[Football] Casuals: The story of the Legendary Terrace Fashion.

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I think the casuals sum up the 80’s perfectly. They represent the very essence of the sort of Thatcherite inspired consumerism, capitalism, and individualism that made the decade so different from other periods. Certainly an interesting subject even if you think they all looked the same.

1979-82, before I left the UK, football 'fashion' was an embarrassment. Nowhere I went (at night time) would let any of that sort in.

'Casuals'

Fill your mouldy boots, though.

And remember when you were just a twinkle in her eye...

calling [MENTION=34997]Your Mum[/MENTION]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wShL3lIkro

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Here's Mr casual himself
https://youtu.be/i5-7KHmJ33k
Regards
DF

 

[Harmyar]

Football fashion diverse? Casual football fans in the 80s followed each other like sheep. One week everyone was wearing Fred Perrys; a few weeks later everyone is wearing Pringles with a roll neck jumper underneath, then everyone has to have Lois jeans, then it's Kickers, then it's Tacchini, or Benetton or Gabicci. Every ground in the country the same type of blokes wearing the same range of golf or tennis clothes, all thinking they are superior but all looking like their mum's had dressed them...

You were so very obviously intimidated by them, it's shines through like a beacon in this post

 

[Justice]

You were so very obviously intimidated by them, it's shines through like a beacon in this post

They clearly don’t understand the causal scene and what it represented.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

1979-82, before I left the UK, football 'fashion' was an embarrassment. Nowhere I went (at night time) would let any of that sort in.

'Casuals'

Fill your mouldy boots, though.

And remember when you were just a twinkle in her eye...

calling [MENTION=34997]Your Mum[/MENTION]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wShL3lIkro

Is this you H

https://youtu.be/4hYblTf1StE
Regards
DF

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

They clearly don’t understand the causal scene and what it represented.

It hasn't gone away
Regards
DF

 

[BN9 BHA]

Here's Mr casual himself
Regards
DF

Thought you were Mr Casual

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

The eagle has landed
Regards
DF

 

[Pretty Plnk Fairy]

Ive watched it three times back too back and my testickles now resemble a stamped bat

Regards

DF

 

[Baker lite]

Ive watched it three times back too back and my testickles now resemble a stamped bat

Regards

DF

I must admit to having a tug whilst watching it... the train guard asked me to stop though..gutted.[emoji6]

 

[El Presidente]

I must admit to having a tug whilst watching it... the train guard asked me to stop though..gutted.[emoji6]

Probably not a good thing to do whilst driving the train, you might miss a red light.

 

[faoileán]

You were so very obviously intimidated by them, it's shines through like a beacon in this post

Intimidated by blokes in golf jumpers? Don't make me laugh...

 

[faoileán]

They clearly don’t understand the causal scene and what it represented.

I would actually be really interested to hear what you believe the "casual scene" represented.

 

[highflyer]

You were so very obviously intimidated by them, it's shines through like a beacon in this post

Most normal, decent, people do not see 'being intimidating' as a positve character trait.
The need to indimidate others, and taking pleasure in doing so, is a sign of deep rooted insecurity and a weakness.

Hard as that is for some to understand.

 

[Jesus Gul]

Electric Blue Lois cords, Australian or Cerruti 1881 tracksuit tops and Diadora were the peak.

 

[Baker lite]

Electric Blue Lois cords, Australian or Cerruti 1881 tracksuit tops and Diadora were the peak.

Just ordered myself a pair of sand coloured Lois jumbo cords [emoji1362]
Cannot find the electric blue anywhere [emoji20]

 

[The Kid Frankie]

Football fashion diverse? Casual football fans in the 80s followed each other like sheep. One week everyone was wearing Fred Perrys; a few weeks later everyone is wearing Pringles with a roll neck jumper underneath, then everyone has to have Lois jeans, then it's Kickers, then it's Tacchini, or Benetton or Gabicci. Every ground in the country the same type of blokes wearing the same range of golf or tennis clothes, all thinking they are superior but all looking like their mum's had dressed them...

I was born in 88 so only have 2 years experience of the 80's But you have just named English, Scottish, French, Spanish and several Italian brands. Pretty diverse in my book? As the years have passed you can add countless other brands from around the world and influences from all manner of sports, film and music.

I can't speak for everyone who follows the culture - but for me personally not looking the same as the others has always been the target. Admittedly there are plenty out there who see it as a uniform and will pick up the identikit pieces be it the standard Stone Island knit and obligatory check cap and that is their prerogative. For them it is usually a passing phase and they will move on. Generally anything I purchase I will want to make sure none of my mates have the same if I can help it. Call me a vein ******* but it is a good feeling walking into a pub and having someone say 'that's nice where you pick that up?'

 

[Your Mum]

it is a good feeling walking into a pub and having someone say 'that's nice where you pick

your mum

up?'

 

[Baker lite]

I would actually be really interested to hear what you believe the "casual scene" represented.

For myself it was all about the sport wear, trying to pick something up that nobody else has. I got about 10 pairs of Forest Hills, from everyday wear to a pair I haven’t even worn, all in all got over 50 pairs of adidas original trainers. I prefer Fila a track top, not overly keen on tachini or ellese, partial to a bit of lacoste and Lyle and Scott. Kickers,I wear them in the winter.
As a kid growing up in the 80s and going on school trips to France and Germany I loved going into the sports shops over there,the smell of them was fantastic.



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[Pretty pink fairy]

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DF