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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.