Atlanta Olympics '96 project

This project explores how archival sportswear can be translated into contemporary football kit design. Inspired by the Adidas anthem jackets worn by various national teams during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the concept investigates how a non-football garment can inform the structure, rhythm, and visual language of a performance kit. The original jackets were characterised by bold diagonal striping, dynamic panel transitions, and strong colour blocking. I analysed the construction logic and graphic hierarchy of these garments, then reinterpreted them within the technical constraints of a football kit, ensuring the outcome remained functional and wearable on the pitch. The project focused on adapting stripe direction, weight, and placement across the shirt, shorts, and socks, creating continuity across the full kit rather than treating the shirt as an isolated element. Each design maintains the visual energy of the 1996 pieces while aligning with contemporary fit, proportion, and performance expectations. Developed using 3D garment workflows, the project demonstrates my approach to research-driven design, archival reinterpretation, and translating heritage aesthetics into modern sportswear systems.