In the early 1960s, former-player-turned-manager Tommy Docherty took the reigns at Chelsea Football Club. He started a trend – that managers would have a say in their team’s kits. Thus, he chose the all-blue look for Chelsea that we know today.
Well, years later, approaching the 1974/75 season, his successor, Dave Sexton, selected a unique away top. Enthralled by the “Magnificent Magyars,” he chose to mimic their kits. Who were the Magyars? The Hungarian National Team of the 50s, who revolutionized the way soccer was played. Sexton, wanting to mimic their success, took a note from their wardrobe as his starting point.
And thus, Chelsea kits with white, red and green became a reality. And now, on the 50th anniversary of the endeavor, Nike take the opportunity to iterate on the jersey – offering up a fashion-forward approach to one of Chelsea’s most unique one-offs.
• Replica – often referred to as a ‘fan’ or ‘stadium’ jersey, this is an officially licensed jersey that replicates the match-worn jerseys that professionals wear. Built for the everyday supporter and features a looser fit and standard fabric technology. Sewn or embroidered crests make these very machine-wash friendly
• Dri-FIT Technology – a high-performance, microfiber polyester fabric that wicks sweat away from the body and allows for increased airflow
• Made with 100% recycled material excluding trims and decorations as a step toward a better future
• 100% polyester
• Officially licensed
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