Anyone with even a remote interest in fashion will tell you about the rising popularity of #Blokecore and “Soccer Girl” aesthetics trending on TikTok and beyond, which seem to be a different take on sporty fashion after years of hype over athleisure and streetwear. Perhaps a little more niche, but the spike in interest around football fashion specifically—whether it’s because of the rising popularity of women’s football, or not—is undeniable.
Drenched in nostalgia, searches for retro football shirts have peaked dramatically on the likes of Depop, and brands such as Prada, Adidas, Balenciaga and Martine Rose are adopting football culture and style into their collections. But before I bore you into oblivion about the history and nuances of football fashion, or break out into a passionate chant of “It’s coming home”, let me share with you four ways myself and our affiliates manager Jerrylyn Saguiped have styled our Home and Away shirts.