What better way to make a statement this festival season with the ultimate festival windbreakers from a range of classic casual brands like Lacoste, Patrick & Berghaus.
Catching up on a bit of Glasto might be strictly a 2024 thing now but the UK's festival season is just getting warmed up. There's still Latitude, Tramlines, Boardmasters, Connect & Reading festival to name a few on the country's ever growing roster of headline acts, tribal sing a longs, out of body experiences (if that's your thing) & muddy fields. There's nothing quite like the good old British festival season and whilst it's more having it large with cans of lager then the quintessential British summer of strawberries & cream, you know deep down the elitist Wimbledon crowds would really love a bit of Wonderwall in a windbreaker. As usual with the British summer it's pretty temperamental. More recently it's been heatwaves or shit loads of rain and whilst still trying to look your best dressed, the festival can be a bit of a tricky one as far as an outfit is concerned. The trusty windbreaker is the key to any festival outfit, we're talking "Casually" done of course & what better way to make a statement this summer with the ultimate festival windbreakers. The good news is we've got loads of options at 80s Casual Classics.
Above: The K-Way Claude 3,0 Rainproof Jacket in blue now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Long before the days that Latitude & Leeds became the household names they are today, the windbreaker or cagoule as it is also known, was worn by these working class kids that called themselves 'Casuals'. As you probably already know we get a lot of rain in the UK, something which has always played a key role in Casual fashion. The windbreaker was an obvious choice for young Casuals on the terraces of Anfield or Pittodrie where rain precipitation literally takes the piss. It was just as much about function as the sporty windbreaker styles that were on offer in the late 70s & early 80s from brands like Lacoste, Peter Storm & Patrick. Worn with a pair of jeans, trainers & a wedge haircut it doesn't really get much more "Casual". 
Above: The Patrick Classic Cagoule in green/navy now available from 80s Casual Classics. Moving back to the festival season the terrace windbreaker trend was a no brainer for the better dressed festival fans. Forget wearing a silly poncho you see kids wearing at Alton Towers, obviously you still want a crocodile on your waterproof wears. Great for sudden downpours as the majority of windbreakers are packable, some quite literally with their own storage. As usual the weather is all over the place and there's nothing worse than getting piss wet through waiting in line for your favourite child hood band. 
Above: The Lacoste Quarter Zip Hooded Jacket in mint now available from 80s Casual Classics. The good news is we've got all your festival windbreaker needs covered with a massive selection of lightweight & waterproof styles that will keep you looking on point even when it's that fine rain that soaks you through. Highlights include the K-Way Claude, the original 'pac a mac' cagoule which is fully waterproof and features the iconic packable bag. The classic Patrick Cagoule, which let's be honest couldn't be much more Casual if it tried, arrives in updated green/navy colourway just in time for the festival season. There's also the Lacoste Quarter Zip windbreaker in a fresh mint colourway which adds a touch of coolness to the classic crocodile. Shop a massive selection of festival ready windbreakers now at 80s Casual Classics via the links.
