Up Your Knitwear Game With Gabicci Vintage
For the latest season Gabicci Vintage have introduced a selection of classic knitwear for those looking for the smarter side of Casual.
Originally coined by 80s Casual Classics, the smarter side of Casual is probably somewhere in-between repping a full Tacchini tracksuit & wearing a suit with a mac, that's if you're an estate agent still living on the "manner". Top boy's aside, it's really a distinct look that cult classics like The Firm from 2009 championed throughout. Think classic knitwear from Gabicci, Farah slacks, flat caps & a pair of Borg Elite's on feet & you've pretty much got the idea. With inspirations from the classic Soul Boy look, the smarter side of Casual, as you probably guessed, is great for them slightly smarter occasions. For the latest season, the British heritage brand Gabicci Vintage, are back with a selection of classic silhouettes for those looking to up their knitwear game in 2026.
Above: The Gabicci Vintage Hanson Cardigan Knit Polo in navy/sky now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Started back in 1973 by Jack Sofier and Alex Pyser after a visit to the Italian town of Gabicce Mare, located in the picturesque Province of Pesaro and Urbino, Gabicci is a heritage brand rich in British subculture. The iconic G logo captured the hearts of the soul movement of the 1970s with Northern Soul in the North of England and the Soul Boys in the South. World renowned Soul DJ's like Norman Jay pioneered the original Gabicci Soul Boy look with Gabicci knitwear and polo shirts. Merging the lines somewhere between soul & the smarter dressers, the Gabicci Vintage line revived the original styles worn by the Soul Boys & the original Casuals.
Above: The Gabicci Vintage Full Button Knit Polo in candy pink now available from 80s Casual Classics.
The British heritage brand has now introduced some classic knitwear for those looking for the smarter side of Casual. Highlights include the Hanson cardigan which features a flat knit collar with contrasting panelling & vertical stripes to the front. There's also the full button knit polo in a stand-out candy pink colourway which features a classic polo design with a front button placket & a spread collar. Both styles are finished off with the iconic metal G branding to the left chest. Great for them slightly smarter occasions you can shop the very latest knitwear arrivals from Gabicci Vintage now at 80s Casual Classics via the links above.