Bukta is one of the oldest football kit manufacturers in the world, renowned for its historic role in shaping British sportswear and its retro revival appeal.

• Founded in 1879 by Edward Robinson Buck as E.R. Buck and Sons, Bukta began by producing shorts for soldiers in the Boer Wars.
• By 1884, Bukta had entered football, supplying kits for Nottingham Forest, and later for clubs like Newcastle United.
• Throughout the 20th century, Bukta became a household name in British football, outfitting teams such as Brighton, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Wolves.

Design Identity

• Bukta kits are known for:
• Bold taping and sleeve branding, especially in the 1970s and 1980s.
• Classic silhouettes and durable fabrics, often featuring minimalist crests and sponsor-free designs.
• Distinctive logo evolution, with three major redesigns over its lifespan.
• The brand was sold in 1982 to Sir Hugh Fraser (House of Fraser), but struggled through the 1980s and early 1990s.
• Bukta kits were sometimes reused with new logos stitched over the original branding—a sign of its fading prominence.
• After a hiatus, Bukta was relaunched in 2005 as a premium retro brand, targeting independent stores and vintage collectors