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Sorry there hasn't been a post in a while, the blog has been on hold recently, but should pick up again soon. Today we'll look at something incredible by way of the soccer-inspired blog The Beautiful Gear, by way of the blog FilmDrunk, by way of UniWatch. Hope that wasn't too confusing. It's a remarkably humorous–and superbly-executed design from a team in a Dallas-based indoor soccer league. Team captain Mike Miller explained to 'The Beautiful Gear:' 

"I’ve got an indoor soccer team in Division 11 (1 being best, 11 being worst… obviously) here in Dallas, Texas and I would like to submit our team jerseys which I designed and made. The patches are embroidered and the lettering is authentic jersey vinyl on Adidas Predator blanks. While we only finished 3rd in our division, I like to think we looked good doing it. The team name is Portman Kunis United (aka The Scissors). It’s a tribute to Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman in the movie Black Swan, for their….. amazing acting. Notice the handcrafted numbering, custom with a swan on each number."

The uniforms are simply outstanding. Obviously for real embroidery as well as legit Adidas kits and custom vinyl letter one would need to shell a decent chunk of change, but original designs executed like the pros are the kinds of things we live for at ALTLG. If you haven't seen The Black Swan, you've probably at least heard about some of the more 'memorable' scenes; this humorous reference should need little explanation. It is in this spirit in which this design is so impressively–and humorously presented. Frankly there's not a lot to breakdown here; you just need to admire it. From the subtle–yet thoughtful details of the swan logo on each number à la the EPL's Barclay Lion, to the scissor logo on the rear of the collar, this design–if not for it's R-rated humor could easily be mistaken for a professional team, complete with sponsorship across the chest. Even one of the names on the back has humor in itself. And as you might expect, the two kits–home and away/clash–are of course, black and white. 

From ALTLG to you Mr. Miller, a tip of the cap for a job well done. It's not often you see design as humorous and beautiful as this.