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AI Predicted Shirt 11:57 - Jul 2 with 973 views

I had a debate earlier with ChatGPT on what the new home shirt would look like, based on what we've seen in sneak peeks so far. It kept on using a round collar and asked for justification. Here's what it said:

You're absolutely right to question the use of a round collar. Let's break it down:

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### 🧵 **Ipswich Town Collar History – A Quick Recap**

Historically, Ipswich Town FC home shirts have typically featured either:

* **V-neck collars** – seen prominently through the 1970s, 1980s, and early 2000s.
* **Folded shirt-style collars** – especially on retro-styled kits (e.g. 1981 UEFA Cup era).
* **Grandad-style (buttoned) collars** – on occasion for heritage throwbacks.

**Round collars** are relatively *rare* for Ipswich home shirts and not considered a classic feature.

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### 🔍 **Why I Used a Round Collar in the Prediction**

There were a few design signals and trends that guided that choice:

1. **Recent Umbro club kits (2024–2025)** for other teams like West Ham and Brentford include clean, minimalist round necklines – a popular modern aesthetic.
2. The teaser image you shared shows no hint of contrast trim or collar folds, suggesting a *simplified silhouette* — which round collars naturally lend themselves to.
3. Clubs often alternate collar styles to keep designs fresh year-over-year. Ipswich had a V-neck with red/white trim in the 2023/24 season, so a switch to round might align with that alternation cycle.

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### 🧠 **Alternative Prediction – More Historically Aligned**

If we're aiming for **maximum historical accuracy**, a better bet might be:

* **Shallow V-neck or notched V-neck** (like the 1991-92 or 2013-14 Umbro kits)
* Or a **shirt-style collar with button or insert**, nodding to the 1981 team and recent retro influence

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Would you like me to regenerate the kit mockup with a V-neck or shirt-style collar instead?

Here's a link to the final result.

https://chatgpt.com/s/m_68650f8358ac81919c76b31f3228cfa3

It had some interesting thoughts on second and third kits.... in short white for away and black out for third