Nike Give Birmingham Kit Design "That Will Be Enjoyed by No Other Club in the UK"
Jun 28, 2022, by Chris
Birmingham City have released their 2022-2023 home kit earlier this month. The third kit made by Nike features a "unique design that will be enjoyed by no other club in the UK". Let us find out why Birmingham highlight that fact.
It is Birmingham's third season with Nike as their kit supplier, who replaced Adidas in 2020. So far, the club have not received a single bespoke kits.
Birmingham Did Not Get Any Bespoke Kit From Nike Yet
The first Nike Birmingham FC home kit was the standard Nike Trophy IV in a blue and white colorway. Hundreds of teams worldwide have worn the same template, with Portsmouth getting the same kit.
The second Nike Birmingham FC home kit was a level above the first - it was blue and white with a tiger design. The jersey was not unique to Birmingham but a custom Nike Team creation only given to bigger teams.
The third Nike Birmingham FC home kit is also a Nike Team creation. This design won't be used by another UK club, as announced by Birmingham. So far, the graphic design has been also not used by any other important team in the world.
Birmingham are on the third level of Nike's pyramid. They get no bespoke kits from Nike but at least have some direct contact with the Swoosh.
It is nothing uncommon that the big brands give teams the same kit designs. Last season, very many Adidas teams were twinned by design. This will be also the case in the 2022-2023 season.
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Austria Lustenau Release Special-Edition 26-27 "Vintage" Kit
Austrian club SC Austria Lustenau has unveiled a special-edition jersey, dubbed the "Vintage" kit, created in collaboration with Italian brand Erreà. The limited-edition shirt was launched for the friendly match against German giants FC Schalke 04 at the Sun Minimeal Arena.
The Erreà Austria Lustenau 26-27 "Vintage" jersey comes in an off-white cream base adorned with a subtle all-over floral damask pattern. It is complemented by a dark green polo collar with dual gold pinstripes, an aesthetic echoed on the matching ribbed sleeve cuffs. To complete the clean retro look, the club crest, Erreà chest logo, and Sun Minimeal front sponsor are all rendered in monochrome dark green.
On the back, the retro styling continues with an elegant serif typeface in green for the player names and squad numbers. The release represents another custom design from Erreà in their first season outfitting the Austrian side, after taking over the club's technical contract ahead of the 26-27 campaign.
Betting Ban: Brazilian Club Vila Nova Announce BYD Main Shirt Sponsor Deal
Brazilian club Vila Nova FC has officially announced Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD as its new primary front-of-shirt sponsor. Described by the club as the largest commercial partnership in its history, the agreement places the BYD logo prominently on the chest of the team's Volt Sport kits through the end of 2026, with an option to extend into 2027.
The sponsorship is executed in collaboration with Saga, an authorized dealership network representing BYD in Brazil, whose small logo appears directly underneath the main BYD mark. The automotive manufacturer replaces previous shirt sponsor Bet da Sorte, following a wave of regulatory restrictions on betting companies operating in Brazilian football.
Currently fighting at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B table and chasing promotion to the top flight, Vila Nova is set to debut the redesigned shirts immediately. The landmark agreement secures vital financial stability for the club's promotion push while expanding BYD's growing footprint across South American football.
Legia Warsaw Release First Adidas Originals Collection in Decades
Legia Warsaw and Adidas have officially launched an all-new Originals lifestyle collection, marking the club's first dedicated project under the iconic Trefoil banner in decades. The retro-infused streetwear range draws heavily on vintage terrace fashion and archival sportswear aesthetics.
Rendered in Legia's traditional palette of green, white, and black, the drop includes classic full-zip track jackets, hoodies, track pants, and t-shirts. Every piece is detailed with Adidas' signature Trefoil logo and prominent Three Stripes down the sleeves and legs. Fans are also treated to two distinct badge options across the garments, with items arriving with either the club's modern crest or the iconic circular 'eLka' emblem.
The Adidas Originals Legia Warsaw collection is available now through the club's official online fan store and selected physical locations. Prices range from 259 PLN for t-shirts to 419 PLN (60-95 EUR) for the full-zip track tops.
