Confirmed: Sport's Leaked Barcelona 16-17 Kits Were Just a Fantasy Design
Jan 26, 2016, by Pat
Update (25/01/16): We can fully confirm that Sport's 'leak' is just a concept design created by a design studio and based on the info publicly available.
The description by Barcelona-based Símil Estudio reads as follows; "[...] shirts designed based on rumors circulating online, especially on the specialized website footyheadlines.com [...]" It also gives us a chance to get a clearer look at the designs, which are actually quite well done. Read the original article below.
Catalan newspaper Sport, usually well-informed in all-things Barça, yesterday ran a story about the new FC Barcelona 16-17 home, away and third kits. Subsequently, the image was shared frequently across the several social media sites, and we were also made aware of it by a number of Footy Headlines users.
Unfortunately, although correctly predicting last season's Barcelona home and away jerseys in early December, Sport didn't get much right this time. Apart from colors that is, but those we already revealed in October and November last year.
Barcelona 16-17 Kits
This image shows the alleged Barcelona 16-17 home, away and third shirts.
The easiest way to proof the inaccuracy of the alleged Barcelona 16-17 shirts leak is the image of the away kit. Although not exactly the same, it is clearly informed by a concept design created by Design Football user Corinth last month.
Corinth's fantasy design
The supposed Barcelona 16-17 third kit, meanwhile, is quite obviously based on an image we used to illustrate the general inspiration behind the design. Actually, there is nothing indicating that the final Barcelona 2016-17 third shirt will be a more or less close replication of the 92-94 away kit. Instead, it's expected that - like in the last two seasons - Nike's third kits will all be based on a single template; it would be pretty odd if that template was inspired on an old Barcelona shirt.
Barcelona 1992-94 away kit (Kappa)
Last but not least, the Barcelona 16-17 home kit, although not 100% accurate, could well look pretty similar once it's officially unveiled next summer. It's already confirmed that the Barcelona 2016-2017 home jersey will return to the more traditional vertical striping and also feature more saturated and lighter colors, while club president Bartomeu stated it would be inspired by the 1992 jersey, hence the broader-than-usual stripes.
Descubre las tres camisetas del FC Barcelona para la próxima temporada #fcblive
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— Diario SPORT (@sport) January 21, 2016Accurate colors, but that's about it. What are your thoughts after seeing the alleged Barcelona 16-17 kit leaks? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR Collection Leaked
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool LFSTLR collection for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, courtesy of kit insider @KamilBerberler. Following the popular black and gold capsule from the previous campaign, the newest lifestyle range from Adidas Originals switches direction with a sleek black and vibrant red color palette, merging retro football heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
The standout piece of the collection is a long-sleeve lifestyle jersey finished in a deep black base with a subtle, tonal all-over graphic incorporating the iconic Liver bird. Contrasting vibrant red accents define the look, highlighting the classic Adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders and sleeves, the ribbed cuffs, and centrally stacked Trefoil and Liver bird logos. A matching full-zip coach track jacket and tailored track pants carry the same stealthy tonal pattern and bright red detailing.
Alongside the tracksuit is a bold red pullover hoodie featuring dark, centered chest emblems and "YNWA" typography printed on the sleeve cuff. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxed-fitting black t-shirt that displays the stacked red logos on the chest, a jacquard "YNWA" pattern knitted into the ribbed crew collar, and an oversized red "YNWA" wordmark across the lower back hem. The new Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR range is expected to launch in the coming months.
Black & Gold Liverpool 26-27 Lifestyle Shirt Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool 26-27 special-edition lifestyle and pre-match shirt have surfaced online, providing the clearest look yet at the luxurious black and gold design. Known unofficially as the "Gold Leaf" jersey, the shirt is set to release during the 26-27 season as part of Adidas's off-pitch and culture range for the club. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a stealth black foundation covered by an intricate metallic gold diamond lattice pattern across the front and back of the torso. Each diamond enclosure contains an ornate floral damask motif inspired by traditional Southeast Asian art, honoring Liverpool's vast Thai fanbase. A classic Adidas Trefoil logo appears on the right chest alongside the Liver bird crest on the left, both applied in matching gold.
Completing the design are solid black sleeves and a crossover V-neck collar detailed with a gold inner trim. Tailored as a high-fashion crossover rather than a competitive match kit, this special-edition pre-match and lifestyle shirt will be available in the 26-27 season.
