Journal
Admiral and the 1971 British Lions Rugby Tour in New Zealand
The Admiral label has history on the rugby field. Back in 1971, we crafted performance rugby jerseys for the British and Irish Lions' momentous tour in New Zealand. As we developed our new Autumn/Winter 2023 collection, we've delved back into this rich history to produce two new rugby shirts, the Rendell and the Grafton. These designs pay homage to our impact on 1970s rugby, its parallel surge in other sports, and its indelible mark on the world of fashion.
Admiral x Mundial Football Club Collaborative Collection
MUNDIAL x Admiral. A collaboration between cult football publisher, and one of Britain’s oldest sportswear brands marks the first outing for The MUNDIAL Football Club.
The Great Sporting Comebacks of the 70s
Drawing inspiration from the spirit of sporting comebacks, our newest collection bears the fitting name 'Not Yet Finished'. In our exploration of this range, we unearthed an array of legendary revivals from diverse sports during the 1970s. Here, we share a selection of our favourite sporting tales.
The History of Bandy - Football on Ice
Formation is a concept that has been visualised on television coverage of major sports for decades, but where was this concept first discussed? We were surprised to find early use of the term, not in a field team sport, but in a British game played on an ice rink. Have you ever heard of Bandy?
The Origins Of The Hoodie
With the release of our new Henshaw Hoodie for Autumn / Winter 2023 we thought we’d look into the intriguing past of the hooded top, which spans centuries and reflects cultural shifts and fashion trends. What began as a practical garment for labourers evolved into an essential sporting item and a staple in the modern wardrobe.
The Olympics: Where Every Second Counts
9.63 seconds – the Olympic Record is broken by Usain Bolt at The Olympic Stadium, London in 2012. In an era where records are shattered or narrowly missed by minuscule margins, we often assume millisecond-level precision in timekeeping, especially at the grandest of global sporting events. Nevertheless, this level of accuracy wasn't always the norm.
They Think It's All Over: A Geoff Hurst Story
The 1966 World Cup Final, held at Wembley Stadium in London, remains one of the most memorable moments in football history. 57 years later the two biggest moments of this epic encounter are still talked about, and both surround Geoff Hurst who was etched into football folklore forever.
Behind The Design: Admiral with Walthamstow FC and William Morris
Step into the wonderful world of William Morris, a kaleidoscope of different patterns and colours which look great in most contexts. But which would work as a football shirt?
Out And About With TopJaw in London
If you haven't come across TopJaw before here's a little summary. Jesse and Will, two best buds according to their profile, travel the world documenting the best things to eat, drink and do.
We caught up with them in the culture hub that is London as they visited some of the best bakeries, cafes and restaurants in the City.
SS23 Collection - The Colour Inspirations
Colour forms the basis of many early conversations when designing a new collection. Spring and Summer allow for a more playful colour palette exploring a range of moments that invoke the feeling of the season.
The Admiral Deacon Overshirt
Known by some as a shacket, by most as the overshirt, these garments are the unsung workhorse heroes of every Menswear connoisseur's wardrobe. The simplicity and shape of the overshirt allows it to be both a transitional layering piece in cold weather, as well as the icing on the cake as the top layer in warmer climes.
The Brutiful Game
When it was recently announced that AC and Inter Milan wanted to demolish their stadium, the San Siro, and build a new one on the same site, not only was there widespread dismay from football fans but the architectural community was far from happy about it too. Whilst the San Siro has provided decades of footballing history, the stadium itself has become one of the most distinctive and original football grounds in the world.
