France 2011/12 Away Football Shirt [L]

An original France national football team away shirt from the 2011/12 season, manufactured by Nike. 

Away model the French national team over the years 2011/12produced by Nike in size L, is one of the most iconic designs in the history of Les Bleus. It was France’s first away shirt designed by Nike following the launch of the partnership between the American brand and the French federation. Instead of a typical football design, the manufacturer drew heavily on French tradition to create a model inspired by the famous a marinière-style T-shirt.

The T-shirt is based on a classic design horizontal white and navy blue stripes, which draws directly on traditional French striped knitwear, also known as marinière or Breton shirt. This design originates from the clothing worn by French sailors, and in 1858 The striped T-shirt was officially adopted as part of the French Navy’s uniform. Over time, the distinctive white and navy blue stripes have extended far beyond military use, becoming one of the most recognisable symbols French style and culture.

The historical original was strictly regulated – the classic sailor’s shirt featured 21 white belts, separated by narrower indigo-coloured stripes. Nike drew on this tradition, dating back over 150 years, as the basis for the national team’s away shirt design, combining one of the most distinctive elements of French design with a modern football kit. The result is an exceptionally clean and elegant design that certainly stands out from most of the formal attire of that period.

The T-shirt dates from the beginning of the new era the French national team in Nike kit, when the team’s line-up included, amongst others, Karim Benzema, Franck Ribéry, Samir Nasri, Hugo Lloris and Patrice Evra. Its minimalist design and strong reference to the nation’s heritage meant that the model quickly became one of the most recognisable France’s away kits the 21st century.

This is an offer for collectors and fans looking for the original France national team away shirt from the 2011/12 season, which is Nike’s first away kit for Les Bleus and a unique blend of football history and French tradition marinière – the iconic white and navy blue sailor top.