If there’s an early frontrunner for a kit that perfectly captures football’s growing minimalist design movement for 2026/27, it might just be Bologna’s new away shirt from Macron.
Built around the club’s traditional white away colour (always makes a clean design even cleaner), the jersey takes a refreshingly restrained approach, proving that standout design doesn’t always need bold graphics or complex patterns. Instead, Macron has created a clean, elegant canvas that lets the finer details do the talking.
The shirt features a classic polo collar with a knitted insert and red trim, while blue cuffs and subtle red accents provide just the right amount of contrast. Tone-on-tone graphics inspired by Bologna’s famous porticoes add another layer of identity without disrupting the shirt’s crisp appearance. The result is a kit that feels timeless, sophisticated and unmistakably Bologna.
It’s another strong example of Macron’s “Fashion in Sport” philosophy, blending sporting performance with the kind of design language more commonly associated with premium fashion. That influence can be seen throughout the kit, from its balanced use of colour to the carefully considered detailing.
A major part of the shirt’s appeal comes from the innovative Eco 3D Knit Matrix jacquard fabric. The three-dimensional texture adds depth to an otherwise simple design, giving the jersey a premium feel while maintaining excellent comfort and performance. Made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled polyester, it also reflects the continued evolution of sustainable sportswear.
As Bologna and Macron celebrate 25 years of partnership, this away shirt feels like a fitting milestone. Clean, classy and confidently understated, it’s further evidence that less really can be more in football kit design.
The new Bologna FC 1909 Away Kit is available to purchase from the online stores macron.com
