adidas launches Manchester United x Stone Roses apparel collection

Adidas has launched a Manchester United x Stone Roses collection.

As the walk-out music for games at Old Trafford since the early 2000s, The Stone Roses’ This is The One has become synonymous with Manchester United. The new adidas collection takes its design from the record’s cover art.

“For many fans that remember watching the famous class of ‘92, The Stone Roses music is probably the soundtrack playing in their heads,” said Inigo Turner, Design Director at adidas.

“Both the team and the band represented global youth movements that had Manchester at their heart. We’re excited to celebrate that relationship through this collection, which represents the beautiful fusion of Northern England football and musical culture.”

The collection includes a Manchester United x Stone Roses Originals Icon Jersey, which features several nods to the record’s artwork – from the red, white and blue of the adidas three stripes on the sleeve, to the gold lettering of ‘The Stone Roses’ on the inside of the collar. The Manchester United crest is also adapted to include the words ‘This is the One’ on the lower segment, with two lemon slices in place of footballs on either side.

The lifestyle side of the collection features a black tracksuit and black shorts, a long-sleeve t-shirt, scarf and bucket hat. Elsewhere, the range includes a pre-match jersey and reversible anthem jacket.

James Holroyd, Chief Commercial Development Officer at Manchester United, added: “The Stone Roses is a band that is deeply knitted into the unique Manchester United fan culture both locally and globally. This collection is the perfect way to recognise our joint histories in a way that connects with both older fans and the new generation of supporters.”

The Manchester United x Stone Roses collection is available now.