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Paul Smith Signs Contract to Dress Manchester United Football Club
LONDON, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- British designer Paul Smith has teamed up
with Manchester United Football Club to design and supply the team players
with formal wear and accessories for the next three years. This is the first
time that Manchester United has entered into such a partnership.
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"It is exciting to be involved with Manchester United, they have such an
international fan base and I know that our customers inJapan, Korea,Hong
Kong, in fact allSouth East Asia,Europe and the U.S. will be interested in
this partnership. And hopefully it might help me get a ticket to a match
now!" Paul Smith
"The outfits are outstanding. This is a Club with a rich heritage and one
that has a clear sense of identity. Sir Paul has recognised that, while
providing clothing that will be the envy of every other Club." Sir Alex
Ferguson
Paul Smith will supply Manchester United playing staff and officials for
all domestic matches, European Cup campaign and pre-season tours. The first
designs will be worn in June 2008 to the European Cup Final inMoscow.
"We were very privileged to be asked to make the suits; the suit is a two
button slim navy 100% mohair with specially designed lining with red panels
and striped piping. The team crest has been made from gold and silver thread
and is sewn to the top pocket to give a club blazer feel. As we are famous
for stripes we decided on a tie with diagonal stripes in optimistic colours,
designed exclusively for the team. It is worn with a white shirt and we have
made a special belt which has the crest printed inside on the tip. Finally,
we have supplied luggage for the team in a striped fabric inspired by
traditional English suiting."
"I was also asked to make another special suit for their trip toMoscow;
a lightweight grey wool/mohair suit will be worn with a pale blue shirt and
striped tie. It has a special red panelled lining with striped piping
matching the stripe of the tie."
The Players, Coaching Staff and Board Directors will be travelling to and
fromMoscow in the Grey Cup Final suits whilst all other staff will be
wearing the new official Navy suits.
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