The Gunners · Complete Kit Archive
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Every home, away & third kit from 1990/91 to 2024/25 — manufacturer, colourway, key player and where to find an original
The Complete Guide to Arsenal Football Shirts
Few clubs in world football have produced kits as iconic as Arsenal. From the notorious yellow “Bruised Banana” away shirt of 1991–93 to the deep redcurrant Highbury tribute of 2005/06, and from the Invincibles’ clean red-and-white to the retro revival under adidas — the Gunners’ shirt history is a story worth telling season by season.
This is the definitive reference guide to every Arsenal shirt since 1990: home, away and third kits across all three manufacturer eras — adidas, Nike and Puma. For each season you’ll find the colourway, the standout player who wore it, and a direct link to buy an authentic vintage original from Football Shirt Collective.
Arsenal’s kit history spans four distinct eras:
- adidas (1990–1996) — classic equipment kits, the legendary Bruised Banana and the iconic 1992–94 home shirt
- Nike (1994–2014) — the Wenger era in full, from the first double to the Invincibles and the Highbury farewell
- Puma (2014–2018) — FA Cup wins, Santi Cazorla and the final Wenger seasons
- adidas (2018–present) — the return, including the retro Bruised Banana away and the Arteta rebuild
adidas Era
1990–1996
Nike Era
1994–2014
Puma Era
2014–2018
adidas Returns
2018–Present
Coming soon
Coming soon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most iconic Arsenal shirt of all time?
The 1991–93 adidas away shirt — nicknamed the “Bruised Banana” — is widely considered the most iconic Arsenal shirt ever made. Its bold yellow and black design divided opinion at the time but has since become one of the most sought-after vintage football shirts in the world. The 2003/04 Invincibles home shirt and the 2005/06 redcurrant Highbury tribute are close rivals.
Who makes Arsenal’s shirts?
Arsenal’s shirts have been made by three manufacturers: adidas (1990–1996), Nike (1994–2014), Puma (2014–2018), and adidas again from 2018 to the present. The current kit deal with adidas is reportedly worth around £300 million over five years.
What shirt did Arsenal wear during the Invincibles season?
During the historic 2003/04 unbeaten Premier League season, Arsenal wore a red and white home shirt made by Nike with the O2 sponsor. The away shirt that season was a blue Total 90 design. These shirts — particularly with Thierry Henry’s name and number — are among the most collectable vintage Arsenal shirts available.
Where can I buy vintage Arsenal shirts?
Football Shirt Collective is one of the best sources for authentic vintage Arsenal shirts. Every shirt is hand-checked and verified before listing. You can find originals from the early adidas era right through to recent adidas kits. Browse their full Arsenal shirt collection here.
What was the “Bruised Banana” Arsenal shirt?
The “Bruised Banana” refers to Arsenal’s 1991–93 adidas away shirt. The design features a yellow base with bold black and purple graphic stripes running down the body, creating a visual effect that some compared to a bruised banana. It was worn by Ian Wright, Tony Adams and David Rocastle and has since been reissued by adidas Originals due to popular demand.
What is Arsenal’s current shirt manufacturer?
Arsenal’s current shirt manufacturer is adidas, who returned to the club in 2018. The partnership has already produced several popular designs including a 2019/20 away shirt inspired by the Bruised Banana and bold home shirts featuring the three stripes on the sleeves in Arsenal’s classic red-and-white colourway.
