The Business & Fashion
Whilst we have been devoted to presenting 80s Casual Classics with key vintage casual items from the likes of Fila Vintage White Line, Sergio Tacchini and Diadora to name a few, without a doubt most of the eBay enthusiasm and style brand selections came from that now cult British film for casuals “The Business”. This was a film that truly served up a hefty reminder of the 80s casual heyday to many thousands and brought back the infatuation towards branded sportswear from this much loved era.
Released on DVD back in January 2006 word had quickly spread, not just about a great new British film, but the now long awaited arrival of classic brands like Fila and Sergio Tacchini. If ever these brands were to emulate their success and elitist position from back in the 80s there was no better way than to glamorise them in a new, fresh and sexy British film packed full of memorable classics such as the Fila BJ Matchday available to buy now and Sergio Tacchini Dallas tracksuit top, also available in Sky Blue and/or White.
Now three years after the films release word has continually spread and the 80s casuals are back in force with all the enthusiasm and passion centred on the clothes which grows day by day. Most fashion revivals kick start are based around the youth of today but this has been a total exception to the rule where 35-40 year olds are driving a mass resurgence in key 80s brands that we all loved “Back in the day”. While many people are buying up old favourites, many are affording to invest in styles that were once a week if not a months wage!
As with many 80s casual items there are some, more than others, which achieve iconic status as an item that many back in the 80s would have loved to have owned. The Fila 5 stripe (pic 1), the Vilas Track (pic 2) and Fila Terrinda (pic 3, more on that later).
After the ever popular Terrinda, in terms of a most requested re-release, is the 2 stripe dark navy velour tracksuit top. This has become known for being the top worn by Sammy, and then worn by Frankie at the end of “The Business” when he defeats Sammy, then claims his price (not Sammy’s girl by the way). 80s casual classics won 3 vintage colours on eBay and took to Fila to re-introduce and the results were the first Fila exclusive to land on our Site not available anywhere else in the world.
We currently have stock of the Fila 2 stripe velour in Navy, Red & Ocean Blue as pictured below with a white version available shortly that was worn by Sammy in the business.
After a number of successful re-releases of tracksuit tops from Fila they have put together a number of key pieces including polo shirts and shorts on sale later this summer.
The Del Sol polo shirt, as seen in the scene where Frankie takes out Sammy’s girl for lunch, “no alcohol allowed”, is where we first see this much sort after polo. We have had people comment on its similarities to the legendary BB1 and Vilas polo shirts.
We also see some influences from the Terrinda polo also, available from us in White/Navy and Navy/Red.
The Geeza polo shirt is also another seen on Frankie whilst he plays tennis against his rival. He does manage to upset Sammy and then become the main player. Destined to arrive in two colours as pictured.
Seen here in this picture is the Smuggler polo shirt, which can be teamed up with the Sergio Dallas in Sky Blue with red collar and Borg shorts. This was the look first seen worn on Frankie on the mountain top scene where Charlie goes to talk business with their contact and Sammy interrupts the proceedings.
This is available within the coming months, along with the all important Fila Borg shorts arriving beginning of summer. The Sergio Dallas in sky is now at 80s Casual Classics for purchase along with Royal, White and Navy versions.
Finally we reach the ultimate in tracksuit tops, the Fila Terrinda or Borg MK3 in Navy. This top featured heavily throughout the film on Tamer Hassan’s character Charlie. Many of these have fetched from £700 up to £1000 in key sizes on eBay! To many of us, who back in the day may have only been shelf stacking; this would have cost us around 20 week’s wages, pretty unbelievable in those times.
The terrinda was a very wearable creation that was held back from the mass market by its premium price tag. It’s made from a fine velour type fabric with a bit of stretch and durability and was seen on the likes of Wham back in their heyday. Fila are currently doing their research in order to reproduce the ultimate casuals track, in a good fabric mix. EBay colours have been white, navy, French blue and red. With this in the pipeline it’s no wonder we have been taking regular calls from eager casuals willing to buy some of our own originals. The Terrinda Borg MK3 polo and shorts are due for release only on 80s Casual Classics mid 2009.
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It’s a great time to be a casual again but as a website, lucky enough to exist; credit where credit is due much is down to the ever popular film The Business, Nick Love and The Football Factory to carve up a hefty reminder. STAY CASUAL!
