70s & 80s Inspired Loungewear | The ST. BERT'S Story
Long before "retro" became a buzzword, sport and leisurewear from the 70s and 80s had already worked out the formula: bold colour, easy comfort, and a matching set that took you from the sofa to the street without a second thought. That's the spirit ST. BERT'S is built on.
A nostalgic nod, reimagined
We design loungewear and weekend-wear with one eye on the past — tennis whites, varsity knits, the soft-brushed tracksuits that defined an era of leisurewear — and one eye on now. Velour, ponte and brushed jersey replace the scratchier fabrics of the original era, cut for a modern fit and finished with the kind of feel-good colour that makes getting dressed easy.
The Signature Rainbow
Running through much of our range is a detail we keep coming back to: the rainbow tape. It's a direct nod to the multi-colour stripes that ran down the arms and legs of classic 70s and 80s sportswear — a small, joyful detail that instantly signals "off duty" without shouting about it. You'll find it on sweatshirts, joggers, knitwear and co-ords across the collection. Shop Signature Rainbow.
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- Signature Rainbow — the stripe that started it all
- Viva Velour — soft velour co-ords
- Varsity & Stars — collegiate knits with a sporty edge
- Co-Ord Sets — matching sets, mixed and matched
FAQs
What does "70s and 80s inspired loungewear" mean?
It means designs that borrow silhouettes, colours and details from vintage sport and leisurewear — think tennis whites, varsity knits, and the bold rainbow stripes that defined activewear in the 70s and 80s — reimagined in soft, modern fabrics like velour, ponte and brushed jersey.
What is the ST. BERT'S signature rainbow?
The rainbow tape detail is a design signature that runs through much of our range, from sweatshirts to knitwear. It's a nod to the multi-colour stripes seen on classic 70s and 80s sportswear, reworked as a modern, feel-good design detail.
Is a velour tracksuit still in style?
Yes — velour co-ords have had a sustained resurgence, prized for being soft, comfortable and easy to dress up or down. Ours are designed with a retro sensibility rather than chasing a fast-fashion trend, so they're built to be worn for years, not just a season.
