Paris Saint-Germain’s 2020/21 Nike home and away kits mark
the club’s 50th anniversary through a celebration of their beloved Hechter
stripe.
The singular, broad red stripe, imagined by former club
president Daniel Hechter, is at the heart of PSG’s identity, having
featured on so many classic jerseys during the past 50 years.
“The Hechter stripe is a special symbol of PSG and I think it
is right that we will wear a classic version of it for this important
anniversary,” says defender Marquinhos. “It is amazing to think of all the
famous kits and the great players to have worn them — now it is time for
this team to make its own history while wearing this beautiful design.”
The stripe first appeared in 1973, three years after the
formation of the club. The PSG 2020/21 home shirt draws inspiration from that
historic early design, and features a thick vertical red stripe outlined in
white against a blue background. In a further nod to the ’70s kits, there
is an overlapping V-neck collar and ribbed trim on the sleeves.
The phrase, “Paris Saint-Germain 50
Ans,” appears on blue tape running down the sides of the torso, while
a small Tricolour on the hem of the jersey provides an additional elegant
detail. Blue shorts and socks complete the head-to-toe look.
The Paris Saint-Germain’s 2020/21 away jersey also features a prominent Hechter stripe, this time taking its cue from the white kit worn in the 1995-96 season when Les Parisiens captured a first major European title.
The central red stripe is lined with royal blue, the true color of the city of Paris, and sits against white. A classic blue polo collar is fastened by two central buttons and sits above a club crest and an exclusive elevated Swoosh design.
“Together with the club we wanted to celebrate 50 years of
football and fashion at PSG and that could only mean the return of a bold
Hechter stripe,” says Scott Munson, VP, Nike Football Apparel. “The home kit is
a tribute to the foundation of the club and the establishment of its unique
style. The away brings back an iconic look from the mid-90s, when PSG made
their mark in Europe and wore one of the most memorable jerseys of that era.”
The 2020/21 PSG Nike home and away kits are available from July 21 at World Soccer Shop, UK Soccer Shop, Lovell Soccer, Pro:Direct Soccer and Kitbag.