The Kitsman

The braces are back once again.

This time though, they’ve got the Meyba treatment with a new home kit that oozes appeal! An iconic look returns with the white bars - or ofcourse, braces - running down where a gloriously sized O’s crest and the Meyba ‘M’ nestle neatly in-between.

That club badge also works its way through as it’s embossed into the fabric too, really stamping home the identity and adding that little something extra! When you see those signature shoulder stripes too, you know you’re onto a winner and the fact that the braces continue down onto the shorts, it really is.

It’s got that vintage aesthetic but that very Meyba twist.

Images; Leyton Orient Football Club MEYBA⚽️

A 90’s hit with added history.

The cleanest of looks from afar carries a lot more of Cesena than you may think when you see the finer details.

Captured within the historic workshop ‘Antica Stamperia Pascucci’ and its impressive 200 years - celebrating its anniversary this year! - of Romagnola textile printing, it sets the tone for a prestigious new home kit.

Embossed throughout, is a collection of icons dear to the clubs heart. The Cesena badge and emblems pulled from its coat of arms decorate the white canvas base, sat in almost gently between the black piping. The collar and cuffs are simple but aid to look exactly as they should and we even find it very satisfying that the sponsor looks like it belongs too, it doesn’t demand your attention like they often do!

Its identity and heritage done incredibly right.

Images; Cesena FC Macron Football

You’ve the new, where France’s Ligue 3 becomes a professional level competition for the first time.

Then you’ve the old, where the Auvergne regions expansive volcanic landscape that meets the vast, blue sky.

Blue is very much the colour for Le Puy-en-Valey. It’s rooted in their history and heritage, from the cost of arms of the French Crown, a tribute to the Virgin Mary and this season, it’s a representation of the blue sky above and an ode to the - Horizon, as they’ve named their home kit.

It’s classy! The sparkle and shimmer that comes off that pattern is brilliant. It takes the blue and adds a layer of texture, sitting as rural and rugged as the land itself but still carries a level of prestige especially when you add in the fresh white collar and cuffs with their own little detailing of gold!

The badge too stands out with its application where the darker navy springs out proudly. It’s great bit of craft for the occasion and one with plenty of meaning for the club.

A meeting of horizons!

Images; Le Puy-en-Velay FC hummel

‘Water Shapes Perspective’ 🌊

A kit launch that’s more than just the top itself, this one has more than meets the eye to it! - An album well worth a look at, it’s an absolute vibe!

We’re in awe at both the new Augsburg away kit and the sheer fun it looks to have been around the photoshoot as the clubs very own player Han-Noah Massengo embraces his creative side away from the pitch in a project that is a tribute to the waters around the city, their conservation and the role it plays in sustainability.

Amongst all the fun and laughs at the Wolfzahnau, where the L**h and Wertach rivers meet, the new petrol green creation looks the part. The base being a pattern of waves, shifting and moving, forever changing. Coupling that rich shade with the glimmer of gold is a combination you know is always destined to look fantastic!

Back to the shots, it’s great to see Augsburg take this approach. Han-Noah was in complete control and you can tell he’s just as passionate as being behind the camera as he is on having the ball at his feet. The angles, the lighting, the subjects, the setting.. all comes together to make a great catalogue and give the shirt a launch it more than deserves!

Images; FC Augsburg Han-Noah Massengo

Fit for a King(sman)

Celebrating good ol’ British craftsmanship, there’s nothing that can look smarter, as slick, and as powerful as a well made tailored suit.

So Brentford FC shareholder and director of the Kingsman film series, Sir Matthew Vaughn brought his expertise and appreciation across from the world of film to craft Brentford’s new away kit and it’s a dapper one.

Deep, dark navy blue supported by a slick cream, it’s an ideal combination that’s inspired by the series as well as the traditional and bespoke pieces you could only ever find within a fine, British tailor.

Nothing says that more than the pinstripe! An undeniable look that is always going to translate well to the kit world but the colours and the crisp, sharp details give it that certain look, deserving of some matching trousers rather than shorts!

Fit for the pitch.. or how about the boardroom?

Images; Brentford Football Club

A kit as sure as the buildings themselves.

Take a look around the historic buildings of Mainz and you’ll notice something. Looking around, there’s a theme and distinctive look where facades of sandstone and roofs of slate reach as far as the eye can see, especially when it comes to the imposing and impressive cathedral.

