About this Arsenal 88/89 Retro Jersey
This is a retro edition of Arsenal's shirt from the 1988/89 season, listed at $14.06 by an independent Weidian seller. The listing title does not divide it into home or away, so treat the garment in the photo, rather than the title, as the definition of what you are buying. This page includes one warehouse QC photo of the physical shirt, produced today as a supporter garment in the style of that season rather than as a surviving original.
How to read a retro listing is different from reading a current-season one. There is no fan-versus-player tier to untangle here; the build follows the standard supporter pattern at this price, with a regular fit. What matters is how faithfully and cleanly this seller has handled the period design — the proportions of the chest details, the placement of era sponsor work, and the overall silhouette as shown in the photo. Because the title leaves the colourway open, confirm from the QC image itself that the design shown is the 88/89 shirt you intend to collect or wear.
Sizing on retro shirts follows the seller's modern chart, not the sizing of the late 1980s. Measure the chest width of a shirt you already own, laid flat in centimetres from pit to pit, and compare it with the size chart attached to this listing. Retro styling can look boxier in photographs while still being produced to a contemporary chart, so the chart decides the fit you receive. If you are between sizes, choose the larger for a comfortable, period-appropriate looseness.
The single QC photo on this page is a starting point, not the whole inspection. Use it in order: crest and sponsor print alignment and edge quality first, then collar and sleeve seams compared on both sides for symmetry, then panel joins and print edges at full zoom. The fuller check happens after you order: Kakobuy photographs your actual unit in the warehouse from several angles, and you approve those photos before it ships internationally.
This is not an officially licensed Arsenal product, and it is not a 1988/89 original; it is a modern retro-style shirt from an independent seller, with the club name used for identification only. Judge it by the photo. To order, open the Kakobuy link: Kakobuy buys it, photographs your actual unit in the warehouse, and ships only after you approve the QC.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Arsenal jersey an official product?
It isn't. What you're buying is an unlicensed replica listed on Weidian; any Arsenal branding is for identification only. Check the QC photo first, then order through Kakobuy if it holds up.
How much does Arsenal 88/89 Retro Jersey cost?
Around $14.06 at the current rate. The Weidian listing is the source of truth — the Kakobuy link above always shows the live figure.
What size should I order?
Sizes run supplier-specific. The reliable method is chest-width comparison against the size table on the listing — not your usual letter size.
Are the QC photos real?
Real — 1 warehouse shots of a physical unit are on this page; inspect crest, stitching and print quality before you commit.
Is this shirt home or away?
The listing title does not specify, so do not assume from the season alone. Go by the warehouse QC photo on this page, which shows the physical garment this seller produces, and cross-check the variant description on the live listing. If the colourway in the photo is not the 88/89 design you wanted, do not order on the title alone.
Is this an original shirt from 1988/89?
No. It is a modern retro edition made in the style of Arsenal's 1988/89 shirt, sold now at $14.06 by an independent seller. That is why the QC photo matters: it shows today's production quality, including crest, sponsor print and seams, rather than the condition questions you would ask of a vintage original.
What should I check first on this retro shirt?
Crest and era sponsor alignment first — period designs expose wonky placement immediately. Then compare collar and sleeve seams for symmetry and zoom into print edges. Because only one photo is shown here, your decisive check is the multi-angle warehouse QC set Kakobuy shoots of your own shirt after ordering, which you approve before shipping.
