Unfortunately, with this feature we have to remind you that football didn’t come home this year. However, we thought we’d take your mind of that fact, well at least try to, by mentioning one thing we can all agree on, which is that style never really left.
To celebrate players and their fashion sense, we decided to put together a list of the 10 most memorable fashion moments in English football; from George Best opening his own boutiques in Manchester in 1967, through Liverpool’s white suits for the 1996 FA Cup Final in Wembley, to our very own Dele Alli launching his own clothing line this year.
1967: George Best Opens His Own Boutique In Manchester
In 1967, Manchester United star George Best and friend Mike Summerbee (Manchester City) opened “Edwardia”, a boutique in Bridge Street, Manchester. However, this was not Best’s first venture into the fashion industry, as he opened a clothes shop in Sale (Trafford, Southwest Manchester) the previous year.
1973: Alan Hudson Poses At The Opening Of The Mr Freedom Boutique
It’s April, 1973: Chelsea F.C. midfielder Alan Hudson poses with two models at the opening of the “Swinging London” iconic Mr Freedom boutique, on King’s Road in Chelsea. He was also known to be a big fan of kipper ties.
Mid 70s: Bobby Moore Poses With Franz Beckenbaur Wearing A Fur Coat
In the mid-1970s, footballers and friends Bobby Moore and Franz Beckenbauer posed back to back with pistols for this iconic shot. The West Ham defender, who was well-known for his impeccable style, wore an eccentric fur coat.
1976: Malcom Alexander Allison Watches A Game In His Trademark Fedora
In February 1976, Crystal Palace manager Malcolm Allison is spotted in his trademark fedora, gesturing the match final score to the Chelsea fans, at Stamford Bridge.
1996: The Liverpool Players Wear White Suits During The FA Cup Final
No doubt one of the most memorable fashion moment in football: the Reds wearing designed cream suits during the 1996 FA Cup Final at Wembley. The “Spicy Boys”, as they were nicknamed for their attention-grabbing behaviour outside the ground, lose the match against Manchester United.
1998: Beckham Wears A Sarong
Dubbed as one of Becks’ most infamous fashion faux pas, this sarong worn on a night out with then-fiancée Victoria during the World Cup in France in 1998 literally made history. Years later he confessed he would have definitely worn it again.
2000: Rio Ferdinand Is Paraded To The Home Fans By Peter Ridsdale
Leeds United’s newest signing in 2000, Rio Ferdinand is paraded in a fashionable grey ensemble to the home fans by chairman Peter Ridsdale.
2003: Vinnie Jones Makes His Debut In The Fashion Business
In 2003, former “football’s hard man” Vinnie Jones, already established as a Hollywood star, adds modelling and fashion designing to his resume with the launch of his first clothing line.
2018: Hector Bellerin Is Spotted At The London Fashion Week Wearing Pyjamas
Last January, Arsenal star Hector Bellerin made headlines for styling a daring pyjamas and slippers combination at the London Fashion Week.
2018: Dele Alli Launches boohooMAN By Dele
An the moment we’ve all been waiting for, England and Spur’s midfielder Dele Alli collaborated with us to co-design and launch his exclusive collection that embodies his casual yet bold style.
