Fila Terrinda – “The rebirth of a truly iconic 80s casuals track”

February 15th, 2010

The terrinda revival takes on increased collectors pace with the pinnacle Fila Settanta Mk3 Terrinda tracksuit top arriving in 5 colours.  Over the past years many originals fetched between £600-£1000 on eBay. It was the last of Bjorn Borgs Fila bj sponsored track tops and was seen as the key item for the casual elite in 1983-85.

Terrindas 4 colours

The top has been brought back to attention through classic British films such as The Business and The Firm, both directed by Nick Love. After some years of much heartache and considerable ebay expense from many old skool 80s casual collectors Fila finally found a first class remake with the debut Red Terrinda arriving September 2009 only via www.80scasualclassics.co.uk at a very affordable £99.95. In 2010 5 colours emerge Fila Terrinda Navy, Fila Terrinda Red, Fila Terrinda French Blue and Fila Terrinda White and Fila Terrinda Kelly Green.

Nick Loves film The Business was a very popular one offering a true taster of a revival amongst casuals.  The playboy  Tamar Hassans character Charlie sports the Fila Terrinda Navy version throughout a well chosen powerful top By Nick  Love seems him as classy hard and extremely cool .

Tamar Hassan - Terrinda Navy

Nick Love himself a huge fan of old and hugely resposible for the casual revival has his own collection of originals sourced by www.80scasualclassics.co.uk Fila Terrinda French Blue and Fila Terrinda Red and seen in a recent interview wearing the new Kelly Green, as pictured below.

Nick Love in Terrindas

With the popularity of Nick Loves film The Business growing all the time among casuals and film fans alike, the Fila Terrinda Track Top took on a leading role in his remake of the 80s classic The Firm- set many years earlier when it was all about the clothes – oneupmanship and the front runner fila terrinda. In The Firm it was worn by main characters Bex played by Paul Anderson and Dom played by Calum McNabb. A scene in the film sees Bex’s playing a game of 5 a side wearing the Fila Terrinda White with fellow mates sporting all colours Fila Terrinda Navy and Fila Terrinda Red. Paul Anderson’s character Bex often sports the Fila Terrinda French Blue along with Calum McNabb’s Dom wearing Fila Terrinda Red pictured below.

bex & dom in terrindas

The Fila Terrinda was worn by the tennis monied elite, leading casuals and most respected style band of the time Wham who back in the 80s played a major part in Taking the Borg top to a wider audience. Both Andrew Ridgelely and George Michael sported the navy and french blue versions as pictured below seen on tour and in calenders, photo shoot etc.

Wham in terrindas 1

Finally the biggest nod of all goes to Bjorn Borg the David Beckham of the day – Ice Cool respected with the best range of casual gear of the day. Filas major sporting sponsor was often seen in the uk in his Settanta Mk1 Track and Polo shirt wining wimbledon,  in 1982-83 Fila and Borg went to a new level with a fashion style never seen on the court The Fila Settanta Mk3 today better known as the Terrinda a premium fine lightweight brushed velour almost suede like fabric became the ultimate track top and as we know admired by casual onlookers. Borg wore various colours captured in silver grey and navy.

Borg navy terrinda

Nick Loves The Firm film premiere attracted a varied crowd who all sported various forms of Fila Vintage clothing, with an elite few in the Fila Terrinda Red and Nick Love in his new favoured Kelly Green. Caught on camera were Simon Webb of Blue and our very own Neil Primett suggesting a better colour Polo would have made sense.

Neil and simon webb red terrinda fans

In the run up to The Firm release 80s casual classics major stockist to The Firm looked to get their own Firm shot not wishing to be out done by Bex,Dom, Jay, Yusef etc it was Terrindas all round. All the classic colours include French Blue, Red, Navy and White. Just so you know, the picture below, these are all 8Os Casual Classics employees with the govenor Neil Primett pictured in the middle. We say this as we have been mistaken for movie star celebs – The Terrinda effect.

