HOW MINIMALISM INFLUENCED SHIRT DESIGNS The world of football is not only about the on pitch action and the adrenaline-pumping goals; it's also a realm of fashion and style. Football shirts, the iconic shirts worn by players, have undergone a fascinating transformation over the years, reflecting the trends and dynamics of each era. In the 1990s, these shirts became canvases for wild and crazy designs, capturing the spirit of that era. However, as the early 2000s dawned, a noticeable shift occurred, ushering in an era of simplicity and minimalism. In this article, we delve into the reasons behind this transformation, as revealed to us by an anonymous Premier League kit man who worked during these times. The 1990s: A Riot of...
EMBRACING TRADITION WITH A MODERN TWIST The unveiling of a new kit is always an exciting time for football clubs and their fans. It signifies a fresh start, and for the new Premier League boys what a start it is. (Luton Town's new home shirt - Photo credit @LutonTownFC) The shirt is orange with one vertical white stripe and a navy blue collar, will be worn with navy shorts and orange socks. The shirt has a blend of history featuring parts of their non league days in the old Conference League and parts of their shirt designs from the 1970s. The shirt will cost £59 on the clubs website, but has not been released yet. Let us know your thoughts...
In the world of football, national team shirts hold a special place in fans' hearts, representing their country's pride and identity on the global stage. One shirt that made waves during the 2018 FIFA World Cup was the Nigeria national team's vibrant and iconic shirt. Let's delve into the story behind the Nigeria 2018 World Cup shirt and its lasting impact. The Shirt It was Friday June 1st 2018, after a highly publicized social media campaign by Nike, the Nigerian national football team's highly regarded and incredibly fashionable kit for the upcoming World Cup was unveiled to the public. Most of you know what happened next, it was sold out in minutes! Nike’s store in London saw cues from outside...
Like many others, I tried to purchase the Arsenal Away 2022/23 shirt (stupidly in early May) for my nephew. Seeing this shirt sold out everywhere and resellers pumping up the price, listing the shirt for £150-£200+ I was thrilled to know what made this shirt special and why there was such a demand for this shirt. We spoke to Gunners fans and collectors and got their views on why this shirt is so special, why it sold out so quickly, and their views on the way the market is behaving with the price. The Shirt No doubt this is a nice shirt and a brilliant effort by Adidas, not the first time Adidas created stunning shirts for Arsenal, the brand...
All Football Shirts Launches as a new marketplace for buying and selling football shirts We caught up with the founder Xavier to discuss the new innovative platform and the impact it will have on the community. Going back a few years, a platform like this was called for by some from the kit community, Ebid was a platform some discussed to move the community to, however, its lack of exposure and advertising was the issue. With the fees, lack of authentication, and constant updates of algorithms made marketplaces like Ebay and Depop very hard to sell shirts for sellers and for some buyers very hard to find shirts. So what is this new platform we asked Xavier; 'AllFootballShirts is a football...
