Originating in 1967, Italian sportswear brand Kappa’s name is derived from a letter K approval stamp, meaning "Kontrolle" in German. This detail sparked the brand’s growth, and the K line was renamed Kappa after the letter K in the Greek alphabet. Kappa is known around the world for both technical and casual sportswear adorned with their Omini branding, a silhouette of a woman and a man sitting back to back.
Kappa is revered for their contributions to professional sports around the world. In 1979, Kappa outfitted Italian football team Juventus FC, and it was the first time that a brand logo appeared on uniforms within Italian professional leagues. 1999 saw Kappa develop the Kombat 2000 jersey, which revolutionized soccer uniforms with its fit and technical fabrication. This exposure and innovation translated to desire from the public to sport Kappa’s iconic designs. Styles like the Kappa Venezia FC Home 22/23 LS Shirt represent the Venice football team uniforms during the 2022-2023 season, while also offering a dose of chic sportiness for the non-professional athlete.
Kappa has outfitted Olympic teams across sports in iconic moments, simultaneously symbolizing its brand ethos of equality and collaboration across sports and life with its imagery. This foundation of Kappa, combined with its excellence in translating technical and warm up athletic wear into street style, has made its seasonal releases highly desirable. Fans of Kappa’s cross-functioning mode may also enjoy surveying top jackets and coats for the best in performance style.
