In celebration of Brazil as the host country for the 2014 FIFA World Cup this year, Nike partnered with Brazilian womenswear designer Pedro Lourenço to produce a version of the iconic Brazil shirt. The Brazil shirt for women is built with a loose silhouette and a deep plunging neckline, complete with laser-cut perforations and gold taping on the insides of the sleeves. As well as proudly showing off the country's colors, the shirt embodies its spirited strength and inherent allure.
There will be just 300 of the Nike Brazil shirts made and they will only be available to visitors of the Nike 1994 concept store in São Paulo, Brazil, which makes it a perfect World Cup souvenir to pick up if you happen to be attending the games.
What's Driving This Trend
- Feminized Sports Jerseys
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