Nike introduced a special collection of city edition jerseys that celebrate all of the NBA cities. The uniforms in the capsule are adorned in design details that nod to respective landmarks and slogans that recall each city. Boasting clean and contemporary designs, most of the jerseys are predominantly black with contrasting vibrant details in respective color palettes -- there are also some with a white, gray or blue canvas such as the Nugget, OKC and Philadelphia 76ers.
Additionally, the uniforms draw design cues from hip-hop culture -- the Minnesota Timberwolves 'Purple Rain' jersey showcases Prince's sound on the side and Brooklyn Nets' jersey celebrates Notorious B.I.G. with trimming details that recall the Coogi sweater. The latest Nike NBA City Edition collection is set to drop between November 1st and November 9th.
Hip Hop-Inspired Basketball Jerseys
Nike Introduced New City Edition NBA Uniform Jerseys
Trend Themes
1. City-inspired Jerseys - Opportunities to create city-specific merchandise that pays homage to respective landmarks and slogans and draw in fans inspired by local pride and culture.
2. Hip-hop Culture Themes - Opportunities to incorporate hip-hop culture elements and sounds in merchandise design to appeal to a growing and diverse fan base.
3. Vibrant Contrasting Details - Opportunities to create merchandise with clean and contemporary designs that incorporate eye-catching details that highlight respective color palettes.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Apparel - Companies producing sports apparel can design city-themed jerseys that incorporate trendy design and draw on local culture to expand their merchandise portfolio.
2. Sports Merchandise Retail - Retailers selling sports merchandise can tap into the enthusiasm of city residents for their local culture and teams and offer dynamic city-themed items to grow their sales.
3. Hip-hop Merchandise - Companies selling hip-hop themed merchandise can incorporate basketball and team designs to create unique, cross-genre items that appeal to fans of both hip-hop and basketball culture.