Forever Omini: The Classic Kappa Track Top is Back!
Kappa returns to its spiritual home with the re-launch of two classic track top styles, the Unther & the Uriah which now arrive in a selection of retro colourways.
If you were knocking about in the 1980s or the 1990s and you knew you're Pringle from your Puma King then the chances are you probably owned a bit of Kappa. An original 80s brand, which was revived in the 90s courtesy of the whole retro sportswear revival, now arrives back at its spiritual home by popular demand. Born in Turin, Italy, in 1967, the Kappa brand has played a crucial role in the world of sportswear and subcultures over the last 50 years. Famous for its back to back, naked man and woman 'Omini' logo, Kappa's sportswear heritage is rich in nostalgia, footballing legends and various subcultures. The Kappa track top became a favourite style among the B-Boys of the 1980s becoming a key look and label of the B-Boy era of spray cans, windmills & boomboxes. As seen on the backs of the original 'breakers' as well as Blur's very own front man Damon Albarn, the classic Kappa track top style now returns to 80s Casual Classics with all its retro sportswear charm.
Above: The Kappa Uriah track top in navy/white now available from 80s Casual Classics.
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Worn by the sportswear clad B-Boys of the early 80s, Britpop icons & the youth culture of the UK in the mid to late 90s, it was the Kappa track top that really put the North Italian sportswear label on the map. The iconic logo taping down the sleeves didn't just stop at subculture, it was also seen on Serie A legends like AC Milan & La Liga heavyweights Barcelona. Over the last 30 years Kappa have also sponsored Manchester City, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Ajax, Napoli & Juventus, making their football connection just as strong for the 'Omini' logo brand.
Above: The Kappa Unther track top in navy/royal blue/white now available from 80s Casual Classics.
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The good news for fans of the iconic Italian sportswear label is that the brand now lands back at its spiritual home. The arrival of two classic Kappa track top styles the Uriah & the Unther, which might make you want to start busting out a head-spin to some classic Street Sounds, are now available in some retro inspired colourways. Featuring the signature 'Omini' logo taping down the sleeves, colour-blocking designs & classic Kappa branding to the left chest, these Kappa track tops are probably just about as good as it gets when it comes to classic 80s sportswear. Shop the latest Kappa arrivals n0w at 80s Casual Classics via the links.