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Back2thePast

vaclavsporthouse
Jan 4, 2016
1 min read

An obsession for all things retro has led to the to the revival of once popular sporting labels from the eighties and nineties. We round up the best retro sports brands. These five brands still look as good as they did the first time around.

FILA

The Fila brand has over 100 years of heritage with its roots dating back to 1911 and the textile mills of Biella in Northern Italy. The vintage inspired range is still going strong with he brands is experiencing a renaissance. Creating exclusive collaborations with the likes of ASOS has revived the famous logo.

KAPPA

Italian sportswear brand Kappa kits outs both amateur and professional athletes but are best remembered for the tracksuits with bold logo. The tracksuit jackets are now cooler than they were the first time around bringing retro look up to date.

CHAMPION

Founded in 1919 Champion started designing sportswear for professional athletes. The label had its boom in the 90’s as a streetwear label. The brand is now having a revival teaming up with the likes of Urban Outfitters to create a wearable daywear.

ELLESSE

Firm 90’s favourite Ellesse famous for its slogan sweatshirt is making a comeback. The brand combines retro with contemporary for an up to date wearable, look

REEBOK

The ever successful Reebok brand is still going strong it was in the eighties and nineties the solidified the brands fashion status. The Reebok Classic trainer set the tone and is still going strong. The Signature Reebok Classic shoe is still being produced today with contemporary updates to the famous shoe.