Classic design the inspiration for Man Utd's new 2025/26 away kit | OneFootball

Manchester United's 2025/26 away kit pays homage to one of the most beloved designs in the club’s history – the early 1990s “snowflake” jersey.

Originally worn between 1990 and 1992, the snowflake-style kit is often regarded as one of the most iconic in both Manchester United and Premier League history.

The design has made brief comebacks before, featuring in the 2015/16 third kit and the 2017/18 away kit. Now, for the third time, it returns – this time reimagined for the club’s 2025/26 away strip.

The new jersey features a clean white base, with what adidas calls “a modern interpretation of the iconic snowflake graphic in lilac.” Rich plum detailing is added via the club’s devil crest, the adidas logo and the brand’s signature three stripes on the shoulders.

The look is completed with a classic overlapping v-neck collar, plum shorts, and white socks.

Patrick Dorgu and Amad Diallo in United's new away kit. / adidas

Senior Design Director at adidas, Juergen Rank, called it “a bold new way to reimagine one of the club’s most iconic graphics."

"The rich purples work in harmony with the white base and metallic detailing, and we’re excited to see it on-pitch and in the stands this season," he said.

The fan version of the kit will retail for £85, while the authentic on-field version will be priced at £120.

Whether this stylish nod to the past can inspire a brighter future remains to be seen. United are coming off a nightmare 2024/25 season – their worst-ever Premier League finish at 15th – under the leadership of Erik ten Hag and later Ruben Amorim.

Mark Hughes in United's iconic "snowflake" jersey. / Simon Bruty/GettyImages

Fans are cautiously optimistic, though, with Matheus Cunha now looking likely to be joined by Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo in the arrivals lounge.

As for the snowflake kit, it carries some serious legacy. Back in 1992, wearing the original version, United lifted the League Cup at Wembley with a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest – Brian McClair netting the decisive goal.

If history has anything to say about it, maybe this throwback shirt has one more winning chapter left to write.