INAC Kobe Leonessa, a member of the WE League which will start in September 2021, has announced its new uniform. The artistic uniform was made by Danish sports brand hummel and designed by fashion designer Koshino Hiroko. It went on sale on April 15th on the INAC Kobe Leonessa official online store.
■A women's soccer uniform with an enhanced fashion sense
"As a team from Kobe aiming to be on the world stage, we wanted to create a uniform that would amaze the world," said INAC Kobe, who commissioned Koshino Hiroko. The uniform motif is from Hiroko Koshino's Spring/Summer Collection, titled "Play Around the Music," which is currently on display at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art. The sharp straight lines and elegant flowing lines of the instruments create a graceful, multicolored form.
Four players appeared at the press conference wearing the uniform. Nakajima Emi commented, "The design is different from what we've had before, so it's very fresh. The WE League starts this year, and I hope lots of people will come. I hope we can play in a way that people will enjoy." Goalkeeper Yamashita Ayaka commented, "It's rare to see a uniform that's the same as the FP uniform, and the national team tends to have simple uniforms, so it's nice that it has a club team feel to it." Sugita Hina commented, "I think we'll be able to look even cooler on the pitch. It has a lot of my favorite colors in it, so I'm excited," while Takenaka Rei commented, "It's a uniform like no other. I can't wait for fans and supporters to see it."
Koshino, who has worked on sports uniforms for baseball and gymnastics, said, "There is a beauty that is unique to women, and I paid particular attention to that. The movements are musical, so color became important. I was conscious of the artistic quality, creating a balance while incorporating the colors of the commercials (sponsor logos)."
Looking at the players, Koshino said, "They have great figures, so it suits them. This uniform gives a different impression when they move. I think it's more convincing when seen as a group rather than individually. We've used color in an unusual way, and made sure to use black on all of the shirts. We've used stripes for the black, which gives an artistic effect and a light feel. In soccer, you see the players running from the side, so the socks also stand out well. We made them connect with the horizontal line of the pants to enhance the fashionability."
He also explained about the material, "Because the players are running around, their shirts change color with sweat. We asked them to make it quick-drying so they can beat the heat, and it looks good and is comfortable to wear."
The first uniforms for field players and goalkeepers will be available on the INAC Kobe Leonessa official online store from April 15th. The players will wear these uniforms in the preseason matches starting on April 24th.
■Product Specifications
INAC Kobe Leonessa 2021/22 Season Authentic Uniform (1st)
20,900 yen (tax included)
S to XO3
*The version with player name and number is the same price.
*As the uniform is slim and tight to fit the body shape of female players, we recommend that men choose at least two sizes larger.
■About INAC Kobe Leonessa
Founded in April 2001 as INAC (International Athletic Club), INAC Kobe Leonessa is a comprehensive sports club that develops leaders in the sports community in Kobe City and Hyogo Prefecture and also engages in international activities. The women's soccer team, Leonessa, was founded in November of the same year. Since 2011, the team has won the Nadeshiko League three times in a row, and in 2013, in addition to winning a triple crown in the season, they also won the International Women's Football Club Championship. In 2020, the team will celebrate 20 years since its founding and will be redesigning its emblem. They aim to become the first champions of the WE League.
[OFFICIAL SITE] http://inac-kobe.com/
■About Hummel
The Danish sports brand hummel was founded in 1923 and was the first in the world to develop studded cleats. Back when soccer was played with leather shoes, adding studs to flat soles dramatically improved grip, enabling plays that were previously impossible. The story of the bumblebee (hummel in German), which was theoretically unable to fly due to its weight, but which eventually learned to fly through repeated efforts, was then incorporated into the brand name and logo. After 90 years of history, we are now developing our own unique brand story with the mission of "Change the World Through Sport." We continue to take on new challenges.
[OFFICIAL WEBSITE] http://hummel.co.jp
Click here for company press release details
■A women's soccer uniform with an enhanced fashion sense
"As a team from Kobe aiming to be on the world stage, we wanted to create a uniform that would amaze the world," said INAC Kobe, who commissioned Koshino Hiroko. The uniform motif is from Hiroko Koshino's Spring/Summer Collection, titled "Play Around the Music," which is currently on display at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art. The sharp straight lines and elegant flowing lines of the instruments create a graceful, multicolored form.
Four players appeared at the press conference wearing the uniform. Nakajima Emi commented, "The design is different from what we've had before, so it's very fresh. The WE League starts this year, and I hope lots of people will come. I hope we can play in a way that people will enjoy." Goalkeeper Yamashita Ayaka commented, "It's rare to see a uniform that's the same as the FP uniform, and the national team tends to have simple uniforms, so it's nice that it has a club team feel to it." Sugita Hina commented, "I think we'll be able to look even cooler on the pitch. It has a lot of my favorite colors in it, so I'm excited," while Takenaka Rei commented, "It's a uniform like no other. I can't wait for fans and supporters to see it."
Koshino, who has worked on sports uniforms for baseball and gymnastics, said, "There is a beauty that is unique to women, and I paid particular attention to that. The movements are musical, so color became important. I was conscious of the artistic quality, creating a balance while incorporating the colors of the commercials (sponsor logos)."
Looking at the players, Koshino said, "They have great figures, so it suits them. This uniform gives a different impression when they move. I think it's more convincing when seen as a group rather than individually. We've used color in an unusual way, and made sure to use black on all of the shirts. We've used stripes for the black, which gives an artistic effect and a light feel. In soccer, you see the players running from the side, so the socks also stand out well. We made them connect with the horizontal line of the pants to enhance the fashionability."
He also explained about the material, "Because the players are running around, their shirts change color with sweat. We asked them to make it quick-drying so they can beat the heat, and it looks good and is comfortable to wear."
The first uniforms for field players and goalkeepers will be available on the INAC Kobe Leonessa official online store from April 15th. The players will wear these uniforms in the preseason matches starting on April 24th.
■Product Specifications
INAC Kobe Leonessa 2021/22 Season Authentic Uniform (1st)
20,900 yen (tax included)
S to XO3
*The version with player name and number is the same price.
*As the uniform is slim and tight to fit the body shape of female players, we recommend that men choose at least two sizes larger.
■About INAC Kobe Leonessa
Founded in April 2001 as INAC (International Athletic Club), INAC Kobe Leonessa is a comprehensive sports club that develops leaders in the sports community in Kobe City and Hyogo Prefecture and also engages in international activities. The women's soccer team, Leonessa, was founded in November of the same year. Since 2011, the team has won the Nadeshiko League three times in a row, and in 2013, in addition to winning a triple crown in the season, they also won the International Women's Football Club Championship. In 2020, the team will celebrate 20 years since its founding and will be redesigning its emblem. They aim to become the first champions of the WE League.
[OFFICIAL SITE] http://inac-kobe.com/
■About Hummel
The Danish sports brand hummel was founded in 1923 and was the first in the world to develop studded cleats. Back when soccer was played with leather shoes, adding studs to flat soles dramatically improved grip, enabling plays that were previously impossible. The story of the bumblebee (hummel in German), which was theoretically unable to fly due to its weight, but which eventually learned to fly through repeated efforts, was then incorporated into the brand name and logo. After 90 years of history, we are now developing our own unique brand story with the mission of "Change the World Through Sport." We continue to take on new challenges.
[OFFICIAL WEBSITE] http://hummel.co.jp
Click here for company press release details
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