Canada Goose has partnered with renowned footwear designer Salehe Bembury to create a limited-edition collection celebrating the National Basketball Association (NBA) and its annual All-Star event. The four-piece collection, conceptualized by Bembury, incorporates Canada Goose’s iconic patterns and materials while paying homage to the bold and free-spirited style of 90’s NBA fashion.
Drawing inspiration from his passion for 90’s basketball, Bembury, known for his exceptional sneaker designs, aimed to capture the spirit of that era in this unisex capsule collection. The pieces are designed to be layered, mixed, and matched, enabling wearers to express their personal style in versatile ways. Bembury believes that the 90’s era was a time of fashion exploration, and he feels that this collection truly embodies that ethos.
The collection features the Expedition Parka, which modernizes the iconic heavy-weather jacket with an exaggerated Chenille hood trim and a removable vest. The Concord Fleece showcases Bembury’s distinctive all-over thumbprint design in a bold pattern, making it a visually striking piece. The Signal Vest serves as a transitional weather essential with its exaggerated front hem, providing extra coverage and protection. Lastly, the Tundra Bib, a legacy style from Canada Goose, is designed to shield the lower body from extreme conditions and includes adjustable elastic suspenders and an interior drawcord for a customizable fit.
Each item in the collection is adorned with an exclusive co-branded tonal disc and label featuring Bembury’s signature thumbprint motif and the NBA logo. Woody Blackford, the executive vice president of product at Canada Goose, expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with Salehe Bembury as the design partner for NBA All-Star 2022. Blackford highlighted the opportunity the partnership with the NBA presented to reimagine the Canada Goose brand. By combining Canada Goose’s renowned quality and functionality with the cultural richness of the NBA and Salehe’s limitless design approach, the collaboration promises to be a unique and exciting venture.
Here are two relevant links to learn more about the Canada Goose x Salehe Bembury NBA All-Star collection:
1. Canada Goose NBA Collection
2. Salehe Bembury Official Website
