In this article you can find inspirations in the brands that made history, with amazing bold, artistic fonts, powerful colors, great slogans with strong concept that made a long path since our days. They make part of the best sellers in the world, proving the good quality of the product,  passing through the time these brands have no age. You can apply these concept, in everything, as a nostalgic tribute to this brands, who knows if that will be extremely successful?

Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis – The Molitor Stradivarius is an antique violin made by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari of Cremona in 1697, the very beginning of the maker’s celebrated “Golden” period.[1] It bears the label, “Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis / Faciebat Anno 1697” and is branded to the lower rib, “Curtis Phila.

"stradivarius violin"

“stradivarius by luthier antonio stradivari of cremona”

"stradivarius violin"

“stradivarius by luthier antonio stradivari of cremona”

"stradivarius violin"

“stradivarius by luthier antonio stradivari of cremona”

 

Breitling – In founding his workshop in the Swiss Jura in 1884, Léon Breitling chose to devote himself to an exclusive and demanding field: that of chronographs and timers. These precision instruments were intended for sports, science and industry. Thanks to its high-quality products and its constant quest for innovation, the brand accompanied the boom of competitive sports and of the automobile – as well as the first feats of the aviation pioneers.

"breitling wristclock"

“breitling clock by léon breitling”

"breitling wristclock"

“breitling clock by léon breitling”

"breitling wristclock"

“breitling clock by léon breitling”

 

Levi Strauss & Co – Levi Strauss (February 26, 1829 – September 26, 1902) was an American businessman of German Jewish descent who founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans. His firm, Levi Strauss & Co., began in 1853 in San Francisco, California

"levi's strauss poster"

“levi strauss & co by levi strauss”

"levi's logo"

“levi strauss & co by levi strauss”

"levi's fashion photography"

“levi strauss & co by levi strauss”

 

Harley-Davidson often abbreviated H-D or Harley, is an American motorcycle manufacturer. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the first decade of the 20th century, it was one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression. Harley-Davidson also survived a period of poor quality control and competition from Japanese manufacturers.

"harley davidson logo"

“harley davidson by harley davidson group”

"harley davidson pub"

“harley davidson by harley davidson group”

"harley davidson motorcycle"

“harley davidson by harley davidson group”

 

Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines throughout the world. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke (a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States since March 27, 1944). Originally intended as a patent medicine when it was invented in the late 19th century by John Pemberton, Coca-Cola was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led Coke to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th century.

"coca cola indicator"

“coca cola by john pemberton”

"coca cola bottles"

“coca cola by john pemberton”

"coca cola illustration"

“coca cola by john pemberton”

 

Aeg – Peter Behrens was not only the father of German industrial design – he was also the founder of corporate identity. Working for AEG, Behrens was the first person to create logos, advertising material, and company publications with a consistent, unified design.

"aeg graphic design"

“aeg by Peter Behrens”

"aeg lamp"

“aeg by Peter Behrens”

"aeg water boiler"

“aeg by Peter Behrens”

 

Lucky Strike is an American brand of cigarette owned by the British American Tobacco groups. Often referred to as “Luckies”, Lucky Strike was the top selling cigarette in the United States during the 1930s. The brand was first introduced by R.A. Patterson of Richmond, Virginia, in 1871 as cut-plug chewing tobacco and later a cigarette. In 1905, the company was acquired by the American Tobacco Company (ATC). In 1917, the brand started using the slogan, “It’s Toasted”, to inform consumers about the manufacturing method in which the tobacco is toasted rather than sun-dried, a process touted as making the cigarettes taste more desirable.

"lucky strike pub"

“lucky strike by the British American Tobacco groups”

"lucky strike pub"

“lucky strike by the British American Tobacco groups”

"lucky strike pub"

“lucky strike by the British American Tobacco groups”

 

Mariana Reis