The new Premier League season is upon us, and we have to say, the kits this year are looking better than ever. Shortly after Nike previewed some seriously smart jerseys, adidas slide tackled in to share some of its best efforts too. With football fever at an all-time high right now after the Lioness’ win, and the Blokecore trend continuing to grow, here’s what to expect from adidas’ latest football shirt drop.
Repping both London and Manchester, these two football shirts clothe two of the biggest clubs in the game: Manchester United and Arsenal. With the lines between football and fashion feeling more and more blurred these days, both teams have opted for a retro-style look for their home kits, with collared necklines adding a vintage flair.
The United home kit arrives in all-red, with a white collar and black stripes adding extra details. The collar comes patterned with a 1994-inspired triangular design, whilst the famed Three Stripes line the shoulders. An adidas logo hits one side of the chest, whilst Man Utd’s logo has been placed on the other, sitting atop a shield that appears in a darker red, allowing it to pop against the rest of the shirt. Sponsors then hit just below, and on the sleeve.
The Arsenal home kit follows a similar structure, and the logo and sponsorship placements remain the same. White sleeves and Three Stripes give off a classic look and feel, and the collar features a zig-zag pattern for an extra point of detail.
Both away kits offer an opportunity for the clubs to switch things up, as they move towards a more modern look. For United, this means swapping out the collar for a black v-neck with red and white detailing, and the Three Stripes across the shoulder land in black and red against the kit’s white base. The sleeve cuff design matches the neckline, and a very subtle helix pattern appears all-over.
Arsenal’s away kit offers up a sleek, black and gold look, with an abstract geometric print of the letters AFC dressing the front and sleeves. From here, metallic gold detailing adds a luxurious look and feel to the finishing touches. It’s the first time the team has been dressed in black by adidas, although the German giant did issue a black goalkeepers jersey for the 20-21 season.
Manchester United has also released a remake of its iconic 1990-92 home shirt, which replicates the classic look. Here, the red shirt is accented in black and white, and the cuffs and collars all feature extra detailing.
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