KAWS and the Brooklyn Nets first teamed up for the 2023–24 NBA season’s City Edition uniform, translating his “TENSION” series into game-ready apparel. The project blended fine art and performance wear, drawing equal attention from basketball fans, collectors, and the design world.

City Edition Uniform – First Release (2023)
Departing from the Nets’ traditional black-and-white palette, the jersey featured layered grays, reds, and blues in a flowing, camo-like pattern inspired by KAWS’ abstract canvases. His signature appeared above the waistband, with the shorts marked by his trademark “XX” motif. The uniform instantly became one of the league’s most visually distinctive kits. (1)

City Edition – Second Release & Expanded Capsule (2024)
In 2024, KAWS returned with a new City Edition jersey, continuing the abstract visual language of the first drop while introducing fresh pattern variations. The partnership also expanded into warm-up jackets, hoodies, and courtside apparel, all carrying KAWS’ artful touch. Worn by players, embraced by fans, and collected by streetwear enthusiasts, the gear blurred the line between sportswear and wearable art. (2)

Why It Matters
This collaboration is a case study in how street culture, sports, and fine art can share the same stage. Rooted in Brooklyn’s creative identity, it positioned KAWS not just as an artist lending graphics to a team, but as a cultural figure shaping how the franchise presents itself on and off the court.