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.

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→ 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

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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

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