Crystal Palace 20-21 Kits Stolen From Concept Designer?
Aug 7, 2020, by Pat
The new Crystal Palace kits were unveiled earlier today, and it's fair to say that they have not been received too well.
And there might be more controversy on the way as people have spotted concept designs from almost one year ago on Instagram, which look exactly like the ones released by the club today.
The designs were initially shared by @palacekit, whose bio reads "All designs are unofficial, just me having fun") and who has since produced a number of other Crystal Palace concept designs, on 25 October 2019.
Now, there are two possibilities for what happened here. Either the club stole @palacekit's work or they approached the creator and compensated them for the work. If this was an official approach from Palace to @palacekit, it's surprising that the post was not quietly taken down between October and now. If there wasn't any contact between the club and the creator, Crystal Palace have some explaining to do.
It has to be said that Crystal Palace's jerseys are not directly produced by Puma. The designs are created as a collaboration between the club and Puma Teamwear, a company that manages Puma's brand for lower level teams in the UK.
Chairman Steve Parish confirmed the inspiration for the new kits during today's unveiling:
💬 "I was immediately inspired when I saw the concept from a supporter who had shared designs on Instagram, with perfect synergy across all the kits for the upcoming season.“
— PALACE XTRA 📰 (@cpfc_xtra) August 7, 2020
- Steve Parish#CPFC pic.twitter.com/kDMO5Sbuvr
Stay tuned to see how this story evolves.
Let's hear your thoughts in the comments below.
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.
