The link up between Umbro and Brazilian club Grêmio seems to be a relationship that goes from strength to strength based on the glorious giving of kits that have been produced collaboratively. Offering contemporary as well as heritage, the latest release is symbolic of that.
As well as a rather fruity pinstriped new official match kit, the brand have also released a shirt inspired by the club's 1956 number. A shirt that recalls a title winning season, it's an instant classic made for the cultured game while the match shirt that lands for the current game sweeps in not simply cutting the mustard but slathers in football shirt beauty. A proper shirt, it's loud yet seamlessly subtle - no mean feat. As ever, it's about the finer detail being brought together to create the finest finished article. From the embroidery to the typography, both of these shirts have abundance on their side.
The football shirt in today's game is not something to be undermined - arguably the strongest connection a club can offer between on the pitch play and off the pitch fandom, it's got to be delivered with appreciation. Both club and brand have it tailored triumphantly. Sophisticated cool. You can get your hands on one here.
