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With the finish of Euro 2020, anticipation is high with the upcoming 2021/22 European football season less than a month away. Across Europe, kit manufacturers have dropped new football shirts for the season. Some of them will be remembered and celebrated for years for their style quotient and fashion statement.
Football Shirt Fashion
Football kits have come a long way from their single-tone shirts with club crests, and are now an essential part of fan culture with eye-catching designer wear. Football fashion has transcended the pitch and become a part of leisurewear and casual collector items.
Here are 5 of the best football kits for 2021/22 we've seen so far.
#5. Paris Saint Germain, Home shirt
Nike brand "Jordan" has taken over shirt manufacturing over the last couple of seasons. Michael Jordan was quoted as saying, “Jordan Brand and Paris Saint-Germain share a distinct position in sport and style, so to partner with the club is a natural fit".
The latest effort from the Jordan brand sees a modern day update to the classic clean athletic shirt style from the 1970s. The white and red lined neck and sleeve collars steal the show, adding to the sharp dark blue that has been a PSG staple, producing a retro style that is deserving of Paris's modern style quotient.
Neymar and Paris Saint Germain will look to replicate this timelessly cool style on the pitch in pursuit of their maiden Champions League Trophy.
#4. Real Madrid , Home shirt
Since 1998, Real Madrid and Adidas have had a successful commercial relationship. The German brand's shirts have adorned a number of great "Galacticos" and fashion icons such as David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Having collaborated with many a triumphant Real Madrid team throughout their great European exploits, Adidas have nailed their effort on the head this time. It's a crisp white shirt combining the manufacturer's logo in orange and sponsor logo in blue.
It provides a refreshingly bold addition to the classic regal "Los Blancos" style Real have carried through their decorated history.
#3 Arsenal, Away shirt
Another gem from Adidas, the Arsenal away kit for 2021/22 features a casual cool shade of yellow that has a light and relaxed look, in keeping with Arsenal's classic away color of Yellow.
The "Cannon Logo" so deeply associated with the Gunners makes an appearance on the badge, creating a fashionable alternative football shirt that is sure to be popular with their fan base. It captures the spirit of their easy-on-the-eye, "Arsenal Way" of attractive, slick football.
#2 Ajax, Home Shirt and Third Kit
Another Adidas kit that makes the list, this time a special tribute kit to the great Ajax teams of the 1970s. The vintage red and white colors are neatly presented along with the classic Adidas stripes in silver.
They combine with an absolutely beautiful reimagining of the Ajax badge for the home shirt, commemorating the great history of the fabled Dutch club.
Special points for their efforts to keep it classic, with the news that their league kit would have only numbers behind with no player names, evoking memories of their legendary icon #14 Johan Cruyff during his heyday.
Along with the special "Bob Marley" third kit celebrating the use of "Three Little Birds" as an Ajax Stadium anthem, Ajax have exceeded all expectations to deliver two commerative classic football shirts.
Honorable Mention: Hull City A.F.C, Away Shirt
Newly promoted to the English second tier, Championship side Hull City in partnership with British brand Umbro, have come together to release a special total blackout kit. It captures the ubercool, minimalistic style perfect for football fashion.
Perfected with layered stripes of alternating shades of black and a woven black Tiger club crest, just like the popular German away kit for Euro 2020, expect this shirt to be immensely popular for its tonal strength and style.
#1 Inter Milan, Home shirt
Nike have gone all out to create one of the most memorable kits of the season for defending Italian champions Inter Milan, complete with the club's new crest. The deep blue snakeskin outfit is an inspired choice that could easily find its place in leisure wear sections, befitting the fashion capital of the world.
The snakeskin pattern is a tribute to the coiled grass snake or is an ode to the coiled grass snake, or Biscione, an epitaph entwined with the history of the club and city as incorporated in several memorable away kits throughout the year.
In addition to its fashion statement, the kit is made from 95% recycled plastic as a part of Nike's environment friendly policy. The royal blue kit will go down as an iconic wear, and will hopefully set the standard for football fashion for the 2020s.
