Introducing The VERSUS Edits – curated editorials changing the way you think about football and fashion.
Shin-pads, scarves, hand-knitted memorabilia we found in someone’s attic – we’ll bring together the greatest in football ephemera and show you how to make them fashion.
Our first entry, titled 'Good Hand', is where goalkeeper gloves meet fashion. In the past decade, the fashion world has woken up to the deep visual history of the beautiful game. From TikTok fit-checks to the runways of Paris, we see football shirts, scarves, shorts and socks taken from their native habitat and co-opted into something new.
Despite this surging popularity, we think something has been overlooked. Practical, comfortable and intricately designed, goalie gloves are football’s best-kept fashion secret. In 'Good Hand', we take keeper gloves off the field and into the world. Featuring seven of the hottest silhouettes on the market today – from global brands to underground icons – we explore the sartorial potential of football’s hidden gem.
1. Precision Elite 2.0 Quartz
Precision Elite 2.0 Quartz £76.95 precisiontraining.online
Lili wears Mohair Jumper, Alpaca Wool Skirt, Italian Wool Suit Trousers (all vintage), adidas Samba and Precision Elite 2.0 Quartz.
2. adidas Predator Edge Pro
adidas Predator Edge Pro £110 adidas.co.uk
Dayo wears Silk Tie, Prada Wool Jacket, Gucci Flares, Prada Loafers (all vintage) and adidas Predator Edge Pro.
3. HO Supremo Pro II
HO Supremo Pro II £76.99 ho-soccer.co.uk
Lili wears Fur Hat, St Michael Shirt, Wool Toggle Jacket, Straight Leg Trouser (all vintage), Prada Loafers and HO Supreme Pro II.
4. PUMA Future Ultimate NC
PUMA Future Ultimate NC £110 puma.com
Lili wears Hand-knitted Jumper, Flower Power Tee (both vintage) and PUMA Future Ultimate NC.
5. HO Phenomenon Magnetic Gen IV
HO Phenomenon Magnetic Gen IV £79 ho-soccer.co.uk
Dayo (top) wears US Navy Green Salvage Smock, USMC Monkey Pant, RAF Plimsoles, US Army Mosquito Net (all vintage) and HO Phenomenon Magnetic Gen IV. Dayo (bottom) wears British Army Boonie Hat, US Army Mosquito Net, US Army Webbing, US Army Wool Field Shirt, USMC Monkey Pant (all vintage) and HO Phenomenon Magnetic Gen IV.
6. adidas Tiro Pro
adidas Tiro Pro £80 adidas.co.uk
Lili wears Sun Fade Sweatshirt, Levi's 502 (both vintage) and Doc Martens Shoes, Dayo wears Stormtex Overcoat (vintage) and adidas Tiro Pro.
7. Kaliaaer Nitrolite JHV2
Kaliaaer Nitrolite JHV2 £55 kaliaaer.com
Dayo wears Windbreaker, Levi's (both vintage), GH Bass Chunky Loafers and Kaliaaer Nitrolite JHV2.
Photography: Niall HodsonAsst. Photography: Mack QuickeCreative Direction: Morgan AllanAsst. Creative Direction: Simi IluyomadeStyling: Sam CollinsLighting: Finn WaringTalent: Dayo Osinuga, Lili Shi
Garments loaned from Omega Militaria, Studio 14 and Little Brownings.