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Hang Tags | Collections

Written by Andrew Payne on September 6, 2010 - 0 Comments
Collecting, Design, Fashion, Graphics, Packaging

Hang Tags come in every shape and size imaginable. They are the elements of retail products that get little fanfare but are labored over by graphic artists with the hope of catching a customer’s attention, inform the customer of the amazing attributes of the garment, and generally create a little billboard for some brand recognition. [...]

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Makr Carry Goods

Written by Andrew Payne on August 18, 2010 - 0 Comments
Blogging, Design, Fashion, Packaging, USA

Lately, I’ve been a bit obsessed with finding new bags. Maybe its the coming of the new Fall season? Packing for trips and lugging things around during the Summer? Either way, there are a lot of great-looking bags out there and choosing the right one is an important process. A great place that my obsession [...]

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Vintage Souvenir Mailbags

Written by Andrew Payne on June 25, 2010 - 0 Comments
NYC, Packaging, Travel, USA, Vintage

Evidently quite the popular item at American tourist spots during the early years of the last century, the souvenir mail pouch must have been a nice surprise for the recipient when opening the mailbox. The New York City and Yellowstone Old Faithful mail pouches were found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, CA. [...]

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Carnival | Fun House Marketing

Written by Andrew Payne on May 21, 2010 - 0 Comments
Design, Holidays, Packaging, USA

Oh, the fun and games! Everything in front of your eyes is geared to ratchet up the excitement and instill the mood of classic leisure time Americana.  It sure worked for me as a kid – and my children now seem to be as hooked as I was at their age.  Friends, fantastic rides, A-quality [...]

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Beer and Girls | The Rheingold Lady

Written by Andrew Payne on May 17, 2010 - 8 Comments
Food, Packaging, USA, Vintage

Guys are predictable- no doubt about it. If you want to sell something to guys, put a girl on it, in front of it, next to it, whatever- we’ll buy it, especially something like beer. Guys already like beer. Putting a girl on the can just increases the probability of us picking it up and [...]

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Maker’s Mark Makes Their Mark

Written by Andrew Payne on April 5, 2010 - 2 Comments
Packaging, USA

I couldn’t resist the opportunity to mention my ol’ fave As of April 2, the distinctive red wax seal on the top of every Maker’s Mark bottle is now again theirs to use exclusively. Although the famous Kentucky bourbon distillery trademarked the decorative seal in 1958 and has fought to defend their rights to it [...]

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Le Labo | Perfume & Candles, Quality & Packaging

Written by Andrew Payne on March 29, 2010 - 3 Comments
Housewares, NYC, Packaging, USA

Le Labo Fragrances on New York’s Elizabeth St. combines beautiful packaging and presentation with top quality products.  Make sure to walk down Elizabeth slowly though, as the outside of the shop is so understated that you may stroll right on by.

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