Leading global fashion label Ksubi has joined forces with NBA champion and Olympic medalist Patrick ‘Patty’ Mills for a limited capsule collection inspired by the athlete’s formidable journey to becoming a global household name.
Patty’s story draws many parallels to that of Ksubi’s, born from the domestic leagues in Australia, crafting a path to global recognition without compromise or shortcuts. His achievements as an NBA Champion and Olympic medalist are testament to Patty’s unrivaled commitment and attention to detail when honing his on-court craft, also reflected in his off-court style. A mainstay at Fashion Weeks worldwide, Patty’s consistent delivery of expressive, elevated looks in the NBA tunnel have cemented him as a global style icon. The intersection of fashion and basketball have inevitably led to the two Australian icons coming together as part of a longer-term partnership, championing the triumph of the creative outsider.
The 16-piece collection offers both menswear and womenswear pieces that sit at the intersection of authentic workwear and contemporary fashion. Underpinned by one of Patty’s signature phrases “Be Where Your Feet Are”, the collection reinforces Ksubi and Mills’ shared ethos of being present and undeterred while forging your own path.
Paying tribute to his Indigenous heritage and unsung Australian heroes, Patty’s collection brings together elements of heritage and modernity, telling stories of generations past and present. The collection features earth tones emulating the rugged Australian landscape, and traditional workwear silhouettes including the Battler Vest and All Hands Cargo Pants. A matching Oh G denim jacket and Anti K jean set with Ksubi’s signature distressing and repair detailing nods to the durable denim uniforms worn by his ancestors who worked as pearl divers. A basketball inspired co-ord adorned with Patty’s NBA number 88 and a resort set bring his signature graphics to popular Ksubi styles.
The collection offers four womenswear pieces, recognising some of the most inspirational people in Patty’s life: his wife Alyssa, his mum, and iconic Olympian Cathy Freeman. Denim pieces include the Low Rider Cargo jean and denim skirt, alongside two tanks available in Khaki and Ash colourways, adding a feminine touch to the workwear aesthetic.
Ksubi CEO Craig King said of the collection: “At the very top of our list of Australians to collaborate with was Patty Mills. We caught up in the Ksubi New York store last July and got talking about his journey from the suburbs of Canberra to becoming an NBA champion and five-time Olympian. The story arc of humble beginnings down under to making a splash internationally felt familiar, and with Patty’s love of fashion and music the synergies were too many to ignore.”
Patty Mills said of the collection: “During the design process of this collection it was important to me to tell a story unique to Australia. I was inspired by my family and the hardworking Australians who have built this country from the ground up. We blended utility-wear and streetwear while adding in my own flair to describe the journey I’m on. Ksubi has been the perfect partner to drive this story and collaboration and I could not be more proud of what we have created”.
The Ksubi x Patty Mills collection will be available from June 25th, 2024 at Ksubi.com, Ksubi stores in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, London, Sydney and Melbourne, as well as select retailer partners including Saks, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and David Jones.
