Modern kits reflect true engineering, lightweight, aerodynamic, designed for speed. But the old – buttoned – shirts remind of a slower, grittier game. They speak of community grounds, enthusiastic terraces, and a time when the line between athlete and gentleman seemed thinner. In their simplicity, they captured football at its most human: imperfect, heavy with effort, and worn with pride.
To mark its 145th anniversary, R Antwerp FC unveils a fully vintage-inspired shirt in the club’s iconic white and red colours. Created in collaboration with Stanno, the retro jersey draws on early 1900s design, featuring a classic long-sleeved silhouette, a traditional polo collar with button placket, and ribbed cuffs – an homage to the 1880 era in which the club was founded.
