80's Casual Classics

80s casual classics 11/07/2020
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Celebrate The Good Times: 80s Casual Classics 2005-2020

We take a look back at the last 15 years of 80s Casual Classics from dropping exclusive Diadora’s to supplying sought after Sergio & much more! We’re dusting off the old Sanyo record player and getting in the groove to Kool & The Gang’s ‘Celebration’ here at 80s Casual Classics as we celebrate the good times! Over the last 15 years 80s Casual Classics has become the “go too” platform for all things retro & classic sportswear from the 70s, 80s & 90s. We have revived a wide range of... Read More

Italia 90 Gazza 08/07/2020
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Italia 90: 30 Years On

Italia 90′ certainly packs a punch when it comes to football nostalgia for England football fans & supporters. Italia 90′ was the first major football tournament of the 1990s, a decade that was arguably one of the most successful for England at international & European level. Italia 90′ also marked the start of a new era in Europe with the rise of rave culture in the late 80s & the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989. And although Germany still remained divided by East & West in 1990, a... Read More

Sergio Tacchini Star Track Top Feature 02/07/2020
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Timeless Tacchini Track Tops At 80s CC

Sergio Tacchini’s tennis heritage goes back a lot further than when John McEnroe stepped foot onto centre court, clad exclusively in expensive tennis-wear. Tacchini was also a professional tennis player who competed in the Davis Cup, Wimbledon, the French Open & also the Australian Open throughout the 1960s. Although the Italian born designer never made it to world number one, usually not going further than the 2nd round of most major grand slam’s, Tacchini’s name would somehow change the tennis world forever. Tacchini’s vision was to create tennis apparel that... Read More

adidas Superstar Track Top 27/06/2020
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The adidas Superstar Track Top is Rich In Football Heritage

The adidas Superstar track top first made its mark on the global football stage at the Argentina World Cup in 1978. Sometimes its nice to take a step back & appreciate the past with how fast big global sportswear brands like adidas are constantly evolving. Technology & social media have dramatically changed the way in products are now marketed whereas back in the 1980s football teams had only really just started becoming accustomed to wearing sponsored kits. The fact is no matter how far adidas master their latest BOOST technology... Read More

Fila Terrinda Ice White 25/06/2020
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Cold As Ice: The Fila Terrinda Mk3 Arrives In Classic ‘Ice Man’ White

The prestigious Fila Terrinda Mk3 track top now arrives in an ‘Ice Man’ inspired ice white colourway for the latest season. Like a lot of good things that came out of the 1980s, the mark of a model which was usually abbreviated to ‘Mk’ in the title was a big thing. Take the VW Golf GTi Mk2 for example which originally launched in 1984, a hot hatch which is still regarded as one of the greatest models to come from the sporty Wolfsburg based Autohersteller. Like a lot of classic... Read More

Pretty Green Paisley Print 20/06/2020

New Arrivals From Pretty Green

Pretty Green introduce 60s inspired psychedelica with paisley shirts and paninari inspired striped tees for the latest season. Liam Gallagher and his Pretty Green imprint return for the latest season with a selection of summer styles with Pretty Green Paisley shirts & 90s style Britpop tees. Drawing inspiration from a range of subcultures from swinging 60s London & psyschedilica to the sandwich cafes of the paninaro in 1980s Milan. Launched back in 2009, Pretty Green has become the go to brand for rock ‘n’ roll aficionados, taking its name from... Read More

Beverley Short Film Blog 18/06/2020

BEVERLEY Is A Short Ska Film From Urbanedge Films

Cass Pennant and Urban Edge films introduce BEVERLEY, a short film about a mixed race teenager living in Leicester in the early 1980s. BEVERLEY follows the “real life” story of a mixed race teenager living on a white suburban estate in Leicester in the early 1980s. Drawing inspiration from the 2 Tone & Ska scenes of the Midlands in the late 70s and early 80s, the coming of age film features a range of familiar faces such as Vicky McClure (This is England), Winston Ellis (Pirates of the Caribbean, The... Read More

adidas Lacombe tennis trainer 11/06/2020
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The adidas Lacombe Trainer Is An OG Hybrid Tennis Shoe

What do you get when you combine the names Laver & Newcombe? “Lacombe” of course, which in essence is exactly what the adidas Lacombe tennis trainer is. For those out there who don’t know their Superstar’s from their Stan Smith’s, the Lacombe trainer could quite easily be mistaken for an original 3 stripes tennis silhouette from the 1970s. Well in a way it kind of is, but at the same it isn’t. Confused? There’s no need to be. The Lacombe is basically a hybrid design that combines the heritage of... Read More

Bjorn Borg Fila 06/06/2020
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Borgmania: Get The Complete “Ice Man” Look

Does classic sportswear from the 80s really get much better than Bjorn Borg Fila sportswear connection? Dubbed by many as a rock ‘n’ roll star of his era. Bjorn Borg was like the on court equivalent of The Beatles, but instead of guitars and grey suits Borg had a tightly strung tennis racket & wore some of the very finest Italian sportswear known to man. Everything was just super cool about the guy. His ‘Ice Man’ demeanor & cool head that literally never gave anything away to his opponent even... Read More

adidas Continental 80 world famous for quality 04/06/2020
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The adidas Continental 80 Trainer is World Famous For Quality

It’s not really surprising that the adidas Continental trainer originated in the 1980s as an exclusive European release. European trainer culture & US sneaker culture may have somehow merged closer together in more recent years thanks to social media, trainer raffles & modern day hype culture. However, back in the 1980s the trainer landscape was a lot different to what you see around you today. There has always been a certain European style when it comes to footwear & trainers. Whether that’s a pair of Gazelles on the football terraces... Read More

casual culture t-shirts 30/05/2020

Going Underground: Music & Casual Culture Tees

We’ve now introduced a selection of music & casual culture t-shirts with references to classic songs from the Jam, The Stone Roses & Oasis. It would be almost impossible to imagine the casual subculture without the music connection. Different genres of music and a certain style of dress code have always been the fundamentals of any subculture from the Teddy Boys to the Rude Boys. Songs like ‘Going Underground’ from the Jam became an instant hit with the original Casuals as they ventured into the never ending tunnels of London’s... Read More

Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew Fila 28/05/2020
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The Legacy Of Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew

Over the last 40 years the hip hop music genre has given us everything from gangster rap to G-funk to grime. Listening to modern day trap artists like Drake, Travis Scott, Post Malone or Lil Yachty can be a stark contrast from the original old skool hip hop sound from the 1980s. It was in the early 80s where the street influenced sounds really started to make headway with pioneering artists like Afrika Bambaata merging together electro and hip hop sounds for the very first time. Afrika Bambaata’s ‘Planet Rock’... Read More

24/05/2020
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Step Into The Sunshine With Ellesse At 80s Casual Classics

The Italian brand add a touch of lime green to a range of staples and classics with Ellesse t-shirts & shorts for the latest season. What do you get when you put the letters L & S together? Ellesse of course, which are the initials of its very own founder, Leonardo Servadio. Founded back in 1959, Servadio looked to offer a completely new angle on sportswear, originally focusing on ski-wear. The designs were vibrant, cool & also functional for the slopes giving Ellesse an edge over traditional ski apparel. Moving... Read More

PUMA Roma 1968 Italy 21/05/2020
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The PUMA Roma 68 Trainer Celebrates European Football Glory

Winning and hosting a major football tournament seems like a good time to release a celebration trainer doesn’t it? Of course it does, and that’s exactly what the PUMA Roma trainer was for Italy. Maybe England should have cashed in on a celebratory trainer after winning the World Cup in 1966 because there hasn’t exactly been much to shout about since for England fans since has there! Who would of made the trainer though? Gola perhaps? Anyway, that’s a question for another day as we’re here to talk about the... Read More

adidas 3 stripes t-shirt 16/05/2020
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3 Stripes 1 Love: Classic Summer Tees & Shorts

The adidas 3 stripes t-shirt is just about as iconic as it gets when it comes to classic adidas sportswear. How did a simple t-shirt design with 3 stripes running down the sleeves become so iconic? Well nostalgia for one. OG adidas training styles like the Beckenbauer tracksuit & the adidas 3 stripes t-shirt were game-changers of their era. These iconic adidas styles were released at a time when sportswear became sportswear and sponsorship really made its way into sport. Just like Admiral had taken the world of British football... Read More

New Balance 574 trainer 14/05/2020

New Balance 574: The Return Of An 80s Running Icon

The New Balance 574 trainer was born from an era of marathon runners & some of the very finest running shoes that were ever released. For the majority of footwear brands’ out there it was the 1980s where the real magic started to happen when it came to the performance of running trainers. The 1980s fitness boom not only saw an increase of would-be runners take to the streets but a seismic shift in running shoe technology. It was all about the sole technology. Who could create the best traction,... Read More

Summer Casual Style 09/05/2020
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Summer Casual Style @80s Casual Classics

With the weather hotting up, we’ve now introduced a selection of summer casual styles to keep you looking on point. Short sleeve casual shirts, shorts & trainers (when combined) just looks the business doesn’t it? Well we certainly think so. A reminder of them roasting hot days abroad on holiday without a care in the world & your main concerns are deciding whether to buy an inflatable doughnut or an inflatable watermelon slice. Perhaps memories of a day sat in your local beer garden with a few cold ones or... Read More

adidas Trimm Trab skyblue 07/05/2020
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“I’ve Got Trimm Trab Like The Flash Boys Have”

The adidas Trimm Trab trainer returns to its spiritual home in an updated sky blue colourway for the latest season. You don’t have to be a die hard trainer fan to appreciate the significance of the Trimm Trab to the casual subculture. It’s pretty clear that the Trimm Trab has earned far more than its “stripes” when it comes to classic adidas footwear. A connection that only a handful of OG adidas styles can truly claim. The adidas Trimm Trab trainer is undeniably one of the most renowned & respected... Read More

adidas Gazelle Cool Brittiania 02/05/2020

How Cool Britannia Took The Gazelle To A New Level Of 3 Stripes’ Stardom

The adidas Gazelle trainer became the go to trainer for Britpop artists and British supermodels during Cool Britannia. 1991 was an absolutely massive year for music. Nirvana released Nevermind. REM released Out Of  Time. Massive Attack released Blue Lines. 808 State released ex:el & Primal Scream released Screamadelica. Hip House had really made its mark on the airwaves & Michael Jackson promoted racial unity with ‘Black & White’. The charts were an amalgamation of alternative grunge, heavy metal, rave, rap, piano house, pop music & …Bryan Adams. 1991 was also... Read More

Mike Bassett England Manager 29/04/2020

Lockdown Laughs: Mike Bassett England Manager

Mike Bassett England Manager is a laugh a minute and features’ all round hard man, Geoff Bell, up to his usual psycho antics. Originally released back in 2001, Mike Bassett England Manager is a mockumentary style football film by Steve Barron. At the time Sven-Göran Eriksson had just taken over the reins of the real England football team. With dreams of world cup glory and a new continental flare for England fans, the public opinion was that England desperately needed a change. Barron’s mockumentary version sees the England team go... Read More

New Balance 997H Leather Lux 26/04/2020

The New Balance 997H Trainer Gets A Lux Leather Update

The New Balance 997H Lux Leather trainer puts a premium spin on the original NB runner from 1991. Continuing the legacy of the coveted 99x series, the New Balance 997H is a modern update of the world renowned 997 trainer. First released in 1991, the 997 trainer was simply built for running with runners needs at the heart of the design process. The concept was pretty simple. No fancy gimmicks, no fancy marketing campaigns and no fancy colourways. A continuation of the grey theme which had already featured on the... Read More

1982 England shirt 20/04/2020
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How Admiral Revolutionised The Football Shirt

A new ITV documentary explores the story of Admiral and re-visits classic 3 Lions Admiral styles like the 1982 England shirt. The replica football kit market is now a multi billion £ industry. Go to a football game nowadays and you’ll likely see home & away shirts from the 70s, 80s & 90s associated with golden eras & legendary players. Supporters of all ages are now kitted out in retro football shirts all over the country from the Premiership to Non League clubs. But supporters wearing football shirts wasn’t always... Read More

Reebok Club C 85 19/04/2020
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Reebok Club C 85: The Original Leather Champion

The Reebok Club C 85 trainer was born from of an era of classic leather designs and the 80s fitness revolution. If there is one thing that the majority of classic Reebok trainers from the 1980s have in common is that they were all relatively simple in design. Whilst the likes of Nike, adidas & ASICS were creating running shoes & technology that looked like they had just flown back in a time machine from 2035, Reebok were keeping things simple. The design concept was pretty straight forward, create a... Read More

Adidas firebird stripes 16/04/2020
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Sporty Stripes: Classic Track Tops At 80s CC

Our latest collection of track tops features sporty stripes, exclusive styles & classic track silhouettes like the adidas Firebird. You can talk about “athlesiure” and the modern day sportswear phenomenon but the fact is the track top will always be the king when it comes sportswear. Originally designed for track athletes to wear during breaks, the track top was one of the first ever sportswear styles to also be worn for everyday use. Whether it was keeping athletes warm after 100m hurdle sprints or worn by the casuals with a... Read More

Puma Future Rider Trainer 11/04/2020

Introducing the PUMA Future Rider & Style Rider To 80s CC

The running heritage of the PUMA Fast Rider is re-invented with the latest Future Rider & Style Rider. PUMA’s running heritage goes back to the 1960s when Tommie Smith and John Carlos famously raised their fists as a sign of protest on the winners podium for the 200m sprint at the Mexico Olympics in 1968. Both athletes were wearing PUMA trainers at the time with the spectacle becoming one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history. Whilst the Dassler brothers were looking to bag the best athletes to endorse... Read More

