The Fila Settanta Mk1 velour track top is the ultimate in casual luxury & now arrives exclusively at its spiritual home.
The Settanta's legacy might of previously had a touch of luxury velour with the Mk3 Settanta (Terrinda) which first came on the "casual" scene back in 1983 but the original Mk1 Settanta from 1976 was strictly polycotton for performance. As flamboyant sportswear from Pierluigi Rolando's prestigious White Line took over centre court like a catwalk of casual fashion, the style driven Settanta marked a new era of Italian styling for the elite tennis world. The "luxury" sportswear look was born which gave birth to a new generation of playboys & one-upmanship with expensive 'Made in Italy' velour tracksuits that would become the holy grail of casual 80s style. Following on from the release of another non-original velour style with the Sergio Tacchini Masters, it's now the Fila Settanta's turn to get the luxury velour treatment.
Above: The Fila Settanta Mk1 velour track top in navy/gardenia/red now available from 80s Casual Classics.
It might be nearly 50 years since the very first release of the Fila Mk1 Settanta courtesy of Pierluigi Rolando's highly celebrated White Line in 1976, but the Settanta still looks just as good today. A sportswear icon & one of the very first Bj_rn Borg (BJ) designs from the golden era of one-upmanship and casual fashion. The colourful designs of the original White Line teamed up with the highly profiled playboy lifestyle of Borg put Fila in a league of its own as far as sportswear was concerned. Although sportswear had already started to make a name for itself in the 1970s, the Settanta really set the bar after its original release in 1976. Its unique green, red & navy colourways, exclusivity and the expensive 'Made in Italy' price tag made the Settanta one of the most desirable track tops of the late 1970s & early 1980s. The Settanta stuck two fingers up at Wimbledon's 'all white' traditions, breaking the norms with its designer sportswear style & varsity inspired design. 
Above: The Fila Settanta Mk1 velour track top in gardenia/deep lagoon now available from 80s Casual Classics. The holy grail of casual sportswear now arrives at its spiritual home in an updated luxury velour version. Highlights of the sought after tennis track top includes the signature baseball influenced silhouette with a luxury velour fabric throughout. Borg's famous pinstripes run down the sides for the ultimate 'BJ' finish with the all important Fila 'F' branding to the left chest & the addition of a gold zip for a premium finish. If you're really looking to dress like a don, there's also some matching velour track pants for the ultimate in casual loungewear. Shop the very latest Fila arrivals now from 80s Casual Classics via the links.
