Gentleman's Gazette

13 EDC Items Every Man Owned In The 1980s

We explore the typical Everyday Carry (EDC) items for a gentleman in the 1980s, analyzing the shift from classic hats to a new world of digital technology and luxury accessories. https://gentl.mn/1980s-mens-edc Key topics covered include: - The evolution of eyewear from niche accessories to global cultural icons like Ray-Ban and Oakley. - The 'Quartz Crisis' and the subsequent boom of digital watches from Casio and high-end models from Seiko and IWC. - The essential cards and leather goods that defined the era, from the rise of the magnetic strip credit card to the personal Filofax organizer. - A look at revolutionary consumer electronics, including the Sony Walkman and the $4,000 Motorola 'brick' phone. If you enjoyed this look at historical EDC, please like, subscribe, and comment on which decade we should cover next! SHOP THE VIDEO: → Burgundy Reversible Pheasant & Paisley Pocket Square: https://gentl.mn/reversible-paisley-sq → Mini Yellow Buttercup Boutonnière Flower: https://gentl.mn/mini-buttercup-lapel → Burgundy Polka Dot Wool Challis Tie: https://gentl.mn/burgundy-challis-tie → Green & Gray Houndstooth Silk Bow Tie: https://gentl.mn/green-gray-houndstooth-bow-tie → Le Grand 10 Card Saddle Brown Dumont Leather Wallet: https://gentl.mn/le-grand-10-card-wallet → 8 Card Bifold Mahogany & Blue Leather Wallet: https://gentl.mn/mahogany-blue-8cc-wallet → Whisky Brown & Blue Leather Business Card Case: https://gentl.mn/whisky-blue-card-case → Dark Brown Bison Leather Business Card Case: https://gentl.mn/brown-bison-leather-card-case → Black & Red Leather Business Card Case: https://gentl.mn/black-red-card-case → Classic 8 Card Bifold Black & Red Grained Leather Wallet: https://gentl.mn/black-red-8cc-bifold → Bottle Green Macclesfield Neats Madder Silk Tie: https://gentl.mn/bottle-green-madder-tie → Moss Green Geometric Medallion Silk Wool Pocket Square: https://gentl.mn/moss-green-medallion-ps GUIDES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS: → Best Sunglasses for Your Face Shape & Skin Tone: https://gentl.mn/sunglass-face-shape → IWC, an American-Swiss brand: https://gentl.mn/american-swiss-iwc → Digital & Smart Watches: Timeless or Trend? (G-SHOCK, Apple): https://gentl.mn/digital-watch-guide → What’s the Best Men’s Wallet? (Billfold & Money Clip Guide): https://gentl.mn/best-mens-wallet → Business Card Cases: Definitive Guide for Professional Style: https://gentl.mn/business-card-holder-style → IDEAL Leathers for Classic Men’s Accessories (Buying Guide): https://gentl.mn/leather-buying-tips → The Ballpoint Pen Guide: https://gentl.mn/ballpoint-pen-men-s-guide → The Fountain Pen Guide: https://gentl.mn/mens-fountain-pens → Why an Attaché Case Beats Briefcases & Men’s Messenger Bags: https://gentl.mn/attache-vs-briefcase-for-men Discover a world of knowledge and learn with our curated playlist! → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwC33qrNZRbADc30EzGEPfNHtKNYaXe3t → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwC33qrNZRbD79Os9cL1uaZx_knefS-Gc Gentleman's Gazette - Join Us! → Website: https://gentl.mn/gentsgazette-website-03 → A Shop for Gentlemen: https://gentl.mn/accessories-clothing-fragrance01 → Support us on Patreon: https://gentl.mn/patron - be a part of the community! → Instagram: https://instagram.com/gentlemansgazette → Facebook: https://fb.com/gentlemansgazette CREDITS: → Camera: Graham Zima → Editing: Graham Zima → Visual Supervision: Jack Collins & Jonathan Oster → EMI America Records → Lionsgate Films → United Artists What Kind of Gentleman Are You? Quiz: https://gentl.mn/type-gentleman-quiz Want to join our team? Take a look at our open positions!: https://gentl.mn/work-with-us 00:00 Introduction 00:15 1. Sunglasses 00:56 2. Wristwatch 02:40 3. Loose Change 03:23 4. Wallet & Cards 04:42 5. Business Cards & Case 05:42 6. Checkbook 06:23 7. Small Leather Goods 07:00 8. Daily Planner 07:48 9. Ballpoint Pen 09:00 10. Pocket Protector 09:59 11. Briefcase 11:03 12. Personal Cassette Player 12:22 13. Mobile Phone #EDC #everydaycarry #1980sfashion #vintagestyle #techhistory