Spike Island Stone Roses 09/04/2020

Spike Island: 30 Years On

The legendary Spike Island concert saw The Stone Roses play to a sell out crowd on the Mersey Estuary back in 1990. This May will mark the 30th anniversary of Spike Island and while a lot has changed over the last 30 years from New Labour to Brexit, there is still something very magical about the iconic Stone Roses concert from 1990. Traditionally rock ‘n’ roll royalty in the UK had played at Knebworth House but the idea for Spike Island was about merging together rave culture with the more... Read More

Lyle & Scott Harrington Jacket 04/04/2020
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The Harrington: A Very British Icon

There are only really a handful of classic outerwear styles that hold the same iconic status that the Harrington Jacket does. The Harrington’s origins can be traced back to places like Manchester & Burnley in the North West back in the 1930s. Before the decline of the cotton industry, the UK was an industrial powerhouse with Manchester famously getting dubbed ‘cottonopolis’ for it’s large scale cotton manufacturing. As the once booming cotton industry started to decline after the first world war, factory mill owners started to look for other ways... Read More

adidas Turf Royal Trainer 01/04/2020

The adidas Turf Royal Celebrates Original Suede Styles From The Terraces

The Turf Royal gives a subtle nod to the original 3 stripes suede silhouettes from the casual heydays. We could literally talk about classic 3 stripes all day and that’s not an exaggeration! Since the late 70s adidas have maintained a terrace connection like no other brand out there. Of course there are other casual trainer brands, but the truth is it will always be, and to continue to be, 3 stripes on the terraces.  Now archive adidas styles are bigger than ever before thanks to social media and the... Read More

Sergio Tacchini Ghibli 27/03/2020
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Ghiblis, Grand Slams & Groans

John McEnroe famously wore the Sergio Tacchini Ghibli track top when he lifted the prestigious Wimbledon trophy in 1981. Born in Germany and raised in New York, John McEnroe added a roguish element to the world of tennis. Picking up his first tennis racket at the age of 8, McEnroe quickly rose through the ranks of the tennis elite. McEnroe once said “I did a terrible job of composing myself. I was a spoiled brat from Long Island who benefited from the energy of New York.” You could say his... Read More

Diadora Titan II Trainer 25/03/2020

Fresh Diadora Runners At 80s CC

The Diadora Titan II trainer harks back to a golden era of retro runners from the 80s for a modern update. Diadora has become a key brand at 80s Casual Classics over the years thanks to centre court classics like the Borg Elite. Diadora’s running heritage however is just as important as its highly celebrated casual tennis styles. As well as giving us some of the best tennis shoes ever, Diadora have also given the highly celebrated Azurri line which saw pro deals with the Serie A legend Roberto Baggio,... Read More

Fila tiebreaker track top 22/03/2020
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Fila Tiebreaker: The Original White Line Collection

The Fila Tiebreaker was born from the original White Line collection from head designer Pier Luigi Rolando. The 70s & 80s gave birth to some of the most iconic tennis apparel to ever come out of the sport. In fact probably the best ever. Nowadays tennis apparel is much more performance orientated and apart from maybe the odd track top or Lacoste polo shirt, it’s not really something you would team up with a pair of Munchen’s or Malmo’s. So what was so different about the 70s & 80s? Well... Read More

Fila Swim Shorts Dyer 20/03/2020

Nick Love: Back To Business

It would be fair to say that Nick Love & Vertigo Films have given us some of the best cult classics to ever come out of the UK. If you are an avid customer of 80s Casual Classics then chances are you know exactly who Nick Love is. The British film director & writer has given us some of the best legendary lines, laughs and London slang to ever come out of the British film scene. Over the last 20 years Nick Love & Vertigo Films have given us cult... Read More

Diadora Borg Elite Premium 18/03/2020
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The Diadora Borg Elite Trainer Returns In Gold To Its Spiritual Home

The Diadora Borg Elite trainer is still considered one of the best tennis trainers of all time. The connection between tennis & trainers goes way back. Every sportswear brand and his dog seems to have had a stab at a tennis trainer at some point. Some didn’t quite get the ‘game, set & match’ point on the court but also failed to really capture the hearts of the non-tennis player. When all said and done there’s probably only really a handful of tennis trainers that did. The Diadora Borg Elite... Read More

big logo tees 14/03/2020

Big Logo Tees At 80s CC

Get that classic 90s vintage sportswear look with our great selection of big logo tees at 80s Casual Classics. We could probably talk about different subcultures, clothing trends and the music that went with it from the 80s & 90s all day long. With a massive focus on our huge selection of retro sportswear from the original casual era, sometimes the simple t-shirt can be overlooked a little. However, as with the majority of our items stocked, even the simple t-shirt has its own story and not just any t-shirt…the... Read More

Borg BB1 Polo Shirt 13/03/2020
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The Fila BB1 Polo Shirt Returns In Some Fresh New Colourways

Björn Borg wasn’t just one of the greatest ever players to ever grace the courts of Wimbledon, the French Open or the Masters, he was also an original style icon for the racket sport. Boasting a total of 6 French Opens & 5 Wimbledon titles in-between 1974 & 1981, the Swedish tennis legend had it all. A penthouse apartment in Monte Carlo, the latest sports cars and a signature two handed backhand style that would send shivers up the spines of his rivals. When all said and done, it was... Read More

adidas Lacombe Suede 11/03/2020

The adidas Lacombe Trainer Gets A Subtle Suede Update

Inspired from the 3 stripes tennis archives, the adidas Lacombe trainer is now treated to a subtle suede update for the latest season. Although not officially an original adidas archive silhouette, the adidas Lacombe trainer doesn’t disappoint on the heritage inspiration front. The Lacombe is rich in 3 stripes tennis nostlagia and looks back to a golden era of performance court shoes from the German sportswear brand. Although adidas really made its mark in the 80s with their revolutionary running trainers, the 60s and 70s was all about indoor training... Read More

adidas ripstop track top 08/03/2020

Ripstop, Retro, Originals & 3 Stripes

Straight from the retro running archives, the new adidas Originals Ripstop Track Top oozes 3 stripes nostalgia. The Originals line from adidas opened up a whole new world of heritage apparel, accessories and footwear for retro 3 stripes fans across the world. Before Originals there wasn’t really an option to get your hands on the old skool trefoil stuff without having to thrift through various vintage stores. adidas changed that in the early noughties with the introduction of Originals, reviving retro trefoil sportswear styles and archive silhouettes from the 60s,... Read More

Weekend Offender Green Street 06/03/2020

Stand Your Ground: New Weekend Offender Terrace Tees

The Weekend Offender Green Street t-shirt features the famous final fight scene from the 2005 hooligan film. Founded back in 2004 by Sam Jones and Rhydian Powell, Weekend Offender has become one of the most popular UK terrace brands. With a no fuss approach to their collections and a ‘does what is says on the tin’ mentality, Weekend Offender takes inspiration from the casual subculture of the UK, the music associated with it and everything in between. In 2016 the UK government even launched an investigation into the Welsh brand... Read More

adidas Stadt trainer 04/03/2020

Introducing the adidas Stadt Trainer

Although the adidas Stadt trainer maybe a new comer to the 3 Stripes roster, it’s inspiration goes way back to the original City Series. Unless you have been living on the moon for the last 40 years those in the know will know the significance of the City series when it comes to classic adidas and collectable styles. The 70s & 80s saw young Casuals go absolutely mad for the City series from adidas. The German sportswear brand introduced a variety of legendary 3 stripes trainer styles named after numerous... Read More

Gabicci Knits 01/03/2020
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Gabicci Knits & Polos: One For The Soul Boys

Gabicci knitwear was a classic soul boy style which crossed over into the original casual scene. Gabicci was originally started back in 1973 by Jack Sofier and Alex Pyser after a visit to the Italian town of Gabicce Mare, located in the picturesque Province of Pesaro and Urbino. The original Gabicci style was smart, and casual at the same time, looking to Italian menswear style for its main inspiration. The iconic G logo captured the hearts of the soul movement of the 1970s with Northern Soul in the North of... Read More

Gola Harrier Trainer 01/03/2020
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The Gola Harrier Returns In Some Fresh New Colourways

The Gola Harrier trainer was one of the very first trainer styles to be worn with jeans in the UK. Although not officially a trainer adopted by the Casuals, it was the Gola Harrier trainer that really started the ‘trainers with jeans’ trend. The trainer trend would revolutionise the world of lifestyle footwear for decades to come, and in the UK it all started with the Harrier. The Harrier’s subculture connection, although still a very casual looking shoe, really comes from the UK’s music scene and football heritage. Originally released... Read More

The Pebble & The Boy 25/02/2020

Coming Soon: The Pebble & The Boy

The Pebble & The Boy follows the scooter journey of John Parker and a load of Mod memorabilia in between. TV & film work has played a vital part in the 80s Casual Classics story ever since we started trading in Terrinda’s and selling Settanta’s on the back of The Business from 2005. We’ve worked with a wide range of films & period dramas such as The Firm from 2009, This Is England ’86 from 2010, The Guvnors from 2014 and the Hooligan Factory also from 2014. We even kitted... Read More

Marshall Artist Siren Sweatshirt pastel 22/02/2020

Marshall Artist: Sirens, Staples & Sweatshirts

Staple styles like the Marshall Artist Siren Sweatshirt get the updated pastel treatment for the latest season. It can certainly be a funny time of the year for the weather here in the UK. Last February we had a mini heat wave, the year before we had the ‘Beast from the East’ and this year has seen a months worth of rainfall descend on our cities, towns and villages. With unpredictable weather, it can sometimes be hard to chose the right gear for the right conditions. But there is no... Read More

Saucony Shadow 5000 history 21/02/2020
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Everything You Need To Know About The Saucony Shadow 5000

The Saucony Shadow 5000 trainer continued the running legacy of the Shadow Original silhouette from the mid 1980s. The history and origins of Saucony might go all the way back to Kutztown, Pennsylvania in 1898 but it was the 1980s when the brand really started to set the pace in the world or running trainers. In fact, four of Saucony’s most memorable silhouettes were born in the 1980s. It was the Jazz trainer that first kicked things off back in 1981 at a time when the running trainer revolution was... Read More

Fila Settanta Borg 19/02/2020
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The Fila Settanta Is The Original Björn Borg Track Top Style

Björn Borg is highly regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Born in 1956, the Swedish tennis legend won a staggering 11 Grand Slam titles between 1974 and 1981. His strength and signature two handed backhand gave the Swede the edge on the court with Borg winning his first French Open title in 1974 at the age of 18. Borg reached the height of his career in the late 1970s and with that came brand endorsements with the likes of Diadora, Pre-Sun sun screen and of... Read More

Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket 15/02/2020

New Arrivals From Patagonia At 80s CC

The Patagonia Torrentshell 3L jacket will keep you looking on point and protected from the elements all at the same time. As sustainability and eco-friendly fabrics become more popular due to the reality & clear impact of climate change, many brands are now changing how they source and manufacture their products. One brand that has really pioneered environmentally friendly fabrics from the beginning is Patagonia. Patagonia have not only inspired their consumers to be more environmentally aware but have also inspired other fashion and outdoors brands to be more pro-active... Read More

PUMA Fast Rider 14/02/2020
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PUMA Fast Rider: The Original Jogging Trainer

The PUMA Fast Rider was a game changer in the world of running shoes and featured the famous Federbein studded outsole. When we talk about the legacy of running shoes and trainer designs, it’s always the 1980s that gets a mention. During the 80s the big sportswear brands like adidas, New Balance & PUMA went head to head with who could create the fastest and the comfiest running shoe of them all. adidas gave us legendary running styles like the Oregon, New Balance the 99x Series and PUMA the Rider... Read More

Ben Sherman Check Shirts This Is England 12/02/2020
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This Is England: Ben Sherman Check Shirts

Ben Sherman check shirts have remained a key part of the original skinhead look for the last 50 years. The Skinhead subculture originally started back in the late 60s. The Windrush generation saw black and white working class youths housed in the brutalist housing estates of the major cities like London & Birmingham come together for a mutual love for reggae music. Record labels like Trojan Records pioneered the original Rudeboy sound but the fashion was just as important as the music. Skinhead fashion went totally against the bohemian ‘flower... Read More

Pretty Green Overshirts 09/02/2020

New Overshirts At 80s CC

We’ve now introduced the classic military style from the likes of Weekend Offender, Lyle & Scott & Pretty Green. Military apparel has played a big role in British subcultures over the last 50 years. The mods for example were the first to wear the M-51 military parka whilst riding around the cold and wet streets of London on their scooters. The skinheads were famous for wearing the M-A1 bomber jacket which was a key part of the skinhead uniform. Over the last 30 years the military overshirt has become a... Read More

adidas Campus collection 08/02/2020
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adidas Campus: A 3 Stripes Icon

There’s only really a handful of classic adidas styles that hold the same 3 stripes status as the adidas Campus does. Just like the Samba, the Gazelle and the Stan Smith before it, the Campus is just one of them easily recognisable adidas trainer styles. Relatively simple in design yet so iconic at the same time. Whereas the Samba and the Gazelle were focused on football training, and the Stan Smith on tennis, the Campus was designed for the basketball court. Originally called the Tournament trainer, the Campus first made... Read More

K-Way Pac A Mac 05/02/2020
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K-Way: The Original Pac A Mac

The K-Way Pac A Mac is a timeless anorak style from the original casual era. The story of K-Way started with a vision from Leon Claude Duhamel. Whilst sat in a Parisian cafe in 1965, soaking up the culture of the romantic European city, it began to rain. Duhamel observed how the Parisians’ mood quickly changed as it began to pour down, soaking their clothes in the process. The light bulb moment struck when Duhamel realised there was clearly a demand for a lightweight and functional waterproof rain jacket and... Read More

Ellesse Track Tops 02/02/2020
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New Exclusive Ellesse Track Top Styles At 80s CC

