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50 Nostalgic Gift Ideas

From 90's-Era Beauty to Modernized Instant Film Cameras

— December 25, 2017 — Fashion
Nostalgic gifts can be purchased for the young and old alike, and this year the 90s revival has brought about some retro items for consumers to enjoy.

90s fashion and beauty has been a big hit this year, with brands responding in kind by either redistributing products that were popular in this decade, or designing new products with the 90s as inspiration. Gifts associated with this emerging trend include the new all-white Buffalo sneakers, Forever 21's jelly slides, and Polly Pocket-lookalike purses.

Instant film cameras are another excellent gift this holiday season, particularly for those who have more artistic proclivities. An example of this is Lomography's 'Lomo Instant Square,' which fuses retro camera designs with modern capabilities.
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90s-Inspired Footwear Ads
90s-Inspired Footwear Ads
adidas Recruited Kate Moss to Re-Release Its Iconic Gazelle Sneakers
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Nostalgic Burger Formulations
Nostalgic Burger Formulations
Top Notch Austin Boasts Vintage Food and Design Inspirations
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90s-Inspired Cola Campaigns
90s-Inspired Cola Campaigns
The Crystal Pepsi Trail Hearkens to the Era of the Drink's Release
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Nostalgic Music Streaming Commercials
Nostalgic Music Streaming Commercials
This Spotify Ad is Inspired by The Neverending Story
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Rose Gold Hip Packs
Rose Gold Hip Packs
Eastpak's Newest Waist-Carried Pack Features a Shimmering Colorway
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Affordable Jelly Sandals
Affordable Jelly Sandals
Forever 21 Released a Nostalgic Series of Sandals for the Summer
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90s Notebook-Themed Eye Shadows
90s Notebook-Themed Eye Shadows
These New Lisa Frank Eye Shadows Come in Retro Containers
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Nostalgic Digital Pet Apps
Nostalgic Digital Pet Apps
The 'My Tamagotchi Forever' App Brings the Vintage Pet to Smartphones
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Nostalgic Handheld Digital Pets
Nostalgic Handheld Digital Pets
Opening Ceremony Will Be Retailing a Special Edition Tamagotchi
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Nostalgic Digital Painting Commercials
Nostalgic Digital Painting Commercials
Adobe Paid Homage to Bob Ross in a Series of Commercials
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90s Sitcom Stickers
90s Sitcom Stickers
Etsy's bestieclub Shop Offers Pop Culture-Inspired Sticker Sets
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GIF-Printing Polaroid Cameras
GIF-Printing Polaroid Cameras
Abhishek Singh's 'InstaGif' DIY Polaroid Camera Prints Short Videos
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Retro Game-Compatible Consoles
Retro Game-Compatible Consoles
The 'Seedi' Retro Gaming System Works with Old CD-ROMs
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Permanent Anime-Branded Stores
Permanent Anime-Branded Stores
The 'Sailor Moon Store' Opened in Tokyo's Shopping District
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Sci-Fi Vinyl Collectibles
Sci-Fi Vinyl Collectibles
These Star Wars LP Vinyls are Limited Edition Offerings
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Street-Style Soccer Cleats
Street-Style Soccer Cleats
The New adidas Samba W White Ice is an Updated Ladies Sports Shoe
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Game Controller Revivals
Game Controller Revivals
Hyperskin's 'Duke' is Bringing Back the Hefty Original Xbox Controller
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TV-Themed Board Games
TV-Themed Board Games
'Clue: the Golden Girls' is a Limited Edition of the Popular Board Game
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Retro Heart-Shaped Sunglasses
Retro Heart-Shaped Sunglasses
Saint Laurent Recently Launched Two Colorways of Its Lou Lou Frames
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Modernized Instant Film Cameras
Modernized Instant Film Cameras
The 'Lomo Instant Square' Stays True to the Original Design
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Nostalgic Millennial Pink Sneakers
Nostalgic Millennial Pink Sneakers
The Converse Jack Purcell Has Undergone a Baby Pink Makeover
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Boomer-Targeted Music Festivals
Boomer-Targeted Music Festivals
Desert Trip is Being Marketed as a Festival for Older Demographics
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Teen Film Makeup Brushes
