Anna Giannis Interiors has been commissioned by South Melbourne Football Club (SMFC) to design the Official Player Suits in time for the launch of the official Oceania Professional League (OPL) which kicks off in Auckland on 17 January 2026.
This collaboration marks a considered expansion of Anna Giannis Interiors into the sporting arena, aligning the brand’s design-led ethos with the discipline, heritage, and performance culture that defines elite sport.
The partnership with South Melbourne FC, is one of Australia’s most iconic and successful football institutions reflects shared values of excellence, legacy, and attention to detail.
The Oceania Players League (OPL) x SMFC Player Suit has been designed to represent modern professionalism while honouring tradition. Tailored for players and management, the suit balances refined structure with contemporary elegance, offering a confident, unified identity that extends beyond the field. The launch underscores the importance of presentation, leadership, and brand consistency within professional sport.
Anna Giannis Interiors Founder and Creative Director Anna Giannis said the collaboration was a natural fit.
“Sport, like design, is grounded in discipline, teamwork, and precision. Working with South Melbourne Football Club and the Oceania Professional League has allowed us to translate these principles into a sartorial expression that reflects strength, pride, and modern identity,” she said.
South Melbourne FC welcomed the partnership, noting the significance of aligning with a respected Australian Interior design studio known for its commitment to craftsmanship and timeless design.
SMFC Co-President, Bill Papastergiadis said, “We are so proud to have a collaboration with an international designer to create the Officlal Player Suit as part of our OPL competition.”
Andrew Mesourouni, Co-President, stated, “We welcome Anna Giannis Interiors to the Hellas family and thank them for their support. Our players and technical staff will be on the world stage dressed and aligned with a professional brand.”
The official launch of the Oceania Professional Leagues SMFC Player Suit brought together players, club representatives, and industry partners to celebrate the intersection of sport and design. The last time there was an official suit was 1999/2000 when SMFC went to Brazil for the FIFA Club World Cup tournament.
This initiative reinforces Anna Giannis Interiors’ ongoing commitment to meaningful collaborations that extend design beyond traditional spaces and into lifestyle, identity, and community.
OPL Competition Kick Off, 17 January 2026, Auckland www.ofcproleague.com.au
Anna Giannis Interiors www.annagiannis.com.au
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