The Ellesse Caprini & Rimini track tops take us back to an era of Argentinian tennis legends and vibrant 80s sportswear. 80s Casual Classics have played a pivotal role in the revival of the Italian sportswear brand, Ellesse. A brand that really made its mark in the casual sportswear heydays of the 1980s and then also in the 90s retro sportswear revival. After reviving other classic 80s sportswear brands like Fila & Sergio Tacchini, we were approached by Ellesse to bring back archive styles as worn by the likes of... Read More

New Balance 997H 01/02/2020

New Balance 997: The King Of The 99x Series

The New Balance 997 trainer is regarded by NB aficionados as the greatest silhouette from the 99x series. Although the New Balance 997 trainer didn’t arrive until the early 90s, New Balance had already stamped its mark on the world of running shoes. Throughout the 80s running boom, the Boston born brand introduced their celebrated 5 series, followed closely by the 99x series. The 99x series was all about top tier performance & tech, offering the best trainer technology available at the time. Elite runners all across the US &... Read More

Trojan Records 29/01/2020
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Rocksteady, Reggae & Rudeboys: The Story Of Trojan Records

Trojan Records have now introduced their very own Trojan clothing label to 80s Casual Classics. 1960s Britain saw mass immigration from Jamaica and the Caribbean. The British government invited these countries to come to work in major cities like London & Birmingham on the public transport and services with the promise of a better life. The reality was far from this. The Windrush generation were housed in social housing areas in the likes of Brixton & Hackney where poverty was rife and general living conditions were poor. Throughout these inner... Read More

Fila Vintage 5 Stripe Track Top Red 26/01/2020
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5 Stripes 1 Love: The Return Of An 80s Sportswear Icon

The legendary 5 Stripe track top from Fila returns in all its 80s casual glory for an exclusive release. There’s numerous classic Fila styles from the casual heydays of the 70s and the 80s. The Settanta, the Terrinda & the Fila 5 Stripe, for example, are some of the most iconic Pier Luigi Rolando designs from this magical era. The Fila White Line gave us the original Björn Borg connection and arguably some of the greatest sportswear to ever set foot out of Italy. The elitist appeal and exclusivity of... Read More

adidas trimm trab glory green 25/01/2020
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The adidas Trimm Trab Gets Treated To A Mexico 86′ Makeover

It was never really anticipated that the Trimm Trab would leave a lasting legacy like it did after its original release in the late 1970s. Like a lot of other things that have happened in the world, sometimes just being in the right place at the right time counts for a lot, and where the Trimm Trab was concerned this was certainly the case. The ‘Trimm’ series had already seen other original 3 stripes fitness styles from adidas like the Trimm Star from 1971. Introduced as part of a nationwide... Read More

Barbour Check Shirting 22/01/2020

New Barbour Check Styles At 80s Casual Classics

Barbour has built its reputation on waxed cotton outerwear and their world famous Barbour check shirting. Barbour’s origins go way back to 1894 and South Shields in the North East of England. Originally founded by John Barbour, it was actually John’s grandson who developed the brand’s signature waxed cotton fabric for motorcycle uniforms. The durable waxed cotton fabric was robust and water repellent making it ideal for speedy road use. Barbour’s waxed cotton jackets also became popular in the countryside with farmers who needed extra protection from the elements. The... Read More

New Balance 720 Trainer Yellow 19/01/2020

The New Balance 720 Trainer Is Revived From The 80s Running Archives

The New Balance 720 trainer is a retro running shoe that was born out of the 80s running boom. Before the massive club sponsorship deals with some of the biggest football teams in Europe such as Liverpool, Porto & Celtic, New Balance were known predominantly for one sport and that was running. The Boston born sportswear brand really captilised on the American running boom of the 1970s & 80s, with Boston itself becoming an epicentre of marathon runners, elite athletes & casual joggers. Built on an ethos of customer satisfaction,... Read More

Marshall Artist Balistic Vest 18/01/2020

Marshall Artist Get Tactical With Vests & Technical With Sweats

New styles like the Marshall Artist Balistic Vest  & Hybrid Tech Roll Neck will keep you looking on point. It would be fair to say that Marshall Artist have certainly been about the block for a while now. Set up in London back in the early noughties, Marshall Artist has become a respected British designer brand among those in the know. With a rich heritage in military apparel and street ready styles, Marshall Artist has built its reputation around unique designs, quality outerwear and the latest in garment innovation. Crossing... Read More

PUMA Ralph Sampson history 16/01/2020
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Everything You Need To Know About The PUMA Ralph Sampson Trainer

The PUMA Ralph Sampson trainer continued the basketball legacy of the German sportswear brand throughout the 1980s. The legacy of the PUMA Ralph Sampson trainer goes way back to the 1970s with the dominance of the German sportswear brand on the basketball court and the rise of the legendary PUMA Suede silhouette. The Suede had already set the bar as far as indoor court trainers could go, and the Basketball connection went to all new levels courtesy of Walt Frazier and the Clyde trainer in 1973. The street connection was... Read More

adidas Oregon Forest Grove 14/01/2020
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The Spirit Of The adidas Oregon Lives On With The Forest Grove Trainer

It would be hard to imagine the modern day trainer world without the adidas Oregon and all its 3 stripes running nostalgia. It would be fair to say that adidas have given us some of the greatest running trainers of all time. Original 80s adidas running styles not only influenced a range of athletes and marathon runners from novice to pro to become the very best in their game, but also a new generation of young casuals & sportswear lovers. Among these OG 80s running trainer styles were the likes... Read More

Benetton Spring 2020 09/01/2020
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It’s All About The Colours: Brighten Up With Benetton

Benetton is officially back and is now introduced to its spiritual home with loads of colour to brighten up the mood. The festive period maybe well and truly over, and you’re probably already thinking about booking some well earned sunshine in a hotter tropical climate. But when all said and done, January really isn’t that glum! Here at 80s Casual Classics we don’t believe in the dreaded ‘January Blues’ and what better to way beat them with these latest releases from Benetton which are guaranteed to brighten up your day,... Read More

MA.STRUM Spring 2019 06/01/2020

New MA.STRUM Arrivals At 80s Casual Classics

MA.STRUM has become a highly respected UK brand among those in the know with a penchant for Italian inspired technical sportswear. The MA.STRUM legacy started back in 2009 with an exclusive collaboration with the Massimo Osti Archive, the holy grail of technical outerwear research and garment engineering. The archives feature a vast array of Osti’s brands from Stone Island to C.P. Company, with fabric research, original designs and garment dyeing experimentation from the 70s, 80s & 90s from the godfather of technical sportswear himself. Teaming up with Massimo’s very own... Read More

adidas Country Trainer 05/01/2020
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The adidas Country Trainer Returns For A Special Mexico 86′ Release

The adidas Country trainer couldn’t scream retro running or classic 3 stripes any more if it tried. An all time classic archive running style, the Country’s origins go way back to the 1970s when adidas started on a mission to create the perfect all terrain running shoe. A design story that would eventually lead to the likes of the Boston Super, the highly respected ZX series, the Oregon, the New York and the Micropacer to name a few, with adidas stamping their 3 stripes authority on the world of running... Read More

Fila Settanta Mk 1Kelly Green 03/01/2020
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The Fila Settanta Mk1 Returns In Kelly Green

As far as casual sportswear goes it doesn’t really get much more nostalgic than the Fila Settanta Mk1 in Kelly Green. It was one of the first Björn Borg designs that really catapulted the Italian sportswear brand into the public spotlight thanks to tennis superstar endorsements, grand slam titles & Borg’s highly profiled playboy lifestyle. Born out of the original Pier Luigi Rolando designs and the highly respected White Line, the Settanta Mk1 really set the bar for casual sportswear. After its release in 1976 the Settanta became one of... Read More

30/12/2019
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adidas Firebird Tracktop & Trainer Combos

We’ve teamed the adidas Firebird tracktop up with a selection of classic adidas trainers from the Stan Smith to the Samba. As well as an ever growing archive of footwear & classic trainers styles, the tracksuit is arguably the main sportswear apparel silhouette that adidas has ever stamped its 3 stripes on. Yes their might be some retro adidas football tops from the 80s or 90s that could be classed as contenders, but when all said and done the tracksuit will always be the adidas apparel king. The sporting and... Read More

Kickers Kick Hi 29/12/2019
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The Kickers Kick Hi Boot Gets Mashed Up

The Kickers Kick Hi boot was famously worn by Ian Brown when he visited the Hacienda nightclub in Manchester. For those who aren’t aware of what getting mashed actually meant, picture the faces of the crowd on the dance floor at the Hacienda back in the early 90s when the likes of Sasha, Mike Pickering or Graeme Park were mixing it up between Black Box & Bizarre Inc on the 1s & 2s. Smiling (gurning) faces, dilated pupils, no sight of alcohol with rushes of serotonin and euphoric highs that... Read More

Neil Primett 2019 27/12/2019

2019: End Of Year Review From Neil Primett

80s CC owner & founder, Neil Primett, reflects on 2019 with original 80s re-releases from Benetton and putting the customer first. “It’s always interesting to get called BOSS by the customer. It’s pretty obvious to me there is only really one BOSS and with the size of 80s Casual Classics, it’s increasingly hard to name them all as I wake up every day knowing our customer is the BOSS. I’m sure endless businesses would say the same for customer service but our customer has taken charge of proceedings in influencing... Read More

adidas Stan Smith Trainer 22/12/2019
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Endorsed By Stan Smith

The adidas Stan Smith trainer returns in OG form with the ultimate retro version for the latest season. Just like a lot of the classic adidas styles from the 60s, 70s & 80s, the adidas Stan Smith trainer has seen numerous re-releases, revivals and reiterations over its 40 year lifespan. After its most recent re-release which was back in January 2014, now 6 years ago, the Stan Smith has continued to remain a popular style from the German sportswear brand, breaking the norm of trainer lifespans. Its simplicity and easy... Read More

adidas Rivalry Low Trainer History 20/12/2019
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Everything You Need To Know About The adidas Rivalry Low Trainer

The adidas Rivalry Low was born during the basketball trainer heydays of the 1980s. The mid 80s saw the competition really heat up in the world of basketball and trainers with sportswear brands’ battling it out for top NBA player endorsements, performance sole technology and who could create the greatest court shoe of them all. Nike had already set the bar pretty high with the Air Force 1 from 1982 as far as revolutionary basketball trainers could go. The American sportswear brand then started to introduce their first ever basketball... Read More

Sportswear Trainers 80s Films Main Rocky IV 18/12/2019

Some Of The Best Sportswear Featured in Films From The 80s

We take a look at how sportswear, casual fashion and trainers influenced some of the biggest films from the 80s. It wasn’t just on the terraces, the tennis courts, the gyms, the workout studios or the streets where sportswear took its hold in the 80s, it also made a massive impact on the big screen. Movies’ marvelled in sportswear throughout the 1980s showcasing everything from iconic adidas styles to centre court classics. The birth of the all action hero saw big guns, close body combat skills and vigorous work-out routines... Read More

adidas Super Samba 16/12/2019

Back To The Old Skool: The Return Of The adidas Super Samba

The Superlicious Super Samba reminds us of the golden era of 3 stripes and now returns in OG form for the latest season. Before we had internet retailers, raffles and resale sites the world of adidas & 3 stripes was a very different place. adidas trainers and the casual youth culture which surrounded them was predominantly a UK thing. With regions like the North West flying the 3 stripes flag throughout the late 70s & early 80s thanks to independent sportswear stores like Wade Smith, a new footwear legacy was... Read More

adidas gift guide 14/12/2019
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All I Wants For Xmas is 3 Stripes!

There’s still plenty of time to bag some casual Xmas goodies and our adidas gift guide is packed full of 3 stripes inspiration. It might be madness out there in the malls and the markets but there’s still plenty of time to box off them Xmas presents and stocking fillers. With the big day fast approaching with shopping centres, precincts and stores starting to look more like a scene out of Jingle All The Way with Arnold Schwarzenegger & Sinbad, what better way to bag some casual goodies than straight... Read More

The Firm 1989 Gary Oldham 11/12/2019

Suits, Sierras & Suburbia: 30 Years Of The Firm (1989)

Alan Clarke’s The Firm from 1989 delved deep into the world of the British football hooligan with hot hatches, tear ups and even Phil Mitchell. The Firm from 1989 was one of the very first films to capture the world of the British hooligan throughout the 1980s. Starring Gary Oldham as Bex, Phil Davis as Yeti and even Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell Eastenders) as Billy. The Firm explores the contrasting worlds of Thatchers’ Britain, football firms and the sinister side of the beautiful game. The film delves into the world... Read More

80s Xmas Songs Wham Last Christmas 07/12/2019

Our Top 5 Xmas Songs From The 80s

With the Xmas period now officially here, we take a look at some of the very best 80s Xmas songs from Band Aid to Run DMC. We’re now coming into the third decade of the 21st century, and yet we still smash out the same Xmas songs each year. Apart from the original Rat Pack classics from the likes of Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin, the Xmas pop song was really born in the 70s & 80s. Many of the artists from this era are still cashing in on their... Read More

Reebok Exofit history 07/12/2019
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Everything You Need To Know About The Reebok Ex-O-Fit Trainer

The Reebok Ex-O-Fit trainer was first introduced in 1983 as a male equivalent of the Freestyle from the previous year. It was the 80s where the magic of fitness footwear really started for Reebok. Seeing a gap in the market, the Bolton born sportswear brand embarked on a new fitness venture, looking to capitalise on the growing number of fitness freaks, gym goers and leotard lovers. So when did the fitness takeover start for Reebok? Well 1982 would be a good year to start with the launch of the Reebok... Read More

Lacoste Oxford Shirt Xmas 04/12/2019

The Croc At Christmas: Lacoste Gift Ideas At 80s Casual Classics

You’ll love our selection of Lacoste gift ideas & classic crocodile styles like the Lacoste Oxford shirt for the festive season. There’s not really any time of the year when the crocodile looks out of place. Over the summer months we have the tennis season with the likes of Wimbledon and the French Open where the croc comes out in full swing. The festive season is certainly no different. A great time to don the croc whether it’s on a classic Lacoste Oxford shirt or a pair of dark denim... Read More

