Taylor Swift’s ‘Stevie Knicks’ Shirt at Game 4 of the NBA Finals Is So Important To Me
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There’s always been some pretty spectacular Knicks merch out there—I can’t be the only one thinking constantly of Lindsay Lohan’s Knick-tacular jersey and matching cap in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen as New York’s home basketball team advances to the NBA Finals—but Taylor Swift set a new standard for sartorial fandom at the Knicks vs. Spurs game on Wednesday, June 10 in a blue-and-orange T-shirt reading “Stevie Knicks.”
Swift is the kind of sports fan who generally rolls with a squad, and Game 4 of the NBA Finals was no different, as she was flanked by her longtime friends Este and Alana Haim in shirts reading “Knickelback” and “Knickole Kidman” (as well as Mariska Hargitay in a “Stevie Knicks” shirt that matched Swift’s.) Repping the Knicks while simultaneously celebrating the frontwoman of Fleetwood Mac, the most iconic divorced woman of all time, and Alberta’s premier ‘90s rock band? Now that’s my kind of sporty girls’ night out!
“We are going to get the energy up, it’s on us!” Swift shouted to Vogue as she returned to her seat during halftime on Wednesday night. Obviously, we’re frantically Googling “who made Taylor Swift Steve Knicks shirt” just like everyone else, but it appears Swift and her pals may have indulged in a little D.I.Y. and made their shirts themselves (or had them custom-made) Swift paired her shirt with Area jeans, a Dior bag and Versace heels, and honestly, who would expect anything less than a full and friend-accessorized ‘fit from the pop star on such a momentous night in Knicks history?
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
The shirt was a custom piece worn by Taylor Swift to Game 4 of the NBA Finals. It served as a playful pun—combining the name of rock icon Stevie Nicks with the “Knicks” basketball team.
The shirts were custom-made by Alana Haim, Swift’s close friend and member of the band Haim. Alana crafted the shirts for their group of friends, including puns like “Knickelback” for Este Haim and “Knickole Kidman” for Alana herself.
The shirt was a tribute to Stevie Nicks, whom Swift considers a mentor and close friend. Swift has often spoken about how Nicks has supported her throughout her career and helped her navigate the pressures of extreme stardom.
In a viral moment during the game, Taylor Swift pulled a spare “Stevie Knicks” shirt from her bag and gave it to actress Mariska Hargitay, who was sitting next to her and changed into it halfway through the event.
No. The shirts were a custom DIY project created by Alana Haim for their personal “girls’ night out.” As they are one-of-a-kind pieces, they are not available for retail sale.
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