Nike has announced the release of a Patta X FC Barcelona collection, designed for streetwear aesthetes, fans of football and cult-club Barça alike. Dutch brand Patta is one of streetwear imminent titans; since 2004, it has paved the way for streetwear as a vehicle for intersecting sport, culture, music and art. Under the banner of the Nike brand, Patta and FC Barcelona bring forth a special collection for fans for everyday wear – from jerseys, to hoodies, track pants and a limited edition Air Max Plus sneaker.
Football is practically a world religion and in many ways, Spain is a sacred site for the game. FC Barcelona, commonly known as Barça, is a prominent football club based in Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 1899, it’s renowned for its enduring history, passionate fan base and Barcelona’s distinctive style of play, characterised by iconic players like Lionel Messi.
“Amsterdam and Barcelona have been connected for generations, and modern football is still dominated by adaptations of the Dutch School. A long line of Dutch players transferred to FC Barcelona in their career, with many of these players sharing our Surinamese roots. All of this makes working with Nike on this collection a dream come true.” said Guillaume Schmidt, who co-founded Patta alongside Edson Sabajo, as reported by High Snobiety.
Air Max FC Barcelona X Patta
Nike X Patta X FC Barcelona collection courtesy of Yomzansi and Nike
Crafted to connect Blaugrana enthusiasts across the globe while inviting a fresh generation under the Curlers del Món (Colors of the World) initiative, the capsule collection draws its creative inspiration from the intricate network of a person’s circulatory system. This network symbolises ‘blau’ as representing veins and ‘grana’ as signifying arteries, where Barça’s vibrant spirit flows through the fan community. This use of the ‘corazón’ (heart) strikes at the unbridled love and commitment of surrounding FC Barcelona, its fans and the game.
Look out for the F.C. Barcelona x Patta ‘Culers del Món’ collection to release on Monday, 16 October 2023 via Nike SNKRS ZA (12:00 midday)
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