Barcelona concept kits featuring Adidas: A thing of beauty

Yesterday’s emphatic win against Real Sociedad adds to the list of joyous moments since the turn of the calendar. However, if Nike’s leaked jersey for the next season were to be believed, the jersey release will surely not be a moment of joy. The leaked design is a break away from the usual Barcelona jersey designs and has received heavy criticism so far.

For those interested in an alternate design, here is a peach of design from @ArgenBocaaa. He is an Argentinian-based concept designer, and as well as these Barcelona’s Adidas concepts, he has recently created several designs for Boca Juniors.

If these designs were to be actually implemented, it would mean a change in the kit provider. MLS teams have a league-wide deal with the German manufacturer which means that we get an idea of how the jersey might look like if the Catalans ever don the three stripes.

A constant feature of the jersey designs from MLS is three stripes on the shoulder, making it pretty visible to the world that the shirt is unmistakably Adidas.

Another feature of the design of Home Jersey is the use of two different shades of blue, one from the 2015-16 home kit and the other from this season’s jersey. Due to the ample thickness of the stripes, this blends in nicely with the classic burgundy stripes on either side.

The away shirt is a relatively plain one, a white base and two diagonal stripes in Barca’s traditional colors. Given the intense rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, it’s very unlikely that the Catalans will ever don a white jersey. However, the design gives an idea of how the jersey might look like if it ever gets to that stage.

Another interesting feature is that the collar on both shirts uses a modern V-neck cut, with the added colors of the Catalan flag, which also feature on the shirt sleeves, bringing some new life to how Barça display their Catalonian heritage. 

Given the fact that the leaked designs have not been up to the mark, this design concept will certainly serve as a breath of fresh air for Barcelona fans.