Pretty Green Parka Liam Gallagher 30/11/2019

Pretty Green: Parkas, Paisley Prints & Psychedelica

The Pretty Green Parka is now introduced to 80s Casual Classics in a range of cuts and colourways for the latest season. “Glad you have started to receive the clobber, thanks for all your comments on the clothes & packaging nice one!”, were the words of the ex Oasis front-man after launching his very own British designer label back in 2009. After the Burnage born brothers parted their ways in 2009, following on stage punch ups and even law suits against each other, Liam focused on his own solo ventures... Read More

Fila Terrinda Mk3 30/11/2019
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New Fresh Colourways Of The Fila Terrinda Mk3 Track Top

The Fila Terrinda Mk3 track top gets treated to a brand new citrus enriched colourway update for the latest season. Still up there as one of our all time best sellers the Fila Terrinda Mk3 is just one of them famous 80s tennis styles that we could talk about for hours. Its revival in 2009 introduced the retro Fila style to a new generation of sportswear fanatics whilst also bringing back memories of casual nostalgia for its original wearers from the 80s. To this day the Terrinda still remains one... Read More

27/11/2019
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Best Sellers: £5 Goes To Mind With Every Purchase

Mental health is a growing problem in modern society which is why we are donating £5 from every purchase to Mind. What better way to raise awareness of mental health issues than spoiling yourself with some of our best selling retro sportswear and trainers. This week we are running a very special campaign in aid of the Mental Health charity, Mind, and will be donating £5 from every purchase of our best sellers. Mental health is nothing anyone should be afraid to talk about or seek advice on, with charities... Read More

Weekend Offender Bovver 24/11/2019

Bovver, Ultras, Referees & Riots: Casual Tees At 80s CC

You’ll love out our latest collection of casual tees at 80s Casual Classics including the latest Weekend Offender Bovver t-shirt. We all love a bit of Bovver don’t we, the hardcore West Ham hooligan played by Leo Gregory in Lexi Alexander’s Green Street from 2005. Bovver wasn’t scared to get stuck in when it came on top with the likes of Birmingham’s Zulu’s, Man Utd’s Red Army or Millwall’s Bushwhackers. Alongside Top Dog, Cass and the more recent Once Upon A Time in London (now streaming on Netflix), Bovver has... Read More

adidas Continental 80 raw white 22/11/2019

The adidas Continental 80 Gets Treated To A Monochrome Suede Update

The adidas Continental 80 trainer returns to 80s Casual Classics in some updated black & white (monochrome) colourways. When it comes to new trainer releases, not every trainer style gets a good reception or reputation for that matter. Hundreds of new styles come and go, to be completely forgotten about forever or left collecting dust in the archives. Not many styles can claim an archival revival like the adidas Continental 80 trainer has. Since its re-release back in 2018 the Continental 80 has remained a key adidas style and a... Read More

Geoff Bell Fila 20/11/2019

Geoff Bell: From Psycho To Syco

We caught up with Geoff Bell whilst on the set for a music video with Louis Tomlinson which is set for release in 2020. It does make you wonder if Geoff Bell is a complete psycho in real life or just a very convincing actor considering the roles he generally plays. Maybe it’s the latter, but Bell’s characters always seem to remind you off the old school days when the underworld was run by a secret code, sharp clothes and honour among thieves. Some of Bell’s most notable roles have... Read More

Xmas Gift Guide 16/11/2019
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One For The Festive Dressers: The 80s CC Xmas Gift Guide

With the run up to the festive period now upon us we have put together a very special Xmas gift guide with our own casual spin. With just over 5 weeks to Xmas it’s probably about time you started to think about what gifts and pressies you’re going to get for your friends, family & love ones. With Xmas markets now getting geared up in your local towns or cities, and the smell of mulled wine and bratwurst soon to be wafting through the streets, the festive period will soon... Read More

Britpop fashion Liam Gallagher Oasis 15/11/2019
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Britpop Fashion: The Revival Of Retro Sportswear

The birth of Britpop saw two brothers from Burnage, Blur, Bjorn Borg tennis tops & the revival of retro sportswear from the 80s. Fashion changed a lot from the late 80s to the mid 90s. Acid House had given birth to the Madchester look with baggy jeans from brands like Joe Bloggs, smiley face t-shirts and the introduction of outdoors brands like Berghaus to rave revellers and pill poppers. One the other side of the Atlantic, Seattle grunge gave us the thrift shop look with holey cardigans, scruffy jeans, Converse... Read More

PUMA Roma 68 History Trainer 15/11/2019
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Everything You Need To Know About The PUMA Roma 68 Trainer

The PUMA Roma 68 trainer was originally released to celebrate the UEFA Euro Championship in Italy back in 1968. Although the PUMA Roma 68 trainer may have officially launched in 1968, its definitely got a certain 80s swagger about it. What’s great about a lot of sports shoes from this particular era, and the same goes for adidas, is how the lines between performance and lifestyle then merged together throughout the 70s and 80s. Subtle updates and re-releases introduced the shoe to new wearers with the introduction of full tracksuits... Read More

Pretty Green Mac 10/11/2019

The Return of The Mac: An 80s Casual Icon

The Pretty Green Langley Mac adds a subtle touch of 60s psychedelica to the classic British military outerwear style. The mac started its life as part of military uniforms for soldiers, known more commonly as the trench coat. However, it was the 1980s when the mac really made its mark in places like Manhattan in New York with yuppie culture and filthy rich stock brokers spending their hard earned stock commissions on designer clothing. British brands like Burberry & Aquascutum became the go to brands for the 80s crowd, with... Read More

adidas Broomfield trainer 08/11/2019
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The adidas Broomfield Trainer Celebrates The Old Home of Airdrieonians F.C.

Harking back to the 3 stripes archives, the adidas Broomfield trainer takes original design inspiration from the AS700. There’s nothing more appealing than a classic adidas trainer style with its own story behind the design. The adidas Broomfield trainer is not only rich in 3 stripes heritage and nostalgia, but has also got its own little story behind it. In the case of the Broomfield it’s a heartwarming tale of charity, the love & passion for your local football team and a subtle nod to the casual archives of the... Read More

gabicci knitwear 06/11/2019
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Smart Dressers: The Smarter Side Of Casual

The festive period is a great time to switch up the sportswear for the smarter side of casual with Gabicci knitwear and desert boots. The serious dressers out there should be familiar with the smarter side of casual, or smart dressing as we like to call it here at 80s Casual Classics. If you aren’t familiar with the term then you’re probably thinking what’s so smart about wearing a Sergio Tacchini track top? Well, smart dressing strictly leaves the sportswear at home with influences from the original soul boys, the... Read More

hummel history 03/11/2019
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From Hamburg To Hearts: The Football Heritage Of Hummel

The Hamburg born sportswear brand, Hummel, is now introduced to 80s Casual Classics with a selection of retro track tops, chevrons and bumble bee logos. Started in Hamburg in 1923 by two brothers, Albert Messmer and Michael Ludwig Messmer, Hummel are a heritage sportswear brand with nearly 100 years in the game. Just like the Dassler brothers had the vision to be the greatest sportswear brand in the world, so did the Messmer’s, introducing one of the first football boots to the world in the 1923. Football boot production soon... Read More

02/11/2019
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World in Motion: Retro Football Shirts

The retro 1990 England 3rd shirt was famously worn by Bernard Sumner for New Order’s ‘World in Motion’ video from 1990. Something had changed in 1990. The Berlin wall had come down the previous year. Subcultures and fashion were now changing with the rise of Acid House and rave culture. As you stepped into the early 90s there was an outlook of positivity, unity and change. All this came together for Italia 90′ for one of England’s most memorable World Cups of all time. Although West Germany were still officially... Read More

Puma Fast Rider History 30/10/2019
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Everything You Need To Know About The PUMA Fast Rider

The history of the PUMA Fast Rider trainer goes back to the early 80s and a new era of trainer traction from the German sportswear brand. Decades before the running boom of the 70s & 80s, PUMA’s running trainer heritage had already firmly stuck its spikes into the running world. German athlete, Armin Harry, wore a pair of PUMA running shoes as he crossed the line for the 100 meter sprint at the Rome Olympics in 1960. Funnily enough he then switched to wearing a pair of adidas trainers for... Read More

Berghaus Mountain Jacket 27/10/2019
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From The Ridges To The Raves: Classic 90s Berghaus Style

The Berghaus Mountain jacket was a great bit of kit to keep you dry on the cold muddy fields of the UK during the original rave scene. When it comes to outdoor brands, there are literally a handful that have somehow transitioned onto the streets. When all said and done it’s really about performance and function. But the question really is did the outdoors style and heritage make brands like Berghaus cool or was it the people that wore them? Just like the majority of the time, the story of... Read More

Shed Seven UK Tour 2019 25/10/2019

Shed Seven UK Tour & An Exclusive Message From Rick Witter

Rick Witter from Shed Seven gives 80s CC a shout out ahead of their biggest ever UK headline tour. If you know anything about 90s Britpop then you will know that Shed Seven played a massive role in it. After forming in York back in 1990, the group went onto perform at some of the top music festivals and even Channel 4’s ‘The Big Breakfast’ in 1996. Shed Seven also worked with our very own founder, Neil Primett. Neil, who also worked with the Gallagher brothers back in the early... Read More

Berghaus Logo beanie 23/10/2019

Shake Your Pom Pom: Winter Bobble Hats At 80s CC

Wrap up the ultimate casual way at 80s Casual Classics this winter with styles like the Berghaus Logo Beanie alongside many others. With the usual, rather comical, media rumours of the ‘coldest winter in the last 30 years’ or the return of the ‘Beast From The East’, it can be hard sometimes to plan your apparel and accessories for the winter season. However, as the mornings start to get noticeably colder and the evenings slightly darker, it’s probably about time to start thinking about them extra layers, and more importantly... Read More

adidas Firebird tracktop Purple 19/10/2019
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Purple Magic: adidas Firebird & Samba Combos

The adidas Firebird track top now arrives at its spiritual home in the highly sought after collegiate purple colourway. Matching your track top with your trainers is a very important part of any outfit evaluation for the serious dressers of the world. The key really to any good outfit is matching colourways which is why we have put together some purple 3 stripes outfit inspiration. The adidas Firebird track top in purple is teamed up with the adidas Samba, which also sports’ the same sought after collegiate purple colourway. Why... Read More

Marshall Artist Overshirts 18/10/2019

Modern Tailoring: New Marshall Artist Overshirts At 80s CC

Our selection of Marshall Artist Overshirts will make a great additional technical layer over a t-shirt for the colder months. The overshirt is certainly nothing new. The style actually dates back to military uniform introduced throughout the 1940s by the US army. The khaki green field shirt was also a staple part of military uniform worn by US soldiers throughout the Vietnam war, and just like the parka, soon made its way into the general population as a popular ‘military’ style. Although usually in khaki or combat camouflage, the overshirt... Read More

New Balance 574 trainer 12/10/2019

Road Runners: New Balance Running Styles

The New Balance 574 and 997H are both treated to some updated colourways for the latest trainer season It’s fair to say that trainer culture is now more accessible than ever before. With Instragram feeds filled up with new drops and exclusive styles, it’s the OG styles from the 80s and 90s that remind us of an era before we all had access to the entire world at our fingertips. OG running styles like the New Balance 574 trainer became popular simply because they did what they were designed to... Read More

adidas Beckenbauer Cord track top 11/10/2019
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Trefoils, Track Tops & Three Stripes

The adidas Beckenbauer cord track top is just one of our many classic adidas track top styles to arrive at 80s Casual Classics for the latest season. Is there really another sportswear style out there that has the same subculture and music connection as the adidas track top? Probably not. The original B-boys and the casuals of the 80s, Snoop Dog, Run DMC, Missy Elliot, The Gallagher brothers, 90s Britpop and the global hip hop scene all have their own personal affiliation to the original 3 stripes training style. OG... Read More

adidas Rom trainer 09/10/2019

A 3 Stripes Legend: The Return Of The Rom

The adidas Rom trainer gets treated to a seasonal Chile 62 colourway inspired update. The world of adidas trainers is crazy when you think about it. Never mind some of the resale values of the original vintage styles that are still in mint condition, but some styles are now 60 years old! In an ever changing world or trainer innovation, trends and styles, it’s still the original adidas styles that trainer enthusiasts want with OG styles like the adidas Rom trainer just about as ‘OG’ as you can physically get.... Read More

Patagonia Lone Mountain Parka 05/10/2019

Premium Parka Styles At 80s Casual Classics

The Patagonia Lone Mountain Parka is just one of the many premium parka styles to arrive at 80s Casual Classics for the latest season. The parka has long been associated with British subcultures from the original Mod scene of the 1960s to 90s Britpop. Scooters, amphetamines, desert shoes and parkas were all a staple part of the mod lifestyle. It was notably the M-51 Fishtail Parka that became a go to style for the Mods, an updated version of the M-48 which the US army had used throughout the Korean... Read More

Brandon Block Interview 05/10/2019

Interview With Brandon Block: 80s CC Customers

In our latest interview we caught up with the legendary DJ, motivational speaker, radio presenter and friend of 80s CC, Brandon Block. Brandon Block is a name that will be forever engraved across the beaches, bars and night clubs of Ibiza. A highly respected DJ from the original house scene, Brandon also happens to be a friend of 80s Casual Classics and life time customer. As well as playing to thousands of rave revellers at the likes of Space Ibiza, to featuring on BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix, to reaching... Read More

adidas powerphase trainer history 02/10/2019
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Everything You Need To Know About The adidas Powerphase Trainer

The adidas Powerphase trainer was introduced as the 3 stripes equivalent to the Reebok Workout, also coming from an era of spandex, sports shoes and studio aerobics. The history of the adidas Powerphase trainer started a long time before Kanye West stamped his Yeezy imprint on the original 1980s fitness shoe. ‘Yeezus’ may have re-introduced the classic 80s trainer style with the Powerphase ‘Calabasas’ which debuted in 2017, but take the Yeezy connection away and the Powerphase history goes back a lot further than modern day ‘sneaker hype’. After several... Read More

MA.STRUM Jackets 28/09/2019

New MA.STRUM Jackets & Apparel At 80s Casual Classics

The British techwear brand, MA.STRUM, is back for the latest season with a collection of technical MA.STRUM jackets, training inspired sweats and pique polo shirts. It was 10 years ago when MA.STRUM first burst onto the global technical outerwear scene back in 2009 as part of a very special partnership with the Massimo Osti Archive. Under the control of the late Massimo’s very own son, Lorenzo Osti, the Osti Archive is like the Aladdin’s cave of fabric research, garment dyeing and classic Italian sportswear from the 70s, 80s and 90s.... Read More

80s Casual Classics Store 27/09/2019

An 80s Casual Classics Store Is Coming To A Town Or City Near You!

