Fashion & Football: The Trendy Mix of 90s Subculture Soccer Wear and Sporty Glam
Written By Mikayla Buneta
Photography By Rishita Nannapaneni
Modeled By Natalia Cordero, Elisa Peters, Chris Pajda, Mikayla Buneta, & Natalie Kallen
Across the pond, the fashion community is bringing back football wear. Bright, club crested jerseys: the style incarnate of a 14-year-old boy who’s been playing too much FIFA.
This aesthetic has been coined “bloke-core”–an interesting combination of fashion delicates and daunting athletics. Picture it: jorts and Adidas sambas. And iconic athletic brands are all too eager to capitalize on the hype. Adidas recently released amore coquette play on the ,OG 3 Stripe Jersey Short, revamping its staple product with a lace trim. .
Since the 1800s, the intricacies of a jersey’s color and pattern indicated the affluence of the team. Most teams started off with white short sleeves and knee length shorts. Designs weren’t given a second thought until the English FA Cup became internationally popular, giving fans a reason to want a distinguishing factor for the team they’re rooting for.
Since then, the jersey has been an economic upgrade for sports fans and stylists alike. It went through an array of alterations, including the jersey’s bagginess or tightness, as well as the signature pattern on the side, such as stripes or diamonds.
The evolution of designs on jerseys serves as a means of combining the arts and athletics. Of course, it also appeals to the collector’s hype. Diving into the history of textile development is a valuable lore to be versed in. Seeing how creativity can be stretched on a t-shirt is so interesting in the realm of the principles of graphics and media.
The public’s access to these shirts leads to their casual reimagining. The jersey’s roots in community and sportsmanship create an open mind towards combining it with any subculture you could think of. Notably, Bella Hadid and Kim Kardashian have been spotted styling jerseys.They are also seen in a variety of collaborations with designers and SP/SU 2024 runways.
There are no red cards given for wearing these out on the town. Despite their rich history in athletics, football jerseys can be worn casually, dressed up–or, of course, on the football field. An interesting feature to the fashion community for sure, and a great history of art behind it too. Rep a little sportsmanship and style a jersey, fair game!
