Florida State University Unveils New Uniforms [Gallery]

Florida State University has officially kicked off a new era, today it revealed it’s re-branded new logo and look at a ceremony in downtown Tallahassee.

Ever since the logo — a slightly re-designed take on the school’s classic ‘Chief Osceola’ logo — was leaked, the Seminole fan base has gone crazy debating whether this whole movement (which has been dubbed #IgnitionTradition) was necessary/appropriate/a cash-grab.

Today, Florida State fans got a glimpse at the school’s new uniforms and that debate is unlikely to die down anytime soon.

The first thing people noticed was the new “Heritage Pattern” that will accent uniforms.

There are plenty of other changes too though. FSU now has the option to mix and match between its uniform choices, there are two helmet options and while the school did stay true to its traditional color scheme, this is definitely not the “traditional look” either.

Check below for a full gallery of the Seminoles’ new uniforms.

More photos from the reveal in Tallahassee:

From FSU, here are the official changes, per a release:

"NEW FLORIDA STATE BRAND IDENTITY STANDARDSNew Seminole logo with the head held high, expressing purpose and conviction.Updated version of Seminole Spear with color and sleek lines to be used consistently by all intercollegiate athletic teams.Custom wordmarks and numeral set.Primary and secondary color palettes.PatchworkPrimary Identity – Seminole LogoThe Seminole logo is the primary representation of the brand and is used as the main identifying device for Florida State Athletics. Reinforcement of the primary identity will build equity in the brand. In primary or secondary colors, the Seminole logo works well across all media. With a more graphic application and flexible approach to palettes and logo staging, the Seminole logo is positioned well for the future.Secondary Identity -Seminole SpearFlorida State’s trademark helmet with the Seminole Spear is well known throughout all of college football. This design was first introduced during Bobby Bowden’s first year as head coach in 1976.  The Spear has been refined and will be an even more important element of the brand hierarchy moving forward, primarily for application on uniforms and helmets.Color PaletteWhen it comes to communicating the Florida State Athletics brand, color is quintessential.  Garnet and Gold remain the primary colors for the Seminoles, with White and Black serving as a secondary palette.  Garnet symbolizes passion and strength, and gold traditionally evokes a sense of quality and pride.  The color black is authoritative and powerful, and white represents confidence and honesty.Typography – Primary – “UNCONQUERED”Type tells a story. The right typeface, used consistently, builds character. The Seminoles of Florida call themselves the “Unconquered People,” descendants of just 300 Indians who managed to elude capture by the U.S. army in the 19th century. The custom display alphabet is a powerful element within Florida State’s brand identity. The typography incorporates distinctive inline styling, unique serifs and structural characteristics that are exclusive to Florida State Athletics. These elements create a powerful, exclusive look that distinguishes the wordmarks from other institutions. This custom alphabet, appropriately named “Unconquered” is unmistakably Seminole.A custom numeral set has been included as an enhancement to the primary typeface.Typography  – Wordmarks – “FLORIDA STATE,” “SEMINOLES,” AND “FSU”To assist in creating a consistent look for a wide variety of athletics communications, custom wordmarks for “Florida State,” “Seminoles,” and “FSU” have been designed.  The wordmarks work closely in support of the primary identity and are derived from the primary typography.Typography – Wordmark – Seminoles ScriptThe Seminoles script was designed as a nod to the heritage of the sports of baseball and softball at Florida State.  Script typography is based upon the varied and often fluid stroke created by handwriting. The letterforms in the Seminoles script are consistent with the design language in the primary typography and word marks.Typography – SecondaryThe secondary sans-serif typeface United was selected to complement the primary typeface and directly tie back to the Florida State Athletics Brand Identity.  United is part of a family that offers an exceptionally wide range of weights, providing great versatility and legibility. United is one of the most extensive font families available anywhere, boasting three unique styles, each with seven weights and five widths for a total of 105 fonts in the entire collection.Quotes from FSU Coaches“I really believe that the traditions of Florida State are as deeply rooted and important as any in college football and perhaps even more because of our relationship with the Seminole Tribe and I wouldn’t have approved anything that I felt detracted from that.  The elements that went into the design changes are all based on our unique history and that’s an important part of the story.  In fact, we went to the Tribe right away and got their opinion and permission before we took the first step.“We are making the change in the football uniforms for a couple of reasons.  The first is that it puts us in the very top of the line in terms of technical innovation where we had been trailing some over the last few years.  The second is to take advantage of the chance for a much needed update of our uniforms that better suits the future of our program.“I heard a quote from Buck Showalter last month that is a pretty good message related to this.  He said, “Never confuse change for a lack of respect for tradition.”  We have kept tradition at the forefront throughout this process.“And there is no doubt in my mind about the excitement level that our players are going to have being able to wear these uniforms.”Jimbo Fisher, FSU Head Football Coach“Our players are going to love playing in the new uniforms.  They are lightweight, they absorb perspiration much better, and our players love the more brilliant colors.  The reaction of each of our players was the same – they all love the improved design, feel that they will give them more freedom of movement and that the colors say Florida State to them because the garnet and the gold are much more outstanding than our previous uniforms. ”Leonard Hamilton, FSU Head Men’s Basketball Coach“I really like the style of our new jerseys. Nike continues to be on the cutting edge with designing new material that is both appealing and comfortable to wear. We expect these new jerseys to be very eye-catching to recruits, and the modified design and updated Seminole head logo continue to reaffirm FSU’s traditions and values. The breathable fabric and overall look of our brand new jerseys generates even more excitement as we look toward the 2014-15 season and beyond.”Sue Semrau, FSU Head Women’s Basketball Coach“Our new uniforms do a wonderful job of preserving the tradition of Florida State baseball with updated technology and materials. Nike found the perfect balance between the history of Seminole baseball and the future. We wanted to ensure we continued to utilize our interlocking FS, which is so deeply associated with our program. The preserved that tradition while incorporating the Seminole head into our uniforms. Our players are extremely excited to be playing in a uniform that is one of the most advanced in all of college baseball.”Mike Martin, FSU Head Baseball Coach"