# Minimalist Soccer Kits AS Monaco's New Nike Kit Fuses Retro Sentimentality with Modern Design By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/as-monaco References: [sbnation](http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/5/19/5729570/nike-as-monaco-macron-kit) & [nikeinc](http://nikeinc.com/news/nike-and-as-monaco-announce-new-partnership-and-home-kit) 'Nouveau-riche' French soccer team AS Monaco announced that [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-soccer-jersey) will be the club's official supplier of [match kits, training kits and equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venezia-fc-x-nocta-2526) starting from the 2014-15 season. Along with the announcement, AS Monaco and Nike revealed the club's kit for next season, which uses a simple design consisting of red and white diagonal halves. AS Monaco stars Radamel Falcao, Eric Abidal and Geoffrey Kondogbia were among the players who unveiled the [new home kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-kit-collection) at the La Turbie training center, which overlooks the Principality of Monaco. Unlike recent versions of the kit, which sported a red sleeve and a white sleeve, this new version features white sleeves on both sides. This is reminiscent of AS Monaco's kit from 1960, which was the first time the team wore the red-and-white diagonal halves design as well as the first time the club won the French championship. The shirt has a red polo neck collar, and boasts a refreshed club crest to symbolize the start of an exciting new era for AS Monaco. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Soccer Kits:** Opportunity to create modern designs with a nod to nostalgic elements in soccer kits. - **Minimalist Design:** Growing trend of simplifying soccer kit designs for a sleek and modern look. - **Collaboration Between Sports Team and Supplier:** Increasing partnerships between sports teams and suppliers present opportunities for innovation in kit design and technology. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Potential for fashion brands to enter the soccer kit market with innovative designs and materials. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to develop advanced materials and technologies for soccer kits. - **Professional Sports Teams:** Sports teams can explore collaborations with designers and suppliers to create unique and marketable soccer kits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Soccer Jersey Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-soccer-jersey.md) - [Singer-Backed Modern Football Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venezia-fc-1.md) - [Monochrome Football Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-saintgermain-and-jordan-brand.md) - [Tuxedo-Inspired Soccer Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aik-and-nike.md) - [Striking Club Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venezia-fc-third-jersey.md) - [Minimal Greek Football Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athens-kallithea-fc.md) - [Next-Gen National Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-home-kit.md) - [Bespoke Jersey Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-kit-collection.md) - [Cultural Away Jersey Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocta-x-venezia-fc.md)