All colours currently available to purchase through us so click on the following links Fila Terrinda Navy, Fila Terrinda Red, Fila Terrinda French Blue & Fila Terrinda White.  By September 2010 you could own 7 colours for £700 only last year the price for one original and even matching the 80s original price

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Robe Di Kappa…Classic 80’s brand returns in vintage form

October 19th, 2009

Kappa the famous Italian sportwear brand, known worldwide for its distinctive logo had a place in many peoples hearts in the 80s our own neil primett was a kagoul wearing young casual and had a classy Robe Di Kappa Grey Roll neck – see pictures on previous blogs.

The brand itself had highs with the USA olympic team in the 80s with sportswear inspired product although developed a seperate fashion clothing brand label Robe Di kappa that in Italy deals in lambswool and premium cashmere knits.

Its return in the UK is also at a high standard and we have already seen a good uptake, The 80s casual looking pieces include the new argyle v-neck jumpers, made from lambswool as pictured below,  a style worn heavily in Nick Loves The Firm and crew neck jumpers also in lambs wool and high grade pique fabric polos that come with some recommendation from the 80scasualclassics team. We have been chasing these sorts of items for a while now and it seems as though Kappa have hit the spot with these pieces and the right price.

Kappa argyle jumpers 2

With Knitwear between £59.99 and £75 and polos £39 to £45 its a great price for a well made 80s casual product, there is a cashmere price over £100 in Italy.  In Nick Loves The Firm  Kappa and Robe Di Kappa is featured and since the film on one of the smarter main characters Trigger has teamed up to face the smart range. Below we see the actor wearing  the the red crew neck jumper and red/white harry polo.

Kappa trigger images 2

Fila Love Tracksuit key Track from The Firm

October 4th, 2009

With only months to go to the making of The Firm Fila met with 80s Casual Classics Neil Primett and Nick Love to discuss wardrobe they could help supply, whilst we had already acquired many original Fila track jackets, polos and ski jackets for the film,  Fila were working round the clock to get a first class remake of the Fila Terrinda which Nick Love was keen to feature in Red and French blue if up to scratch. Neil of 80s casual classics had personally spent £10,000 on Fila Terrindas to see a good showing and 3 other collectors were ready to see about 20 were supplied. Aware the Fila Terrinda would be £150 as a full tracksuit it was decided a strong 80s design polyester tracksuit should be got in the film. On an 80s magazine feature advert from Germany Neil spotted a cool Track in sky bluegeoff look a tracksuits_1982 (1)

with a big thumbs up all round Fila set about a remake in 3 80s colours and the Fila Love track was remade and arrived on the set. Featured on many charachters in The Firm- main firm man Jaff - ”Yussef” who had to suffer “Stanley” will be best remembered in the Navy Fila Love Track. Already pre sold with many requests the top lands with us on the 18th October in the Navy and sky and lemon yellow are set for 2010 at £59.99
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love suit in 18th October

love suit in 18th October

white 5 stripe webalso arriving the first release of the white Fila 5 stripe also featured in the firm in the 80s there were 4 colours Red, French Blue, Navy and Red and only 80s casual classics customers can have all 4 !!

 

 

 

 

linesman due 18 th october request now
linesman due 18 th october request now

a Fila settanta mk1 track with shirt Vilas style collars and no under arm stripes in the 80s Fila did sponsor an event with this track – a great design similar to the very popular Vilas track also at £59.99 and also in a rather tasty cream colour.

Farah finally arrives with a new fit based on the 80s classic

October 3rd, 2009
The great news is Farah have launched a new fit based on the classic 80s casuals hopsack a slight kick with a standard top that works alongside a regular modern day top half. I am a 31 waist and pictured below wearing a loose 32 waist. I have just ordered my 31 waist for a perfect fit. If you struggled to wear farahs in the past having to go up 3 inches and still did not fit great or found it hard to wear the new lois, we are extremely confident the Farah is for you. Once a casuals school trouser , club trouser or simply boy about town, today its for work,  dressing up or dressing down. We got fairly excited yesterday with the classic slate and navy blue slacks and set about some outfits.
 

