Before blokecore became a fashion hashtag, it was an attitude. Long before TikTok and high-fashion collabs, these retro football shirts were already getting worn outside the pitch... At pubs, gigs, and down the high street.
These 10 iconic kits helped define the blokecore aesthetic: oversized, bold, nostalgic, and effortlessly cool. Each one tells a story—not just in football history, but in streetwear evolution.
1. England 1990 Home – Italia ’90 Icon
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⚪ Clean white with navy trim
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🧠 The kit Gazza cried in
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🎯 Simple, wearable, and pure retro blokecore
2. Arsenal 1991–93 “Bruised Banana”
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🟡 Zig-zag yellow and navy design
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🔥 Loud, controversial, instantly recognizable
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🚀 Worn by Ian Wright, reborn by Instagram stylists
3. Juventus 1997 Centenary Kit
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💗 Pink, black trim, and bold centenary crest
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🖤 Breaking the mold of Italian minimalism
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🧥 Looks just as good under a bomber or trench coat
4. France 1998 Home
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🔵 Classic tricolor striping
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⚽ Zidane’s World Cup masterpiece
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🇫🇷 Perfect balance of style and performance
5. Ajax 1995 Away
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🔷 Teal and navy geometric pattern
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🇳🇱 Stylish, understated, and perfect for minimal blokecore
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👟 Often paired with Sambas or loafers
6. Nigeria 1996 Olympic Shirt
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💚 Bold feather motif in white/green
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🌍 An Afro-futurist classic with global appeal
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🏅 Linked to Nigeria’s historic Olympic gold win
7. Boca Juniors 1981 – The Maradona Shirt
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💙 Yellow chest bar across navy
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🧊 Diego Maradona’s cult club shirt
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💣 Pure heritage and South American street energy
8. Brazil 1998 Home Shirt
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💛 Canary yellow with green details
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⚽ Ronaldo. Cafu. Rivaldo.
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🔄 Recycled into fashion across generations
9. AC Milan 1994 Home
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❤️⚫ Classic vertical stripes with Opel sponsor
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👔 Worn by the kings of 90s European football
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👟 Clean enough for minimalist or dressed-up blokecore
10. Inter Milan 1998–99 Away Shirt
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⚪ White with a bold black-and-blue chest band
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💼 Underrated kit turned grail among collectors
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🧢 Especially strong when styled with cargos and caps
Why These Kits Started the Wave
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✅ Oversized 90s cuts
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✅ Loud colors or iconic sponsors
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✅ Cultural relevance (music, ads, tournaments)
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✅ Universal wearability
Blokecore isn’t about a single shirt, it’s about how these kits make you feel: connected, styled, and ready to rep your football DNA.
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These 10 retro kits didn’t just define teams—they defined eras. And today, they define blokecore fashion. Whether you're curating for culture or clout, these shirts are your essentials.
💬 What was your first blokecore kit? Tell us in the comments.
