Tag: eighties

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1980s Puma Whirlwind II trainers are back in grey and green

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We saw two colourways of this reissued earlier in the year, but now you can pick up the Puma Whirlwind II trainers in a choice of grey or green.

Like their predecessors, the new Whirlwind II are based on a classic 1980 running shoe, originally with a running spike, with the new version changing that for a multi pimpled outsole for extra shock absorption.

The upper is a mix of suede and nylon (along with a leather stripe) and both colourways (the other pictured over the page) are available now. Price is £49.99.

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Categories / Food and Drink, Music

Boxsall Urban picnic

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There's no doubt that picnic season is well and truly upon us. As a change from using the traditional wicker as a means of carrying your stuff about, how about a more 80s inspired look with the Boxsall urban picnic?

As you can probably tell from the picture, it's a box printed to look like a boombox. It's not just a novelty item however, as it also contains some pretty useful stuff: eating implements, trays, bowls, cups, napkins and even a rubbish bag. As an eco friendly incentive, everything is made from compostable materials. Alas it doesn't also provide the food or musical soundtrack for your picnic – you'll have to look elsewhere for both of those. 

The urban picnic costs $35. 

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Categories / Sportswear

Adidas Beckenbauer track top gets 70s and 80s-style reissues

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Not just one classic Adidas Beckenbauer track top reissued, there are four new variations on the market.

The one above is an 80s variation, offering in two colourways for that cotton.polyester mix with 80s-style detailing, along with an Adidas logo zip pull and contrast collar, cuffs and hem. £59 is the price for both versions.

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Categories / Film and TV, Toys and Games

Remote-controlled A-Team van at Firebox

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Officially licensed and newly-available in the Uk, you can re-live your childhood with a remote-controlled A-Team van, just like the one out of the 80s TV show.

Complete with characteristic red stripe, red wheels and tyres, roof lights and rooftop spoiler, it can zip around your home at lightning speed, with a remote control taking it forward, reverse, left, right, while machine gun and theme tune sounds should take you back, kicking and screaming a good 25 years.

Get it while it's hot – £24.99 is the price.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Mesh Prom Dress by Glamorous

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Babydoll and prom style dresses are two of the many mid-20th centuries shapes that currently undergoes reinvention from decade to decade. Arguably the most arresting reinvention of this style was done in the eighties, as echoed in this Mesh Prom Dress by Glamorous.

Providing a distinctly eighties take on the shape is the choice of fabric and texture, creating a spunky edge to a very girly style – an interplay that characterised much eighties mainstream fashion. The peach tone and empire line echo the classic fifties vibe of the prom dress, while the extreme hemline gives a decidedly modern edge. Perfect for capturing the ethos of eighties street fashion.

Get it online from Oli for £38.

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1980s Puma California II trainers reissued

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The sequel to another classic, the Puma California II trainers are back on the market in two colourways.

First released in 1983 an an all-round training shoe, the California II became equally (if not more) popular as an everyday bit of casual footwear. This reissue is in red or blue (you can see the red over the page), with ylon mesh side panels, nubuck leather for the toe, heel piece and Puma stripe and a nice chunky sole.

Limited numbers, £54.99 is the price.

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