The NOCTA x Nike ICEMAN glove was unveiled during the invitation-only NOCTA Manor 2026 retreat in New Jersey as an exclusive gift for attendees. The white glove features jeweled embellishments, Nike's Swoosh and design details inspired by the artwork from Drake's ICEMAN era. Each piece was reportedly signed by Drake before being distributed to guests, with no retail release accompanying the event. NBA players Kevin Durant and Devin Booker shared images of the glove on Instagram after attending the gathering.
The design references the jeweled glove shown on the ICEMAN cover artwork while introducing a newly produced Nike-branded version created specifically for the retreat. Guests also received custom NOCTA Manor merchandise including pajamas, slippers, sleep masks and drinkware, alongside additional unreleased Nike products displayed throughout the venue.
Image Credit: Drake
What's Driving This Trend
- Invitation-only Collectibles
- Scarcity-driven merchandise tied to private cultural gatherings can turn access itself into a status symbol with strong secondary-market and social-media value.
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