We are giving you the chance to vote for where you would like to see us open the next 80s Casual Classics store. It’s crazy to think its been nearly 30 years since we launched Planet Clothing back in 1993. A lot has certainly changed in the world since the early 90s but the demand for casual & retro sportswear has only increased, with 80s Casual Classics continuing its exclusive supply of classic sportswear to the world. From kitting out the Gallagher brothers in adidas trainers for the Live Forever... Read More

Cass Pennant Podcast Neil Primett 24/09/2019
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A Casual Chat: Neil Primett Talks Football & Casual Fashion With Cass Pennant

80s Casual Classics founder, Neil Primett, features on the latest episode of ‘A Casual Chat’, a podcast series from Cass Pennant. Ex-ICF top boy, Cass Pennant, has featured in a variety of films, documentaries and books about casual culture. Cass lived and breathed casual culture throughout the 70s and 80s as a football hooligan, rising through the ranks of West Ham’s notorious Inter City Firm. In 2008, Cass even had a film made about him, based on real life events and featured the likes of Tamer Hassan (The Business) and... Read More

Lacoste Quarter Zip sweatshirt 21/09/2019

Lacoste: Quarter Zip Sweats, Knits & Crocodiles

The Lacoste Quarter Zip sweatshirt is a classic 90s sportswear style and a perfect layering option for the colder months. As the dark evenings and colder temperatures draw ever nearer the layering season has officially started. Layering up isn’t just about throwing on a random top and hoping for the best, it’s all about doing it in style. Jackets, jumpers and quarter zip sweats are great for the colder months and there’s one brand that will always have you covered in the layering department and that’s Lacoste. Offering a wide... Read More

adidas Samba OG 20/09/2019
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Forever 3 Stripes: The adidas Samba OG Trainer Returns

It would be hard to imagine a world without classic 3 stripes styles like the adidas Samba OG in it. If you questioned a random selection of people about popular adidas trainers, there is no doubt there would be a mention of the Samba, regardless of their 3 stripes knowledge. Chances are even your Grandma knows about the adidas Samba. What more do you really need from a trainer that was designed by Mr Adidas himself, Adi Dassler, and that is filled with football training nostalgia from the 50s and... Read More

Fila Roll Neck main 19/09/2019
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Roll Roll Up: Fila Roll Necks At 80s Casual Classics

The Fila Roll Neck was a staple part of any casual sportswear outfit throughout the 80s. The roll neck, polo neck or turtle neck as it is sometimes referred to has been around for time. A style associated with artists, creatives, sailors and skiers was given a new sub-cultural connection throughout the 80s courtesy of the casuals. Before Italian brands like Fila introduced the roll neck as part of their famous ‘Ski Line’ collections, the style had already become a popular college look throughout the 1950s in the USA. Also... Read More

Benetton Rugby Shirt Casuals 15/09/2019
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The Return Of An 80s Casual Classic: The Benetton Rugby Shirt Is Back

The Benetton Rugby Shirt is quite possibly one of the most iconic casual 80s styles of all time. Whether you wore a Benetton Rugby Shirt underneath your red Fila Terrinda back in the early 80s or remember seeing other young casuals wearing it, there is no denying the significance of the striped sports top to casual fashion. Casual fashion has remained relatively similar over the last few decades. New brands come and go but the overall style has remained the same. Back in the 80s however it literally changed over... Read More

Diadora Aberdeen Trainer 13/09/2019
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The Diadora Aberdeen Trainer Has Now Arrived At 80s Casual Classics

The Diadora Aberdeen trainer celebrates the famous Scottish City with a revival of the late 70s court silhouette. The late 70s and early 80s introduced a new era of casuals, commodities & cash for the Scottish City of Aberdeen. Aberdeen was experiencing an economical boom thanks to the growing oil trade in the North Sea bringing with it prosperity, opportunities and even a new football manager. Alex Ferguson took the managerial reigns of Aberdeen F.C. in 1978, before joining Manchester United in 1986 with even greater success. Fergie brought European... Read More

Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels 11/09/2019
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Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels: 21 Years Of Gangsters, Gambling & Antique Guns

2019 marks the 21st anniversary of Guy Ritchie’s cult British gangster flick ‘Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels’. It’s hard to believe its 21 years since the likes of ‘Hatchet’ Harry, Barry The Baptist, Rory Breaker and Nick the Greek brought us a new wave of British gangster film to the big screen. Guy Ritchie’s tongue ‘n’ cheek cult crime classic brought about the next generation of British gangster films after the likes of ‘Get Carter’ from 1971 and ‘The Long Good Friday’ from 1980. The London underworld was captured... Read More

adidas Indoor Super trainer 07/09/2019
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Built For Court Performance: The Adidas Indoor Super Is Back!

The adidas Indoor Super trainer makes a grand return to 80s Casual Classics for a late September 2019 delivery. Yes you heard it right, the adidas Indoor Super trainer is back at 80s Casual Classics for September 2019! There’s a lot of classic 3 stripes trainers out there, some more sought after and collectable than others, some with higher price tags than others, but not many can claim to have ‘Super’ in their name! An original archive design from the 1980s, the Indoor Super was built for indoor court performance,... Read More

Marshall Artist Paninaro Jacket 06/09/2019

New Marshall Artist Styles At 80s Casual Classics

Marshall Artist returns for the latest season with a collection of Paninaro inspired jackets and ripstop windrunners. Even though it may have started in London back in 2001, Marshall Artist has been based out of Manchester since 2015. The Manchester connection has recently seen the brand collaborate with the up and coming North Manchester Grime artist, AITCH. Gaining global ‘apparel’ exposure as seen in his recent collaboration on the track ‘Take Me Back To London’ with Stormzy and Ed Sheeran which has now racked up over 15 million views. As... Read More

Definitely Maybe Oasis 25th Anniversary 04/09/2019
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Supersonic Swagger: 25 Years Of Definitely Maybe

A lot as happened in the world of Oasis over the last 25 years. From brotherly beefs, Mancunian melodies, on stage punch ups and songs that have been the soundtrack of summers for generations. Last week marked the 25th anniversary of the album Definitely Maybe and it’s fair to say the album is still definitely, not maybe, as relevant today as it was when it was first released back in 1994. Some have even dubbed it the Britpop equivalent to Sex Pistols’ ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ album to punk music.... Read More

Patagonia Outdoors 01/09/2019

Born On The Mountains: Patagonia At 80s Casual Classics

Patagonia is an American clothing brand that has grown into one of the most respected outdoor labels on the planet. Started in Ventura, California back in 1973 by Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia is a world renowned outdoors brand who are on a mission to save our planet. Starting out as an outdoors brand catering for rock climbers, Patagonia has built its environmentally friendly reputation by donating 1% of all their sales to help environmental causes and the planet. As well as raising awareness of global environmental concerns through their products, Patagonia... Read More

Fila Sweatshirts 30/08/2019

Fila Take Us Back To The 90s With These Latest Styles

Our latest selection of Fila sweatshirts & jackets revives an era of rave culture, big logos and 90s hip hop. The 70s & 80s saw Fila introduce legendary lines such as the White Line with designs from Pier Luigi Rolando and a gargantuan tennis connection courtesy of Bjorn Borg & Guillermo Vilas. As Fila moved into the 90s their collections became bolder, bigger and brighter mixing the heritage of the White Line and the Winter Ski Line into a colour blocking frenzy of apparel, accessories and trainers. Subcultures were changing,... Read More

Reebok WorkOut History Plus 30/08/2019
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The Reebok Workout Plus Trainer Gets Re-Worked in An Updated Chalk Colourway

The history of the Reebok Workout trainer goes back to an era of leotards, leggings and leisure shoes. It doesn’t take a genius to ‘work out’ what the Reebok Workout trainer was initially intended for. We may have seen a massive rise in cross-fitters and ripped up calisthenics’ over the last 10 years but this new found fitness trend is certainly nothing new. Diet fads and exercises may have changed slightly but the 80s was where the fitness revolution really happened. The Reebok Workout trainer fuelled the feet for your... Read More

Sergio Tacchini Ghibli track top 25/08/2019
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The Sergio Tacchini Ghibli & Masters Are Both Treated To A Tonal Update

Two classic Tacchini tennis styles from the masterful McEnroe era are treated to some updated colourways for the latest season. The original track top styles worn by John McEnroe throughout the 80s put Sergio Tacchini on the sportswear map like never before. McEnroe played by his own rules and showed the tennis elite that a rebellious streak could go a long way for the traditional gentleman’s sport. Whereas Borg had already won numerous Grand Slam titles, McEnroe had something to prove and he did just that. Cited by some as... Read More

Lacoste Partner Trainer runner 24/08/2019

Retro Runners & Classic Court Trainers From Lacoste

The Lacoste Partner trainer is just one of the many Lacoste footwear styles to arrive at 80s Casual Classics for the latest season. Ever since René Lacoste introduced the first polo shirt with an embroidered crocodile on it in 1933, the French sportswear brand has become a timeless sportswear style icon. The original casuals of the late 70s and early 80s even stitched fake crocodiles onto their polo shirts. A testament to how desirable it was to be kitted out in the famous ‘green croc’ logo and a heritage which continues... Read More

adidas 70th anniversary adi dassler 21/08/2019
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Forever 3 Stripes: 70 Years Of adidas

2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the German sportswear brand, adidas, we take a look into the world of Adi Dassler and ‘Die Marke Mit Den Drei Streifen’. There’s literally only a few brands on the entire planet that have the same clout and respect in the world of sportswear that adidas does. A game changer, a performance innovator and an industry leader in trainers, apparel, sportswear and kit, the 70th anniversary of adidas falls this August 2019. Marking 70 years since Adolf (Adi) Dassler officially registered the German company... Read More

Ellesse Roma Tracktop 18/08/2019

The Ellesse Roma & Rimini Track Top Returns In Some Updated Colourways

We’ve just taken delivery of some updated versions of the Ellesse Roma and Rimini track tops fresh from the Italian archives. Following on from the success of Nick Love’s ‘The Firm’ which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, we were approached by Ellesse to re-introduce the classic Italian sportswear brand. Reviving numerous styles as seen in the ‘The Firm’ as well as original archive pieces from the back catalogues of the 80s and 90s, Ellesse has become a key brand to our business over the last 10 years. Styles like... Read More

adidas Trimm Trab trainer history 17/08/2019
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The adidas Trimm Trab Makes Its Grand Return To 80s Casual Classics

The treasured 3 stripes trainer, the adidas Trimm Trab, is now treated to a very special re-release for 2019 If you had to name a handful of the most favoured adidas trainers from the late 70s and early 80s the Trimm Trab will always get a mention. Possibly one of the most popular 3 stripes trainers that embraced the ‘casual connection’, the Trimm Trab quickly became the footwear of choice for young casuals across the North West. Its popularity soon spread to the rest of the country thanks to adidas... Read More

The Firm 2009 14/08/2019
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10 Years On: The Firm (2009) Shop Scene

“Put that yellow Sergio in the bag for me n’all and send it over to the office”, Bex (Paul Anderson) – The Firm. This September marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Nick Love’s The Firm from 2009. Packed full of cockney slang, clashes and classic 80s clobber, The Firm saw Love focus on the British casual subculture of the early 80s with more sportswear on set than you thought was previously possible. After bringing us other cult classics such as Goodbye Charlie Bright (2001), The Football Factory (2004... Read More

Weekend Offender The Firm T-Shirt 10/08/2019

New Weekend Offender Graphic Tees At 80s Casual Classics

The Weekend Offender The Firm t-shirt is just one of the latest styles to land at 80s Casual Classics from the British ‘casual’ brand. Weekend Offender was founded by Sam Jones and Rhydian Powell back in 2004. Over the last 15 years the British brand has established itself as one of the ‘go to’ brands within the casual subculture across the UK and Europe. As previously seen on the likes of Liam Gallagher as well as numerous boxers and MMA fighters, Weekend Offender have built up a loyal following of casual followers... Read More

adidas Forest Hills Space Race trainer 09/08/2019

adidas Give The Forest Hills Trainer A Space Race Makeover

The adidas Forest Hills ‘Space Race’ trainer celebrates space travel and the original 3 Stripes NASA connection. A true 80s casual adidas trainer icon now returns to its spiritual home with an updated ‘Space Race’ makeover of the legendary Forest Hills silhouette. The adidas Forest Hills Space Race trainer adds an outer space twist to the legendary 3 stripes tennis silhouette with this exclusive release. You might now be wondering what connection, if any, classic 3 Stripes and Neil Armstrong for example have in common? Well, the adidas Forest Hills trainer... Read More

Björn Borg Fila Settanta 07/08/2019
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Classic Guillermo Vilas & Björn Borg Fila Track Tops

