World Cup 2018: The history of football kits and why we care about them


World Cup 2018: The history of football kits and why we care about them


(CNN)World Cups not only showcase the world's finest players but some of the best and worst football kits in history.
However, designing an international football uniform is no easy feat.
    Kits are made to represent not just the identity of the team, but fully encapsulate everything the nation is -- both past and present.

    Manufacturers spend months researching and designing how a team's shirt, shorts and socks should look, and what the kit should represent.
    Dreaming up a design is more than just using the country's national colors. While some countries use the colors from their flags, others use colors that have historical, political or geographical meaning.

    Symbolic of moments in history

    "It's a subjective thing, football shirts. Some people look at something and say it's beautiful while other people will say it's shocking," says Doug Bierton, who co-founded Classic Football Shirts, the world's largest collection of original kit.
    And while it's a subjective thing, over time the shirts -- whether good or bad -- become symbolic of moments in history. They often remind fans of unforgettable World Cup moments, not just on the pitch, but also in their personal lives.
    "Every shirt means something to somebody, whether it was their first match or just specific memories," Bierton tells CNN Sport.
    "The World Cup's a good reference point because it's once every four years and four years is quite a life-changing amount of time.
    "By seeing the shirt, you can remember that match ... it's a visualization of that memory, it comes back just like that."


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    Story highlights

    • Football shirts have come to symbolize moments in history
    • Some kit colors have historical, political or geographical meaning
    • For Russia 2018, Adidas has paid homage to the past
    (CNN)World Cups not only showcase the world's finest players but some of the best and worst football kits in history.
    However, designing an international football uniform is no easy feat.
      Kits are made to represent not just the identity of the team, but fully encapsulate everything the nation is -- both past and present.
      Manufacturers spend months researching and designing how a team's shirt, shorts and socks should look, and what the kit should represent.
      Dreaming up a design is more than just using the country's national colors. While some countries use the colors from their flags, others use colors that have historical, political or geographical meaning.
      Brazil's yellow kit has become one of the most famous symbols of not only Brazil, but football. As Devlin writes in his book, "When it comes to colors that encapsulate excellence and glamor in football, the palette of yellow, green, blue and white -- the colors of Brazil -- is often the first to spring to mind."
      Photos: Unforgettable football shirt designs
      Brazil – Brazil's yellow kit has become one of the most famous symbols of not only Brazil, but football. As Devlin writes in his book, "When it comes to colors that encapsulate excellence and glamor in football, the palette of yellow, green, blue and white -- the colors of Brazil -- is often the first to spring to mind."
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      While Spain's 1994 US World Cup wasn't the most successful in its history, the shirt -- featuring three stripes made up of yellow and navy diamonds -- was unique and was worn by the likes of Pep Guardiola, Miquel Nadal and Luis Enrique.
      Photos: Unforgettable football shirt designs
      Spain – While Spain's 1994 US World Cup wasn't the most successful in its history, the shirt -- featuring three stripes made up of yellow and navy diamonds -- was unique and was worn by the likes of Pep Guardiola, Miquel Nadal and Luis Enrique.
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      Croatia's red and white checkered kit from its first World Cup in 1998 will forever be remembered as the design in which Davor Suker earned the Golden Boot.
      Photos: Unforgettable football shirt designs
      Croatia – Croatia's red and white checkered kit from its first World Cup in 1998 will forever be remembered as the design in which Davor Suker earned the Golden Boot.
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      Cameroon's full body suit for the 2004 African Cup of Nations became infamous after it was banned by FIFA for not following regulations.
      Photos: Unforgettable football shirt designs
      Cameroon – Cameroon's full body suit for the 2004 African Cup of Nations became infamous after it was banned by FIFA for not following regulations.
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      During the 1980s, the colors of Germany's flag started creeping into its usual black and white designs. It became one of the most famous kits of all time when Germany won its third World Cup in the final against Argentina in 1990.
      Photos: Unforgettable football shirt designs
      Germany – During the 1980s, the colors of Germany's flag started creeping into its usual black and white designs. It became one of the most famous kits of all time when Germany won its third World Cup in the final against Argentina in 1990.

      World Cup 2018: The history of football kits and why we care about them

      Bianca Britton, CNN
      Updated 1553 GMT (2353 HKT) May 4, 2018

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      Story highlights

      • Football shirts have come to symbolize moments in history
      • Some kit colors have historical, political or geographical meaning
      • For Russia 2018, Adidas has paid homage to the past
      (CNN)World Cups not only showcase the world's finest players but some of the best and worst football kits in history.
      However, designing an international football uniform is no easy feat.
        Kits are made to represent not just the identity of the team, but fully encapsulate everything the nation is -- both past and present.
        Manufacturers spend months researching and designing how a team's shirt, shorts and socks should look, and what the kit should represent.
        Dreaming up a design is more than just using the country's national colors. While some countries use the colors from their flags, others use colors that have historical, political or geographical meaning.
        Brazil's yellow kit has become one of the most famous symbols of not only Brazil, but football. As Devlin writes in his book, "When it comes to colors that encapsulate excellence and glamor in football, the palette of yellow, green, blue and white -- the colors of Brazil -- is often the first to spring to mind."
        Photos: Unforgettable football shirt designs
        Brazil – Brazil's yellow kit has become one of the most famous symbols of not only Brazil, but football. As Devlin writes in his book, "When it comes to colors that encapsulate excellence and glamor in football, the palette of yellow, green, blue and white -- the colors of Brazil -- is often the first to spring to mind."
        Hide Caption
        5 of 8
        While Spain's 1994 US World Cup wasn't the most successful in its history, the shirt -- featuring three stripes made up of yellow and navy diamonds -- was unique and was worn by the likes of Pep Guardiola, Miquel Nadal and Luis Enrique.
        Photos: Unforgettable football shirt designs
        Spain – While Spain's 1994 US World Cup wasn't the most successful in its history, the shirt -- featuring three stripes made up of yellow and navy diamonds -- was unique and was worn by the likes of Pep Guardiola, Miquel Nadal and Luis Enrique.
        Hide Caption
        6 of 8
        Croatia's red and white checkered kit from its first World Cup in 1998 will forever be remembered as the design in which Davor Suker earned the Golden Boot.
        Photos: Unforgettable football shirt designs
        Croatia – Croatia's red and white checkered kit from its first World Cup in 1998 will forever be remembered as the design in which Davor Suker earned the Golden Boot.
        Hide Caption
        7 of 8
        Cameroon's full body suit for the 2004 African Cup of Nations became infamous after it was banned by FIFA for not following regulations.
        Photos: Unforgettable football shirt designs
        Cameroon – Cameroon's full body suit for the 2004 African Cup of Nations became infamous after it was banned by FIFA for not following regulations.
        Hide Caption
        8 of 8
        Photos: Unforgettable football shirt designsGermany – During the 1980s, the colors of Germany's flag started creeping into its usual black and white designs. It became one of the most famous kits of all time when Germany won its third World Cup in the final against Argentina in 1990.

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