Sistine Chapel Revisited
Is there no stopping Adidas and the world cup?
On the ceiling of the Central train station in Cologne, Germany, sits a work of art reminiscent of the sistine chapel. A wonderful soccer fresco sponsored by Adidas. Michelangelo would be proud.
Although Puma sponsors 12 ( ! ) qualifiers for the tournament (Czech Republic, Poland, Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Switzerland, Italy, Togo, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Angola and Paraguay), only the Italian team reached to the quarter finals.
The flamboyant Italians however play in a sexy new away kit designed in collaboration with fashion designer Neil Barrett, who has worked with Prada and Gucci. Their beautiful kit has one unpleasant association ... it made its debut in Italy´s 3-1 win from the Dutch team in Amsterdam on 12 November 2005.
We just worry about one thing ... many of the coaches of the soccer teams look like they get their wardrobe at the second-hand store (no, it´s not vintage). With a worldwide audience of millions all they need is a well-fitting tailor-made suit. Can someone please make them call +31 6 15 095 095 or send an email to tailor@possen.com?
Published on 2-6-2006 - Culture
