New Zealand x Nike 2018

Nike has just released the new home and away kits for the New Zealand football squad, known as the All Whites in contrast with the legendary rugby team (the All Blacks). Despite the white remains the home colorway, the away total black kit looks stunning. Both kits prominently feature a silver fern graphic on the sleeve, but it highlighted more on the black background.

In Māori legend, New Zealand’s endemic silver fern represents strength, resistance, and power. These traits relate to the unique underside of the tree’s fronds that reflect under moonlight, creating something akin to a natural nightlight.

The national team collection also includes a pre-match top, which is a red-on-red design with a full-bleed speed blur, and red training apparel (a reference to the stars of the Southern Cross on the New Zealand flag) that breaks from the traditional black, white and silver colors of the past.