My love for Vintage Packaging

I absolutely adore vintage packaging... it can really show the characteristics of what time it came from. From the design to the material, it tells the story of that certain era. Some may think of it as collection useless rubbish, but to me, it's a way to revisit the past and enjoy a mini history lesson. As a designer, I love looking back at designs and the way it has evolved to the contemporary world we live in today. Packaging is such an important part to brand any product, to me, it's 50% towards selling a product. 

Here is a little preview of some of my packaging. Most have been boxed away and this is what sits in my little cabinet of vintage finds...

School Boy Fashion

This half term holiday my cousin Henry came up to stay with us. Every time he visits, his dear older cousin (me!) always uses him as a 'playdoll' for her latest looks or creations. Since it was the weekend and being inspired by my new school desk, i decided to put together a little vintage school boy look. It sure made him look years younger.. thus making me feel years older! Though he might not look too impressed... i'm sure deep down he loved it! Bring back cute school boys please!

Hollister Shirt

Vintage Bow Tie

Vintage Boater Hat

Jacket TopMan

Finding Neverland In Hong Kong...part 3

Part three and my favourite! Walk up the stairs to '2/F District Crime HQ'.... or other's may call it HK's most wonderful toy museum! Kk is devoted and proud to be 'Made in Hong Kong'. His gigantic vintage toy collection, which were all Hong Kong manufactured, expresses his great passion to preserve this bit of history of HK. KK specializes in collecting plastic goods, a very iconic material of 1960's-80s HK. He also collected toys in original packaging. He was so kind to talk me through each piece in detail, from the subtle changes in each packaging, to the date of which he found that particular piece.  I was a little girl in awe and excitement walking up the stairs to rooms filled with toys. I spent a good hour exploring and playing with some of his collection. My photos really don't reflect the impact of his collection...but here are a few snapshots of my experience... i'm leaving room for your imagination!