The making of West Germany’s iconic 1990 football shirt
About this episode
The episode discusses the design and significance of West Germany's iconic 1990 football shirt, featuring an interview with its designer, Ina Franzmann.
In July 1990, West Germany won the World Cup for the third time, beating Argentina 1-0 in Rome. The shirt the victorious players were wearing that night has become one of the most sought-after by classic kit collectors. With its distinctive black, red and gold zigzag across the chest, West Germany’s 1990 shirt was a game changer in the world of football kits and helped usher in a new era of bold designs. In 2025, Guy Kilty spoke to the shirt’s designer, Ina Franzmann, about how she created the famous kit. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You’ll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded. Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women’s World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football’s biggest ever beating and the man who…
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