Get K(n)itted Out With The Gabicci Vintage Azimo Knit
The Gabicci Vintage Azimo full button polo is the ultimate bit of knitwear for dressing the smarter side of casual over the coming colder months.
There's something pretty special about a classic Gabicci knit that oozes casual panache. Inspired by the whole New York mafioso look of the 1970s with its connections from Newark to Harlem, it was all about big collars & knitted polo shirts in earthy brown & beige hues which acted as a more "casual" alternative to sharp suits for sit downs & daily mob life. It was this look that would travel across the Atlantic to the UK's capital with a new era of dressers & Soul Boys opting for smart casual gear from brands like Farah & Gabicci. The sporty side of Casual saw vibrant Settanta's and colourful ski-wear, whereas the smarter side of Casual took its influences from the Soul Boys and their passion for smart knitwear. For the latest season Gabicci show us what they do best with the Azimo knit which now arrives at is spiritual home.
Above: The Gabicci Vintage Azima Full Button Polo in nutmeg now available from 80s Casual Classics.
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, Gabicci is a heritage brand rich in British subculture. The iconic G logo captured the hearts of the soul movement of the 1970s with Northern Soul in the North of England and the Soul Boys in the South. World renowned Soul DJ's like Norman Jay pioneered the original Gabicci Soul Boy look with Gabicci knitwear and polo shirts. Merging the lines somewhere between soul & the smarter dressers, the Gabicci Vintage line revived the original styles worn by the Soul Boys & the original Casuals.
Above: The Gabicci Vintage Azima Full Button Polo in dark brown now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Featuring a classic knitted cardigan silhouette, the Azima is the ultimate bit of knitwear for the coming colder months. Highlights include the classic Gabicci style collar with a front button placket and a fine gauge cotton blend fabric. Finished off with the iconic G logo to the left chest the Azima will look the business with a pair of cords & trainers for them slightly smarter occasions. Shop the very latest arrivals from Gabicci now at 80s Casual Classics via the links.
