AD-REPORTER DANIQUE DE BREET CONDUCTED AN INTERVIEW WITH ME FOR THE ‘FASHION ICONS OF AMERSFOORT’ FEATURE
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Sharon, a devoted football shirt enthusiast, owns a staggering 483 football shirts and incorporates them into her daily attire. She recently received an offer of 600 euros for an item in her collection. In Amersfoort, the significance of fashion is being explored by AD- reporter Danique de Breet. She’s on the lookout for Amersfoort's fashion icon who has a distinctive clothing style.
Sharon Zoomer (42) is today's spotlight. Sharon's unique fashion sense often revolves around football shirts, drawing attention from those around her. While men question her choice of attire, women tend to inquire about her football shirt styling. Sharon, a football aficionado, creatively pairs her shirts with different outfits, like wearing a French football club (Renaissance-inspired) shirt with a scarf.
Sharon's hobby of collecting football shirts began with her admiration for Eric Cantona, a former Manchester United player known for his distinctive style. During the pandemic, Sharon realized her passion for football shirts and started showcasing her collection online, sparking the creation of the platform KIT &.
The name 'KIT & ' symbolizes a football shirt ('kit') and (‘&’) everything that accompanies it, including travel (#Kitandthecity) and fashion (#Kitfashionista). Sharon's collection has grown to 483 shirts and counting, each with its own story. Her most cherished piece is a limited-edition shirt from the Italian club Bari, which she obtained through a contact via X whom lives in the United States. Soon, Sharon intends to lease her distinctive shirts for television and fashion projects. Stylists and event planners are encouraged to reach out for further oppertunities. Recently, she organized an exhibition in her hometown of Amersfoort to display a portion of her collection, featuring a popular Feyenoord shirt that received a bid of 600 euros.