2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Lanting Tee

Entrant Company

ANTA(CHINA)CO., LTD

Category

Fashion Design - Prêt-à-porter / Ready-made

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

The T-shirt integrates Chinese style and American aesthetics by connecting NBA star Kyrie Irving’s personal logo, the “Irving Shield”, with American basketball aesthetics and the traditional Chinese Four Gentlemen—plum blossoms, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, exemplifying a harmonious fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.

The design draws inspiration from multiple sources. First, Irving is celebrated for his curiosity about and openness to diverse cultures. During his visit to China, he developed a keen interest in Chinese calligraphy and even personally attempted to write his name in Chinese characters using a brush. This gesture reflects his willingness to embrace and explore Chinese culture, naturally evoking the iconic masterpiece of Chinese calligraphy, Lanting Xu (Preface to the Poems Collected from the Orchid Pavilion). Second, the designer integrates Chinese style and American aesthetics by cleverly fusing the “Irving Shield” with the traditional Chinese Four Gentlemen—plum blossoms, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum. The noble spirit embodied by the Four Gentlemen perfectly mirrors Irving’s performance on the court, highly skilled, resilient, and courageous in guiding his team through challenges, while also capturing his identity as a true “artist” of the game. The T-shirt features fabrics enhanced with three advanced technologies: cooling technology for an immediate cooling sensation, 3A antibacterial treatment for the effective prevention of bacterial growth, and UPF 50+ sun protection to shield wearers from intense summer heat. Together, these innovations elevate both the fabric’s quality and the overall wearing experience.

Since its launch, the T-shirt has not only been embraced by Irving’s fans but has also resonated strongly with consumers familiar with Chinese culture. More than a stylish apparel piece, it stands as a symbol of cultural exchange and integration, sharing Irving’s respect for Chinese culture and his enthusiasm for bridging cultures with a global audience.

Credits

Product Director
Zhiwei Zhou
Product Manager
Jiajia Hong
Technical Senior Engineer
Xuyi Zhang
Associate Director of Design
Huaizhong Liao
Product specialist
Wanqing Fu
Senior Engineer in Materials Development
Yanming Li
Premium typography
Hongping Zhang
Technical Senior Engineer
Yufei Xiao
Director of Product Promotion
Xu Duan
Product promotion manager
Hanbing Wu
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