Arsenal Sign Cavallaro Napoli Formal Wear Sponsor Deal
Aug 8, 2017, by Chris
Arsenal today announced Cavallaro Napoli as the club' Official Formal Wear Partner. The two year partnership will see the Dutch Italian fashion house dress first-team players, management and senior club staff for matchdays at Emirates Stadium and other official occasions.
Founded in 2004, Cavallaro Napoli has 17 brand stores and 400 sales points nationally and internationally. Through the partnership, Cavallaro Napoli will have access to first-team players to create unique content and promote the brand's clothing.
Cavallaro Napoli Becomes New Arsenal Official Formal Wear Sponsor
Arsenal's players and officials already wore the brand's clothing against at the FA Community Shield match against Chelsea on Sunday.
The club suits are a navy wool slim single-breasted style, paired with a white cotton shirt, red silk tie and brown leather accessories. The suit jackets feature the club's historical crest embroidered in the Arsenal red, and a fine knit cardigan in grey melange finishes the look.
Vinai Venkatesham, Arsenal's Chief Commercial Officer,said: "We are delighted to welcome Cavallaro Napoli to the club as our Official Formal Wear Partner. As a brand it has enjoyed huge growth since its inception in 2004 and is well known for its true craftsmanship, using the finest fabrics for its suits to ensure uncompromising quality."
Cavallaro Napoli will also produce special limited edition items for supporters to purchase.
Giuseppe Cavallaro, founder and owner of Cavallaro Napoli: "This is a unique opportunity for our young clothing company. We are proud of the confidence that the internationally renowned club has in us and we look forward to a fruitful collaboration."
No financial details of the deal are known yet. Cavallaro Napoli is also the official Fashion Partner of Dutch club AZ Alkmaar.
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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.
