Few football collections manage to capture the essence of a place as well as this trio. Balancing heritage, culture and history in a way that seems effortless, this Jamaica x Bob Marley x adidas is well worth a spot in your footy wardrobe.

We shot the collection everywhere from just off the Emirates to the streets around our East London office – making a necessary stop at Juss Jerk for a plate of some authentic Jamaican food. And while we were geographically miles from Kingston, these kits served a proper taste of island life. Call it football escapism. Whatever it was, it certainly seemed to bump up the temperature by a few degrees.

The home jersey lands in that unmistakable Jamaican yellow, with the subtle plantain-inspired pattern an absolute genius touch - a detail good from afar but even better up close. The black collar keeps its diligent, harkening back to the classic adidas pieces that Bob Marley himself rocked during a kick-about. It feels like the kind of shirt you’d wear from five-a-side straight into Carnival weekend.

The away offering dials things down with a darker palette, but keeps the same storytelling energy by focusing on the musical inspiration. It’s versatile, terrace-ready and primed for heavy rotation long after matchday.

A subtle wave graphic ripples through the fabric, echoing the rhythm of Marley’s catalogue, while “Football is Freedom” is embroidered onto the team patch alongside the artist’s signature. The Trefoil sits opposite the Jamaica Football Federation crest, balancing heritage sportswear with cultural reverence

Then there’s the black Away Anthem Jacket, trimmed with red, gold and green stripes that run down the sleeve in typical adidas fashion. A real record-scratch moment for adidas and Jamaica.

Included in the collection is a Bob Marley Airliner Shoulder Bag, a practical accessory which perfectly slots into the collection. Carrying both your vinyl’s and laptop for work, there’s no better excuse to swipe up this tasteful throwback. If you’re a fan of all things matching, adding the Jamaica x adidas Handball Spezial edition should definitely be your next move. For the rest of the collection be sure to check out adidas.co.uk.