Some shirts just look good. Others carry meaning. This year, the Premier League’s best kits manage to do both. From nods to club history and local geography to sleek modernism and retro flair, these 10 designs stand out not just for how they look, but for what they represent.
1. Arsenal Third Kit (Adidas)
A near-unanimous hit. Arsenal’s third shirt features a white base with deep redcurrant and gold accents, but the real magic is in the details: an Art Deco pattern inspired by the East Stand at Highbury, a lone cannon badge, and the retro Adidas Trefoil logo. It feels modern and vintage all at once.
2. Newcastle United Third Kit (Adidas)
A love letter to the 1997/98 cult classic. Deep navy with green sleeves and gold accents, this kit blends nostalgia with modern execution. The Trefoil logo and seahorse badge complete a design built for Champions League away nights. Fans and critics alike have dubbed it an instant classic.
3. Everton Home Kit (Castore)
This one’s all about place. Everton’s 2025/26 home shirt pays tribute to the River Mersey and the club’s new waterfront stadium with a subtle wave pattern flowing across the royal blue base. It’s elegant, meaningful, and Castore’s best Everton kit to date.
4. Newcastle United Home Kit (Adidas)
Traditional black-and-white stripes, yes—but with a twist. A subtle shepherd’s check pattern is woven into the black stripes, and a splash of sky blue trims the collar and sleeves. It’s a fresh take on a classic, celebrating both heritage and new horizons under Adidas.
5. Arsenal Home Kit (Adidas)
Red body, white sleeves, fold-over collar. A return to basics, with a gothic “A” pattern subtly embedded in the fabric and a full-color badge restored. Inspired by the Double-winning side of the early ’70s, this is a timeless Arsenal shirt that signals Champions League ambitions.
6. Manchester City Away Kit (Puma)
All-black with silver detailing and minimalist vibes, this kit nods to City’s 1884 roots as St. Mark’s. There’s even a faint outline of the cross from their original church team. Sleek, subdued, and sharp under the lights—a modern classic.
7. Manchester United Home Kit (Adidas)
A tribute to Old Trafford. The red shirt features black shoulders and a tonal graphic evoking the stadium’s iconic roof. Paired with white shorts and black socks, it’s bold, nostalgic, and one of the club’s best in recent memory.
8. Burnley Home Kit (Castore)
One of the most original kits of the season. Burnley’s claret shirt is overlaid with a topographic map pattern representing Pendle Hill and the Lancashire countryside. Minimal blue trim and white shorts complete a design that wears its roots proudly.
9. West Ham Third Kit (Umbro)
Umbro’s swan song is a stunner: navy and gold, minimalist crossed-hammers crest, and a fashion-house aesthetic. Inspired by the club’s 1895 roots and their original Thames Ironworks look, this kit is already a fan favorite.
10. Nottingham Forest Home Kit (Adidas)
Pinstripes, a white collar, and a return to Adidas. This is Forest at its most classic. Inspired by the beloved early ’90s kits worn during their last European runs, it’s a beautiful way to mark their return to continental competition.
