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Minimalist Designer Basketballs

The Sphere Paris Premium Basketballs Come in Monochrome Shades

— September 11, 2018 — Lifestyle
The Sphere Paris premium basketballs are a series of indoor sports equipment with a minimalist designer aesthetic that is suitable enough for discerning athletes to use or as an accent piece within your home.

Crafted with three handmade layers, the basketballs come in monochrome color options including black and white that are both intended to look like marble and enhance them from plaything to posh decor piece. The balls are each enhanced with a high level of gripping material and come packaged in a velvet carrying bag to make them perfectly suited for traveling.

The Sphere Paris premium basketballs are a limited-edition offering from the brand and address the increased demand for high-end sports equipment amongst discerning athletes.
Trend Themes
1. Designer Sports Equipment - Creating minimalist and stylish designs for sports equipment can appeal to athletes and be used as a decorative accent piece.
2. Luxury Athletic Accessories - Producing high-end sports accessories with unique design features and enhanced functionality can cater to athletes with discerning taste.
3. Fashionable Fitness Gear - Combining fashion and fitness by designing minimalistic sports equipment that can double as trendy home decor items is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - Developing new, upscale lines of sports equipment, along with sleek and minimalist designs and enhanced functionality, can tap into the high-end, luxury market of athletic products.
2. Athletic Fashion - Creating fashion-inspired athletic wear to appeal to consumers who are embracing more health and fitness routines is an opportunity for brands to tap into a growing market.
3. Home Decor - Collaborating with sports brands to produce stylish, minimalistic sports equipment that can accentuate home decor schemes is a potential innovation opportunity for the interior design industry.
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