While we're on the subject of kits, what the hell is going on over at the company formerly known as adidas? When I saw the new Chelsea kits, my first thought was that somebody at adidas thought it would be funny if they started using that classic design motif from the 80's - the exposed hem - all over their shirts. Here we see Peter modeling the new gear:
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Wait, here:
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Sweet. Actually, I'm pretty sure the regular jersey is exponentially worse. Note the liberal use of a mesh-like material on what I can only describe as breast patches. Then it starts up again underneath the sponsor. The cancer appears to have spread to the sleeves, as well. Wait, is that a fucking ZIPPER?