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Aquatic Pin-Up Vino Branding
The Fishwives Club Wine Labels are Seductively Strange
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Retro Baseball Branding
Goodwin Field Packaging Scores a Home Run with Nuts and Nostalgia
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Retro-Inspired Egg Packaging
Rahal Farms Celebrates Its Chickens with a Cute Carton Design
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Pinup-Branded Java
The Goshen Coffee Company Shows Retro Nautical Packaging
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Retro Dairy Pot Branding
Tesco Cream Takes Style Cues From Vintage Milk Bottles
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Cinematic Showdown Branding
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Wine Pays Homage to the Princess Bride
Related Ideas
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
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
80s-Inspired Pet-Friendly Cereals
BARK Presents the Snack Pack of Colorful Cereal Boxes
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
The Old Navy '94 Reissue Collection Revives Nostalgic Style
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Modernized Coffee Product Branding
Nescafé Branding Has Been Overhauled for a Refreshed Profile
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
Plant-Based Cosmetic Packaging
Virospack and Rezemo Partnered on a Dropper Cap for Liquid Products
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Recycled Private Label Packaging
ALDI Introduced Recycled Plastic Bottles for Water and Soda
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Shape-Making Cream Packaging
Quadpack's ShapeUp Tube Dispenses Creams in Custom Shapes
Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola is Trialling New Sprite Bottles in the UK
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Elevated Senior Essentials
Remsen Redefine Aging with Beautifully Designed Everyday Goods
Push-Up Cosmetic Jars
The Quadpack PP-Pop Jar is a Refillable Single-Material Packaging Solution
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Redesigned Bold Beer Brands
Peroni Received a New Packaging Design from Smith Lumen
Refreshed Chocolate Bar Logos
Sterling Brands Redesigned its Kit Kat Logo to be Thicker
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Recyclable Coffee Packagings
'Tanuii Coffee' Redesigned its Packaging with Paper-Based Pouches
Reformed Yogurt Packagings
Nomadic Redesigned its Packaging to Emphasize Health Benefits
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Springtime Holiday Cereal Branding
Lucky Charms Limited-Edition Packaging is Here for Spring
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Sparkling Water Anniversary Packaging
S.Pellegrino and Future Brand Created a New Glass Bottle
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Fully Circular Fashion Brands
Reformation Aims to be 100% Circular by 2030 with 'RefRecycling'
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Aluminum Plastic-Free Water Packaging
The Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Comes in New Packaging
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging
The Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge Packaging is Mindful
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Retro Cartoon Capsules
Boxlunch Celebrates Strawberry Shortcake’s 45th Anniversary with Collection
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging
JDE Peet's is Rolling Out Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
Quaker Porridge Pots are Now Made with Paper for Easy Recycling
Pastel-Hued Energy Drink Packaging
The Rockstar Energy Rebranding Has Enhanced Graphics and More
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging
The 'TrayWrap' Paper Solution is Plastic-Free
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Refreshed Water Branding Identities
Flow Beverage Corp. Announces Its Evolved Brand Identity
Carton Wine Packaging
Lassonde is Using Tetra Pak's Tetra Prisma® Aseptic for Two Wine Brands
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Nostalgic Game-Inspired Wine Bottles
Finca de la Rica Features Interactive Wine Labels
All-Red Tomato Rebrands
Pomì Unveils a New Sustainable Design to Attract Consumer Attention
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Plastic-Free Alcohol Packaging
The Aldi Recyclable Alcohol Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
PCR Soil Packaging
Back to the Roots Creates Soil Packaging from Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Linear Retro Six-CD Players
Bang & Olufsen's Beosystem 9000c is Premium and Nostalgic
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Culinary Brand Packaging Redesigns
Mousline Partnered with Marks Design on Vibrant New Packages
Mountain-Inspired Soda Rebrandings
Mountain Dew Gets a New Visual Identity in a Timeless Look
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Reduced Plastic Haircare Packaging
Evo Hair is Updating its Packaging with PCR Plastic
Eco-Friendly Alt Milk Packaging
Califia Farms Packaging Now Features 100% Recycled Plastic
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
Legacy Chocolate Brand Packaging
The Cadbury 200th Anniversary is Being Marked with Retro Branding
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Retro-Inspired Beer Cans
Premium Lager by Bellwoods Brewery is Vibrant and Nostalgic
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Pebble-Like Beauty Packaging
Lumson's Romantica Jar Delights the Senses by Drawing from Nature
Heritage-Inspired Sophisticated Whisky Packaging
The Glendronach Distiller Highlights Its Elegance
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Interactive Toothpaste Packaging
Bluemarlin Created the Designs for the Colgate Toothpaste Packs
Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
The Zig-Zag Vintage Collection Pays Homage to the Brand's Legacy
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Eco-Friendly Wooden Wine Cases
Cheval Blanc Opts for a New Eco-Friendly Packaging Design
Vintage-Style Candy Branding
Cadbury Yours for 200 Years Packaging Marks the Brand's Anniversary
Motivational AR Packaging
RXBAR's No B.S. Motivator Experience Enhances Packaging with Holograms
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Vibrant Spanish Meat Packaging
Onmi Design Re-Imagined Purlom's Branding
QR Code Turkey Branding
This New Butterball Branding Encourages Consumers to Engage with the Brand
Recycled Own-Brand Product Packaging
ALDI Washing Up Liquid is Now Packaged in rPET Bottles
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
CBD Packaging Boxes
These Custom CBD Boxes Enhance the Customer Experience
Retro Dairy-Free Cheeses
The 80s and 90s Inspired RADD Foods' Refreshed Brand Identity
Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
Chay Tea Has Undergone a Geometric Packaging Rebrand
Vinyl Storage Shelving Units
The New Toneoptic rpm is a new Take on Vinyl Storage
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
Q-tips Packaging Has Been Updated for the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Farmer-Celebrating Egg Branding
This New NestFresh Branding Puts Farmers in the Spotlight
Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes
Studio Entrandan Designs the Box Set with Wooden Details
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Revitalized Pasta Packaging Designs
MarketPlace Branding Has Revitalized the Ronzoni Pasta Brand
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Re-Designed Holiday Tins
NEOM's Re-Imagined Packaging Boasts Quality and Style
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Wisdom-Focused Skincare Packaging
Wise Personal Grooming Believes Wisdom Comes with Aging
Mobile Radio Players
Retro Radio is a Stylish, User-Friendly Radio Player with Vintage Design
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
Celebrative Skincare Packaging
Oxy Acne Care Brand Boasts Neon Design for its 50th Anniversary
Artfully Designed Boxed Wines
Wedge Designs a Box Packaging for Wine Brand Ami Ami
Contemporary Tea Packaging
Chaiboy's Tea Tells a Story Through Its Design
Football-Inspired Retro Apparel
Umbro Launches the Centenary Collection and Visual Campaign
Revamped Honey-Focused Brands
Honibe® Announces a New Brand Revamp for its Product Portfolio
Re-Designed Family-Owned Olive Oils
Itxart Olive Oil Tells a Story Through Its Packaging
Simplified Fastener Packs
VELCRO Brand's Color-Coded Packaging Inspires & Speeds Up Shopping