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Off-white, on point: Celtics 2025-2026 season opener fit check
Jayson Tatum was one of several Celtics who wore an off-white look for Wednesday's opener vs. Philly.
The Celtics got the group text. Together, they coordinated, collected, and locked into a cohesive look that scored style points in the tunnel despite losing the 2026-2026 season opener by one point to the Sixers, 117-116.
Jaylen Brown, scoring 25 points for the team Wednesday night, kicked off the group project in his signature all-black ensemble.
From head to toe, black: a flattering bucket hat, a slimming tee, well-draped pants that extended his Oakley partnership top to bottom, from eyewear to ready-to-wear.
Celtics legend Paul Pierce offered another kind of brand extension sporting a 741 “Black Moon” hoodie as he made his presence and endorsement known.
On the court: Brown wore his 741 Rover performance sneakers with green trim (not yet available on the website) paired with new on-court getup: a half-sleeve compression undershirt that contrasted with the full long sleeves of his tunnel walk top. Brown and his usual all-black performed well on opening night.
Derrick White, not known for a strong fashion point of view — but who should be known for wearing comfort basics like repeat butter yellow shoes and showing love as a Bruins fan — combined sensibilities in a stylish Martine Rose “Hockey Pullover” jacket, one of its highlights listed as “off white.”
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Rose designed the “Gloria” leather jacket worn by Kendrick Lamar during the Superbowl LIX halftime show.
Other players wore versions of off-white for continuity. Neemias Queta quietly carried it as a color block, and Xavier Tillman expressed it literally in an Off-White sweatshirt from famed designer Virgil Abloh. Payton Pritchard revived the varsity style from last season, and even Sam Hauser chimed in, rounding out the streetwear with something subtle and tailored.
Jayson Tatum, sidelined until maybe spring 2026 or later, led the team in the “off-white, on point” dynamic, complete with a must-have chain accessory.
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