kappa farahsmart looknavy with red terrindafarah fila

Fila Terrinda Day The Firm launch 80s Club with special guests

September 23rd, 2009
1a more love and primett cinemaA truly legendary day for 80s casual classics with a major sense of achievement and a buzz for many 80s casuals attending, many of whom had been waiting on the Fila Terrinda Mk3 borg jacket and without any question a huge success with Nick love and the cast who were all fantastic.  A great atmosphere with like minded people and casual clothing lovers up for enjoying themselves. Here is just a snippet of the day and take a look at our homepage link to facebook for many more photo shots.
        love in store crunching a carrotthe cast loaded up with Terrindas sergio lois from 80s casual classics Planet clothing store
Nick Love arrives in Planet Clothing and meets staff and shoppers while cast head into town with bags of shopping , namely Lois Cords and Fila Terrindas
Whilst being involved with The Firm wardrobe and having over 10,000 names of casual buyers and fans of Nick Love, Nick had always promised to attend our Film, Club and Fila Terrinda Bedford event, however until the day we were keeping it low key- which worked to great effect. As a mark  of respect to our continual efforts to bring back key casual tops and as an aid To The Firm, Fila had seen 80s casual classics receive the legendary Red Terrinda to be sold to coincide with the film release.  Once viewed as a brave and powerful top in Red the take up has been immense by the casual elite and clearly along with the yellow Sergio Tacchini split star track top, the casual world post The Business has taken a massive return to its peacock dresser days with new youngsters and many 40 year old men leading the way.

 Nick Love , Bex – Paul Anderson, Dom – Calum Mcnab and Jay- Joe Jackson all landed on Bedford cinema at 6-30pm on Saturday 19th September for the Bedford screening of The Firm meet by 100s of casual dressers

the cast and Nick Love arrive at Bedford cinema met by casuals

the cast and Nick Love arrive at Bedford cinema met by casuals

  Primett (red) Bailey(yellow) of 80s casual classics with dj rocky Love, Bex, dom , Jay and many casuals

 Crowds gathered many in Sergio Tacchini, Fila, diadora, lois, adidas, Lacoste, Gabicci, Farah for what was going to be an 80s revival event to remember.

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Nick Love and out of shot Lee Jackson in navy Fila Terrinda ensure a full 5 colours of terrindas give casual onlookers a taste of colours soon to be released by Fila and 80s casual classics.

Neil Primett of 80s casual classics and wardrobe aid to The Firm thanked everyone and set the scene for the night welcoming pal Nick Love and cast to introduce the film. After a rapturous applause everyone headed off to the 80s night in town for some top tunes spun by Dj Mark Russell and 80s casuals own Kev Bailey(Bartly)

Bex gets re-acquainted with shop keeper primett and talks of the days when he fell for the red terrinda before insisting on more champagne for the ladies

Bex gets re-acquainted with shop keeper primett and talks of the days when he fell for the red terrinda before insisting on more champagne for the ladies

Bex (paul) reminisces of two days in the shop together with casual nut and first setting eyes on the red terrinda

          
Full Firm cast clobbered up in 80s casual gear mix with Planet staff before hitting the dancefloor

Full Firm cast clobbered up in 80s casual gear mix with Planet staff before hitting the dancefloor

We would like to thank Nick Love and the cast all the staff of 80s casual classics / planet clothing and friends who helped and most of all our very loyal customers who made it a very special day and Fila for making sure The Fila Terrinda arrived bang on —- MANY THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

 If you want more pictures go to our facebook link and dont forget stay casual

Adidas Originals Trainers – New Arrivals!!

September 11th, 2009

Adidas originals keep on coming up with more new and exciting takes on vintage, retro classics such as True Blue Adidas Samba, Brown Adidas Beckenbauer and White/Black Adidas Tennis Royal.

Adidas Originals

When introduced in 1962 the Adidas Originals Samba was the first football training shoe developed for frozen pitches. The True Blue Adidas Samba developed and established itself as the dominate indoor football shoe and has remained a favourite of 80s casuals for years.

