GIBSON ENTERS THE GLOBAL ARENA WITH FIRST-EVER FOOTBALL SHIRTS
| Gibson has teamed up with Icarus Football on its first-ever football shirt collection, bringing together music, sports, and design in a way that feels true to both brands. With football continuing to shape culture around the world, the collaboration reflects Gibson’s interest in connecting with fans beyond music through something wearable, collectible, and rooted in identity. Played and followed by billions, football has long extended beyond the pitch, with shirts becoming part of how people express and define their community, style, and affiliation. Created with Icarus Football, the Gibson x Icarus Football shirts offer Gibson’s take on that tradition through a music-led lens. The collection will be available globally on Gibson.com in the U.S. and EMEA, as well as at Gibson Garage Nashville, and Gibson Garage London, while supplies last. The limited-edition Gibson x Icarus Football shirts reinterpret classic football aesthetics through the lens of Gibson’s heritage. Two distinct designs anchor the drop: the white Gibson USA Shirt, in a long-sleeve silhouette, and the blue Gibson Stars Shirt, presented in a short-sleeve cut with a bold star-patterned backdrop. Each piece blends the craftsmanship and attitude Gibson is known for with Icarus Football’s reputation for storytelling through shirt design. The result is apparel that feels equally at home in stadium stands, on festival grounds, or in the wardrobes of fans who move fluidly between music and sport. Celebrate summer in style with new Gibson x Icarus Football shirts. These red, white, and blue striped long and short-sleeved football shirts were created in collaboration with Icarus Football, and feature a large Gibson USA “sponsor” logo, an embroidered Gibson Thunderbird™ Crest, and an embroidered Icarus logo.  Gibson x Icarus Football limited edition shirts arrive in long and short-sleeved versions. This launch represents a new frontier for Gibson—one rooted not in traditional merchandising, but in authentic cultural participation. Rather than creating a product solely for guitar loyalists or limiting the drop to fan memorabilia, Gibson and Icarus Football have built something that speaks to a broader creative community: football fans, culture-forward consumers, and global shirt collectors who recognize the significance of a collaboration that feels both unexpected and undeniably right. Gibson chose to partner with Icarus Football for its distinctive position at the intersection of football and music culture. Beyond its reputation for original, story-driven shirt design, Icarus Football has longstanding associations with numerous bands, including Gibson partners Motörhead and Broken Social Scene, making the brand a natural collaborator for a project centered on creative crossover. Together, Gibson and Icarus Football have created a collection that reflects a shared point of view—where sound, style, identity, and sport all meet. Looking ahead, Gibson and Icarus Football plan to explore future collections inspired by the approach of the world’s top football clubs, with the ambition of creating annual shirts that incorporate design elements drawn from Gibson Garage London, Gibson Garage Nashville, and the soon to open Gibson Garage Miami, as well as each city’s local music culture, heritage, and creative spirit. While future executions are being considered, this inaugural release stands on its own as a bold first step into a new cultural arena. With limited quantities, the Gibson x Icarus Football collection is designed to be both rare and collectible—an inaugural sportswear release that celebrates the powerful connection between music, football, and global culture.Read more about the new Gibson x Icarus Football limited edition shirts in the Gibson Gazette.   |
 |  |
 |  |
  |
| Gibson: GIBSON.COM | X | IG | FB | TT | GIBSON APP | GIBSON GARAGE NASHVILLE | GIBSON GARAGE LONDON | GIBSON CERTIFIED VINTAGE | GIBSON RECORDS | GIBSON GIVES | GIBSON TV EN ESPANOL | GIBSON TV Epiphone: EPIPHONE.COM | X | IG | FB | YT Kramer: KRAMERGUITARS.COM | X | IG | FB | YT MESA/Boogie: MESABOOGIE.COM | X | IG | FB KRK: KRKMUSIC.COM | X | IG | FB | YT Maestro: MAESTROELECTRONICS.COM | IG About Icarus Football:Icarus Football is a Philadelphia‑based football kit and apparel brand built on the idea that every club deserves a look as unique as its identity. Founded in 2017, the company set out to challenge the era of generic templates by creating original, story‑driven designs for teams of all sizes. In just a few years, Icarus has collaborated with more than 3,000 clubs worldwide, including sides competing in national leagues such as NISA, UPSL, NPSL, and USL League Two. As demand grew, the brand expanded its footprint—opening a new Philadelphia warehouse in 2020 and establishing a London regional office to better serve clubs across the UK and Europe. https://icarusfc.com/ About Gibson:Gibson, the iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for over 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by all Gibson brands. Explore more at Gibson.com, Gibson App, and on Gibson TV, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and visit us at the Gibson Garage Nashville and the Gibson Garage London. |
About The Author
Got a Questions?
Find us on Socials or Contact us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.