More than a shirt: how classic football kits became works of art
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The humble football shirt has evolved to become both big business and high fashion, with culture, politics and cutting-edge design all playing a part as a new London exhibition demonstrates
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Football shirts: 'People put such value on these bits of polyester
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The Art of the Football Shirt: a Journey Through History, Design
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More than a shirt: how classic football kits became works of art
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Mark Johnson talks vintage kits and iconic player collages for The
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More than a shirt: how classic football kits became works of art
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How vintage football shirts became big business - The Face
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Football shirts: 'People put such value on these bits of polyester
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Football shirts: 'People put such value on these bits of polyester