If there is one version of the Fila Settanta Mk1 track top that Björn Borg was seen in the most its got to be that iconic red colourway. The Björn Borg Fila connection doesn’t really get much stronger than the original Settanta Mk1 from the Italian sportswear brand. Although Borg did wear other Fila styles throughout his highly profiled and successful sporting career, like the Terrinda for example, the Settanta Mk1 is really the daddy when it comes to classic Björn Borg Fila styles from the late 70s and the early 80s.... Read More

Diadora Caiman Trainer Main 03/08/2019

Classic 90s Runners From The Diadora Archive

The Diadora N9002 trainer continued the running legacy of the N. Series, the all singing, the all dancing and the all colourful performance led running series. After signing for Juventus from Fiorentina in 1990 for a world record fee of £8 million at the time, Italia 90′ was Roberto Baggio’s moment to shine. Even though he only started in four of Italy’s games due to Italy’s manager Azeglio Vicini preferring to start Gianluca Vialli, he still manged to bag the goal of the tournament. Baggio’s wonder goal in the group... Read More

Barbour Check Shirts 02/08/2019

A Casual Icon: Classic Barbour Check Shirting At 80s CC

The iconic Barbour check shirt now arrives at 80s Casual Classics in an assortment of classic checks from gingham to tartan. The real casual heritage of check shirts came from the 90s, lad culture and Britpop. If you’re not that clued up when it comes to 90s casual fashion then think an oversized Henri Lloyd jacket in cream with massive pockets, a long sleeve Barbour check shirt underneath, a pair of stonewash jeans, adidas trainers and even a ponytail thrown in for good luck and you’ve just about nailed that... Read More

Clarks Desert Trek 31/07/2019

Two Clarks Classics’ Get The Burnt Orange Treatment

The Clarks Desert Trek & Wallabee styles are treated to a burnt orange makeover as part of the latest collection from the original ‘crep sole’ shoemakers. If you had to name a selection of all time classic Clarks styles the Wallabee and the Desert Trek would be up there all day long alongside the Desert Boot and the Caravan. Two key styles from the British born shoemakers’ archives, the Clarks Wallabee and the Clarks Desert Trek have built up a cult following over the last 30 years with endorsements from... Read More

New Balance 574 Colours 27/07/2019
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The New Balance 574 Returns In Some Vibrant Colourways

An outersole that stops at nothing! The iconic 574 trainer makes a return to 80s Casual Classics in some updated colourways. From the 99x series to numerous other running styles beginning with everything from 4,6,1 & 5 it can be difficult for the New Balance trainer novice to know what is really what when it comes to the NB archive silhouettes. As with any other trainer its personal style preference that usually gets the wearers confidence and approval but with so many different styles available it can still be difficult,... Read More

PUMA Crack Trainer 26/07/2019
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The PUMA Crack Trainer Was Also Born In The Golden Era Of Super Suede Styles

Sounding something like a free base version of the Clyde, the PUMA Crack trainer is just as important as any when it comes to retro PUMA styles. When we talk about Rudolph Dassler designed OG suede trainer styles from PUMA its generally the Suede or the Clyde that steals all the attention. The PUMA Crack trainer is however just as important as any style when looking back at the heritage of the Herzogenaurach born sportswear brand over the last 50 or so years. After Adi Dassler (adidas) and Rudolf Dassler (PUMA) decided... Read More

Diadora Action Trainer main 24/07/2019
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Stile Da Tennis: Classic Court Styles From Diadora

From 80s inspired tennis styles like the Diadora Action trainer to OG classics like the Borg Elite you’ll love our collection of classic court styles from Diadora. Founded back in 1948 by Marcello Danieli, Diadora first made a name for itself making ski boots and the very first ‘apres-ski’ boots throughout the 1960s. The 1970s and 1980s saw the Italian sportswear brand diversify into other sports such as tennis, running and football. Over the years Diadora have worked with numerous sporting champions to endorse their footwear such as Guillermo Vilas, Roberto Baggio,... Read More

Saucony Jazz trainer History 20/07/2019
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All That Jazz: New Saucony Jazz Colourways At 80s Casual Classics

The 1980s saw Saucony introduce a range of running styles such as the Jazz trainer with runners needs at the forefront of the design process and the latest trainer tech. Not many trainers out there can really claim the same ‘sneaker status’ like the Saucony Jazz trainer can. Trainers like the Saucony Jazz mark the very beginning of a series and in the case of the Jazz the start of something very special. For example; the Nike Air Max 1, the original Asics Gel-Lyte and the New Balance 990 trainers... Read More

The Firm Ellesse Rimini Sergio Orion BEX 19/07/2019
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10 Years On: Original Tracktop Styles From The Firm

The cult British film that brought us amusing cockney slang like “Dry Lunch” as well as introducing more Italian sportswear to the big screen than ever before. The Firm (2009) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and yes, we also helped Nick Love out with the wardrobe for the film and what an experience that was! The film allowed us to delve deep into the archives of classic casual 80s brands like Fila, Sergio Tacchini and Ellesse, whilst also introducing exclusive styles and colourways to our globally respected store. Original... Read More

adidas lacombe trainer newcombe rod laver history 17/07/2019
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Everything You Need To Know About The adidas Lacombe Trainer

Even though the adidas Lacombe trainer is a relatively new release its inspiration and heritage goes way back to the 70s when Rod Laver and John Newcombe introduced their very own 3 stripes tennis styles. Originally introduced in 2016 as part of Gary Aspden’s SPEZIAL line, the adidas Lacombe trainer is now treated to a global 3 stripes release. Looking back to an era of the first adidas tennis endorsements and laid back leather styles, the Lacombe is rich in 3 stripes court heritage from the 1970s. What’s so great... Read More

New Balance 997 History Main 13/07/2019

The Legacy Of The 99x Series & The New Balance 997 Trainer

The 1980s had already seen trainer technology taken to all new levels thanks to a new generation of consumerism, fitness fanatics and a demand for performance and lifestyle shoes. With the start of a new decade around the corner, competition in the athletic footwear world was now fiercer than ever before. By 1991 Nike had already given us two iconic Air Max styles and adidas had introduced us to their Equipment Series or EQT as it was also known. New Balance on the other hand were looking to bring their... Read More

Fila Backpack 12/07/2019

On The Go: Fila Hats & Bags The 80s Casual Classics Way

From classic bucket hats to the trusty Fila backpack we’ve got you covered for your travels with our latest collection of Fila accessories and bags. There’s something very timeless about the original Fila colours that capture the endless nostalgia associated with the Italian sportswear brand. The classic combination of red, blue and white looks great on just about anything from track tops to tees to trainers. A reminder of tennis champions from the past and present, the legendary ‘White Line’ designs from Pier Luigi Rolando, the ‘Winter Ski Line’ archives, the... Read More

Adidas Gazelle Trainer Kate Moss 10/07/2019

Stripes, Suede & Supermodels: The adidas Gazelle Is Back!

Just like a lot of the classic adidas trainer styles the Gazelle has seen its fair share of celebrity endorsement over the last 50 years from Kate Moss to Mick Jagger to Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay. A trainer legend in itself, the adidas Gazelle earned its ‘stripes’ becoming one of the first super suede styles from the German sportswear brand. When speaking with Complex about the re-release of the adidas Gazelle back in 2016, adidas SPEZIAL’s head curator Gary Aspden recalls “We called shoes like Monaco, Madeira, and Samoa the ‘poor man’s... Read More

run dmc adidas main 06/07/2019
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My adidas: Full Tracksuits & Superstar Trainers The Run-DMC Way

If there was any hip hop group from the 80s that introduced 3 stripes tracksuits and adidas trainers to a global audience it was without a doubt Run-DMC. Originating in Queens, NYC back in 1981, Run-DMC were one of the first hip hop groups to take B-Boy culture and hip hop music into the mainstream. The rap trio consisted of Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels and Jason Mizell, with Run-DMC becoming the first hip hop group to go Gold with their debut self titled album from 1984. Crowned ‘The Greatest Group Of All... Read More

Clarks Wallabee History main 04/07/2019

Everything You Need To Know About The Clarks Wallabee

From appearances on Breaking Bads’ Walter White, iconic Britpop album covers and Brooklyn born hip hip artists, the Clarks Wallabee has seen its fair share of appreciation over the last 30 years. Since it was first introduced back in 1964 the Clarks Wallabee has become a footwear staple and timeless favourite. Such admiration wasn’t just born overnight though with other footwear brands scratching their heads and wondering just how a simple moccasin style design became so popular? Its subculture connection for one has played a pivotal role in the growth... Read More

Retro Track Tops trainer combos 02/07/2019
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Track Tops & Trainer Combos The 80s Casual Classics Way

You’ll love our latest collection of retro track tops and trainer combos to feed your addiction of all things 80s, classic & sportswear. You can never really underestimate the importance of matching the colourways of your retro track tops with your trainers. For a kick off it’s what us dressers do best and secondly it just completes any casual sportswear outfit. Mixing up and matching classic 3 stripes trainers with retro track tops, it’s just how we roll. When it comes to the sheer volumes and variety of retro track... Read More

Nike Wimbledon Trainer 28/06/2019
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The Soles Of Winners: Tennis Trainers You Need To Know

We take a look at 4 retro style tennis trainers from the 80s including legendary McEnroe court styles like the Nike Wimbledon trainer. Trainer tech has evolved massively since the 80s with the latest fabric engineering and underfoot cushioning systems now available from all the major sportswear brands. However, one thing still remains and that’s the love for retro 80s tennis trainer styles. Original winning styles like the Nike Wimbledon trainer for example, as worn famously worn by John McEnroe, or the Diadora Borg Elite trainer as famously worn by... Read More

Reebok Classic Leather History Main 27/06/2019
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How The Reebok Classic Started A Generation Of Classic Leather Styles

The 80s fitness boom saw the Bolton born sportswear brand cashing in on their all leather casual styles such as the original Reebok Classic Leather trainer. When something has ‘classic’ in its name, its got to to be the best and that’s something we also take great pride in. The Reebok Classic Leather certainly had all the classic qualities when it was first released back in the early 80s and over the last 35 years has become one of the most respected and recognised Reebok shoes to ever be released.... Read More

adidas Continental 80 23/06/2019
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Get That Original 80s Fitness Style With The adidas Continental 80

Fresh from the 3 stripes archives the adidas Continental 80 trainer makes a return to 80s Casual Classics in some updated colourways. Kanye West may have revived the late 80s 3 stripes fitness style to some extent with the introduction of the Yeezy Powerphase Calabasas trainer back in 2017, but the reality is the Continental 80 had no previous connection whatsoever with the American rapper/producer/entrepreneur. The adidas Continental 80 was originally released back in the late 80s, rolling off the back of other 3 stripes fitness styles like the adidas... Read More

Sergio Tacchini Young Line Polo Shirt McEnroe 1981 21/06/2019
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You Cannot Be Serious: Masters, McEnroe & Centre Court Meltdowns

The Sergio Tacchini Young Line polo shirt was famously worn by John McEnroe during his centre court meltdown in 1981. The phrase “You Cannot Be Serious” is something John McEnroe will always be remembered for. The American tennis legend is still regarded as one of the greatest ever players of all time with 7 grand slam titles in total throughout his highly profiled sporting career. His fierce rivalry with Björn Borg and of course his famous centre court meltdown at Wimbledon in 1981 against Tom Gullikson as the umpire calls his... Read More

adidas Stan Smith history 19/06/2019
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Everything You Need To Know About The adidas Stan Smith Trainer

The legacy of the adidas Stan Smith to tennis and trainers is probably just about as big as it gets when it comes to classic 3 stripes. There’s probably not that many retired tennis players out there that still get confused with an original adidas trainer. Yes Stan Smith is still considered an all time legend in the world of tennis, a former world number 1 and the winner of 2 grand slam titles at Wimbledon and the US Open in the 1970s. However, mention Stan Smith to someone who is... Read More

K-way Leon Festivals Flares 16/06/2019
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Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches: Festival Vibes At 80s Casual Classics

Ultimate festival essentials like the K-Way Leon jacket will keep you dry and visible in the crowds this summer festival season. With the sheer volumes of talent, live acts, artists, bands, MC’s, DJ’s and choices now available to see on the UK summer festival calendar, looking the part over the festival season has never been so important. The unpredictability of the great British summer weather means you not only need the right kit for the occasion but its also important to show other like minded dressers you don’t mess about... Read More

Adidas Firebird Track Tops main 14/06/2019
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Born On The Track: The adidas Firebird Tracksuit Is Back

The adidas Firebird may have been born in the 80s but it was the 90s where it really left its 3 stripes mark on the world of sportswear. The adidas tracksuit connection really started to gain a global appreciation when the 3 stripes brand teamed up with the German football legend, Franz Beckenbauer, back in the 1970s. The rise of sportswear, the Casuals, the B-Boys and of course a growing demand for the all important 3 stripes running down your sleeves and legs created a new hype for German sportswear... Read More

adidas Marathon Tech Oregon Main 13/06/2019
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adidas Treat The Marathon Trainer To An Updated Tech Version

The adidas Marathon Tech trainer puts an updated spin on the classic 3 stripes trail runner from 1979. When it comes to retro runners, re-releases and updated classics, adidas don’t really mess about. The same can be said for some of their latest releases to be introduced to 80s Casual Classics which includes the adidas Marathon Tech and some updated colourways of the adidas Forest Grove or Oregon as it was once known. Throughout the 70s and 80s the German sportswear brand stamped their 3 stripes logo on the running... Read More

Fila Terrinda Tennis Retro 09/06/2019
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New Balls Please: Retro Tennis Style At 80s Casual Classics

Get retro ready for the tennis season with classic 80s styles like the Fila Terrinda track top and adidas AR trainers. The summer tennis season has officially started! With the warm up to Wimbledon, Roland Garros (French Open), now into the final stages, and the prestigious London tournament on the horizon, you just simply can’t beat this time of year. With the modern game and latest tennis uniforms reminding us of the original 80s sportswear era with crocodile advertising banners, Fila logos and updated 3 stripes tennis trainers. The game... Read More

