[Albion] Kit(s) for season 22/23....?

[GT49er]

Why change? With the current financial situation surely Uncle Tony anouncing that we understand how you're all feeling the pinch and have decided not to change our strip next season would go down well.

Uncle Tony anouncing that we understand how you're all feeling the pinch and have decided not to charge you £20 to let a mate use your ticket would go down equally well, I imagine. I also imagine it won't happen.

Still, as long as some people choose to buy an incredibly expensive new shirt or two every season .....................

 

[strings]

I saw this on Twitter the other day which I really liked but unfortunately will probably never happen.

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I love these, the 'hyperturq' is a colour that I actually associate with Brighton, even though it has not been used by the club before.

 

[Mellotron]

I love these, the 'hyperturq' is a colour that I actually associate with Brighton, even though it has not been used by the club before.

I like to think it's inspired by the seafront railings.

 

[Eeyore]

I saw this on Twitter the other day which I really liked but unfortunately will probably never happen.

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I'd actually buy the first one. But doubtless the away kit will be the usual dull disappointment.

 

[METALMICKY]

Nike: "We've designed some really nice training and warm-up kit to accompany the new strips. What do you think?"

Club: "Ooo - yes. That is good. We'll sell loads of that I'm sure."

Nike: "Right. So quantities: how many sets of each size are we looking at?"

Club: "Oh, let's say 3 sets of Medium, 5 sets of Large and twenty thousand sets of XXXXL and see how we do, eh?"

Yes that looks like our annual replica shirt sales strategy

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Any itk insights regarding what we can expect - or whether it will be worn for the last game of the season?

I'm preparing myself to be underwhelmed by Nike's latest '5 minute job'.

To be fair to Nike, both of this season's "5 minute job" kits have been great.

 

[southstandandy]

Inter Milan stripes I've heard for next season!

 

[Justice]

Kappa make a decent looking kit.

 

[Weststander]

I like to think it's inspired by the seafront railings.

So a rust coloured kit then.

 

[Lurchy]

Kappa make a decent looking kit.

As do Hummel.

Really hoping we don’t renew the deal with Nike.

 

[NorfolkGull]

I'd be amazed if Nike get a new contract. Someone like Puma or Macron could be decent

 

[GloryDays]

Adidas would be very good

or Bukta

can't stand Nike.

I don't believe Bukta make performance wear (or anything that I can tell) any more, but I might be wrong.

I'd be quite happy with Umbro tbh. I don't think they're owned by nike any more and they do some great stuff in South America for their leagues. Interestingly, and very rare for an away it, WHU's Umbro kit (1) this season is quite close to an option for us. I also really like a few Macron kits. (2) Though there is a very wide tolerance of what is acceptable.

Some brands really struggle with stripes. Adi do it better than others, but an adi kit would be a bit gross I think. Yet again we'd fall in to the pleb category of kits and get some throwaway design from the sweepings of the sweatshop floor. Something more bespoke from a B list brand would be better. Errea style IMO.

 

[Swansman]

Why change? With the current financial situation surely Uncle Tony anouncing that we understand how you're all feeling the pinch and have decided not to change our strip next season would go down well.

Uncle Tony anouncing that we understand how you're all feeling the pinch and have decided not to charge you £20 to let a mate use your ticket would go down equally well, I imagine. I also imagine it won't happen.

Still, as long as some people choose to buy an incredibly expensive new shirt or two every season .....................

The sportswear companies pay the clubs to be their official kit makers.

Part of that deal is presumably that these companies are allowed to make new kits for the club each season. I'm no businessman but I dont think there is a clause in the deal saying "So we've paid a lot... but if you guys want to keep the same old shirts, which means limiting our exposure and sales, then that is completely fine of course. No problems."

 

[Lurchy]

The sportswear companies pay the clubs to be their official kit makers.

Part of that deal is presumably that these companies are allowed to make new kits for the club each season. I'm no businessman but I dont think there is a clause in the deal saying "So we've paid a lot... but if you guys want to keep the same old shirts, which means limiting our exposure and sales, then that is completely fine of course. No problems."

It would be in the contract about how many new kits they will make each year. It’s getting ridiculous at some clubs. Napoli are by far the worst, having 13 for this season.

Brentford going right way though, keeping their home kit for 2 seasons,

 

[Swansman]

RKC Waalwiljk will be playing with this next week (because of some children disease-charity thing), designed by some 10 year old girl.

Sign her up.

They also have some cool carnival kits each year.

 

[Comrade Sam]

Ben Sherman or Bukta! Personally love the mid sixties blue shirt, white sleeves and white crew collar. Keep the away kit.

 

[The Wookiee]

 

[schmunk]

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RKC Waalwiljk will be playing with this next week (because of some children disease-charity thing), designed by some 10 year old girl.

Sign her up.

They also have some cool carnival kits each year.

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I'm not sure we want to wear kits which have "Villa" or "Willy" on them...

 

[Wozza]

I love these, the 'hyperturq' is a colour that I actually associate with Brighton, even though it has not been used by the club before.

 

[jamie (not that one)]

Would love to see us go for Puma, New Balance or Under Armour. I've liked what they've put out for the last few years (not that I'll ever buy one and put my gelatinous carcass on display)