Brands tap nostalgia as demand grows for retro, vintage and heritage products

Nostalgia is shaping demand across fashion, beauty, home décor, entertainment and food, lifting interest in vinyl, vintage, second-hand and heritage-led products. Royal Enfield’s enduring classic design appeal reflects how established brand codes can retain relevance with newer consumers.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 10:23 IST · Source ET Brand Equity · Updated

Nostalgia-led consumer demand is reshaping fashion, beauty, home décor, entertainment and food, with rising interest in vinyl, vintage, second-hand and heritage products. Royal Enfield is cited as an example of enduring classic design appeal.

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