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Arsenal and adidas have continued their hugely popular run of retro-inspired releases with the launch of the new Arsenal 2026/27 EQT collection, bringing one of adidas’ most recognisable 1990s design styles back to North London. The latest collection takes inspiration from the legendary adidas Equipment – better known as EQT – era, combining Arsenal’s traditional red, white and navy colours with oversized shapes, bold colour blocking and classic adidas Trefoil branding. It is another release aimed firmly at supporters who love the crossover between classic football shirts, retro sportswear and modern terrace fashion. Arsenal adidas EQT Jersey Takes Centre Stage The standout piece from the new Arsenal EQT collection is undoubtedly the retro-style jersey. Predominantly navy, the shirt features subtle tonal vertical striping through the body alongside contrasting white shoulder panels and red sleeves. A white adidas Trefoil is positioned centrally on the chest above a retro Arsenal crest, creating an unmistakably old-school appearance. The absence of a shirt sponsor adds to the clean look and gives the jersey the feel of a genuine piece of vintage football apparel. The design draws heavily on the distinctive adidas Equipment aesthetic that became synonymous with sportswear during the early 1990s. Classic Arsenal Colours Return on EQT Track Top Another highlight of the collection is the Arsenal adidas EQT track top. The lightweight jacket combines a predominantly navy lower section with striking white and red panels across the chest and shoulders. A retro Arsenal badge appears on the chest, while adidas Trefoil branding features around the high navy collar. The combination of the oversized silhouette and bold colour blocking gives the jacket a strong early-90s appearance and makes it one of the most nostalgic pieces in the collection. Red Arsenal EQT Half-Zip and T-Shirt The collection extends beyond the headline jersey and track jacket with several additional pieces carrying the same retro identity. A red half-zip sweatshirt offers a more understated design, featuring adidas Trefoil branding and the classic Arsenal crest centrally on the chest. There is also a loose-fitting red Arsenal EQT T-shirt featuring white sleeves and contrasting navy shoulder detailing. Once again, the adidas branding and Arsenal crest are centrally positioned, while the oversized cut reinforces the collection’s distinctive 1990s character. Matching sportswear pieces complete the range and allow supporters to recreate the full adidas Equipment look. adidas Revives Its Iconic Equipment Era The EQT identity became one of adidas’ defining aesthetics during the early 1990s, with bold colour blocking, distinctive shoulder treatments and oversized fits becoming instantly recognisable features of the era. Arsenal are particularly well suited to the latest revival. The club’s original partnership with adidas ran from 1986 until 1994, meaning some of the most iconic Arsenal shirts and training clothing arrived during a golden period for adidas football design. Since Arsenal and adidas reunited, the partnership has regularly explored that extensive archive, producing retro-inspired collections that celebrate the club’s football and fashion heritage. Arsenal 2026/27 EQT Collection Celebrates Retro Football Style The new Arsenal adidas EQT collection demonstrates once again just how influential classic football clothing has become in modern fashion. Rather than simply reproducing one particular historic Arsenal shirt, adidas has taken the visual language of its legendary Equipment era and reworked it into a contemporary collection. The navy EQT jersey is likely to attract plenty of attention from football shirt collectors, while the track jacket and red half-zip deliver some serious early-90s nostalgia. For Arsenal supporters and fans of vintage adidas football clothing, the 2026/27 Arsenal EQT collection is another impressive trip into the archives. Buy a retro Arsenal football shirt from The Kitman: