Everything old is new again, or at least thats often the case in the world of design. Whether its fashion, architecture, or product design, trends come and go and sometimes return. Of course, only the more memorable ones stand the test of time, reviving after a decades-long slumber to make its existence known to new generations. Right from the start, Apple products have such holding power, so its not unusual to see some of those designs return again and again, sometimes in forms with no relation to the original.While good designs are timeless, the better ones not only inspire future products but can also be applied to other objects as well. The Apple AirPods might not have screens, at least not yet, but this retro facelift does more than give them a new aesthetic but also makes them look like a part of iconic Apple computers from ages past.Designer: ColorWaveBecause the IBM PC and its clones were the most ubiquitous during the early days of personal computers, the Apple Macintosh easily stood out as something unique and different. It had a very different aesthetic and appeal, targeted less at number-crunching office workers and more at creative thinkers, artists, and designers. It laid the foundations for Apples image as a design-centric company and its designs to become iconic templates in the future.That future comes today in the form of ColorWaves AirPods Retro designs. Covering both the AirPod Pro 2 and the AirPods 4, these special edition earbuds bear the iconic beige color of the classic Macs. Breaking the monotony of the color is the hinge with a rainbow design reminiscent of Apples original logo. They might not have the fancy screens of newer earbuds smart cases, but they still have that unmistakable feel of being a part of a larger computer.This isnt just some common paint job, though. The are actual machined grooves on the sides of the cases, further reinforcing that association with Apples first computers. Its a small yet significant detail that collectors will surely enjoy.One slight twist to this retro design is the dark variant, a color never used by the old Macintosh and a rarity for AirPods today. It gives buyers an option to have that much-requested Black AirPods while also paying tribute to Apples history. The ColorWare AirPods 4 with ANC Retro go for $239 while the AirPods Pro 2 Retro costs $499, both twice the price of their regular counterparts.The post ColorWave AirPods Retro is a cute homage to classic Apple computers first appeared on Yanko Design.