Teen Film Makeup Brushes
The Mean Girls-Inspired Brush Collection Features a 'Burn Book' Case
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Camera Brand Coolers
Camera Brand Coolers
This Kodak Cooler is a Nostalgic Piece of Merchandise Inspired by the Company
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Mixed-Material 90s Sneakers
Mixed-Material 90s Sneakers
The Bodega x ASICS 'Underground' Shoes Feature Retro & Modern Elements
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Retro Projection Game Consoles
Retro Projection Game Consoles
The 'ZETTE SYSTEM' Gaming Portable is Made from Real Wood
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Vintage-Inspired Speaker Systems
Vintage-Inspired Speaker Systems
The Poison Speaker is as Adorable as It is Tech-Infused
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Adult Candy Recipe Books
Adult Candy Recipe Books
'Candy is Magic' is Filled with Original DIY Confection Recipes
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Retro Tech-Branded Shoes
Retro Tech-Branded Shoes
These Vintage Apple Sneakers are Branded with the Company's Original Logo
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90s-Inspired Swimming Overalls
90s-Inspired Swimming Overalls
The Chubbies 'Swimmeralls' are a Hip Option for Hitting the Water
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Retro Cartoon Subscription Boxes
Retro Cartoon Subscription Boxes
The Nick Box Subscription Service Offers Exclusive Products
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Fashionable Gamer Clothing
Fashionable Gamer Clothing
Forever21 and Super Nintendo Collaborated on a Collection
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Cartoon-Inspired Clothing Lines
Cartoon-Inspired Clothing Lines
'Betty Bape' Pays Homage to the Iconic Betty Boop
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Nostalgic Lollipop Lipsticks
Nostalgic Lollipop Lipsticks
Chupa Chups' Lipstick Collection Offers a Line of Colorful Cosmetics
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Art Deco Desk Clocks
Art Deco Desk Clocks
This Decorative Clock Was Made with Nixie Tubes
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Vintage Sci-Fi-Inspired Shoes
Vintage Sci-Fi-Inspired Shoes
The Reebok and Stranger Things Sneaker Features a Nostalgic Vibe
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Tiny Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
Tiny Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Bittboy is a Handheld Device That Provides Retro Entertainment
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Nostalgic Puzzle Desserts
Nostalgic Puzzle Desserts
Chef Cedric Grolet Creates Gorgeous Edible Rubik's Cube Treats
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Female Superhero Children's Pop-Ups
Female Superhero Children's Pop-Ups
The Powerpuff Girls Emporium Offers an Immersive Experience
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Modernized Retro Radiograms
Modernized Retro Radiograms
The Ruark R7 is a Modern Take on an Old-Fashioned Furnishing
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Nostalgic Toy Apparel
Nostalgic Toy Apparel
The Hayley Elsaesser 'Deja Moon' Collection Pays Homage to My Little Pony
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Reinterpreted Disney-Themed Art Shows
Reinterpreted Disney-Themed Art Shows
Mondo x Cyclops Print is Revealing a Whimsical Disney Show
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Angular Neon Lighting
Angular Neon Lighting
UV by 'TJOKEEFE' is a Glowing Triangular Light Fixture
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90s Toy Doll-Inspired Purses
90s Toy Doll-Inspired Purses
This Polly Pocket Purse Honors the Legacy of the Tiny Dress-Up Toys
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Novelty Pizza Lighting
Novelty Pizza Lighting
Urban Outfitters' Neon Pizza Lamp is Inspired by 90s Nostalgia
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Cartoon Cuisine Graphic Tees
Cartoon Cuisine Graphic Tees
That Food Cray Has Released a Capsule Collection
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70s-Inspired Dog Houses
70s-Inspired Dog Houses
This Wooden Dog House Offers Canines a Stylish Outdoor Abode
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Chunky 90s-Inspired Sneakers
Chunky 90s-Inspired Sneakers
These New Buffalo Sneakers Boast Bold Monochrome Looks
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Nostalgic 90s Jewelry
Nostalgic 90s Jewelry
Leo Black's Playful Accessories Appeal to Millennials with Nostalgic Motifs
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90s Television-Inspired Apparel
90s Television-Inspired Apparel
Nickelodeon and BoxLunch are Reviving Classic 90s Cartoons
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