Yes all of the retro, vintage and classic shirts on the Football Shirt Collective are 100% authentic. Each shirt we list has 10+ photos so you can shop in confidence.

At the Football Shirt Collective, we hand process every shirt and assess the feel of the material, labels, detailing to verify if they are authentic or not.

With over 10 years of assessing shirts we know the signs of how to spot a fake.

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Vintage and retro shirts typically fit a bit more baggy than modern shirts.

On each listing we provide details of the size of the shirt but best option is to have a look at the size guide.

Great question, and one we take seriously. Key things to check are the manufacturer's tags and wash labels, the quality of stitching, the weight of the fabric, and any product or batch codes. Fakes often get the small details wrong, fonts slightly off, badges poorly stitched, labels missing entirely. We've put together a complete guide in our Collectors Club if you want to go deep on this. And of course, when you buy from us, you don't need to worry, we've already done that work for you.

These terms get thrown around interchangeably, but there are real differences. A vintage shirt is an original garment from its era; worn, washed, and genuinely old. A retro shirt is a modern reproduction made to look like a classic design. A classic shirt is a bit more subjective, it usually refers to an iconic design regardless of age.

Yes Football Shirt Collective, ship our vintage and classic shirts everywhere in the world.

We use Royal Mail, Fedex and DPD. Majority of time we use Royal Mail for UK shipping.

You have the right to return the item within 14 days of purchase. 

- UK: 1-3 days

- Europe: tracked 3-5 days

- Rest of World: 5-7 days

Three key principles will get you very far when it comes to washing shirts; separate, turning inside out and washing cold.

If you want more tips read our guide to washing your football shirt here.

Like many things when it comes to collecting, this is something which only really becomes a consideration after x number of shirts, but whether you own a fledgling ‘start-up’ of a collection or an exhibition’s worth of designs, the last thing you want to do is damage a shirt by storing it carelessly.

Three key principles will get you very far when it comes to washing shirts; separate, turning inside out and washing cold.

If you want more tips read our guide to washing your football shirt here.