Nothing quite screams classic Casual style than the Lyle & Scott sweatshirt which now arrives at its spiritual home in some seasonal hues.
The original knitwear brand of the Casuals, Lyle & Scott rose to prominence on the working class terraces of the UK throughout the late 1970s & early 1980s. A far cry from the elitist golf clubs, where memberships came with secret handshakes and year long waiting lists. The closest thing the average Casual lad had come to a golf course was probably the local pitch & putt, just for shits and giggles. Golf wasn't exactly a sport you associated with tear ups on the terraces but neither was tennis. It was all about sportswear, which unlike nowadays, was traditionally sold in sports shops. The old school stores with walls of tennis rackets, snooker cues, dartboards and trophies. A haven for
the Casuals, it was these sportswear stores that gave birth to trends like Argyle knitwear & V-necks. This latest Lyle & Scott sweatshirt reminds us of them magical early Casual days when sportswear ruled the world & the golden eagle was the king of the terraces.
Above: The Lyle & Scott Crew Neck Sweatshirt in dusky pink now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Up there as one of the original Casual brands, Lyle & Scott was all about the hefty price tags, the quality knits, the bold colours and the 'V' style neck. It was all about one-upmanship and what better way to flaunt it than a brand usually worn by the money rich & the country club members. Just like Lacoste was all about the crocodile, Lyle & Scott was all about the golden eagle which became like a badge of honour to the early dressers. The Scottish born golf brand was held in the highest of regard as far as knitwear was concerned. The bolder the colours the better with the iconic golden eagle becoming a common sight across the terraces, the youth clubs & the nightclubs of the original Casual era. Teamed up with adidas trainers, Lois jeans & wedge haircuts, the golden eagle was probably just about as Casual as you could get. 
Above: The Lyle & Scott Crew Neck Sweatshirt in skipton blue now available from 80s Casual Classics. Since the revival of the golden eagle back in the late noughties, the Scottish heritage brand saw a huge resurgence thanks to celebrity endorsement from the likes of The Arctic Monkey's, Example & Pete Doherty to name a few, as well as regular appearances on Channel 4's comedy drama Skins. The last 15 years has seen the traditional knitwear brand grow into an all singing & dancing contemporary heritage label with everything from classic windbreakers to classic polo shirts. 
Above: The Lyle & Scott Crew Neck Sweatshirt in burgundy now available from 80s Casual Classics. The classic sweatshirt now gets the golden eagle treatment with the introduction of some fresh new colourways of the staple sportswear style. Dropping in a range of hues such as dusky pink, skipton blue & burgundy, the Lyle & Scott sweatshirt is the perfect bit of kit for the transitional months with a pair of jeans & trainers. Featuring a loopback jersey cotton & the signature golden eagle embroidered to the left chest, the staple sweat is a must have style for the avid dresser. Shop the very latest arrivals now from Lyle & Scott at 80s Casual Classics via the links.
