It's been a bumper week of kit releases, with a lot of the big boys dropping their third kits ahead of the new season. Below we take a look at the five that caught our eye.
The Normandy team have teamed up with Umbro and fully leant into their English heritage. Le Havre is referred to as 'les ciel et marine' in France, meaning 'the sky and navy blues.' The colours were selected by the club's English founders because they represented their alma maters, the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford. The club's anthem is played to the tune of "God Save the King" as another nod to its English origins. It's no wonder they roped in local resident and Libertines frontman Pete Doherty to model their new shirt ahead of the Ligue 1 season. The vertical pinstripes, bordered collar and subtle details on the back give it a refined 90s-inspired look. We think this one could become a cult classic in a few years.
Real Madrid and adidas have dropped their third kit for the 2025/26 season, mixing classic style with a fresh look. The royal blue design gives off a sense of prestige and tradition, but with a modern twist. Inspired by 80s and 90s styles, the kit has a retro vibe but still feels current.
The shirt features a subtle embossed pattern, adding depth to the simple design. White accents on the Three Stripes across the shoulders and sleeves create a clean contrast. Plus, the Trefoil logo makes a return for the second year in a row, bringing back a nostalgic look from adidas' past with the club. When paired with the iconic Real Madrid crest, it’s the perfect mix of old-school charm and modern sophistication.
This kit is another example of the solid partnership between Real Madrid and adidas, delivering a sleek, timeless design that fans will love.
Nottingham Forest and adidas have revealed a new away kit for next season, inspired by the city’s rich heritage. Just a short distance from the iconic City Ground is the historic Lace Market, once the heart of the world’s lace industry, now home to design studios and cultural hubs. The spirit of Nottingham lace is woven into the club’s new design.
The kit features a clean off-white base with standout details. An embossed pattern combines the club crest with the postcode of the City Ground, creating a unique, bespoke design. Lace-inspired hems around the shoulders and sides honor the city’s legacy. The Bally’s logo takes pride of place at the front, marking a fresh chapter for the club. The sponsor fits seamlessly into the kit, completing the look perfectly.
The Gunners return to a cream-white base, evoking the elegance of past kits. The real standout is the attention to detail, deep maroon accents on the collar and adidas Three Stripes nod to Arsenal’s Highbury days and North London’s rich tradition.
A fold-over collar, dipped in yellow and maroon, adds a vintage touch, while the Trefoil logo makes its return. The deconstructed club crest, with just the cannon alongside the Trefoil, brings back early English football vibes. A subtle graphic of Highbury’s iconic art deco crest is woven into the fabric and stamped on the back collar, paying tribute to the club’s past as they step into a new era.
Bayern Munich and adidas have unveiled their striking third kit for the 2025/26 season, blending vintage charm with a modern edge. The shirt is drenched in deep black, giving it a bold and commanding presence, while a tonal checkered pattern adds a subtle yet sophisticated texture to the design. Red and green accents around the collar and sleeve trimmings pay tribute to Bayern’s Bavarian heritage, bringing a touch of tradition to the sleek look.
The classic adidas Three Stripes run down the shoulders in white, providing a sharp contrast that complements the overall design. In a nod to the past, the iconic Trefoil logo makes its return on a Bayern third kit, enhancing the retro feel. To further emphasize the vintage aesthetic, the club crest has been reimagined, adding a timeless touch to the shirt.
This new third kit successfully combines minimalism and heritage with contemporary design elements, offering an instantly classic look that celebrates Bayern Munich’s roots while embracing the future. It’s a bold statement for the season ahead, blending tradition with innovation in a way only Bayern and adidas can.
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