Kappa Bring Back An 80s Classic With The Lyman Track Top
If there's one brand you instantly associate with Serie A legends, Soulsonic Force & classic track tops it's got to be Kappa.
As much as Fila & Sergio Tacchini had their affiliation with the original B-Boys of the Bronx, Kappa's heritage runs that little bit deeper. With its origins in Turin back in 1967, Kappa's global dominance came off the back of the 'windmill' spinning breakers who took Kappa in as their own alongside PUMA Suede's with full tracksuits sporting the now legendary 'Omini' logo. Moving into the 90s wearing a Kappa track top was just as popular as sporting the swoosh or a bit of 3 stripes. Steeped in sporting nostalgia, subcultures & classic sportswear appreciation, the Italian sportswear brand now returns to its spiritual home in the form of the Kappa Lyman track top.
Above: The Kappa Lyman track top in navy blue/white now available from 80s Casual Classics.
It's probably fair to say that Kappa has played a crucial role in the world of sportswear and subcultures over the last 60 years. As seen on the backs of the original 'breakers' as well as Blur's very own front man Damon Albarn and even Sir Bobby Robson, Kappa's connection to sport & subculture is colossal. Serie A legends, AC Milan, won the Champions League for the 3rd time in 1989 sporting the famous 'Omini' logo, with the likes of Ronaldo, Jose Mourinho and Louis Van Gaal also getting in on the Robe di Kappa action at Barcelona in 1997. Kappa have also previously sponsored other famous football clubs such as Manchester City, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Ajax, Napoli & Juventus over the last 30 years. Famed for its back to back, naked man and woman silhouette, the Kappa logo has become an icon of classic sportswear from the 80s & 90s.
Above: The Kappa Lyman track top in blue knight now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Back by popular demand, Kappa revive their iconic track top courtesy of the Lyman. Featuring the signature omini logo taping to the sleeves with a classic funnel neck design & embroidered Kappa branding to the left chest. Available in a selection of sporty colourways such as blue knight & navy blue, the Lyman track top channels classic Italian sportswear for the modern day retro fans. Shop the very latest releases from Kappa now from 80s Casual Classics via the links above.