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
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
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
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
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
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
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
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
TV Screen T-Shirts
The T-Shirt TV Has an Integrated 10-Inch HD Screen
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Cowboy-Inspired Retro Cameras
The 'Hello Kitty Howdy Partner Collection' Features Fringe Details
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
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
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
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
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Iconic Designer Catalog Collections
The Eames Institute Launches A New Publication Program
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Anniversary-Celebrating Console Bundles
Sony Launched a PS5 Bundle with PS1-Inspired Designs
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
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
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'
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
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 Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Retro Gaming Wearables
The SPACE INVADERS™: My Play Watch Offers Nostalgic Gaming Fun
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
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
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
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
Rustic Tech Accessory Cases
The hardgraft Cable Wool Wrap Protects and Organizes Essentials
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Vintage Console Upscale Systems
The RetroTINK-4K Works with a Range of Retro Gaming Consoles
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
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
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
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
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Anime-Themed Tech Collections
CASETiFY Launches a New Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Collection
Retro Tech Wallets
Nik Bentel Studio's Floppy Disk Wallet is a Blast from the Past
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
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
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Inclusive Bewitching Capsules
Unique Vintage Introduced a Hocus Pocus Apparel Collection
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
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
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
The Zig-Zag Vintage Collection Pays Homage to the Brand's Legacy
Mexican Designer Collaborative Exhibitions
Hall Haus Presents the Design Mixtape Exhibition
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
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
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
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
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
Artist-Approved Tech Accessories
Velvet Caviar Partners with Artist Keith Haring on a New Capsule
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
Heritage Varsity Jackets
FJackets Offers a Variety of Varsity Jackets for All
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
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
Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
Nosferatu Film Presents the Dynamic Popcorn Coffin Bucket
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
General Store-Inspired Consoles
Lisa Sacco Presents the New Haptic Wood Console Table
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
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 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
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
4K Cinematic Laser Televisions
Leica Breaches into New Realms with the Leica CIne 1 TV
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
VHS-Converting Digital Tools
Movavi Helps Users Convert VHS Tapes to Digital Formats
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection