Sometimes the past is better than the present. Whether it’s the music, fashion, games or catchphrases, the retro and vintage lifestyle keeps you looking back. Whoever came up with the saying “out with the old, and in with the new” has definitely got it backwards!
For some vintage lovers, it’s all about nostalgia and memories of days gone by. For others, it’s a love for things that are offbeat and one-of-a-kind. In the days of fast fashion, vintage clothing offers the chance to escape to another time, stand out from the crowd and make more sustainable choices. Retro monthly subscription boxes cover a swathe of interests, making it easy to find a treat for yourself or the perfect gift for a vintage-loving friend.
Is there a difference between a vintage subscription box and a regular subscription box?
The differences are many! Oftentimes, vintage subscription services deliver an actual blast from the past, sending pre-loved, authentic vintage collectibles that have been carefully sourced, cleaned and packaged with care. Curators and stylists who have a good eye for old-fashioned trends that still make a splash today are on a mission to fill each monthly box with unique vintage items subscribers will love.
What are some popular vintage subscription boxes?
Vintage subscriptions can be about anything and everything! Eat your way through classic confections while spinning your latest golden oldies vinyl. Skip the thrift store hunt and get personalized vintage clothes and accessories that have been handpicked to match your tastes, preferences and budget. Now’s the time to make everyday #TBT by unboxing a little old world goodness!
1. Loot Pin - Enamel Pin Subscription
Price: Starts at $7.00/month
What You’ll Get: The enamel pins themselves may not be vintage, but accessorizing a lapel is a timeless fashion statement. Loot Pin delivers unique enamel pins, think modern design meets vintage brooch, and offers 4 subscription tiers to choose from, sending everything from minimalist (but still head-turning) enamel pins, gold-plated pins, or sets of 2 or 4 pins to satisfy a whole household of pin enthusiasts!
Shipping: Ships to the U.S., U.K. and Canada on the 7th of every month
2. Original Vinyl Records - Your Genre Picks - 6 LPs
Price: $19.99/month
What You’ll Get: Good music is timeless. Tune in to any age with the Vinyl Record Club, a monthly box that delivers 6 vinyls in your favorite music genres! Remember this isn't a grab bag -- it is a selection of records that has been handpicked to match your tastes. With a huge collection and backstock, you can discover your next favorite groove. You’ll be transported back to the past in record time right from the first month's box.
Shipping: Ships within the U.S. on the 1st of every month
3. Red Star Vintage
Price: Starts at $12.00/month
What You’ll Get: Have you ever stumbled upon some vintage games and thought they just don't make them like they used to? Red Star Vintage is here to hook you or a fellow game lover up with a mystery box featuring either vintage board games, card games or jigsaw puzzles. Right from the first box, unbox fun games that have been checked for completeness, coming with original wooden dice, fun game pieces and even original score cards!
Shipping: Ships within the U.S. between the 1st-4th of every month
4. Comma Vintage: Quarterly
Price: Starts at $55.00/quarter
What You’ll Get: Infuse your own or another special gentleman's style with some retro goodness with Comma Vintage, a quarterly clothing subscription box that specializes in menswear. Curators work hard at styling every subscriber with fashionable retro pieces that match their personality. Start by filling out a personal style survey and get an outfit that may include shirts, jackets, pants and an accessory, along with a letter detailing each selection!
Shipping: Ships to select countries from the U.S. 2-4 weeks after the subscription is paid
5. Celebrate States
Price: Starts at $35.00/month
What You’ll Get: With Celebrate States, you'll journey to different destinations and back in time with a uniquely curated gift box that's perfect for yours truly or any other adventurous spirit. While not everything in the box is from days gone by, each box centers around a different location and gives you a chance to explore a different state through long-time classic goodies and local small-batch treats, along with fun facts about the featured locale.
Shipping: Ships worldwide from the U.S. within 2-3 business days of ordering, and then between the 11th-15th of future months
6. Classic Candy Box
Price: Starts at $21.89/month
What's Included: These hard-to-find vintage candy classics will transport you back to another time. Take a trip down memory lane with a candy club that specializes in nostalgic sweet offerings from the early 1900s to the '80s.
Shipping: Ships worldwide from the U.S. by the 15th of the month
7. Vintage Craft Supplies Box
Price: Starts at $24.00/month
What You’ll Get: Time hop to days gone by with classic vintage-inspired ephemera pieces packed into the Vintage Craft Supplies Box by Cora Crea Crafts. Great for DIY scrapbookers, journalers, and mixed media artists, every monthly delivery takes care of all your paper craft needs with a mix of themed stationery goodies. Whether the theme is maps, floral motifs or human anatomy, open to find beautifully designed paper, stickers, stamps and more!
Shipping: Ships worldwide from the U.S.
8. COFFEE & VINTAGE BOOK CLUB
Price: Starts at £10.00/month
What You’ll Get: A simple monthly subscription that perfects for coffee-loving bookworms, with the Coffee & Vintage Book Club you know just what to expect. This isn't a monthly book box for those who want lots of extras, just a straightforward club that delivers a pre-loved vintage book and delicious ground coffee at an affordable price point. No frills necessary, just brew yourself a robust cuppa and take in a time-honored title!
Shipping: Ships worldwide from the U.K. within a few days from ordering, and then on the 20th of future months