Sergio Tacchini Young Line polo shirt McEnroe 08/06/2019
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Polo Shirts, Tennis Nostalgia & Classic 80s Casual Style

The Sergio Tacchini Young Line polo shirt is just one of the many classic 80s polo shirt designs we have available. An iconic 80s sportswear style, the polo shirt goes way back before colour TVs, sportswear endorsements and the latest trainer tech. The polo shirt was one of the very first sportswear silhouettes designed specifically for performance and would later lead to legendary styles like the Sergio Tacchini Young Line polo shirt as famously worn by John McEnroe. Introduced into the sport by the French tennis player René Lacoste, who... Read More

Adidas Forest Hills history 06/06/2019
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Everything You Need To Know About The adidas Forest Hills Trainer

Arguably one of the most iconic 3 stripes trainer from the original casual era, the adidas Forest Hills trainer now makes a grand return in some updated colourways. “Come ‘ead Carty La”, are the words some of us may conjure up when we think of the adidas Forest Hills. Not only the Liverpool slang connection but also the fact the trainer heavily featured in Pat Holden’s ‘Awaydays’ from 2009, a British film about casual culture and the Tranmere Rovers hooligan firm based on Kevin Sampson’s book of the same name.... Read More

adidas AR trainer tennis retro 02/06/2019
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The adidas AR Trainer Revives All That Original 3 Stripes 80s Tennis Style

Not many retro trainer styles can claim the 3 stripes tennis heritage and DNA like the adidas AR does. Rewind back to the late 80s for a moment. Tennis legends like Björn Borg had retired some years earlier and John McEnroe had been taking some time out of the sport with his dominance and titles in the game starting to decline. Players like Boris Becker, Steffi Graf, Pat Cash, Stefan Edberg and Ivan Lendl were now dominating the Grand Slams and finals, with the racket sport taking a new technical direction as... Read More

Wham! Fila 80s Main 29/05/2019
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Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go: How Wham! Became The 80s Icons Of Italian Sportswear

Although musically Wham’s target audience and listeners were pop music teenagers, it was the posers, the gangsters and the casuals that really took note of their image. Yes films like The Business couldn’t really do a better job if it tried of capturing that whole nostalgic 80s casual sportswear era, but the cult classic was released some 20 years later after the original scene. Introducing two fresh faced school mates from Bushey Beads, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. Nothing screamed 80s casual style like the Wham! boys did. Bringing their... Read More

Jack Fincham Fila The Business 29/05/2019
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Flying The 80s Flag In Ibiza: Still Looking The Business With Jack Fincham

The Business from 2005 has become a film icon of elitist 80s sportswear, reviving the original 80s look which has become a popular holiday style from Ibiza to Ayia Napa over the summer months. Not many films can claim the cult status The Business has created over the last 14 years. For some people it was their first insight into the wonderful world of designer sportswear and for others a reminder of the elitist fashion from the era. The Business, written and directed by Nick Love, was 80s Casual Classics’ launch pad film,... Read More

28/05/2019

CAFÉ MAMBO IBIZA BRINGS IBIZA CLASSICS TO BEDFORD PARK

Café Mambo: Ibiza’s most iconic sunset bar brings some Balearic magic from the “White Isle” to Bedford Park this summer. Friday 26th July 2019 – Bedford Park – 5pm – 11pm If you’ve partied in Ibiza in the past 25 years chances are you’ve experienced a magical sunset at Café Mambo with a sound track unique to the White Isle! This summer Café Mambo celebrate 25 years in the game with a special UK party to be held in the beautiful victorian Bedford Park. Coming live and direct from Ibiza to... Read More

adidas Handball SPEZIAL orange 25/05/2019
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Everything You Need To Know About The adidas Handball SPEZIAL Trainer

The ultimate 3 stripes casual classic style, the adidas Handball SPEZIAL is considered one of the greatest trainers ever. Although the adidas Handball SPEZIAL might not be a style that previously had global recognition, its cult status and following in the UK has grown far greater over the last 40 years. Considered by some as one of the greatest styles to ever be signed off from the adidas Herzogenaurach HQ in Germany, the Handball SPEZIAL is all about indoor sports, the casual subculture of the 80s and going that extra mile... Read More

Casuals T-shirts 80s 24/05/2019

The Day We Caught The Train: Casuals T-Shirts From 80s Casual Classics

As well as bringing you some of the most sought after retro sportswear and trainers on the planet, we’ve also introduced our very own line of casuals t-shirts. Our latest selection of casuals t-shirts hark back to the original casual scene of the late 70s and early 80s, drawing inspiration from away days, the fashion, the calling cards and the music to the more recent Madchester scene of the late 80s and early 90s. We’ve now introduced an assortment of in house design, original casual styles, referencing everything from the... Read More

Holiday Essentials Fila Vilas 22/05/2019
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The Ultimate Holiday Essentials At 80s Casual Classics

We’ve gone holiday essentials mad with classic retro pieces like the Fila Vilas track top and the adidas Continental trainers. Destination? Check. Tickets? Check. Passport? Check. Wallet? Check. Money? Check. Some of the best retro sportswear, trainers and accessories on the entire planet? Not sure?? Then look no further than 80s Casual Classics this summer with our ultimate holiday essentials. The holiday season has officially started which means it’s probably a good time to start looking to update your holiday wardrobe. After all, no serious dresser wants to go away... Read More

adidas AS700 Broomfield 19/05/2019
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The adidas Broomfield Revives The adidas AS700 Trainer From The 1980s

The adidas Broomfield trainer draws inspiration from classic 3 stripes from the 80s era and the original AS700 silhouette. When it comes to the majority of modern adidas trainer styles and footwear releases, there’s usually some archive inspiration thrown into the design process in some shape or form. Take silhouettes like the recently released adidas Country x Kamanda for example, merging the old with the new, the design revives the classic 3 stripes’ aesthetic with a modern update. The adidas Broomfield trainer on the other hand is a different story. Although... Read More

Paninaro Milan Subculture 17/05/2019

Everything You Need To Know About The Milan Paninaro

The Paninaro were a youth subculture that started in Milan during the 1980s with a passion for McDonald’s, Moncler & motorbikes. Milan is a city synonymous with two major realms of culture: fashion and football. These realms rarely overlap. In terms of fashion, Milan’s long been known as a safe – if not slightly predictable – city for luxury brands and designers (though that is starting to change with young and dynamic designers and brands emerging here). On the other side of the cultural divide, we have the globally recognised... Read More

Bjorn Borg Style Fila 15/05/2019
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Dress Like A Pro: Get The Complete Björn Borg Style

The Diadora Borg Elite trainers and the Fila Settanta Mk1 track top are just some of the signature pieces as worn by the Swedish former No.1. It’s crazy when you think Björn Borg retired at the young age of 26. Saying that what more could he really have done for the sport? Winning a whopping 11 Grand Slam singles titles, 15 Grand Prix Super Series titles and setting numerous world records throughout his professional career, Borg had done it all. Between 1974 and 1981 Borg won the French Open 6... Read More

adidas Country x Kamanda trainer 12/05/2019

Old Skool Meets New Skool With The adidas Country x Kamanda Trainer

The adidas Country x Kamanda trainer is back with another hybrid 3 stripes model that merges the old with the new. Originally dropping as part of the Never Made collection which saw a collection of hybrid 3 stripes silhouettes mixing classic styles such as the Boston Super, the Micropacer and the Country with the NMD, EQT and the Kamanda. The adidas Country x Kamanda trainer combined a classic 3 stripes runner with one of its latest ‘casually inspired’ terrace trainer styles. Giving a nod to the old and the new,... Read More

Wade Smith Liverpool 80s adidas 09/05/2019
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How Wade Smith Cashed In On The Casuals, The Scallies & The Ravers

The Wade Smith store in Liverpool was one of the first places in the UK to get rare adidas at the height of the casual scene. Back in the early 80s there wasn’t instagram to check out the latest drops or even raffles now, and there wasn’t really a global trainer scene anything like we know it today. If you wanted the latest Forest Hills, Trimm Trab’s or ZX styles, it was word of mouth back then. Some sportswear stores did stock some of the original casual styles, however it wasn’t really... Read More

Ibiza Lacoste Sliders 08/05/2019
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Ibiza Holiday Vibes: Sliders, Shorts & Summer Tees

From Lacoste sliders to classic Tacchini McEnroe inspired tees, you’ll love our selection of summer sliders, shorts and tees. The Ibiza season has now officially started with opening parties and all night DJ sets kicking off all over ‘The White Island’ for 2019. From the original Balearic sounds of the late 80s to mid 90s trance to modern day minimal techno sounds the Spanish island has become the summer hot spot for dance music lovers and ravers all over the world. It’s hard to believe it was 30 years ago... Read More

Fila tennis shorts Danny Dyer 03/05/2019
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The Business Holiday Vibes: Classic 80s Tennis Shorts

Get geared up for the holiday season with the ultimate Danny Dyer style and some classic Fila tennis shorts. The famous quote from Frankie (Danny Dyer) from the Business, “Better to be someone for a day than no one for a lifetime”, is just as about inspiring as it gets when it comes to motivational quotes and sums up the cult classic from 2005 in a nutshell. Forget Einstein, Freud, Luther King and Steve Jobs, all you really need is a cockney gangster’s mindset on the run on the Costa... Read More

Liam Gallagher Kangol Bucket Hat main 01/05/2019
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Get Festival Ready With Our Casual Style Bucket Hats

We’ve got you covered in the headwear department this festival season with classic casual styles like the the Liam Gallagher Kangol bucket hat. It’s crazy when you think just how influential the bucket hat really has been when it comes to music, clothing and subcultures. When we think of festivals we automatically picture bucket hat nostalgia from the Stone Roses Spike Island concert in 1990 where something like every 1 in 2 people were wearing the famous fisherman style silhouette as the euphoric guitar melody of ‘I Wanna Be Adored’... Read More

Casual Culture History & Terrace Subculture 30/04/2019

Casual Culture History & Terrace Subculture

We take a trip down memory lane and look into the British casual culture history & subculture of the ‘naughty’ side of football. It is said (by some) that the casual subculture began in the late seventies when a group of Liverpool fans were stampeding their way across the continent in the European Cup with European glory in their blood, and the desire for high end designer clothing. Hundreds of lads returned from the away trips with new and unknown Italian & French designer sportswear brands such as Sergio Tacchini,... Read More

Sergio Tacchini Masters Track Top Young Line 28/04/2019
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Classic Track Tops, Tees & Matching Polo Styles At 80s Casual Classics

For this latest season we’ve introduced an exclusive selection of matching track tops, tees and polo styles such as the Sergio Tachhini Masters & Young Line styles. As classic 80s track top styles go, the Sergio Tacchini Masters, the Fila Settanta Mk1 and the Ellesse Rimini need no hype or over the top sales pitch as an introduction. Still some of the most celebrated and respected styles from the 3 Italian sportswear brands (and probably always will be) were originally introduced in the pinnacle casual era of the 80s. A... Read More

lacoste polo shirt crocodiles 26/04/2019

Get On Them Crocodile Chill Vibes With Lacoste At 80s Casual Classics

Our latest selection of classic crocodile goodies such as the Lacoste polo shirt and the Lacoste sliders have got you covered for the latest holiday season. You only have to tune into the tennis over the summer months to be reminded of the dominance of Lacoste with the likes of the world no.1, Novak Djokovic, kitted out head to toe in the famous crocodile logo. There’s something nostalgic about Lacoste over the holiday season that reminds us of them airport flagship stores. A place where we first saw how many... Read More

Northern Soul Ben Sherman Button Down Shirts 24/04/2019
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Keep The Faith: All Nighters, Gabicci Polo Shirts & Ben Sherman Shirts

Button Down Ben Sherman Shirts were just one of the many styles worn during the Northern Soul subculture heydays in the UK. Some say the Acid House scene started in the North whilst others claim its origins in the UK were in electronic clubs in London. However, one thing is for sure is that Northern Soul was predominantly a Northern thing, well to start with anyway. As 60s mod culture began to turn to ‘Free Love’ and more psychedelic sounds the Northern mods of the era preferred to stick with... Read More

Weekend Offender Stone Roses T-Shirt 21/04/2019

Forever Adored: Stone Roses, Oasis & Balearic Vibes From Weekend Offender

We’ve now introduced some new music influenced styles to 80s Casual Classics such as the Weekend Offender Stone Roses t-shirt. Something Weekend Offender have always done a very good job of is their graphic tees. With casual and subculture inspired graphics with everything from collectable adidas trainers to Breaking Bad characters over the years, the Cardiff born early noughties brand has kept its fans guessing from season to season. Founded by Sam Jones and Rhydian Powell back in 2004 the brand quickly established itself with lad culture from the terraces to... Read More

Marshall Artist Overshirts Festivals 20/04/2019

Marshall Artist Festival Essentials At 80s Casual Classics

Come rain or shine, our collection of Marshall Artist overshirts, tees, jackets, tops, shorts and bucket hats have you covered this festival season! Marshall Artist was born in London EC1 in 2001. The past 15+ years has seen Marshall Artist become one of the best-loved casual clothing brands in the UK. Timeless pieces such as overshirts, tees, and lightweight jackets have been collection staples, featuring in several releases throughout the years. Versatile in nature, it is not uncommon to find casual clothing enthusiasts donning MA to various events. Summer is... Read More

retro casual britpop style sergio tacchini 17/04/2019
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Cool Britannia: When The 90s Went Retro Casual

Britpop style was a unique look born in the 90s that took influences from the skinheads, the mods, the casuals and the Madchester baggies. The early 90s rave scene was starting to fizzle out due to ecstasy deaths and a growing police presence. Seattle Grunge was starting to make everyone feel depressed and there was a sense of something new in the air and that something big was about to happen. The 60’s had seen the UK export one of its biggest musical assets yet, The Beatles, and with that... Read More

