C.P. Company and Manchester City have not only announced a multi-year partnership but are also celebrating a genuine collaboration that dates back to the 1980s. The Italian brand is now the Official Style Fashionwear Partner, and this project specifically aims to explore the role of football as a unifying force among people from different backgrounds. Football remains the link between casual culture and sportswear, acting as a catalyst for concepts such as family, community, and culture, fused together in a dimension that goes beyond the playing field.
The starting point of this partnership could only be the Goggle Jacket by C.P. Company, which «has become a true icon for football fans, as a testament to a project where sporting aspirations intertwine with the brand’s historical roots,» as highlighted by Lorenzo Osti, president of the brand born in Bologna. The Goggle Jacket has been worn by English fans (including hooligans) since the 1980s. The lenses integrated into the hood have always been part of an aesthetic that has managed to capture the soul and spirit of Mancunians.
The C.P. Company Line Designed for Manchester City
The players of the men’s first team, the technical staff, and the management of Manchester City will wear the line designed by C.P. Company during travels, upon arrival at the stadium for away matches in the UEFA Champions League, and on other seasonal occasions. Navy Blue, associated with the Bologna brand, and Light Blue, associated with Manchester City, are the distinctive and identifying colors of this partnership.
A Very Strong Bond
Bologna and Manchester are 1750 kilometers apart, two cities animated by the same pioneering spirit. Industrial tradition and a deep connection to the music world are just some of the common points. Therefore, we conclude that this iconic marriage between the English team and C.P. Company is destined to embody a fusion of history, subculture, and passion with indelible traits. Distance doesn’t matter but the bond that unites fans in a unique identity, connecting to a global community that allows this partnership to make a difference. As part of the partnership, C.P. Company will support Manchester City in the Healthy Goals in the Community program, for the renovation of sports fields available to the community.
