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DerbyXCourregesGiralt. Mundial Masculino de Futbol. Analisis de camisetas y tendencias.

La Copa del Mundo, posiblemente el mejor evento deportivo de la historia. Llevada a cabo desde el año 1930, varias tendencias fueron y volvieron en los kits mundialistas, este es un escueto paseo historico de camisetas a lo largo de las tendencias de moda.



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World War II was indeed very taxing on the economies of America and Europe, and it was only after the war that sportswear design truly improved, influenced by military-inspired practical designs.

It was only natural that military equipment was constantly improving during WWII, and this improvement was implemented in sportswear after the war. Nylon, which was initially used in military equipment, began to be used in wind suits and running shorts to make them more comfortable and stretchy.

The 1950s saw the introduction of previously unavailable machine knitting techniques, and double knitting enabled the mass production of knitted clothing such as jackets and coats.

The 1970s and early 2000s saw a significant shift in sportswear fashion, with notable designers such as Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren establishing their names in the industry.

The tracksuit became very popular in the mid-1970s because it was worn by Bruce Lee, who was loved by almost everyone, and tracksuits became the new athletic look from that point on.

Tracksuits and other activewear items have replaced more formal everyday wear since the 1980s, and this line has been blurred even further with the introduction of the athleisure trend.

More practical items of sportswear are being produced as a result of careful study of how the human body works during sports to maximize the wearer's potential.

The Rise of Athleisure: When Sport Meets Fashion

At the start of the activewear boom in the 1900s, apparel and footwear were only considered "sports wear" if they met the exact specifications of the sport for which they were designed.

Every sports category now has a subset of attribute-rich products that make the cut in the twenty-first century. This can be explained by two factors:


-Technological progress

-A rise in creative design


The formation of the Football League in 1888 ushered in a club culture that has persisted to this day. Clubs were asked to design matching kits for their players so that fans could identify their players on the field and wear their club's colors in support of their team. Kits evolved once more in the 1970s, when brands realized the value of advertising in front of TV audiences. As kit merchandise became a fashion staple among fans, this move generated massive amounts of revenue for brands and clubs.


Trainers have become a wardrobe essential.

Back in 1892, the United States Rubber Company designed and manufactured the first comfortable rubber shoes known as Keds, which revolutionized the sneaker and became an instant success. Marquis Converse followed suit with the production of the legendary Converse All-Stars, which were designed to be worn on the basketball court, before Adi Dassler invented Adidas in 1924, which quickly became the racetrack shoe of choice. Michael Jordan wore the Nike Air Jordans in 1984, and the rest, as they say, is history and football is no exception, boots like Mercurial became a sapple within players and consumers.


Trainers hit the mainstream and quickly became a fashion staple in wardrobes around the world. From the 18th century plimsolls and bustles on the court to air-filled athletic shoes and advanced performance fabric technology, sports fashion has evolved drastically over the years. Whether you’re a fan of sneakers and tracksuits or not, one thing is for sure – they are certainly here to stay!


Athleisure is a combination of two seemingly contradictory terms, "athletic" and "leisure." The term was first used in an issue of Nation's Business in 1979 to describe garments and shoes designed for those who want to appear athletic. Women's Wear Daily defined athleisure footwear as "non-performance styles such as canvas or suede" nearly two decades later, in 1997. The key idea in these early definitions of athleisure is that these styles are designed to look like exercise wear rather than serve primarily as workout garments.But why is that? Science has contributed to some of this. Designers now have access to materials that are easy to wash and wick away sweat, making them comfortable and practical for daily use. This is big news in a society that values versatile fashion that can be worn for a variety of occasions and in a variety of settings. Today's designers have embraced the trend, increasingly launching their own athleisure lines (Stella McCartney with Adidas, Tory Burch with Tory Sport) or incorporating athleisure into their regular collections.


In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, sportswear referred to interchangeable separates worn by both players and spectators. [4] They were created in response to women's more active lifestyles, which included riding bicycles, playing tennis, and dancing in nightclubs. This type of clothing was frequently made of knits or jersey, with exposed arms and legs for ease of movement. Jean Patou, a Parisian, is credited with inventing the tennis skirt, which was first worn by tennis superstar Suzanne Lenglen to Wimbledon in 1921. Her sporty dress, cardigan, and stockings, which she wore both on and off the court, contributed to the popularity of sportswear in Europe.


Other Parisian designers, such as Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, became known for their sportswear designs, but they never deviated from the principles of couture construction, which emphasized quality. Instead, American designers came to represent the ease and simplicity of sportswear. Designers such as Claire McCardell and Bonnie Cashin helped to lift the American fashion industry out of the shadow of French couture and promote a more casual approach to dressing. Their designs focused on the utility and democratization of fashion.


McCardell embodied the American sportswear aesthetic in the 1940s. Her bathing suits, day dresses, playsuits, and other signatures were defined by functionality, soft construction, and utilitarian fabrics, all of which are characteristics of today's athleisure. Cashin, too, promoted practicality in her clothing by layering separates, large pockets, and utilitarian closures. Much later, in the 1980s, Donna Karan introduced her influential "Seven Easy Pieces" collection, which emphasized interchangeable, simple wardrobes.


By the end of the twentieth century, the majority of what was worn would be classified as sportswear. However, the influence of more casual dress on fashion was not new at this point. In fact, it's in the nature of fashion to take what was once considered scandalously casual and turn it into the latest trend. As society accepted sportswear separates as the norm, a new term was required to distinguish this new generation of multipurpose fashion from its predecessor. This is where athleisure comes into play. A 1989 issue of Vogue discussed the widespread use of fitness fashion as casualwear, claiming that designer and sports brands designing "body-hugging actionwear" resulted in "a whole new category of 'athleisure' dressing that's not just for exercising."


A sportsperson prefers to wear fashionable sportswear, but a true sportsman never sacrifices comfort. A comfortable jersey or shoe can help them perform better on the field. If they are irritated, sweaty, or uncomfortable, their performance may suffer. This is the primary reason that every sportsperson prioritizes convenience and style.

Needless to say, comfort is at the heart of today's sportswear manufacturing. Today, thanks to significant advancements in modern technology, you can get sweat-absorbent sportswear that is worn on humid and warm days. These special pieces are used in high-stakes sports to keep the players cool in the hot summers while performing.






















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