Lacoste polo shirt 80s casual classics video 14/04/2019

Neil Primett Talks About The Latest Lacoste Collection

In this latest video from 80s Casual Classics, Neil Primett highlights some key styles of the season such as the legendary Lacoste Polo Shirt. Lacoste really made its sub-cultural impact with the original casuals of the late 70s and early 80s becoming a key look of the casual uniform. Thanks to the legendary French tennis player René Lacoste aka ‘The Crocodile’, the Lacoste crocodile became a symbol of sportswear quality and panache. The classic Lacoste polo shirt is just about as timeless as it gets when it comes to original casual... Read More

b-boy fashion 80s casual classics 12/04/2019
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Classic B-Boy Style At 80s Casual Classics

B-Boy fashion started when a group of Bronx breakers realised that tracksuits looked just as good when you were busting out the Jackhammer. In order to talk about B-Boy fashion we must first look at its inception. In the late 70s and early 80s, there was a massive cultural shift in America, and with it a new musical genre was born. Hip-Hop stood up for the marginalised youths in society, rejecting the white elite social order of the time. Hip-Hop began making waves across the US and became a major... Read More

Fila Settanta Mk1 Track Top 11/04/2019
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Neil Primett Talks About The Latest Fila Collection

In this latest video from 80s Casual Classics, Neil Primett highlights some key styles of the season such as the legendary Fila Settanta Mk1 track top. Quite possibly one of the strongest Fila collections to arrive at 80s Casual Classics so far, we’ve broken down the latest season styles from the Italian sportswear brand, focusing on each style from track tops to tees. Ever since the revival of Fila which came off the back of Nick Love’s The Business in 2005, styles like the Fila Settanta Mk1 track top and... Read More

Sergio Tacchini Masters 05/04/2019
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Neil Primett Talks About The Latest Sergio Tacchini Collection

In this latest video from 80s Casual Classics, Neil Primett highlights some key styles of the season such as the Sergio Tacchini Masters track top. When it comes to classic Italian sportswear from the 80s it doesn’t really get much better or more nostalgic than Sergio Tacchini. With various styles worn by tennis legends such as John McEnroe, Tacchini really made a name for itself in the original casual era for its sportswear designs and sought after ‘Made in Italy’ label. We have now introduced some classic Tacchini designs such as... Read More

Lacoste Polo Shirt 04/04/2019
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The Lacoste Polo Shirt: A Timeless 80s Casual Style

Youth culture movements have always had strong links to certain styles whether it is the way we dress, cut our hair, even walk or talk. Every decade has seen its own subculture emerge, from the Teddy Boys of the 50s, to the mods and rockers of the 60s. But it is 80s sportswear that has stood the test of time, becoming the iconic casual wardrobe staples of today. Brands such as adidas, Fila, and Ellesse all made waves during the casual explosion, however this article is going to take a... Read More

adidas Oregon Forest Grove 31/03/2019
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How The adidas Oregon Revolutionised 3 Stripes Running Technology Forever

The adidas Oregon or Forest Grove as it is now known, was one of the first silhouettes to adopt the famous Dellinger webbing to the midsole. Back in the 1980s a massive change was happening in the trainer world. A new demand for the best running trainer technology meant sportswear brands like adidas really had to up their design game to come up with the next revolutionary under foot cushioning system. Introducing Mr Bill Dellinger. A game changer in trainer running design technology, a 3 stripes archive legend and also... Read More

Fil Borg 28/03/2019
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Fila Borg Style & Classic Tennis Stripes

The legendary Fila Borg style revolutionised tennis apparel with his famous stripes and flamboyant Italian sportswear. Björn Borg wasn’t just the average tennis player, he was an icon and is still considered one of the greatest tennis players to ever grace the courts. The Fila Borg style started in around the mid 70s when the Italian sportswear label looked to expand its endorsements by working with some of the most in demand athletes at the time. Borg was certainly one of them, with the move putting Fila on the casual sportswear... Read More

24/03/2019

Step Back Into The Old Skool With These Classic Retro Trainer Styles

Retro styles like the adidas AR trainer takes its inspiration from classic archive court styles and the legendary 80s tennis era. As new trainer silhouettes come and go, it’s still fair to say that the majority of the most respected trainer styles out there originate back in the 1980s and 1990s. Even the latest trainer releases usually have archive inspiration. Take the adidas AR trainer for example. An archive inspired 3 stripes silhouette which looks back to the nostalgic 80s tennis era when the likes of Boris Becker, Steffi Graf,... Read More

Sergio Tacchini Orion Track Top Bex The Firm 21/03/2019
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The Sergio Tacchini Orion Track Top Is Back At Its Spiritual Home

The legendary Sergio Tacchini Orion track top now makes its return in classic Bex and Dom colourways to 80s Casual Classics. Just like for example the Fila Settanta Mk1, the Sergio Tacchini Orion track top has become a key part of our business and a signature casual style at 80s Casual Classics over the years. An original archive silhouette from the legendary Italian tennis brand, the Orion was made famous in the early 80s at the height of the American tennis legend, John McEnroe’s career, when he wore numerous Tacchini... Read More

adidas spezial trainer 16/03/2019
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We’ve Got Some Very Adidas Spezial Colourways Of The 3 Stripes Handball Classic

The adidas Spezial trainer started a legacy of indoor handball silhouettes becoming an all time casual favourite. Not to be confused with Gary Aspden’s adidas line of the same name, the adidas Spezial trainer or Handball Spezial as it is also known, was one of the first handball silhouettes to be released from the German sportswear brand in the late 70s. However the Spezial wasn’t just your average adidas trainer at the time, it was designed for one sport in mind, handball. A popular sport in Germany, and still to... Read More

fila settanta mk1 bjorn borg track top 12/03/2019
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Fila Settanta Mk1: The Original 80s Casual Classic

The Fila Settanta Mk1 track top came from a pinnacle era of casual fashion as worn by the legendary Björn Borg himself. Sportswear endorsement has been huge over the last 50 years. For example; Franz Beckenbauer for adidas with the Beckenbauer, Walt Frazier for Puma with the Clyde, John McEnroe for Sergio Tacchini with the Ghibli, Boris Becker for Ellesse with the Wimbledon and of course Björn Borg for Fila with the Settanta Mk1. Although Borg was seen wearing several different Fila styles throughout his sponsorship period which started back in 1975,... Read More

Neil Primett 80s Casual Classics 07/03/2019

Part Of The Forever Young: Neil Primett 50 Years

80s Casual Classics founder, Neil Primett, celebrates his 50th birthday and talks us through his life from a young casual to building a world renowned retail business. Early Years I grew up in a small village in Bedfordshire and first went to London on a shopping trip when I was 14-15 years old. My youth passions were mainly football, rugby, athletics, tennis, knocking about with mates, going to the youth club and spending every night down the park kicking a football. By age 10 I was able to captain the... Read More

Marshall Artist Overshirt 03/03/2019

New Marshall Artist Styles At 80s Casual Classics

This latest collection from Marshall Artist includes an assortment unique fabrics such as the Marshall Artist Overshirt in fluid nylon. British born designer label, Marshall Artist, returns for the latest season with updated silhouettes, garment dyed outerwear and versatile sweats. Since its launch in London back in 2001, Marshall Artist has become a respected designer label from those in the know, known for its quality jackets and technical overshirts. As seen on the likes of Liam Gallagher, Marshall Artist offers affordability but also comes with the same design innovation and... Read More

adidas gazelle suede 01/03/2019

The adidas Gazelle Gets A Super Soft Suede Update

The adidas Gazelle trainer is one of the most respected 3 stripes silhouettes of all time and is now treated to a subtle update. It doesn’t take a die hard 3 stripes collector to know how iconic the adidas Gazelle really is. If you went to the streets and did a Pointless style quiz with the general public, chances are the Gazelle would be up there in the top 5 of the most well known adidas styles of all time. However, it’s not just the fact of how well known and... Read More

colour blocking outerwear 23/02/2019
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Classic Colour Blocking Outerwear Styles At 80s Casual Classics

Our latest collection of colour blocking outerwear celebrates the 90s era, raves and all things retro. Colour blocking outerwear styles and sportswear really made their mark in the early 90s where crazy colours were king and rave culture was sweeping the nation. Drawing inspiration from the 80s casual sportswear look, the 90s vintage style was all about colour blocking, mixing bold and bright hues from the colour palette for optimal visibility on the moon lit fields and disused warehouses during the early morning hours. Some people have even coined the... Read More

ellesse rimini bex the firm 21/02/2019
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Ellesse Rimini: An 80s Casual Sportswear Icon

The Ellesse Rimini is brimming with 80s casual nostalgia and takes its legendary name from the Italian city on the Adriatic coast. First released in 1982, the original Ellesse Rimini track top couldn’t have really been born at a better time as far as casual sportswear goes. With sportswear endorsements with tennis greats such as Boris Becker and Guillermo Villas, Ellesse made sportswear cool, fresh and vibrant unlike anything seen before it. Just like Fila dominated the courts throughout the late 70s and early 80s so did Ellesse and it was these... Read More

Puma California Trainer 17/02/2019
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The PUMA California Was Born In The Magical Tennis Era Of The 1980s

The PUMA California trainer came straight from the courts courtesy of the Argentinian tennis legend Guillermo Vilas. Performance court shoes made a massive impact in the 1980s thanks to endorsements and sponsorship deals with some of the very greatest. Diadora had Björn Borg with the legendary Borg Elite (1981) a style that is still regarded as one of the greatest 80s casual trainers of all time. Nike had John McEnroe with the Nike Air Trainer 1 (1986) and PUMA had the Argentinian tennis icon, Guillermo Vilas with the California (1982). Alongside Borg and... Read More

80s casuals its grim up north 15/02/2019

It’s Grim Up North: Casual Tees From 80s Casuals

Born in the North West of England, 80s Casuals captures the nostalgia of the UK’s casual culture and everything associated with it from the 1980s to modern day. With famous tag lines like ‘It’s Grim Up North’, the slogan has become synonymous to the whole casual scene ever since they released their first graphic tees back in the early noughties. We’ve now introduced an assortment of 80s Casuals styles with their famous graphic t-shirts capturing everything from the legendary Oasis front man to their iconic Northern influences and designs. Each tee... Read More

Diadora N9000 10/02/2019

Diadora N9000: The Legacy Of N.

The Diadora N9000 marked a new direction for the Italian sportswear brand with the release of their ‘neutral’ 90s running styles. Boasting previous sporting endorsements with the likes of the Borg Elite with the Swedish tennis legend Björn Borg alongside the iconic Azzurri line with the Italian football legend Roberto Baggio, Diadora’s sportswear heritage certainly runs very deep. As the Italian sportswear brand pretty much dominated the tennis courts throughout the 80s with the Borg Elite, the 90s saw them take a different turn in the form of running silhouettes. As... Read More

ellesse vilas track top 07/02/2019
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As Worn By Legends: Classic Track Tops At 80s Casual Classics

Legendary track top styles like the Ellesse Vilas were born on the courts as famously worn by the top tennis players at the time such as Guillermo Vilas. When it comes to retro 80s sportswear from the classic Italian brands likes Ellesse and Fila, these guys didn’t just think lets release some styles for the modern day consumer and pretend they came from the legendary tennis era of the 70s and 80s. They actually did! Styles like the Ellesse Vilas and the Fila Settanta became famous because they were worn... Read More

Diadora sweatshirt logo 02/02/2019

Fresh New Logo Sweats At 80s Casual Classics

From the classic Diadora sweatshirt to the iconic adidas trefoil logo you’ll love our latest collection of sweatshirts for the season. In more recent years the basic crewneck sweatshirt has become just as popular as the traditional knitted jumper with its athletic heritage going back nearly 100 years. As new trends come and go the sweatshirt has stood the test the time and was first seen on athletes in a traditional grey colourway back in the 1920s. The name came from the sweat absorbing function of the fleece cotton jumper... Read More

Reebok Workout Plus White 30/01/2019
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Reebok Workout: It’s Still All About The 80s Classics

The Reebok Workout was born in the 80s fitness revolution with Reebok paving the future for fitness footwear for a new generation. In decades to come we’ll still probably be talking about the Reebok Workout. Why? Because it’s a classic and as far as anything 80s and classic goes it doesn’t really get much better. Take the Workout for example, with a name like that it didn’t exactly make you want to sit on your backside eating crisps and watching TV all day did it? Reebok was one of the... Read More

Marc O'Polo main 27/01/2019

Marc O’Polo: One For The Old Skool Ravers

We’ve now introduced a selection of classic ‘Big Logo’ pieces from the Swedish/German brand, Marc O’Polo, to 80s Casual Classics. Marc O’Polo was founded in Stockholm, Sweden back in 1967 by Rolf Lind, Göte Huss and Jerry O. The main concept of the brand was the use of natural fabrics, as other brands at the time were increasingly using synthetic materials, Marc O’Polo sourced its materials from the East. The name itself draws inspiration from the Italian explorer Marco Polo who was one of the first explorers to write about... Read More

roy of the rovers gola harrier 25/01/2019
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GOLA: Get That Indie Swagger On!

There’s something quintessentially British about the Gola Harrier trainer, a true heritage style that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The story of the British born sportswear brand, Gola, really starting to gain momentum following the release of the Harrier running shoe in the 1960s. The 70s saw the brand become a household name with football teams like Liverpool FC wearing Gola football boots and even Roy of the Rovers with school kids all over the country sporting their famous leather Gola bag. The Harrier became one of the first ever training... Read More

adidas Gazelle Main 20/01/2019

A Breed Apart: The adidas Gazelle

The adidas Gazelle was the very first 3 stripes silhouette to be made from suede, 50 years later and it’s still as relevant as ever. There’s only really a handful of 3 stripes silhouettes that have stood the test of time and the adidas Gazelle is most certainly one of them. First launching in the late 1960s, the shoe was the one of the very first styles to feature suede on the uppers. Just like PUMA had introduced styles like the Suede at around the same time, the future of... Read More