schlim Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I like the idea of the Nets using side panels as a (no pun intended) blank canvas for the addition of color. I thought the Biggie jerseys looked incredible with the added color. Finding different inspirations or themes as an abstract splash of color works with the black and white. I find the Nets use of fonts abhorrent. I'm also not that cool with using dead artists' work with (Im naively assuming Basquiat's relatives/foundation/etc signed off on this) or without permission (the Biggie lawsuits). And I get they've probably gotten permission, but why does a sports jersey need a signature from Basquiat or MLK on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben in LA Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Digby said: Kind of striking how many people in a design community don't know Basquiat. He was even in a Blondie video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanfan Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Looking at the nets jersey it looks like there's a lot more emphasis on the side design. Which I think looks super cool. As for the front well... I get it's an art inspired jersey but I feel like they should have cleaned up one that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJKiddsHead Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 51 minutes ago, schlim said: I like the idea of the Nets using side panels as a (no pun intended) blank canvas for the addition of color. I thought the Biggie jerseys looked incredible with the added color. Finding different inspirations or themes as an abstract splash of color works with the black and white. I find the Nets use of fonts abhorrent. I'm also not that cool with using dead artists' work with (Im naively assuming Basquiat's relatives/foundation/etc signed off on this) or without permission (the Biggie lawsuits). And I get they've probably gotten permission, but why does a sports jersey need a signature from Basquiat or MLK on it? IIRC, Basquiat didn't want his stuff licensed and his dad kept that going after he passed, but when pops passed the rest of the family opened up shop. Now, as a disclaimer I am a Nets fan but I've loved most of their uniform looks 2012-present. The grey sleeved jersey was the only truly heinous thing they've worn IMO. The white sleeved-jerseys would've been fine without sleeves and Bed Stuy jersey would be great with 'Brooklyn' or 'Nets' on 'em. That said, this jersey is corny. Also, telling some Nike designer to use Jean-Michel's style as the "inspiration" for a sports uniform seems like a guarantee to get a watered down, poorly done imitation of what the artist was actually trying to capture, and blah blah blah I know Jerseys are just money-grabs. But damn. That thing sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsmoove Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 @Conrad. Are the Nets getting an earned jersey that’s a full coogie version of the bed-stuy jerseys? Since someone said it I can’t get the picture out of my head and I kind of want it to be a reality now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 26 minutes ago, TJKiddsHead said: IIRC, Basquiat didn't want his stuff licensed and his dad kept that going after he passed, but when pops passed the rest of the family opened up shop. And no artist has had their legacy turned into a branding exercise worse, IMO. This jersey will go nicely with my Basquiat Uniqlo t-shirt and Basquiat Doc Martens. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discogod Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Ben in LA said: He was even in a Blondie video Yeah, but so was Darth Vader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffles Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 The Nets jersey is...not great. I like the idea of drawing from Brooklyn's history and legends for the City editions (especially because the team itself doesn't have deep roots in the borough yet), but the execution has been sub- minor league baseball gimmick night so far. That being said, I've got my fingers crossed for a Barbra Streisand edition next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlim Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Neil Diamond was from Brooklyn as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Now I wanna see a Keith Haring Nets jersey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimball Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 57 minutes ago, schlim said: Neil Diamond was from Brooklyn as well. This. All of this. "I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific." Lily Tomlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakfu Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 14 hours ago, pepis21 said: Font is wrong on it too, is much thicker than original. BTW that wordmark is already used by nike in rewind collection, reebok and adidas also used it on HWC jerseys (all of them had wrong numbers). I think that adds up to one of the worst executed throwbacks ever. A shame, I love the original. Looks like NOB is wrong too,, it's huge on the originals. Mainly I just want green in their palette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakfu Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Celtics appear to be prepping some social justice stuff, tweeting trivia about the first all black starting five. Seems appropriate for the most progressive team of the 60s, with a roster boasting one of the league's most socially conscious leaders (as well as progressive coach and owner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmb8 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Is Milwaukee getting a new city edition? Please tell me they aren't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Coelho Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krz Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 wish it wasn’t black but still amazing! Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upperV03 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Oh man, those are gonna sell like hot cakes here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad. Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 18 minutes ago, Krz said: wish it wasn’t black but still amazing! that's actually not black... Red Goat Creations :: Graphic Design Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Yesss, I love that sign. About time it got some play in sports. Also always thought a topo map graphic would be a good sublimation! Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky1324 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Totally down for using that sign, but I wish they had used the Portland script instead of the Oregon one. It is the City jersey, after all. the user formerly known as cdclt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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