- Big-name clubs have dropped their 2026-27 kits, with several returning to classic looks — think AC Milan’s thick red-and-black stripes, PSG’s restored Hechter band and Juventus’ clean black-and-white revival.
- Nostalgia is huge this year: retro nods and anniversaries feature heavily (Celtic’s Lisbon Lions tribute, Porto’s 80s-style numbers, Manchester United’s 1970s polo collar).
- Designers also leaned into bold local and modern touches — Dortmund’s industrial-inspired graphic, Inter’s Milan-tailoring details, Bayern’s gold championship badge and Man City’s sky-blue gradient.
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- Former supermodel Carré Otis filed a complaint in Paris accusing former Elite executive Gérald Marie of raping and trafficking her when she was 17, and says she hopes to encourage other victims to come forward.
- Marie, who led Elite in Europe, denies the allegations and cannot be prosecuted for Otis’ case due to France’s statute of limitations, but the complaint could allow other women to join the proceedings.
- Otis frames the move as exposing a systemic pattern of abuse in the fashion industry, drawing parallels to wider sex‑abuse reckonings.
- A record haul of shirts — the expanded 48-team World Cup (and some countries bringing third kits) means there’ll be well over 100 different jerseys on show.
- Hosts will stand out — Canada’s bold maple-leaf home kit and Mexico’s green strip with traditional motifs are made for North American pride.
- Plenty to debate: England’s retro home, Argentina’s classic sky-blue (and ornate black away), and South Korea’s tiger‑inspired red are among the most eye‑catching.
- NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar got an invite to the 2026 Met Gala after his Talladega win and flashy Chili’s suit caught attention.
- He was fitted into a gray Christian Dior suit thanks to Cassidy Towriss and team connections—he joked he'd have preferred a fire suit.
- Hocevar enjoyed meeting celebrities, was surprised how many people knew NASCAR, and said making his mom proud was a big highlight.
- Americans are buying more pre-loved clothes — overall apparel spending rose 5.1% in March and secondhand transactions jumped 22% year‑over‑year.
- Growth is bifurcated: discount resale is rising while secondhand luxury surged (fivefold), and platforms like ThredUP and The RealReal posted strong revenue gains as department stores lag.
- Gen Z is a major driver and seller (41% of sellers), using resale to both shop affordably and supplement income amid higher inflation and weak consumer sentiment.
- City Connect uniforms are back for eight teams this season: Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, San Diego and Texas.
- Each jersey highlights local culture and team history — think Braves’ powder-blue retro nod, Orioles’ Camden Yards motifs, KC’s fountain-inspired gradient, Padres’ Día de los Muertos design and the Rangers’ Tejas/mariachi details.
- Created with Nike and Fanatics, the collection leans into bold, modern colors and community storytelling — great conversation (and collectible) pieces for fans.
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