{"product_id":"adidas-denim-polo-neck-tracksuit-set-1989-deadstock-made-in-greece-size-us-s-m","title":"Adidas Denim Polo-Neck Tracksuit Set — 1989 Deadstock — Made in Greece — Size US S (M)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdidas Denim Polo-Neck Tracksuit Set — 1989 Deadstock — Made in Greece — Size US S (M)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThePlugOfVintage presents the single most extraordinary piece in our entire archive — a fully deadstock, never-worn 1989 Adidas polo-neck tracksuit set in an impossibly beautiful pastel lilac\/blue denim wash, with every original factory tag intact, in precisely the condition it left the factory 37 years ago.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e find. There is no other way to say it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy 1989 Is The Year\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe year this tracksuit was made was one of the most consequential in modern history:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Berlin Wall fell\u003c\/strong\u003e on 9 November 1989 — ending four decades of European division and the Cold War as the world had known it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Baltic Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e — two million people formed a 600km human chain from Tallinn through Riga to Vilnius, demanding independence from the Soviet Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Velvet Revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e in Czechoslovakia and the collapse of communist systems across Eastern Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Finland\u003c\/strong\u003e, the country was at the peak of its “casino economy” boom — the height of consumption and prosperity, just before the early 90s recession\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd in the world of Adidas specifically:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas became a public company (adidas AG)\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1989 — ending the founding Dassler family’s direct control, closing the chapter on the original family era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Adidas Torsion System and ZX 8000\u003c\/strong\u003e were launched — the brand’s greatest running innovation to date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis tracksuit represents \u003cstrong\u003ethe final year of Adidas’ premium European manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e before production moved entirely to Asia in 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece you are looking at is a direct artefact of all of this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Set Exceptional\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe construction\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterclass in late 80s premium sportswear. The top is cut as an elegant \u003cstrong\u003epolo-neck pullover\u003c\/strong\u003e — not the standard zip-through — with a neat shirt collar and a two-button neck opening. The entire set is made from \u003cstrong\u003eheavyweight, exceptionally soft 100% cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e with a light denim wash finish. A complex panel construction delivers pastel lilac geometric colour-block detailing across the chest and sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etrousers\u003c\/strong\u003e feature a beautifully thick, gathered lilac elasticated waistband decorated front and back with a tone-on-tone printed graphic Adidas motif — classic \u003cstrong\u003eTrefoil logos and star patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e. The silhouette is everything: generous underarm volume, dropped shoulders, and a fitted waist — the architectural ideal of late 80s sportswear, and the direct reference point for contemporary luxury streetwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas — Trefoil era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polo-neck pullover tracksuit set (jacket + trousers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pastel lilac \/ pale blue denim wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e US S — fits as a relaxed European M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11\/10 — Deadstock \/ New Old Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely unworn — this set has never been used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original factory tags are present and intact, including the original German-language product cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pastel lilac\/blue colour is at its absolute factory-fresh vibrancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll prints, logos, and Trefoil graphics are in flawless condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve and trouser ribs are fully elastic and perfectly intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButtons and stitching are in perfect factory condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is exactly as it left the factory in 1989 — over three and a half decades ago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou will not find this again. A deadstock 1989 Adidas Trefoil polo-neck set in pastel lilac, Made in Greece, with all original tags. This does not exist anywhere else.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note — Vintage Item Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll items at ThePlugOfVintage are thoroughly inspected, documented, and photographed before listing. Any known flaws or imperfections are always disclosed in the product description — we believe in full transparency, because that’s the standard serious collectors deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe kindly ask that you read the product description carefully and take time to review all provided images before purchasing. Our goal is to present every flaw and detail as accurately as possible — so you know exactly what you’re getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat said, vintage garments carry decades of history, and occasional minor signs of age, wear, or natural material changes may exist beyond what even a careful inspection can detect. If you have any specific condition questions, we are always happy to present the item personally upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece we list is sold as-is, as a vintage item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThePlugOfVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54046058119496,"sku":null,"price":1399.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1959\/7128\/files\/Archival_Late_1980s_Deadstock_Adidas_Denim_Tracksuit_Made_in_Greece_Size_M-front-theplugofvintage_jpg.png?v=1789216744","url":"https:\/\/theplugofvintage.com\/products\/adidas-denim-polo-neck-tracksuit-set-1989-deadstock-made-in-greece-size-us-s-m","provider":"ThePlugOfVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}