Umbro Better Release *That* Chainmail Football Jersey
When Slam Jam designer Giovanni Nordio shared an image of a chainmail Umbro jersey on Instagram over the summer, the statement-making football kit quickly became a mainstay on stylephiles' explore pages. The knightly take on the quintessential athletic top, finished with Umbro's signature double diamond logo in the center of the chest, boasts a heavy metal composition that one could only compare to armour. Well, let's hope the joust to get your hands on one actually happens. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Giovanni (@g.nordio)The head-turning silhouette is part of Slam Jam's ongoing collaboration with Umbro, in which the Italian label is restoring the English sportswear manufacturer's fashionable flair through a series of "designed by Slam Jam for Umbro" collections. Fast forward to now, and the pair is teasing the release of their Spring/Summer 2025 collection, leading with a photo of the medieval soccer top.The brand has not, however, confirmed when (or if) the viral silhouette will actually launch, and it appears to be missing from the collection's initial product lineup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Slam Jam (@slamjam)Outside the chainmail football kit, the seasonal lineup is packed with designs referencing signature security getups, player uniforms, and fan attire that'll satisfy your football-ified fashion tastes. Thick all-black windbreakers and formal quarter-zip jackets nod to the football arena's watchmen, while kaleidoscopic jackets, polos, jerseys, and hats are fitted for the sport's devotees. Meanwhile, "Only Football" hoodies and "Hard Time" T-shirts round out the eclectic ready-to-wear lineup.The first drop from Umbro's Spring/Summer 2025 collection will launch on March 4 on Slam Jam and Umbro's webstores, as well as in select retailers. The second drop from the line will arrive on March 18. Take a look at the full lineup in the campaign, shot by Satoshi Fujiwara, above.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
When Slam Jam designer Giovanni Nordio shared an image of a chainmail Umbro jersey on Instagram over the summer, the statement-making football kit quickly became a mainstay on stylephiles' explore pages. The knightly take on the quintessential athletic top, finished with Umbro's signature double diamond logo in the center of the chest, boasts a heavy metal composition that one could only compare to armour. Well, let's hope the joust to get your hands on one actually happens.
The head-turning silhouette is part of Slam Jam's ongoing collaboration with Umbro, in which the Italian label is restoring the English sportswear manufacturer's fashionable flair through a series of "designed by Slam Jam for Umbro" collections. Fast forward to now, and the pair is teasing the release of their Spring/Summer 2025 collection, leading with a photo of the medieval soccer top.
The brand has not, however, confirmed when (or if) the viral silhouette will actually launch, and it appears to be missing from the collection's initial product lineup.
Outside the chainmail football kit, the seasonal lineup is packed with designs referencing signature security getups, player uniforms, and fan attire that'll satisfy your football-ified fashion tastes. Thick all-black windbreakers and formal quarter-zip jackets nod to the football arena's watchmen, while kaleidoscopic jackets, polos, jerseys, and hats are fitted for the sport's devotees. Meanwhile, "Only Football" hoodies and "Hard Time" T-shirts round out the eclectic ready-to-wear lineup.
The first drop from Umbro's Spring/Summer 2025 collection will launch on March 4 on Slam Jam and Umbro's webstores, as well as in select retailers. The second drop from the line will arrive on March 18. Take a look at the full lineup in the campaign, shot by Satoshi Fujiwara, above.
Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
