Fashion designer Harald Glööckler has given the nod to Germany's warm-up and home shirt at the World Cup but is perplexed by the blue away shirt.
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“The colour blue usually stands for seriousness; it has a harmonious and calming effect, and people automatically associate it with the sea and water. To be honest, I don’t see how that relates to football, fighting spirit and the will to win,” Glööckler told dpa.
The shirt is dark blue with white dots which Glööckler named "completely unnecessary" and that they "spoil the look."
He said the shirt "doesn't appeal to me at all" as it looks downright soporific and would only make "a wonderful pair of pyjamas.”
The German federation DFB said the blue recalls warm-up and track suits the players wore in the past. The team has worn the shirt in tune-up games and will don it in their last group game against Ecuador.
The players will wear the traditional white shirt in the other games against Curacao and Ivory Coast, with Glööckler naming it "elegant, classic, simple."
He also praised the warm-up shirt with the German national colours of black, red and gold in a diamond pattern of having "a good blend of retro and modern design."
Defending champions Argentina got the full approval from Glööckler for both of their kits.
He said the dark blue away shirt with ornaments in lighter shades showed how the colour blue can be used in a good way and that the traditional home shirt with light blue and white stripes is "a real hit."
He said it brought back memories of football legend Diego Maradona which also showed the popularity of retro elements in fashion in difficult times.
"Especially in difficult times people long for happy moments and a sense of security, and for the hope that everything will be alright again. Remembering the good old days helps with that," Glööckler said.
People were looking for role models and a feeling of unity which is why football shirts have long transcended sport and are part of the everyday wardrobe.
"Why not? If they enjoy it and it does them good - something that does the people good has never caused harm," Glööckler said.