Simi Iluyomade

England, London

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adidas and Jamaica Drop a Varsity Lifestyle Collection

Mar 19, 2025 | versus.uk.com | Simi Iluyomade

adidas and Jamaica have unveiled a new lifestyle collection, taking the Reggae Girlz and Boyz’ signature style off the pitch. The capsule is fronted by a collegiate-style varsity jacket, arriving in Jamaica’s bold green, black and yellow. JFF varsity letters take the federation back to school, with cloth initials decorating the chest, sleeves and back of the oversized outerwear.
Kappa and Acne Studios Tease an Upcoming Jersey Collab

Mar 19, 2025 | versus.uk.com | Simi Iluyomade

Kappa and Swedish luxury label Acne Studios have teased a new collaboration, and this link-up might break the internet. Acne Studios is already one of the biggest brands in the luxury space, known for bold designs and some of the best accessories on the market. Kappa is a superpower in its own right, redefining the intersection of football and fashion with runway-ready kits and pitch-perfect collaborations with streetwear giants.
Lucy Bronze Opens Up About Her Autism and ADHD Diagnosis

Mar 19, 2025 | versus.uk.com | Simi Iluyomade

Lucy Bronze recently opened up about her autism and ADHD diagnosis in an interview for BBC, sharing her experience as a neurodivergent player at the highest level of football. Bronze revealed that she was diagnosed with both autism spectrum disorder and ADHD in 2021, though she and her mother had suspected she was on the spectrum since childhood.
Palace’s Upcoming Drop is Pure 2000s Calcio

Mar 19, 2025 | versus.uk.com | Simi Iluyomade

Palace's next Spring 2025 drop is on the way, and early 2000s AC Milan was on the moodboard for this calcio-inspired range. The collection includes a full Serie A footballer starter pack, with a kit, shorts, tracksuit and a matching cap to top it off. The iconic black, red and white of the Rossoneri leads the drop, with an adidas Teamgeist-esque design creating a classic jersey and tracksuit design.
Premier League Ballers Bring Style to the Training Ground With UGG

Mar 18, 2025 | versus.uk.com | Simi Iluyomade

Ola Aina and Omari Hutchinson styled the new Tasman Lug shoe – an springtime update to one of the brand’s most-loved silhouettes – in a classic chestnut colourway. Graphic tees made the fit for both of them, with the laidback footwear slotting into their wardrobes seamlessly. William Saliba and Trevoh Chalobah – arguably two of the most stylish ballers in the game right now – opted for the lighter Mustard Seed version, pairing the shoes with simple, earth-toned colour palettes.
Meyba Unveils First-Ever Kits for the Guyana National Teams

Mar 18, 2025 | versus.uk.com | Simi Iluyomade

Meyba has unveiled its first kits for Guyana since becoming the kit manufacturer of both the men’s and women’s national teams. The Spanish sportswear brand designed bespoke kits for the men’s and women’s teams, drawing upon Guyanese culture and the country’s landscape to design jerseys that are original, bold and bright. The men’s home kit arrives in yellow, with red and green details adding to the Guyanese flag colourway.
Top Women's Clubs Will Play a 7-A-Side Tournament Before the UWCL Final

Mar 16, 2025 | versus.uk.com | Simi Iluyomade

The small tournament is being run by a private, US-based company, with a seven-figure prize pot up for grabs that is rumoured to eclipse UEFA’s £1.2m payout for the eventual Champions League winners. Angel City FC could be one of two American representatives in Lisbon come May, though the European participants won’t be decided until after the UWCL semi-finals.
The NWSL’s Newest Team is Building Their Own Women’s-Specific Stadium

Mar 16, 2025 | versus.uk.com | Simi Iluyomade

The new club just announced the 14,500-capacity ground as part of the larger ‘Santa Fe Yards’ project in the city, creating a recreational and entertainment district in Downtown Denver. The stadium will sit at the heart of the new district, with a unique three-stand design drawing neutrals and potential fans into the fold from the open end. As the first women’s professional sports team to grace the city since 1998, the team has already received overwhelming support from locals.
Kappa and SEDAN ALL-PURPOSE Remix ‘90s Juventus in New Drop

Mar 14, 2025 | versus.uk.com | Simi Iluyomade

Kappa linked up with Japanese streetwear label SEDAN ALL-PURPOSE for a capsule that brings a touch of Turin to Tokyo. The collaboration is pure ‘90s calcio, taking inspiration from the iconic kits and tracksuits Kappa designed for Juventus in the days of Del Piero and Zizou. A track jacket fronts the capsule in two colourways – classic blue and a near-perfect black and grey replica of I Bianconeri’s late ‘90s drill top.
adidas and Germany Unveil Limited-Edition 125th Anniversary Retro Jersey

Mar 14, 2025 | versus.uk.com | Simi Iluyomade

adidas and Germany are celebrating 125 years of the national team with a special-edition jersey. The anniversary kit is a blast from the past, with the duo unlocking a time capsule to release a retro beauty. Designed in a similar style to the kits Germany wore in the late ‘60s and ‘70s, the shirt arrives in a simple ivory base with a black collar and sleeve cuffs.