Barça ‘95-97
The New Classic
Reds and blues rampantly stretch across this silky kit representing the Catalan giants. The reignition of the ‘95-’97 FC Barcelona away kit is the new classic for all football fans. An iconic shirt that boasts a classy two tone collar, youthful detailing of the club’s name, and that sweet sweet OG FC Barcelona crest. This kit brings the style from the field to the street.
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Who?
Rocked by icons of the game who sit fondly in the hearts and memories of football fans lucky enough to have watched them. The likes of Ronaldo “El Fenomeno”, Luis Figo, Gheorge Hagi, and Pep Guardiola dominated Europe and entertained millions in style while donning this jersey. Playing under revolutionary head coach, Johan Cruyff, these iconic players of the game defined what it meant to be a baller. Revered by club and football fans alike, they left us with some of the greatest moments known to the game. Moments that have inspired the current generation of players and beyond.
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Why?
Retro kits have come into extreme popularity in today’s streetwear scene. Whether you’re a football fan or not there’s something special about the detail sewn into older kits. An energy within the design that feels perfectly cultivated for each one. There’s soul to them and history that further elevates their status. Football kits for streetwear is a society that has so many sought after iconic jerseys; Neymar at Santos, Ronaldinho for Brazil, David Beckham at Real Madrid, this ‘95-’97 away kit, and so many more that can strike up conversations between complete strangers and best friends. Not to mention... the bagginess - New kits are so tight and shaped for max performance - retro kits seem to drape perfectly over the rest of an outfit bringing it together like bread and butter. Bringing out the inner child in all of us that grew up watching football every weekend.
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Personal Story
There’s something very special about holding this kit. You feel so connected to the history of FC Barcelona with this piece that feels like the pinnacle of “look good, feel good, play good”. A kit from an era of pure self-expression. El Fenomeno knocking in goals for fun with gold hoops in his ears and this kit on his back - Game’s gone soft. Missing the days where it seemed like everything was a go on the field. This hole in my heart was patched up the first time I saw this kit on the Camp Nou’s grounds; I had to have it. So, when my family came to visit me in beautiful Barcelona the first stop was the FC Barcelona shop where my dad and I both picked up this jersey. There was nothing quite like this kit in the rest of the store - It stuck out in all the right ways.
