Meyba, the Barcelona-born sportswear brand famed for outfitting FC Barcelona’s ‘Dream Team’ in the 1980s, has unveiled a new collaboration with feted Manchester illustrator Stanley Chow.
The collection features hoodies, T-shirts, and sweatshirts adorned with Chow’s character-driven illustrations dressed in classic Meyba kits — blending nostalgia with modern streetwear vibes.
Founded in the 1940s by Josep Mestre and Joaquín Ballbé, Meyba rose to international recognition when it became Barcelona’s official kit supplier in 1981, dressing icons such as Michael Laudrup, Ronald Koeman, José Mari Bakero and some guy called Pep Guardiola during an era of domestic and European dominance.
Stanley Chow, a Manchester-born illustrator known for his clean, minimalist portraits, first gained prominence after producing a Grammy-nominated cover for The White Stripes’ Icky Thump album in 2007.
He told MCR Finest: “I love a good a retro football shirt, and I love the ones that Meyba have been reissuing lately, so I was extremely flattered that they wanted to collaborate with me.
“They gave me the freedom to do whatever I wanted to do, but with their retro shirt back catalogue that Meyba have, I wanted those shirts to be the focal point of the designs I made.”
Stan’s instantly recognisable vector style has graced campaigns for prestigious outlets and brands including Time and Manchester United, and he’s also known for creating the picture bylines for the iconic The New Yorker magazine.
The collection launches on 29 August 2025 via the official Meyba webshop, with limited quantities. So don’t sleep on these.
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