October's Very Own (OVO) has released its latest NBA-themed collaborative apparel collection with several city-edition offerings. OVO was founded by Canadian hip-hop artist Drake, who created a brand that contains several sub-brands, such as OVO Sound and OVO Clothing. In collaboration with the NBA, the apparel collection will combine featured NBA teams and OVO's signature style.
The apparel collection is designed by James Goldstein and Charles Oakley and contains several types of apparel for consumers, such as letterman jackets, hoodies, and sweatpants. The featured teams in the clothing include Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Toronto Raptors. The standout item in the apparel collection is the letterman jackets that come in different NBA team colors with their respective team logo and OVO's signature owl emblem. The apparel collection is available for purchase.
NBA-Themed Collaborative Apparel Collections
OVO and NBA Launch Collaborative City-Edition Apparel
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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