MVP for Ssense Luxury Leather Boxing Gloves & Basketballs

Commissioned by Ssense, the project sought to translate iconic athletic equipment into elevated design objects, balancing authentic utility with an austere, modern aesthetic. The focus centered on two quintessential forms: the traditional sparring glove and the regulation basketball.

Each piece is realized in supple full-grain hide, selected for its subtle temper and tactile depth. The gloves feature hand-formed multi-density padding and reinforced welted seams, closed with tonal raw leather laces. Complementing the set, the basketballs are cut and assembled across a classic eight-panel geometry, hand-stitched to maintain precise channel alignment and weight.

Finished with understated blind debossed co-branding, the capsule blurs the line between functional sporting gear and contemporary collectible, engineered to patinate gracefully over time.