The Arcade Hockey Club of the 1930s, inspiration behind the new jerseys. (Photo: Monumental)
The internet is really good at outrage. Also cats, but we’re talking about outrage right now, so please stay on topic.
Fashion is subjective. Not everyone could love the Capitals 2015 Winter Classic jerseys, and the infinite soapbox of the internet gave all the critics a forum to voice their opinion. Personally, I think the jerseys are pretty snazzy. I like them even more once I saw them on players in a real environment. The more I see them, the more I know about them. The more I know, the more I like them.
Monumental Network must have sensed that. They’ve published a great explanation of the principles and references in the design:
The stripes on the shoulders, waist and legs brings in elements of Washington professional hockey jerseys from the 1930’s, predating the Capitals’ formation in the 1970s. A large “W” on the front of the jersey, offset in blue to contrast the white Capitals wordmark, offers a unique look never seen before on Capitals jerseys.
It’s like an artist explaining his work. It helped me appreciate the jerseys in a new way, with understanding of the historical context. Maybe it’ll do the same for you. Give it a read.
