Throwback designs have been a big winner for adidas since they took over the Arsenal manufacturing attire from PUMA back in the early 2019/20 campaign, including the return of the famous lost jersey for the track last season.
And it seems that the Gunners are set to go back in time again for 2021/22, with adidas choosing to develop the ‘blue flash’ away kits from the mid-1990s for the Gunners’ new third strip.
The 90s were a decade of transition for the North London club as they moved from the George Graham era to the time of Arsene Wenger and won various trophies along the way. They claimed two league titles and two FA Cups, as well as the final edition of the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, and they did so with a number of iconic strips.
Paul Merson wearing the famous shirt that adidas is believed to have recreated | Chris Cole / Getty Images
When football was mixed with fashion towards the end of the 20th century, Arsenal were known for their innovative and striking kits – and the navy blue jersey they wore in 1994 and 1995 is no exception. It’s a look they will return to next season, according to ever-reliable kit leaker Footy Headlines.
Arsenal will return to the “blue lightning” look of their new third kit and decorate a predominantly navy blue – sorry, ‘Mystery Blue’ shirt with a zigzag design that evokes the bold and foreign costumes almost two decades ago.
What Arsenal’s third strip for next season is expected to look like | Footy headlines
The shirt will be furnished with a turquoise graphic and red and white logos, as well as a two-tone red and white adidas logo, which has apparently become the norm for the manufacturer’s third elite package.
It’s a subtle yet noticeable difference from their current third kit, which is also navy blue, but comes as a more direct call back to a bygone era for the club.
The leaks follow an earlier image published on Footy Headline’s Instagram that revealed the color scheme, but not the design. They are still a little unsure about it – they say they expect variations in what the zigzags will look like and the shape of the collar, which can be either square or rounded.
? Klus Exclusive: Arsenal 21-22 third kit leaked: https://t.co/UdMP5iAIwx
– Footy Headlines (@Footy_Headlines) April 5, 2021
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