Ezeta continue to carve out their own distinctive lane in the football aesthetic landscape, and their latest drop with Tivoli Calcio 1919 only reinforces that reputation. For the 2026/27 season, the Italian label deliver a collection steeped in symbolism and storytelling, drawing deeply from the millenary heritage of one of Italy’s most storied cities.
The city of Tivoli, once known to the Romans as Tibur Superbum (“Tivoli the Proud”), serves as both backdrop and protagonist in this release. A city said to predate Rome itself, founded by Tiburtus, son of the Greek hero Catillus, it’s a place where myth, architecture, and natural beauty intertwine. Ezeta tap into that energy with a collection that doesn’t simply reference history, it wears it.
At the heart of the narrative sits the eagle. According to legend, the bird spread its wings above the cliffs at the city’s founding, becoming a watchful guardian and enduring emblem of Tivoli. That same eagle now takes centre stage across the new kits, woven directly into the fabric as a sublimated motif, anchoring the club’s identity in both myth and modernity.
Shot within the opulent surroundings of Villa d’Este – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterwork of Italian Renaissance design – the campaign leans fully into Ezeta’s flair for theatrical presentation. It’s a setting that feels less like a backdrop and more like a continuation of the story: fountains, frescoes, and ornate geometries echoing the intricate detailing found throughout the collection.
The Home and Away jerseys distill Tivoli’s identity into its purest form. Both designs are anchored by a newly reimagined club crest – a powerful eagle with wings fully extended, symbolising protection and pride. It’s is sublimated into the lower section of the shirt, giving it a sense of permanence, etched into the fabric itself.
From there, the detailing expands into a rich tapestry of references. The all-over pattern draws heavily from the decorative language of the House of Este, the noble family intrinsically linked to the city’s cultural golden age. Lilies, rosettes, and heraldic geometries intertwine in a layered composition that rewards close inspection.
Finishing touches elevate the pieces further. Navy collars and cuffs, trimmed with a refined silver edge, inject a ceremonial elegance – subtle, but unmistakably regal. It’s a pairing of elements that feels entirely in step with the “Tivoli the Proud” spirit, balancing restraint with grandeur.
If the Home and Away lean into identity, the Third and Fourth push into full narrative mode. Conceived as “living paintings”, these jerseys transform Tivoli’s landmarks into immersive, wearable canvases.
Across the shoulders and sleeves, the imposing battlements of Rocca Pia rise into view – a nod to the Renaissance fortress commissioned by Pope Pius II. It’s a symbol of authority and legacy, reinterpreted here through Ezeta’s signature illustrative style.
Dominating the centrepiece is the Organ Fountain of Villa d’Este. Its cascading waters are depicted mid-flow, translating motion and sound into a visual rhythm that runs through the shirt. It’s a striking focal point, one that captures the poetic relationship Tivoli has long held with water.
Turn the shirt, and the landscape expands. The cliffs of Tivoli open out onto the Aniene River, whose currents have carved and shaped the terrain for millennia. It’s a reminder that this is a city defined as much by its natural surroundings as its architecture.
Perhaps most striking is the execution. Every element is hand-painted, lending the pieces an artisanal quality rarely seen in modern kit design. This isn’t surface-level storytelling, it’s painstaking, deliberate craft.
With this latest launch, Ezeta once again demonstrate their commitment to treating football kits as cultural artefacts rather than mere sportswear. There’s a clear refusal to follow template design conventions; instead, each project becomes an exploration of place, history, and identity.
For Tivoli Calcio 1919, that means jerseys that embody a city. From the watchful eagle to the cascading fountains, from Renaissance fortresses to ancient myth, every thread carries narrative weight.
Ezeta’s Tivoli 2026/27 collection stands as a tribute not just to football, but to the enduring beauty of Tivoli itself.
The Tivoli Calcio 1919 26/27 jersey collection is available now on ezeta.it
