First-Ever Bespoke Kits Incoming - Wehen Wiesbaden Announces Capelli Kit Deal - No More Nike After 13 Years
Jun 9, 2020, by Chris
German 2. Bundesliga club SV Wehen Wiesbaden today announced that Capelli, the New York "sports label", will replace Nike as kit supplier after 13 years.
Capelli To Make Wehen Wiesbaden Kits From 2020-21 Season Until 2025
The Capelli Sport Wehen Wiesbaden deal runs from the start of the 2020-2021 season until 30.06.2025. As it is usual, the deal covers not only the equipment of the professional team on the pitch but also the area of training and leisure wear.
For the first time in its history, SV Wehen Wiesbaden will appear in jerseys designed exclusively for the club for the new season.
"We will receive jerseys that are completely tailored to our club and completely individualised, which will reflect everything that stands for us as a club - our colours, our claim 'the W unites' and much more", says Nico Schäfer, spokesman for the management of SV Wehen Wiesbaden.
Kay Mourhege, President Europe of Capelli Sport, is also convinced of the new partnership: "Everyone at Capelli Sport is looking forward to working with SVWW. Together with SV Wehen Wiesbaden we want to establish ourselves here in the metropolitan region. In addition to the professionals, we have a strong focus on the youngsters, whom we want to inspire with our young New York lifestyle".
"With this strategically oriented partnership, we can optimally combine the strengths of both houses," explains Markus Klepzig, Head of Marketing and Sales at SVWW. "We see enormous potential, particularly with regard to anchoring in the region through our brand message 'the W unites', or the US base located here.
In addition to the professional sector, all SVWW junior teams will be competing in Capelli Sport from the new season onwards, even wearing the jersey of the professional team for the first time. Likewise, the SVWW football school and the associated camps will be equipped with the teamwear of the American manufacturer.
"For our professional and junior team it was important to get a partner who has experience and know-how here, but also meets the spirit of the times," says SVWW sports director Christian Hock. "In the discussions and also in the selection process of the products, we at Capelli Sport have gained a very positive impression. Our entire sports division is very much looking forward to it when it starts soon.
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VfL Osnabrück 26-27 Special DFB-Pokal Kit Released - Worn Against Bayern Munich
German club VfL Osnabrück have unveiled a special kit for their DFB-Pokal first-round clash against FC Bayern Munich. Manufactured by Capelli Sport, the one-off jersey pays homage to one of the biggest cup upsets in German football history, when Osnabrück defeated Bayern 5-4 at the Olympiastadion in Munich on September 23, 1978.
The Osnabrück 26-27 DFB-Pokal special shirt closely mirrors the clean aesthetic worn during that historic 1978 triumph. Predominantly white, it features a bold retro polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs in Osnabrück's signature purple.
Completing the look, the special edition kit is paired with matching white shorts and socks accented by purple detailing. The kit will be worn exclusively during the home cup tie against Bayern Munich at the Bremer Brücke and is available through the club's official retail channels.
Sergio Camello Scores Against Barcelona in White Adidas Predator 94 Remake Boots
Rayo Vallecano forward Sergio Camello delivered a notable boot spotting during their La Liga clash against FC Barcelona, taking to the pitch in the white Adidas Predator 94 remake boots. The Spanish striker put the heritage silhouette in the spotlight at Spotify Camp Nou, finding the back of the net twice while laced up in the inverted 1994 classic featuring a white base, black Three Stripes, and small, signature red accents.
Hanoi FC Uses Same Adidas Template as Mercedes F1 Shirt
Vietnamese V.League 1 side Hanoi FC and Adidas have unveiled the first kits from their new partnership, with the design immediately sparking discussion over its unusual short Three Stripes layout across the shoulders.
The shirt uses a new Adidas template with short 3-Stripes on the shoulders and a classic crew neck, a design primarily seen on takedown jersey (fan version). The same template is also used by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1, including the team's latest “Vanda Bloom” collection. The purple colourway closely matches Hanoi FC's traditional identity.
The shirt uses a mixed construction: the body features standard Adidas Climacool fabric, while the sleeves use Player-version material.
What do you think of adidas using the same template for Hanoi FC and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.