Designer Jack Henderson has created a stunning series of Nike "Fragments" third kit concepts for five of Nike's biggest European clubs, each featuring unique geometric patterns inspired by club history and culture. The collection showcases how a single design philosophy can be adapted to tell different stories for different teams.
Nike Fragments Concept Jersey Series by @hendocfc
The Nike Fragments Concept Jersey Series series includes Atletico Madrid with dazzle camouflage-inspired fragments, Barcelona featuring diamond shapes as a tribute to their first crest, Inter Milan with uncut gem-inspired patterns, Chelsea incorporating diamond and argyle shapes from past kits, and PSG with French flag-colored diamond shards on a wine red base with gold detailing as a nod to the Art Deco movement that started in Paris.
Jack Henderson used Phantasm in Illustrator to create the create th halftone effect. His designs demonstrate how a cohesive template can be customized with club-specific details while maintaining a unified aesthetic across the entire collection. The concepts show the potential for third kits, as done by Nike for some of their streamlined third kits in the last 10 years.
Nike's official 2026-2027 third kits will pay homage to Nike Premier 1996
However, the actual Nike 26-27 third kits will pay homage to 1996 and the Premier era, featuring a typical 1996 color-block design aesthetic.
Nike 26-27 Elite Team Third Kits Colors Leaked - Barcelona, Chelsea, Atlético, Inter & Tottenham
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