# Basketball League-Inspired Apparel Josh Denzel Unveils his First NBA Collection with Primark By Amy Duong | Published 2023-10-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-collection References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/uk/2023/10/primark-josh-denzel-nba-collection-release-info) & [primark](https://www.primark.com/en-gb/search?q=NBA&tab=products) Josh Denzel is the latest sportswear ambassador for [Primark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-performance-collection) and he works with the retailer to launch the new [NBA collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba). Although Denzel was born and raised in London, he has always had a fascination with the basketball league, explaining that “There’s something glamorous about US sports, especially basketball. I used to watch it as a kid and I dreamt of emulating the NBA legends." The capsule is made up of 29 pieces, celebrating the different teams through graphic tees, hoodies, pants, and outerwear items. Denzel explains that it was “combining a [collegiate feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stadium-goods) with the NBA and a bit of London influence" and describes the capsule as being “Built for layering. Taking a few items and putting it together whilst not being too in your face.” Image Credit: Primark, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/uk/2023/10/primark-josh-denzel-nba-collection-release-info), [primark](https://www.primark.com/en-gb/search?q=NBA&tab=products) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Basketball-inspired Apparel:** The new NBA collection by Josh Denzel and Primark taps into the growing trend of sports-inspired fashion, combining a collegiate feel with NBA aesthetics and a touch of London influence. - **Graphic Tees and Hoodies:** The NBA capsule collection features graphic tees and hoodies, reflecting the rising demand for streetwear styles that showcase team pride and individuality. - **Layering and Mixing:** The 29-piece capsule is designed for layering and mixing, catering to the trend of creating unique outfits by combining different elements of streetwear and sportswear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** The collaboration between Josh Denzel and Primark highlights the potential for fashion retailers to capitalize on the popularity of basketball-inspired apparel and streetwear. - **Sportswear:** The NBA collection by Josh Denzel and Primark presents an opportunity for sportswear brands to tap into the trend of merging sports aesthetics with everyday fashion. - **Graphic Design and Printing:** The demand for graphic tees and hoodies in the NBA capsule collection creates opportunities for graphic design and printing companies to cater to the growing market for personalized sports apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draftkings-artist-series.md) - [Sporty Luxe Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-balenciaga-x-nba.md) - [Luxury Basketball-Themed Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-series.md) - [Premium Streetwear-Informed Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitchell-and-ness.md) - [Sportswear Capsule Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faherty-x-jalen-brunson-capsule.md) - [Premium Team-Specific Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-7-apparel.md) - [Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5th-quarter-collection.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tommy-johns-tournament-collection.md) - [Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-allstar-collection-1.md)