Jas10 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I’m sure Luke designed it, he was even recorded on video talking through the design and explaining his choices… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I'm also sure Luke was interviewed about it. I have no doubt Fanatics had significant imput, but I was sure Luke was at least involved in the design. Do Fanatics still make our kits now? If so, why do we have to use the same dumb Kappa template that everyone else does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 28 minutes ago, ThunderPower_14 said: I'm also sure Luke was interviewed about it. I have no doubt Fanatics had significant imput, but I was sure Luke was at least involved in the design. Do Fanatics still make our kits now? If so, why do we have to use the same dumb Kappa template that everyone else does? Pretty sure all he did was approve the design. The rest was all marketing BS. Fanatics still manufacture the kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrBlack Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Jas10 said: So apt. We really will have metaphorically crawled through shit by the time our contract with then expires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) Edited July 18, 2021 by Jas10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Love the GK, home kit has grown on me, just not a big fan of the collar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 I used to love the Villa yellow away kit of the mid-eighties with Mita. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Jas10 said: Women's kit has a different collar it seems. Kit looks pretty nice there. One thing Kappa has been improving on year on year is getting the colours right. From the dull 19/20 kit, to this year's vibrant colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 The women’s collar is better, no faff. I still dislike the shirt though. I can’t agree that Kappa is getting any better, this kit is a severe downgrade on last seasons imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: I used to love the Villa yellow away kit of the mid-eighties with Mita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie k Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 i may have missed it, but have pictures of the away kit been leaked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) Urgh, those stripes… It looks like the claret is an apron that has been worn on top of a light blue top… dear oh dear… OK, so best to go a size up for those interested… Edited July 18, 2021 by Jas10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Fun Factory Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: I used to love the Villa yellow away kit of the mid-eighties with Mita. Probably the only think to love in regards to Villa in the mid 80s? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MotoMkali Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Jas10 said: As long as the point lines up with stripes I'd be all over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 If the badge goes any higher it's going to end up on the back. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted July 19, 2021 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 16/07/2021 at 13:56, NPDK said: I don't think I've ever said this, but I don't think there's a guy who's opinion I respect more when it comes to kit, than yours. It's really appreciated! I do have a question for you regarding upcoming manufactorers/designers. What would your thoughts be on a Villa and GymShark partnership? It's not something I have looked into in terms of what I would expect to happen (logistics, Fanatics etc.) if it came to fruition. But I think it could be a very, very interesting case considering the founder is a massive Villa fan and the ridiculous rise that GymShark has had over the past few years. As I said, I haven't given it too much thought, it's just something that's crossed my mind a couple of times over the past few months. Thanks mate, that's really kind of you to say. I try to present my thoughts without claret and blue specs on! In terms of Gymshark, they don't have any experience of designing and making kit or trainingwear, or the logistics of supplying such huge quantities to both the club and to retailers (remember they're an ecomm business first and foremost). The multisport brands I've worked for have an entire division of people just concerned with ensuring the clubs get what they need when they need it. It's a huge undertaking and one which I think Castore underestimated with Rangers. It'll be interesting to see if they've remedied that before signing all these new teams. On 16/07/2021 at 11:52, AtkinsonWonderGoal said: Maybe i shouldnt say this out loud @NurembergVillan, but as the resident kit expert and designer - why have we not seen all your efforts in recent years on a perfect villa kit? Would be good for us to see what you genuinely think would work and which brands you would work with if you could pick any two. Perhaps i am alone when i sit and wonder why i dont get to drool over images of villa kits, made by a villa fa,n in a villa forum, who has real kit designing experience (no offence anyone else who has, cuz some have been georgeous). I designed them like we all did as a kid and still have all my hand drawn coloured in efforts within books in the loft that i reminisce about occasionally, so love this aspect of the game. And you have put some serious thought into it above so why not showcase them to us? I always liked the idea of being the englands rose club, with continued postioning as an england feeder club who promote youth and community spirit. I will go on hunger strike until you do! Hope you've had something to eat since you posted this! Sadly, I wouldn't have time to design anything for fun at the moment. My kids are 5 and 3, and I either own or have a stake in 3 businesses, so time is at a premium. If it was a legit "live" project, though, I'd find the time for it! Sorry! On 16/07/2021 at 11:41, StanBalaban said: Thanks for that post. I always enjoy reading your posts on the kits from a genuine expert's perspective. Question for you... Do you think a Euro-chasing Villa are a more desirable brand to a kit manufacturer than Leicester? They don't seem to get much design love from Adidas. Yes, I do. Huge catchment area, big history, celebrity fans, Villa Park - there's a lot to work with. That said, if we were to sign up with Adidas I think we'd be a Tier 2 team just like Leicester and Leeds. The big question with the likes of Nike and Adidas is whether we're worth the same time and effort as the like of Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid etc, and we all know that right now, we aren't. On 17/07/2021 at 13:07, Jas10 said: I’m sure Luke designed it, he was even recorded on video talking through the design and explaining his choices… I saw the designs before Christmas of the season they were launched. Exactly as ended up on pitch, but with Fanatics logos all over them. They were shared with me by a designer at Fanatics. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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