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Billie Eilish’s latest limited-edition NBA league collaboration with Mitchell & Ness proves that music and sports are deeply intertwined.
The multi-piece headwear collaboration is available for purchase right now on Complex Shop and features a slew of playful and nostalgic snapback designs dreamt up by Eilish herself, affixed with patches and the singer’s name, of course. Each hat retails for $60 and includes designs for 17 NBA teams. The team designs include Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat.
Every hat boasts an “OG Fit,” which basically means the hat is structured with a high-crown fit and a squared-off flat brim. The custom patches throughout give the snapback visual interest, upgrading an otherwise simplistic baseball hat silhouette. In short, they make the hat less basic and more of a statement piece, bridging the gap between fashion and sports. The back of each hat has adjustable snap closures. Every design serves as a nod to Eilish and some of the NBA’s most beloved teams.
The collection is truly one of those meant-to-be moments, given the “Lovely” singer is well known for her love of integrating sporty street-style moments into her wardrobe via baggy jerseys, high-top sneakers and boxy shorts. You’ve also got powerhouse Mitchell & Ness backing the collection, a Philly-based company best known for producing high-quality, authentic vintage sports apparel and specializing in retro jerseys, jackets and headwear for major leagues and colleges. Talk about a dream team-up.
It’s no wonder the humble headgear served as inspo for this collection. The snapback is a staple silhouette for sports fans of all genders and ages, utilized practically to keep the sun’s rays at bay, and for stylistic purposes while sitting in the stands, hotdog in hand. It’s a timeless item that is already a major part of many people’s everyday outfit.
This isn’t the first time Complex Shop has facilitated the intersection of culture and sports. The brand dropped a Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series in March, and a BLACKPINK “In Your Area” collection, which included collaborative designs with the MLB and the NBA.
