Manchester United’s 2025/26 away kit pays homage to one of the most beloved designs in the club’s history – the early 1990s “snowflake” jersey.
Originally introduced between 1990 and 1992, the snowflake-style kit has become one of the most legendary designs in both Manchester United and Premier League history.
This design has seen a few revivals previously, having been part of the 2015/16 third kit and the 2017/18 away kit. Now, it’s making another appearance as it is elegantly reimagined for the club’s 2025/26 away uniform.
The latest jersey presents a pristine white base, featuring what adidas describes as “a modern take on the renowned snowflake graphic in lilac.” The addition of rich plum accents can be seen in the club’s devil emblem, the adidas logo, and the brand’s iconic three stripes on the shoulders.
The look is completed with a classic overlapping v-neck collar, plum shorts, and white socks.
Senior Design Director at adidas, Juergen Rank, called it “a bold new way to reimagine one of the club’s most iconic graphics.”
“The rich purples work in harmony with the white base and metallic detailing, and we’re excited to see it on-pitch and in the stands this season,” he said.
The fan version of the kit will retail for £85, while the authentic on-field version will be priced at £120.
Whether this stylish nod to the past can inspire a brighter future remains to be seen. United are coming off a nightmare 2024/25 season – their worst-ever Premier League finish at 15th – under the leadership of Erik ten Hag and later Ruben Amorim.
Fans are cautiously optimistic, though, with Matheus Cunha now looking likely to be joined by Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo in the arrivals lounge.
As for the snowflake kit, it carries some serious legacy. Back in 1992, wearing the original version, United lifted the League Cup at Wembley with a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest – Brian McClair netting the decisive goal.
If history has anything to say about it, maybe this throwback shirt has one more winning chapter left to write.