80s Casual Classics has sourced this fashion trainer from the Adidas Originals range for all of you dedicated 80s casuals. Update of the classic Brown/Cream Adidas Beckenbauer has been given a premium finish with a soft brown leather upper, suede panelling and metallic style branding on the side in gold. The all important ‘Endorsed By’ logo is printed on the tongue showing the face of the only man to win the World Cup as a player and a manager, Franz Beckenbauer.

80s Casual Classics has sourced this White/Black Adidas Tennis Royal fashion trainer for all of you dedicated 80s casuals. A functional, durable tennis shoe from the beginning of the 80s with a derby cut for perfect fit both broad and narrow feet. Perforations on the vamp of the White/Black Adidas Tennis Royal, and in the 3-stripe area make for good ventilation and the construction ensures great comfort and flexibility. A soft midsole offers excellent shock absorption when running and stopping. This trainer is also available in White/Green Adidas Tennis Royal.

This Adidas Originals Tennis Royal trainer was recently featured  in a feature on Nick Love’s The Firm in FHM and featured lead actor Bex (Paul Anderson) wearing the Adidas Originals Tennis Royal trainer with the iconic Red Fila Terrinda.

The Firm – Nick Love “A great re-make of a cult classic”

September 9th, 2009

Here at 80s Casual Classics we have been talking about nick loves film The Firm for some months with great anticipation. Whilst we know its an excellent film we have much enthusiasm for the many great pieces of clothing returning from the 80s that are making appearances such as the Red Fila Terrinda track jacket also known as the Settanta mk3 , which features as a main character top in the film as does fellow Itailian elitist casual brand / style the Yellow Sergio Tacchini Split Star Orion and Sky Sergio Tacchini Split Star Orion track.

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As we look forward to the release of  The Firm, 80s Casual Classics is holding its very own special screening on Saturday 19th September 2009, and coincides with us receiving the Red Fila Terrinda track, with limited tickets still available click HERE for tickets and more information. Its should be a great night with many site casuals attending and a good few special guests from the film !

Lois Jumbo Cords ARRIVE!!

September 8th, 2009

80s Casual Classics is proud to announce that they have received with great delight 80s Lois Jumbo Cords. They arrived in three colors Beige Lois Jumbo Cords, Black Lois Jumbo Cords and Navy Lois Jumbo Cords. Lois Cords have always been a favourite for many 80s casuals as these 80s retro jumbo cords in biege, black and navy were seen to be the dogs b******s! A modern day retro jumbo fit, this is a current Lois denim best seller fit. A more wearable version of the 80s tappered dallas terrace casual style with a 17-18 inch slightly tappered bottom. Lois Jumbo Cords are featured heavily in Nick Loves re-make of The Firm.

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Pictured above are Navy Lois Cords. We have pictured the lois cords with White Sergio Tacchini Dallas and Red Kickers Lo shoes, but lois cords work well with everything from Navy Fila Roll Necks or White Fila Roll Necks. We also feel that Red Fila Terrinda or Navy Fila Terrinda track works as a very unique outfit.  Sergio Tacchini Dallas, Sergio Tacchini Booth tracks, Kickers Boots, Adidas Originals and Diadora Borg Elites for the ultimate casual retro look.

Black Lois Cords with Sergio Tank Top

Pictured above are the Black Lois Cords. We have pictured the lois cords with a Gabicci Tank Top, Fila 4 stripe polo and Diadora  Trainers. Lois 80s casuals black jumbo cords works well as a smart casual option also, see our Fila Gold and Gabicci range.

Biege Lois Cords with Sergio Young Line Polo Shirt

Pictured above are the Biege Lois Cords. We have pictured the lois cords with a Sergio Tacchini Young Line Polo shirt in white/royal along with a pair of Adidas Samba trainers. Lois 80s casuals Biege Cords work well dressed down or dressed up and we believe them to be a best selling all year cord colour.