Best Looks from the International Break | New Wave of Football x Fashion Collabs | Creative Corner ft. Unwanted FC

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This week features:

Best Looks from the International Break: a round-up of standout fits from players on global duty.
Game Changers: a closer look at the new wave of football x fashion collaboration
Creative Corner: Unwanted FC shows how upcycling and football culture collide in fresh, inventive ways.

Best Looks from the International Break
Getting down to the nitty-gritty here are our top 3 outfit picks

Netherland's all time leading goal scorer Memphis Depay- All black everything, leather trench coat, briefcase, shades. Summary: Looks were served!!
Belgium's Dodi pulled up in this nice patterned hoodie complete Ghana must go vibes. Assignment understood
Florian Wirtz in a Supreme Face cap and Channel Shirt is what you'd call not doing too much but keeping it stylish.

A closer look at a new wave of football x fashion collaborations

PSG collaborates with Virgil Abloh Archive for a special away jersey to pay tribute to the designer.

Creative Corner: Unwanted FC shows how upcycling and football culture collide in fresh, inventive ways.

This week we caught up with Unwanted FC an Australian upcycling brand built on the idea of giving unwanted garments a new life. Founded by two brothers with years of experience across the sports and fashion industries, the brand was born from witnessing firsthand how much waste is left behind - from samples and faulty goods to surplus stock.

Through upcycling, Unwanted FC transforms once-loved kits into functional designs. From everyday carry-wear to wearable pieces that celebrate football’s culture and craft. Keeping functionality and the extension of a garments lifecycle at core.

Major collaborations in recent times include projects with Nike for the Women’s World Cup, Umbro, and West Ham United, with their brand even featured in EA FC. They’ve also crafted custom pieces for global stars Héctor Bellerín, Juan Mata, and Ellie Carpenter, further connecting professional players with the movement.