Starter

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Every athlete dreams of being a starting player.
Starter is a sports apparel brand founded by David Beckerman in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1971. Beginning with MLB, it expanded into licensed products for major leagues including the NBA, NFL, and NHL, and is known for teamwear such as satin jackets. With its star logo as a symbol, it also offers lines such as Starter Black Label and continues to produce a wide range of items, including outerwear, casualwear, and footwear.

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SPORT IS MORE THAN THE GAME; IT'S A STATE-OF-MIND, A SHARED SPIRIT, AND A LIFE-LONG BOND.

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Starter Black Label
Clothing

A premium line that modernizes heritage

Starter Black Label is a premium/lifestyle extension line launched to bring the heritage o

Starter Black Label is a premium/lifestyle extension line launched to bring the heritage of Starter, a sports brand founded in 1971, into the fashion sphere. Launched in 2012, it reworks iconic elements associated with the parent brand, such as league licensing and teamwear (including satin jackets), into contemporary streetwear and fashion products across apparel, headwear, and accessories. While the parent brand focuses on official team gear and licensed products, Starter Black Label occupies a premium position, appealing to the youth lifestyle market through limited collaborations and trend-oriented collections.

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