Manchester. The city that gave us rain, red bricks, and more rock ’n’ roll revolutions than a record on repeat. If London is the flashy big sibling, Manchester’s the cooler one in the corner booth — pint in hand, collar popped, headphones on.

Let’s take a stroll (Doc Martens optional) through Manchester’s music scene from the 1960s to today, decade by decade. Spoiler: it's a mad ride.

Welcome to the ultimate retro fashion Royal Rumble — a lovingly chaotic comparison of three of the UK’s most iconic style tribes. No punches thrown, just sharp looks and sharper tongue-in-cheek banter. Whether you're here for the clean lines of a Mod parka, the terrace swagger of a Casual, or the neon-soaked euphoria of a Raver — we salute you. Let the showdown begin.

Directed by Franc Roddam and based on The Who’s 1973 rock opera of the same name, Quadrophenia is a gritty, heartfelt, and at times chaotic coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of 1960s Mod culture.

They said the casuals scene peaked in the '80s. They said terrace fashion was a relic. And they definitely didn’t see you pulling off a combat parka with custom-dyed Italian fabric in 2025. Well, here we are. The past might be rich with inspiration, but the future? That’s where Kaleidoscope Eye lives.

Playlist Summary – B-Side Casuals: Top 50 Terrace Tunes
A sonic journey through the heart of the casuals subculture, this 50-track playlist fuses the bold sounds of British youth: from mod anthems and punk rebellion to Madchester grooves and indie swagger. These are the tracks that echo from stadium terraces, late-night pubs, and cracked vinyl in backroom bars. It’s music made for sharp dressers, sideline philosophers, and anyone who’s ever sprinted for the last train in a pair of Adidas Gazelles. Lace up, press play, and walk like you own the street.

How British Bands Influenced Football Fashion: The Soundtrack to Subcultural Style: At B-Side Casuals, we explore the deep-rooted connection between music, fashion, and football — and no connection runs deeper than the influence of British bands on football casual culture. From mod style to Britpop swagger, British music has shaped the look of the terraces for decades. This post dives into how iconic UK bands influenced football fashion and helped define generations of fans.

The 90s Football Casual Revival: Nostalgia and New Trends. Take a trip back to the 1990s when football casual culture was at its peak, and explore how today’s youth are bringing back or reinventing these styles.

In the vibrant landscape of the 1990s, two seemingly disparate cultures — indie music and football casuals — found common ground in unexpected ways.

Manchester — a city of grit, music, football and street style. Known globally for its iconic bands, world-class clubs, and defiant spirit, it’s also the birthplace of a thriving casual subculture that’s shaped UK fashion and terrace culture for decades. From the stands at Old Trafford and Maine Road to today’s streetwear boutiques and warehouse parties, Manchester casuals have carved out a legacy that goes way beyond the 90 minutes on matchday.

Proudly Designed and Manufactured in the UK, say hello to The Mile High Smock - Military Heritage Reimagined with a Modern Edge. Blending classic British military style with contemporary subcultural flair, The Mile High Smock is the latest release from Kaleidoscope Eye — a bold outerwear piece steeped in history but made for the modern-day terrace, street or festival field.

Crafted from 100% high-grade cotton, The Mile High Smock draws its DNA from 1940s British military issue — the kind worn by commandos, dispatch riders and rebels alike. Functional, hardwearing and purpose-built, this isn’t just a jacket — it’s a statement.

Green Street (2005), also known as Green Street Hooligans in the U.S., is a gripping dive into the underworld of football hooliganism, but beyond the punches and pride, it’s a story of camaraderie, loyalty, and identity — and yes, that includes the fashion of the terraces. Directed by Lexi Alexander, a former kickboxing champion turned filmmaker, the movie blends brutal realism with cinematic flair to depict how the beautiful game can stir something far less picturesque in its most passionate followers.

The Football Factory (2004), directed by Nick Love and based on the novel by John King, is more than just a football hooligan film — it’s a gritty exploration of British working-class masculinity, tribal loyalty, and the beating heart of casual subculture. Beneath the violence and bravado lies a world built on fashion, football, and the unspoken codes of terrace culture.

In the UK, music and football aren’t just pastimes — they’re tribal, emotional, and tightly woven into the fabric of everyday identity. And when these worlds collide, something unique happens: fashion becomes the battleground where rivalries are worn just as much as they’re chanted. From the terraces to the stage, artists and fans have long used clothes to signal allegiance, reject the mainstream, or align themselves with certain values — all while looking sharp.

Few things are as defining in the world of casual subculture as a good pair of trainers. From the football terraces of the ‘80s to the festival fields of today, your footwear doesn’t just complete your outfit — it tells the world who you are, where you’ve been, and what you stand for. In this post, we break down the top trainer picks that have defined casual fashion, tracing the roots of terrace culture’s love affair with iconic kicks.

Explore the evolution of casual fashion across decades — from the gritty football terraces of the '80s to the style-forward festival fields of today. Discover how music, subculture, and street style shaped the casual look.