“Before, the old 80s football trainer might have been fine for a young lad playing football down the park, but it’s not always the ideal pick for a comfort trainer these days. We’re learning and evolving with the times whilst still keeping our retro twist.”
Music nostalgia has also helped keep interest in retro fashion alive, particularly following the Oasis revival.
“The whole scene around music has always been loyal to retro. The Oasis revival is pretty huge at the minute. People who follow music in a nostalgic way often feel the same way about clothing.”
The retailer has also supplied wardrobe for productions including A Town Called Malice and Marching Powder.
The recognition in these series has helped keep the 80s Casual Classics brand thriving, and growing after almost 20 years.
After using eBay during its early online expansion, 80s Casual Classics has now moved away from the platform to become the first business launching on ShopGB.