FSV Mainz bring that visual legacy to their latest kit as it becomes an ode to the city and its architecture that makes it what it is today!

We’ve always got a winner when you take a dark base and give it a contrasting trim so when the deep slate and its pattern host detailing in a sandstone pinky-reddish tone, it continues the history in fabric form.

This one is all about those colours. A combination that’s stood true for the city for many, many a year and it looks just as good in thread as it does in brick!

Images; 1. FSV Mainz 05 JAKO

Taking a road on the road.

How cool does this one look? 🌊

National Road 6 - or the iconic Estrada Marginal - isn’t just a route, it’s the heartbeat of the Portuguese Riviera. A connection between Lisbon and Cascais that runs along the shimmering coastline, it isn’t just a road but a connection, a meeting place and a means of living for the regions residents and those beyond.

Where the home kit was a tribute to the sun, Estoril Praia this time have switched it up to honour that very road and its views it delivers as you travel for their away.

An awesome, mesmerising mix of blues dominate inspired by the ocean as it shifts and reflects, never the same for too long and the contrast comes from the dark ‘tarmac’ of the road that carves its way alongside taking those wherever they need or want to be! Looking closer, it’s not entirely smooth as a texture sits atop, akin to Estrada Marginal’s surface.

What we’re vibing with most though, is the cut of the shirt itself! It’s almost got that ‘wetsuit’ surf look to it as the half turtle-neck collar rises up boldly the sleeves and side panels lend to the look. To top it all off, the Reebok and Estoril badges sport an iridescent grey, adding yet another layer to their storied creation!

An incredible ode and unique take on a route that’s served many before and many to come. The ‘N6’ is much more than just a road, it’s a vital means of living and dreaming on the coast.

Images; Estoril Praia - Futebol, SAD Reebok Reebok Europe

It’s a colour combination that just carries that allure, a pairing of black and gold is always a winner but the addition of a rich red adds a new layer of sophistication.

It’s a classy look for Standard Liège to take on their travels this season where the pinstripes and refined collar/cuff pairing really go well together.

We always love a simplified badge that goes strong and that’s exactly what we get here from the golden ‘SL’ monogram at the heart of it all with the macron hero slotting in neatly too!

It’s just a look that oozes prestige, character and has a story or two to tell. It’s certainly setting a higher standard!

Images; Standard de Liège Macron Macron Football

A Man Like No Other.

Diego Maradona. A name that every football fan either knows or will come to know. There’s simply no avoiding a character of his magnitude—a legend of the game whose storied career left an unforgettable mark on football, its fans, and every club he represented.

Maradona Shop has woven that journey into a tremendous range of shirts, each highlighting Diego’s path. Inspired by the iconic templates he wore, every design incorporates unique badges and thoughtful details that make the collection feel truly special.

Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli and, of course, Argentina all feature, celebrating the clubs and country where he crafted many of his greatest moments. Each shirt carries that classic throwback look, with simple club colours and period-appropriate collars and cuffs, but it’s the badges that add a unique twist. Every one subtly references the icon himself while introducing extra detailing that rewards a closer look.

The nameset on the back, the Maradona Shop logo and the signature on the neckline all rubber-stamp the collection’s identity. We’re not quite sure which one we’d go for first—they all carry so many unforgettable memories.

A player like no other. Diego Maradona.

Images; Maradona Shop

Instant classics.

A home and away kit that don’t stray from heritage and deliver a tremendous showing of identity where we feel clean and crisp does wonders!

It’s undeniably OGC Nice. There’s no need for reinvention and Kappa has nailed a refined and pure approach that just looks so satisfying.

The home is as straight forward a message as it gets with who the club are, where there’s no fuss or silly business, just the solid set of stripes we all know. The only bit of flair is the collar and then woven into the kit is a tribute dedicated to those who died in the Nice attack of 2016, where all 86 victims names make the heart itself, carried by the team in memory.

The away is fresh and flaunts that classic Kappa feel a little more with the sleeves embracing the Omini and having it repeat whilst the polo collar and thin, minimal piping gives a little something extra. The monochrome badge adds to that clean and crisp look whilst supporting the heart too!

It’s unmistakeable and we absolutely love it. ❤️🖤

Images; OGC Nice Kappa Kappa Sport