{"product_id":"umbro-sultrade-shiny-geometric-acetate-track-jacket-late-80s-early-90s-size-m","title":"Umbro “Sultrade” Shiny Geometric Acetate Track Jacket — Late 80s \/ Early 90s — Size M","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUmbro “Sultrade” Shiny Geometric Acetate Track Jacket — Late 80s \/ Early 90s — Size M\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThePlugOfVintage presents a late 1980s \/ early 1990s Umbro shiny geometric acetate track jacket — commissioned specifically for the Finnish market through importer Oy Sultrade Ltd. (Espoo) — in exceptional vintage condition with no detectable flaws.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold red, dark navy, and white V-shape colourblocking on a high-sheen acetate shell. A regional rarity with direct cultural roots in Italy ’90, Terrace Culture, and the Madchester scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Jacket — Five Reasons It Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e1. Umbro’s Creative Peak (1989–1991)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis jacket represents Umbro’s creative high point — the precise moment when the brand dominated sportswear and defined the direction of youth culture across Britain and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2. The Geometric Era — A Design Revolution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic representative of Umbro’s iconic \u003cstrong\u003e“Geometric Era”\u003c\/strong\u003e. It abandoned the plain stripes of the early 80s and introduced bold, sharp \u003cstrong\u003eV-shape colour-block panels\u003c\/strong\u003e that flow from chest to sleeve — a design language that still reads as forward-facing today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e3. Italia ’90 — A Cultural Watershed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production date aligns perfectly with the 1990 FIFA World Cup — the event that ignited the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eTerrace Culture \/ Casuals\u003c\/strong\u003e street fashion movement across Europe. Shiny track jackets moved from football stadiums to clubs, streets, and indie gigs. This is a direct artefact of that moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e4. The “Madchester” Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis jacket links directly to the \u003cstrong\u003eMadchester scene\u003c\/strong\u003e of the late 80s\/early 90s — the Manchester music boom where British indie and dance musicians adopted Manchester-born Umbro as their unofficial uniform. Oasis, The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays — this is the era and the silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e5. Rare Finnish Provenance — Sultrade Oy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a generic international product. It was \u003cstrong\u003especifically ordered and curated for the Finnish market\u003c\/strong\u003e through Finnish importer \u003cstrong\u003eOy Sultrade Ltd. (Espoo)\u003c\/strong\u003e — making it a true regional rarity that was never widely distributed outside Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oy Sultrade Ltd., Espoo, Finland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1980s \/ Early 1990s (approx. 1989–1991)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiny geometric acetate track jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, dark navy, and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 — Excellent Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional vintage condition throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours are vivid and fully intact — red, dark navy, and white all at full vibrancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTags are clean and in fine condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shiny acetate-effect shell has retained its original lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo detected flaws, no stains, no odour, no tears, no structural damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Finland-commissioned Umbro geometric acetate jacket from the heart of the Geometric Era — in near-mint condition. Regional provenance, cultural weight, and immaculate presentation. This is what serious Nordic vintage looks like.\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":54045611688264,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1959\/7128\/files\/Late_1980s_Early_1990s_Umbro_Sultrade_Era_Shiny_Geometric_Acetate_Track_Jacket_Commissioned_in_Finland_Size_M-front-theplugofvintage_jpg.png?v=1789213897","url":"https:\/\/theplugofvintage.com\/products\/umbro-sultrade-shiny-geometric-acetate-track-jacket-late-80s-early-90s-size-m","provider":"ThePlugOfVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}