The Italian Company That Produces Match-Ready Retro Kits For Dozens Of Clubs
Nov 16, 2020, by Chris
On Friday, Czech team Sparta Prague released a special 'in-house' (unbranded) shirt to celebrate their 127th birthday. Sparta Praha will wear their 2020 anniversary kit in an official match - our Italian follower @SoloperlaM_ made us aware that the jersey has been produced and likely also designed in cooperation with an Italian company called Spensley.
Spensley - Italian Company For Retro Kits & Other Retro Products
Based in Genoa, Spensley is a producer of retro sports products that produces "collections of historical, leisure and heritage jerseys and flags inspired by the history of the club". They also offer marketing expertise to clubs to help them showcasing their heritage and history.
The name Spensley derives from James Richardson Spensley
The name Spensley derives from James Richardson Spensley, an English doctor, sportsman and theosophist who landed in Genoa in 1895. By founding Genoa CFC, Italy's first football club in history, James Richardson Spensley, he ignited the spark that brought football to Italy.
Englishman James Richardson Spensley founded Italy's first soccer team in 1895, Genoa CFC
Spensley means for the company "to honor these origins and therefore to tirelessly and courageously seek beauty in soccer".
Spensley is working together with various middle and smaller teams from Italy and also some teams from Europe, including Empoli, Swansea, Sparta Prague, Palermo and quite logically also Genoa CFC.
Spensley - Offerings
- Collections of historical, leisure and heritage jerseys
- Flags inspired by the history of the club and its symbols
- Initiatives that involve the fan community and artists in creating beauty and identity spirit around the Club
Spensley - Retro Kits
Spensley - Other Products
Spensley's retro kits are made from 100% cotton
All of Spensley's retro kits, including the match-worn Sparta Prague 1930-2020 jersey are made from 100% cotton. Sparta's retro kit retails at around 70 Euro, other retro pieces and kits are available for prices between 40-80 Euro.
Do you like these retro kits? Would you like more clubs like Sparta Prague wearing retro kits in official matches? Comment below, and check out more about Spensley on the company's website.
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.
