How World Cup Jerseys Influence Real World Style

U.S. Men's National Team Jersey - a perfect athletic, chic look.

Don't think that fashion and sports intersect? Think again. The 2014 World Cup is proof that the field of play can be one of the world's most high-profile catwalks. 

Take the U.S. Men's National Team's jersey. It's not only ideal for the U.S. men soccer players but with it's collared neck, it's great for a casual Friday at work.

Thursday's New York Times analyzes World Cup jerseys from a sartorial standpoint and predicts that jerseys will have an influence on fashion for seasons to come. 

"Indeed, odds are that colors and prints will influence numerous other, non-soccer-related products made by dominant World Cup manufacturers, Adidas, Nike and Puma. What we see on ESPN now we may see in stores not that much later."

Let's take it a step further and look at the real world influence World Cup jerseys have.

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