Description

River Plate Home Shirt 1995-1996

River Plate's retro vintage home shirt for the 1995-1996 season is one of the most iconic pieces in the modern history of the Argentine club. Designed by Adidas, it features the legendary diagonal red stripe on a white background, but in an updated version typical of the mid-90s. This shirt has become legendary, thanks in particular to the Quilmes sponsor, a powerful visual symbol of River Plate throughout that decade.

Design and style

• Main color: bright white, highlighted by the iconic diagonal red stripe

• Quilmes sponsor in black, which became an essential element of the River style in the 90s

• Three red Adidas stripes on the shoulders and sleeves

• Adidas logo embroidered in black on the right chest

• Modern River Plate crest on the heart side, with red lines and the CARP logo.

• White polo collar with red and black trim, providing an elegant finish

• Tone-on-tone vertical pattern on the fabric for a premium look typical of Adidas in the 90s

History and heritage

The 1995-1996 season was an exceptional period for River Plate, marked by a brilliant generation including Enzo Francescoli, Ariel Ortega, Marcelo Salas, Hernán Crespo, and Matías Almeyda. Under the leadership of Ramón Díaz, the club won the Argentine championship and established an attacking style admired throughout South America. This jersey is associated with an era when River displayed power, elegance, and consistency, solidifying its status as a giant of the continent.

Details and advice

• Iconic Adidas technical polyester fabric from the 90s

• Comfortable straight cut, ideal for sports or a vintage streetwear look

• Gentle washing is recommended to preserve the intensity of the white and the red stripe.

• This jersey is highly sought after by South American football collectors and River Plate fans.

Further information

• Season: 1995-1996

• Team: River Plate

• Type: Home jersey

• Colors: white, red & black

• Equipment supplier: Adidas

• Collar: white polo shirt with red and black trim

• Coat of arms: Embroidered modern River Plate

• Distinctive detail: red diagonal stripe + Quilmes sponsor

• Material: Vintage Adidas polyester

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