Photo by Andrea Smith

Lunchbox themes have evolved far beyond childhood superheroes. Check out these big-kid totes.

Sweet Metal Lunch Box
Frances Vintage
10 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix
602-279-5467, francesvintage.com

Lunch has never been sweeter with these candy-inspired vintage lunch boxes. Each metal lunch box ($13) features a classic, embossed design of your favorite childhood sweet. Choose from retro Dr. Pepper, Junior Mint, Tootsie Roll, or Dots designs.

Photo by Andrea Smith

Floral Vintage Lunch Bag
Butter Toast Boutique
1028 N.W. Grand Ave., Unit 4, Phoenix
602-258-3458 buttertoastboutique.com

Step into a ’70s time machine with this vintage lunch tote. This floral, oblong lunch carrier ($20) is adorned with matching handle and thermos. It’s also insulated to keep food fresh.

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Gourmet Getaway Tote
The Container Store
18550 N. Scottsdale Road, Phoenix
480-563-7611, containerstore.com

Brown-baggers, beware. This lunch box ($20) is disguised as a handbag and made from wetsuit material. It’s also insulated and machine washable, and when lunch is over, it can be smushed and stored flat. Designs vary from black and basic to hip polka dot.

Photo by Andrea Smith

Schylling Nesting Suitcase
Frances Vintage
10 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix
602-279-5467, francesvintage.com

Dress up that frumpy ham sandwich with this sleek, colorful container to carry your lunch. These bright blue ($13) or larger red ($15) hard-shell lunch boxes have a collapsible plastic handle and open like a treasure chest. Perfect for travel buffs toting tea sandwiches or Tupperware.