Ah, the boombox. Boon of all things musically fashionable, and vehicle for my complete Guns N' Roses collection circa 1989. It seems that we just can't get enough of the boombox, and I have to say I'm a fan of the trend.
So where has the boombox gone in the last three decades? Here is a brief evolution of its fashion-morphosis:
The Totable Boombox
[$45, Karmaloop]
Steph has already introduced you to this boombox-inspired tote, which features all the aesthetics of the old-school boombox, plus added functionality.
The Pocket-Sized Boombox
[$16, 80s Purple]
This wallet demonstrates an even smaller iteration of the boombox. And the ability to carry money pretty much defines evolution to a higher sort of civilized species, right?
The Hands-Free Boombox
[$10, GirlProps]
The boombox ring is so small it doesn't even require hands to carry, though I suppose it does require fingers to wear. Two of 'em, in fact.
What Evolution Teaches Us
The boombox appears to be shrinking rapidly in both size and functionality. This, however, has only heightened its stylishness and desirability. In summary: the boombox as iconic fashion statement? Absolutely. As uber hip way to listen to your favorite cassette tapes on repeat? Well... not so much these days.
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