ARSENAL’s new shirt collaboration with club legend Ian Wright has sent fans into a frenzy.
Several of the North Londoners’ playing and training kit drops since partnering with Adidas in 2018 have caused a stir.
But their newly-launched collection with Wright – the club’s second all-time leading goalscorer – has really got the tongues of the Emirates faithful wagging.
The Gunners officially unveiled their black and white Wright collection – which players will wear ahead of Saturday’s match with Wolves – on Friday.
A snippet of a club statement read: “The design features a patchwork, hand-drawn illustration effect with a variety of squares inspired by Ian’s vibrant personality, the history of his life, people who are close to him and a selection of his favourite memories from his career.”
Gooners were blown away by the pieces, with one writing on social media: “Love Arsenal, we can ball and we can dress”
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Another said: “Fire.”
And another said: “It’s only WRIGHT!
One remarked: “Oooh this is pretty sick.”
Another chimed in: “Had to buy this.”
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One even called on the club to immortalise Wright outside of the Emirates, saying: “Get this man a bloody statue.”
Former Gunners hitman Wright is over the moon to have been able to produce a line of pre-match apparel for his old club.
He said: “Turning 60 last month made me reflect a lot on what I’ve done so far, my time at Arsenal and the very special people I’ve worked with.
“So, to work with Adidas and Arsenal on this range that represents some of my biggest career moments is really special.
“I hope people feel the love in this collection as much as I do.”
Adidas’ head of design, Inigo Turner, said: “Ian has had a hugely successful career with Arsenal, with many memories and moments.
“And so to mark his 60th birthday, we were keen to capture some of those occasions through innovative hand-drawn illustrations.
“We looked back at many of the moments on and off the pitch, and have created a jersey, jacket and bag which we believe really embodies Ian’s style.
“The black and white patchwork effect takes inspiration from some of his style choices from the 90s, and the pops of gold represent the Golden Boot award he received in 1992, and his iconic gold tooth.
“The range was made in total collaboration with Ian, who had a real input into the design process, and it was a pleasure working with him.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
