The Fila Vintage 5 Stripe track jacket is a must have bit of lightweight outerwear straight from the archives of the original Pier Luigi Rolando designs of the 1980s.
Sportswear trends might have changed massively over the last 40 or so years but when it comes to the classic Fila stuff it just seems to get better & better with age. Classic Fila styles from the golden era of one-upmanship & sportswear endorsements like the Settanta, the Terrinda and the 5 Stripe still ooze the same centre court charisma they did some 40 years ago. When all said and done there's nothing really that can compare to Fila's prestigious White Line range and the original designs from the legendary Pier Luigi Rolando. Italian styling, flamboyant colourways & a contemporary take on classic sportswear was in essence everything the White Line stood for. The Fila 5 Stripe was one of them very special original White Line designs & now returns to its spiritual home in an updated track jacket version.
Above: The Fila 5 Stripe track jacket in navy/white now available from 80s Casual Classics.
The elitist appeal and exclusivity of the original White Line designs captured the hearts of the young Casuals of the late 1970s & the early 1980s. From scouring sportswear stores to simply stealing what they could, it was the Casuals that really put the White Line on the map. The Fila 5 Stripe was of course one of them very special original White Line designs which now returns to its spiritual home. Originally 'Made in Italy' and available in full tracksuit form, the 5 Stripe optimised the elitist playboy appeal of the original White Line designs from Pier Luigi Rolando. Worn by everyone from London's top boys to the Wham boys, the 5 Stripe also famously appeared in Nick Love's The Business from 2005 on Tamer Hassan in the iconic golf course scene. 
Above: The Fila 5 Stripe track jacket in claret/sky blue now available from 80s Casual Classics. The celebrated training style now returns in an updated track jacket version. Drawing inspiration from the original archive track top design from the early 80s, this latest version offers an updated spin on the casual sportswear icon. Featuring a funnel neck with a Harrington inspired collar, contrasting five stripe detailing to both sleeves as well as the iconic 'F' logo to the left shoulder. Other highlights include a branded zip pocket to the left chest and two slip pockets to the lower hem. Shop the classic White Line design now from 80s Casual Classics via the links.
