"I love the historical side of Arsenal, the tradition of the club," he said. "This, to me, is a wonderful gesture to go back to those same shirts in the last season at Highbury that they wore in the first season.
"Clubs abroad seem far more aware of their history than those in this country and this is a chance to remember the wonderful past before the club move into the new stadium."
Some fans will be concerned about the expense of buying another kit but the reaction has been positive, including from the Arsenal Supporters' Trust spokesman, Glyn Taylor.
The claret concept has certainly found favour with manager Wenger, who said: "It is great that the club are finding ways to celebrate our last season at this fantastic stadium.
"I love the fact the team will be wearing a home kit that is inspired by the first one ever worn at Highbury. It's not only a way of encapsulating more than 90 years of memories."
When they wore these shirts for the first time at Highbury, they finished third - in the old second division - but the current hierarchy will be hoping for better luck come May 2006.
