# Collaborative Basketball Bombers DTLR and Starter Joined for a Collection of Retro NBA Jackets By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dtlr References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/10/27/dtlr-nba-starter-jackets/) & [dtlr](http://dtlr.com/) DTLR, a label that prides itself on the high-end urban menswear it offers, collaborated with Starter, a specialized American apparel and footwear brand, for a collection of NBA bomber jackets that draws from vintage motifs. Each of the designs is brightly colored and vividly branded, making the team it celebrates instantly known. For the Chicago Bulls bomber for example, DTLR and Starter used a classic crimson satin-like material, while the team's name is marked by large masculine letters in black. In another version for the same team, the two brands feature black as the leading color, while diversifying it by adorning the sleeves with colorful patches. Others throughout the collection are branded similarly, however the patterns on each vary widely. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro NBA Jackets:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by offering retro-inspired NBA jackets with vibrant colors and vivid branding. - **Collaborative Fashion Collections:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by partnering with specialized brands to create collaborative apparel collections. - **Vintage Motifs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in design by integrating vintage motifs into modern fashion pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by creating collaborative collections and incorporating vintage motifs. - **Sports Apparel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sports apparel industry by collaborating with fashion brands to create retro-inspired team jackets. - **Streetwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the streetwear industry by offering retro-inspired NBA jackets with vibrant colors and vivid branding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sandwich Brand Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-johns-x-starter-limitededition-jacket.md) - [Court-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stadium-goods.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draftkings-artist-series.md) - [Premium Streetwear-Informed Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitchell-and-ness.md) - [Sporty Luxe Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-balenciaga-x-nba.md) - [Sporty Collab Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfield-collection.md) - [Premium Athleticwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-and-golden-bear.md) - [Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-collaboration.md) - [Premium Team-Specific Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-7-apparel.md)