While DVD, Blu-Ray and digital downloads might dominate the at-home entertainment industry, these retro VHS creations help reminisce of simpler entertainment days. Many of the items you'll find here make use of the primitive tapes by unravelling the inner reel for creating such items as purses, clothing and, more suitably, elaborate art installations.
There seems to be a fascination with the retro VHS tapes because even new technlogical breakthroughs can't help but attract the old school entertainment pieces. Take for example the VHS laptop case that looks like shelf worth of the clunky tapes or the iPhone case that turns your phone into a mini cassette. While some of you might not remember the eclectic technology, it'll still be fun to take a look back at these complex, yet now primitive, creations.
11 Retro VHS Creations

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VHS Laptop Skins
'VHS Heroes' Skin is a Look Back in Time

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VCR-Ready Mobile Protectors
The iPhone 4 VHS Skin is a Video Flashback Apple Accessory

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VHS Retro Illustrations (UPDATE)
Hollis Brown Thornton Captures a Forgotten Era Through Art
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Skeletal VHS Sculptures
The Noah Scalin 'Dead Media' Piece Gives New Use to ObsoleteTechnology
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Artistic VHS Tunnels
Zilvinas Kempinas Explores the Artistic Side of Videotape With His 'Tube'
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Video Tape Jackets
VHS Gets New Life with Kai Yeung Yau's Video Tape Outerwear
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Upcycled Cassette Storage Devices
Star Wars VHS Hard Drive Reuses Tapes for Geeky Purposes
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Garbage Crochet
The Barkerbell Recycled VHS Tape Crochet Bag
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Video Tape Frocks
The Scianca VHS Dress is a Recycled Movie Masterpiece
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Giant VHS Tributes
The David Herbert 2001: A Space Odyssey Exhibit is Nostalgic
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Mock VHS Memopads
The Peleg Designs Video Notebook is Made for Old-School Scribblers
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Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Miniature Retro Audio Devices
The KA15 USB DAC by FiiO Resembles a Vintage Cassette
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Nostalgic Colorful Casette Players
We Are Rewind Introduces the Retro WE-001 EDITH Device
Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Cowboy-Inspired Retro Cameras
The 'Hello Kitty Howdy Partner Collection' Features Fringe Details
Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes
The Beetlejuice Be Happy Box Features Limited-Edition Goods
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Retro Mascara Kits
Maybelline's Sky High Mascara PR Kit is Styled Like a Brick Cell Phone
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Cassette Player Colorway Expansions
Pink Player ‘Edith’ Adds Flair to We Are Rewind’s Retro Lineup
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Flask Phone Cases
Body Vodka Created a Take-Anywhere Transparent Flask Phone Case
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Compact Cassette-Inspired Music Players
FiiO's Snowsky Launched the Snowsky Retro Nano
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Illustrative Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Celebrates Richard Scarry's Playful Work
Transforming Beach-Ready Camping Trailers
The Hobby Beachy 420+ Helps Revive Beach Culture
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Modernized Boomboxes
We Are Rewind Revives the Boombox with Retro-Inspired GB-001 Cassette Player
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Retro Tech Wallets
Nik Bentel Studio's Floppy Disk Wallet is a Blast from the Past
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Iconic Designer Catalog Collections
The Eames Institute Launches A New Publication Program
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Anniversary-Celebrating Console Bundles
Sony Launched a PS5 Bundle with PS1-Inspired Designs
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Retro Gaming Wearables
The SPACE INVADERS™: My Play Watch Offers Nostalgic Gaming Fun
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Retro Gaming Merch Collections
The Rollercoaster Tycoon Collection from Atari Celebrates the Game
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors
Drought Brings a Touch of Nostalgic with the Coveted iMirror
Fashion House Retro-Gaming Devices
Balenciaga Presents a Device That Only Plays the Snake Game
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts
Amuni Studio Creates the Hybrid Turntable Concept
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Retro Handheld Computers
soulscircuit Draws Nostalgic Elements with Raspberry Pi and Pilet 5
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear
Vans Unveils its Premium Old Skool Music Collection
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees
FREAK’S STORE Releases a Collection of Retro Nirvana Tees
Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
The Tetris Forever Handheld Video Game Console Marks 40 Years
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Retro Cassette-Themed DACs
FiiO Introduces the Snowsky Retro Nano DAC with a Compact Form
Anime-Themed Tech Collections
CASETiFY Launches a New Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Collection
Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles
Sara Ourani Designs the SUP Game Box 400 Console
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Dual-Purpose Vintage-Inspired Home Objects
Mantelpiece's The Vase Blends Elegance with Function
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
E-Waste Take-Back Boxes
Trashie's Tech Take Back Box Responsibly Recycles Electronic Devices
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Skeletal Celebratory Hard Drives
The Buffalo Skeleton Hard Disk Calls to Mind a Design from 1998
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Inclusive Bewitching Capsules
Unique Vintage Introduced a Hocus Pocus Apparel Collection
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Spooky Film-Celebrating Cases
Velvet Caviar Releases its Beetlejuice Tech Collaboration
Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts
Vadzim Sadouski Designs a Clear Music Design Concept
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
Mexican Designer Collaborative Exhibitions
Hall Haus Presents the Design Mixtape Exhibition
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases
The tinypod Transforms the Apple Watch Into a Shuffle-Style Device
Suitcase-Style Vinyl Players
The Mixx Revival 55 by Mixx Audio is a Portable Record Player
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Tech Cable Sweater Vests
Staples Put a Twist on the Cable Knit Sweater Vest for Father's Day
Iconic Artist Phone Cases
RhinoShield Offers a Van Gogh Phone Case Collection for Various Devices
Recycling Advocate Holograms
HypnoCat is Promoting the Great Cable Challenge in Waterloo Station
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Retro Snack Cake Campaigns
Vachon's Rosettes Campaign Stirs Nostalgia in Gen X and Millennials
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Tubular Metal Furniture Collections
Tim Teven Designs the Tube Collection of Furniture
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
Nosferatu Film Presents the Dynamic Popcorn Coffin Bucket
Nostalgic Audio Interfaces
CassetteOne Blends Retro Design With Ambient Audio and Playlists
Charming Creepy Collectibles
Deddy Bears Unbox from Coffins with Autopsy Reports
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Digital Memory Keepers
BlissBox Collects and Preserves Messages, Photos, and Memories Digitally
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Artistic Gaming Peripherals
Razer Has Launched a Collection Inspired by the Late Keith Haring
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Vintage Aesthetic Practical Flashlights
Barebones Presents the Dynamic Vintage Flashlight
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles
This Atari 7800 Plus Console Will Run the Original Cartridges
Modern Aluminum Catchalls
The Luna Catchall Design by Vrsa is Versatile and Stylish
Nostalgic Lunar New Year Spots
Apple’s Chinese New Year Film Brings Nostalgia and Love to Life
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
VHS-Converting Digital Tools
Movavi Helps Users Convert VHS Tapes to Digital Formats
Smartphone-Shot Festive Short Films
Apple Presents the I Made a Mixtape for You Short Film
Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks
3DProSkillsCreations Creates the Adorable Arcade Clock
Pebble-Shaped Vlogging Cameras
The kyu Camera Captures Nine-Second Videos
Stylish Suitcase Turntables
The Mixx Revival 55 is Great for Listeners Who are New to Vinyl
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Cinematic Candy Cases
These New CandyRific Character Candy Cases Celebrate a Classic Film
Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers
Dohui Kim Designs the Nostalgic tou Device Concept
Decor-Inspired Vacuums
This Handheld Vacuum Concept is Inspired by an Ikebana Vase
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories