# Camo Streetwear Basketball Jerseys Mitchell & Ness Teams Up with BAPE to Launch New NBA Capsule By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitchell-ness4 References: [modern-notoriety](https://www.modern-notoriety.com/bape-mitchell-ness-nba-collection-2022-release-date/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bape-mitchell-ness-nba-collection-2022-release-date) & [bape](https://bape.com/) The Philadelphia-based sports brand [Mitchell & Ness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-collaboration), which is known for creating clothes for the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL, has once again teamed up with Japanese streetwear label BAPE to launch a new basketball collection. The collaboration is a follow-up to the brands' eye-catching championship jersey collection from 2018, as well as their collections for the MLB and NFL. The new collection combines authentic Mitchell & Ness apparel with BAPE's signature camo print designs. In addition, it pays tribute to four hometown teams: the [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitchell-and-ness), Miami Heat, [New York Knicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba), and the Brooklyn Nets. To collection's lookbook features rapper Fabolous as its main model, who is captured wearing a range of uniforms, including Patrick Ewing’s number 33 Knicks jersey. Image Credit: BAPE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Streetwear Sports Apparel:** The intersection of streetwear and traditional sports apparel presents an opportunity for disruptive fashion innovation. - **Collaborative Collections:** Partnerships between brands from various industries can foster unique approaches to product design. - **Tribute Collections:** Collections that show homage to specific teams, athletes, or eras can appeal to both sports and fashion enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The streetwear and sports apparel industry can utilize this trend to attract younger consumers who appreciate fashion-forward designs. - **Sporting Goods:** Companies who offer team jerseys and other memorabilia can partner with urban streetwear brands to reach previously untapped audiences. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the continuous partnership of brands to increase sales with rare, unique, and limited-edition fashion collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Women’s College Basketball-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-college-basketball.md) - [Anime Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba.md) - [Luxury Basketball-Themed Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-series.md) - [Court-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stadium-goods.md) - [NBA-Themed Dog-Friendly Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-beast-and-nba.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draftkings-artist-series.md) - [K-Pop Collaborative Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackpink-in-your-area-league-collection.md)