Okay, let's get this Euro 96 kit thing going. It's been 28 years, but those kits? They were peak '90s. A whole mood. Like, remember those chunky sleeves, those bold patterns? It was a time when football shirts weren't just about sponsors, they were about saying something.
First up, Germany. All that red, white, and gold, Adidas doing their thing with those EQT stripes. It's like they knew this was a tournament Germany was gonna win. And that full look? Don't get me started on the round-neck tees, those were the bomb.
France, though? Talk about on point. Those kits were ahead of their time. That home shirt with the laced collar, the vertical stripes? It's a classic, no matter what. The away kit? Oh, that inverted sibling with the elasticated v-neck? Zizou in that thing? Pure fire.
Then there's Italy. Nike did a killer job, but the lack of the swoosh? That was the real move. You know, less is more. And that gold detailing? It's like, come on, fashion week called, they want their aesthetic back.
Romania, man. Those colours, those stripes? That was a left-field moment. You know, sometimes you fall for a team because of their kit. That's what happened with Romania. It was a masterstroke from adidas. And the badge, that just works.
Hold up, did you see those Denmark goalkeeper kits? Schmeichel rocking that Hummel madness. It's like they just threw a whole paint bucket at it. And it worked. Absolutely worked.
Netherlands. Minimalism. They kept it simple, but those cuffs, that collar, little details? They knew what they were doing. And that Lotto logo? Let's not forget the Lotto logo.
Turkey? Those kits were loud, confident. They didn't even bother with a fancy badge on the goalkeeper kit. They were just like, "We don't need no badge, we're Turkey." I love that energy.
Bulgaria. 90s football in its purest form. Simple shapes, a bit of nose tape. No need for fancy prints or anything, just clean. It was all about that classic 90s vibe from Puma.
Croatia. Lotto did their thing again with that away kit. Nothing fancy, just clean and sharp. Heavy materials, ready to crush the opposition.
And England. That sky blue home kit? It was a pop of hope. It was like, "Let's bring football home." The away kit was a classic, too. And Seaman, man. Those goalkeeper kits, they were heavy, turtle-necked, and amazing.
Euro 96. Those kits were a statement. They were bold, they were unique, and they were a reflection of the era. And you know what? They still look good today.
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