Let's face it, we've all been there, you spot a shirt you have been after for decades, the price seems too good to be true, this shirt needs some investigation, so what are the common things we can look for when authenticating shirts online or after delivery? This is a quick example of how to spot either subtle or glaring differences between authentic football shirts and fake ones. So to start, what does the shirt look and feel like? This may seem obvious but you can often spot a fake by the colour, weight and material feel. Other visual indicators are quality of stitching, manufacture logos a ..read more

He's an illustrator and graphic artist with extensive experience of creating work for the editorial, advertising and design industries. Nike, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, BBC, Foot Locker and Apple have all called for his talent and services. As a huge hip hop fan, you can see how Dale's style of illustration over the years has developed. Quite simply another reason we're utterly addicted to his work. Based out of East London, Dale Edwin Murray has been a professional illustrator for over 15 years. His style is instantly recognisable and given the opportunity it's ..read more

Here at Cult Kits, we're not about those once a year pieces of tat, things you'll probably only use once, think ugly Christmas sweaters or Christmas socks. We prefer to go down the route of timeless purchases where you will get all year round quality and enjoyment. That's where this guide comes in, let us help you pick out some proper festive attire, including proper vintage football shirts for stylish Christmas outfits and the best Christmas gifts for the football fanatic in your life. This guide will take you through the best Christmas gifts for yourself or that special someone who ..read more

A style heavily influenced by a passion and education in Art History, plus a love of mixing up settings, genres and styles through digital painting, has meant one artist has seen his work recognised by millions. Emotive, playful and detailed beyond belief has seen Phil Galloway become a go too for sports captured in the most unique of ways.  The forty-something, Cheshire based artist has gone on to work for some of the biggest brands and players in sports. Nike, BT Sport, UEFA, Copa 90 and a resident cover artist for the magazine These Football Times, has seen Phil's work become ..read more

A world where football and dinosaurs collide. I bet you didn't ever think you'd see that one coming. Well, that's the world this week's Artist Showcase subject, Alex Chilvers exists in when creating some of his works. And it's a world we're happy to enter! An illustrator, animator and painter, Alex undertook an MA in Drawing at The Royal Drawing School in London. He's since gone on to work for clients including Sports Direct and BBC3, as well as having had work exhibited in various locations including at Mall Galleries, Bankside Gallery, Willis Museum and on It’s ..read more

There are football merchandise collections and then there are REAL, football merchandise collections. You know the ones. The duvets, the curtains, the mugs, the glasses, the badges, the figures, the programmes, the flags... Well, as far as Arsenal 'collections' go... This might just be, the greatest! When Josh Steeples, (the man behind @astorelike94 ) started to post about the collection, we simply had to reach out to speak to him about it, such is its size and quality. Here's what we found out about it.   CK: So come on, what's the oldest piece in the collection?  JS: Probably an i ..read more

This week's Artist Showcase features the Italian illustrator Giorgio Mozzorecchia. An illustrator who we're pretty obsessed with and we think more of you will be too. We caught up with Giorgio to hear more about himself and his works.   CK: First things first, who is your team? GM: Always and forever, FC Internazionale Milano CK: Tell us a bit about yourself GM: I'm an Italian illustrator and graphic designer, who emigrated to Barcelona for 11 years. I've been drawing since before I could speak, and I haven't stopped since. It remains a passion of mine, in addition to tenni ..read more

An online shop with curated football goods and original product born out of a collective passion for all things football. Not just the game itself, but everything that surrounds it – the boots, the kits, the stories, the aesthetics, the photos, the commercials, the TV shows, and more. Welcome to the wonderful world of Fanshoppi. It's an obsession that has evolved into a shared addiction, by Jasper and Daan – the founders of Amsterdam based Fanshoppi. The pair spend their time scouring from the far corners of the internet for unique and fascinating football-related prod ..read more

Icarus football launches biggest ever historical kit release: The Hellenic League Of Champions. The Icarus team believes that just as no two clubs are the same, no two kits should be the same. That means Icarus never uses templates. Instead they work closely with a club to create a totally unique design that reflects its culture and personality. This month, Icarus Football have released its largest ever collection of historical concept shirts titled 'The Hellenic League of Champions'. Following the success of one-off historical jerseys such as FC S ..read more

This week's artist showcase see's us catch up with the illustrator behind 3032 FC, John Barrett. The man behind the art tells us all about his love for the sport and why he's addicted to illustrating it. A Socceroo's fan who's turned a passion for football and illustration into a career. We've fallen in love with this style of craft and finally managed to catch up with the man behind it.   CK: So, John first things first... who do you support? JB: It usually depends on who is asking, whether I go with the safe answer being Chelsea, but if they're an Australian soccer aficionado ..read more