British electronic music duo Chase & Status have partnered with grassroots football club Hammersmith FC to release a limited edition football kit with Kappa. These new kits will be worn by both the men’s and women’s first and second teams in support of a grassroots football club whose accomplishments have been enormous so far, particularly on the women’s side. Both members of Chase & Status grew up close to Hammersmith FC in west London, and this sponsorship is their way of forging a more profound connection with the game in a meaningful way.
The Italian fashion brand has added gold highlights to the sleeves of the club’s traditional all-red home strip, while the blue away kit highlights gold embellishments along the sleeve, adding a repeating pattern in a slightly darker shade of blue underneath the torso. This comes with the aim to support the women’s team, which is a major motivator for the duo as they “both have young daughters,” and it is vital to empower them by supporting inspirational females.
Hammersmith FC was founded by Tommy Fish in 2020, and according to TalkSport, the club has recently seen a rise in pitch hire prices, requiring more investment to improve the U6 and U16 kid’s teams. The men’s and women’s first teams have recently been enjoying a good run, with back-to-back league titles. The men’s team now plays in the Southern Amateur League Premier Division, while the women’s team plays in the Greater London Women’s Football League (GLWFL).
In a discussion with TalkSport, Tommy Fish explained that he pitched the club’s vision and what they stand for to Chase & Status’ management – who absolutely loved it – resulting in the match made in heaven. Back to grassroots!
The limited edition kits can be found on the Chase and Status website
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