Indian Wells '26 - The Swarm
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Description
A classic fit with a slightly dropped shoulder, made from a specially developed two-ply twisted yarn that gives the fabric its heavy weight and unique density.
Specs
Made from 100% organic cotton with a substantial 270g/m² weight. Spun, knitted, and dyed in Portugal. Slightly relaxed at the shoulders, regular through the body. Size up for a looser fit. Tommy Haas is 6’2” (1.88 M) wears XL.
Care
Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Hang to dry.
THE STORY
On a regular day, Stadium 1 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden holds around 16,000 spectators. On March 14, 2024, it welcomed a few thousand more. None of them had tickets.
During the quarterfinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev, a swarm of bees entered the stadium and quickly claimed the court as their own. They showed a clear preference for the net, the players, and especially the Spidercam hovering above the court.
Reports later estimated the swarm to number somewhere between 3,500 and 25,000 bees.The exact figure remains unknown. Counting was briefly considered, then immediately ruled out.
Eventually, beekeeper and hidden hero Lance Davis arrived and the bees were safely removed. The match resumed as planned. But Indian Wells had already secured one of its most unexpected moments in tennis history.
THE DESIGN
On the front: A collage capturing the chaos of that day. The ball is soaked in honey. Maybe that’s why the bees came. Featuring color accents inspired by the iconic Indian Wells “Pro Purple.”
On the back: All the key details surrounding the epic bee invasion that brought the match to screens around the world.
Bright White, finished with a Direct-to-Garment print on both sides.
LIMITED TO 100 PIECES
Design by Patrick Düver, Hamburg, Germany