What is Blokecore?
Blokecore is a fashion trend that blends vintage football (soccer) shirts with everyday casual wear, inspired by the "casual" subculture of 1970s and 80s British football fans. It's characterized by wearing retro football jerseys, often paired with items like baggy jeans, adidas Sambas or Gazelles, and a touch of nostalgic sportswear. Essentially, it's taking the style of football fans and making it a fashionable aesthetic for a wider audience.
From TikTok to Soho to Paris Fashion Week, blokecore is the natural evolution of retro football fashion.
1. Retro Football Shirts Are the Foundation of Blokecore
If blokecore had a uniform, it’d be:
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⚽ A 90s retro football shirt
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👖 Baggy denim or track pants
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👟 Adidas Sambas, Nike TNs, or Air Max 95s
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🧢 Optional: cap, chain, and pint in hand
These kits, like the Brazil ’98, Juventus ’97, or France ’98, are symbols of football culture that double as streetwear statements.
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2. Why Blokecore Is Taking Off Now
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Nostalgia sells: 90s football was peak passion, peak kits, peak legends.
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Fashion cycles: Y2K is back. Oversized fits, bold colours, and vintage logos are dominating.
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Social media fuel: TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest style feeds are filled with football shirts as fashion fits.
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Celebrity influence: Drake, A$AP Rocky, and even Kendall Jenner have been spotted in vintage kits.
And most importantly? It’s accessible. A £50 retro shirt can outshine a £600 designer hoodie.
3. Styling the Blokecore Look (The Right Way)
👕 Start With the Right Shirt
Look for:
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Oversized retro fits
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Bold sponsor logos (SEGA, Sharp, Pirelli)
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Iconic kits from the 80s/90s/early 2000s
✅ Shop Juventus 1997 Centenary Kit
✅ Buy France 1998 Retro Shirt
👖 Pair With Terrace Classics
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Stonewashed or straight-leg jeans
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Track bottoms or retro joggers
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Cargo pants (neutral or military tones)
👟 Add Statement Trainers
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Adidas Sambas, Nike TNs, Reebok Classics, or Air Max 95s
🎒 Layer for Edge
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Bomber jackets, puffer coats, or windbreakers
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Add sling bags or shoulder packs for a city-ready look
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4. Blokecore = Identity + Aesthetic + History
Blokecore isn’t a costume—it’s a reclamation of football identity:
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For some, it’s about terrace memories.
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For others, it’s fashion rooted in authenticity.
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And for collectors, it’s the chance to show off grail kits in new ways.
5. Must-Have Shirts for Your Blokecore Rotation
| Kit | Vibe | Why It Works |
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| Brazil ’98 | Bold + Global | Colorful, legendary, and streetwear-ready |
| Juventus ’97 | Rare + Statement | Pink rebellion meets Italian elegance |
| England ’96 | Nostalgic + Clean | Terraced-approved and Euro-classic |
| Nigeria ’96 | Vibrant + Afrocentric | Unique design and Olympic history |
| Ajax ’95 | Subtle + Cult | Perfect for minimalist blokecore |
| Boca Juniors ’81 | Heritage + Iconic | Diego Maradona’s South American classic |
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Blokecore Is Here to Stay
Blokecore isn’t a trend—it’s the modern face of retro football fashion. Rooted in history, bursting with style, and perfect for 2024, it lets you represent club, country, and culture—all in one look.
💬 What’s your favourite retro kit to style with? Drop it in the comments.
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