The Return of the Original Hornet
The original Hornet. The teal and purple that helped define basketball in the ’90s. A look that reached far beyond Charlotte takes shape in our first collection with the Charlotte Hornets. We’re proud to bring this chapter of the team’s history into a new collection from Official League, arriving in Charlotte very soon.
How Teal Took Over
When Charlotte entered the NBA in 1988, North Carolina designer Alexander Julian gave the Hornets a look all their own. Teal, purple and fine pinstripes brought a fashion designer’s eye to the basketball court. The identity quickly reached beyond Charlotte, becoming one of the defining looks of ’90s basketball. Our first Hornets collection returns to that original chapter.
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