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Taking inspiration and creative direction from
The Component Jacket is the collection’s pinnacle piece. It combines up to four separate pieces that integrate and perform depending on the athlete’s need. The outer shell is a lightweight water-resistant rip-stop fabric with a flocking application in the interior that delivers warmth retention. The jackets dual zipper is where the customization begins to come to life allowing the athlete to adapt to their environment.
The options to adapt include a performance fleece vest that keeps the athlete warm but allows for the natural movements of the sport. A lightweight Dri-FIT full-sleeved hoody delivers for the athlete looking for the next level of warmth and performance. And the performance fleece full-zip jacket maximizes heat retention. The Component Jacket is the pinnacle expression of this collection’s customization possibilities.
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The graphic and color inspiration follows from the footwear story utilizing a provocative snakeskin graphic inspired by Kobe’s on-court alter ego – The Black Mamba – with additional inspiration around the Chinese Year of the Snake that takes place in 2013.
"The pattern comes from merging snake scales with thermal vision and then overlaying the colors from various reptilian inspirations. We also created a segments infinity graphic that represents different parts working together as a system and four icons that represent
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