Mercer Amsterdam releases tennis inspired UCLA collection
A collaboration between UCLA Trademarks and Licensing and the Amsterdam-based sneaker label, the UCLA x Mercer 2022 tennis collection is now available for a limited time.
Los Angeles, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 – In a tennis inspired clothing and merchandise line, the UCLA x Mercer 2022 collection is now available for a limited time through merceransterdam.com. This collection is the product of Mercer Amsterdam, an Amsterdam-based sneaker company, and UCLA Trademarks and Licensing (TM&L), a division of Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA).
“The entire Mercer brand has been based on that American Sports Heritage vibe, working together with UCLA especially focusing on the tennis theme was a dream come true as it doesn’t only fit the brand DNA, it also fits my own DNA,” said Pim Dresen, founder and designer of Mercer Amsterdam.
The collection consists of varsity jackets, T-shirts, crewnecks, a quarter-zip pull-over, canvas bag and sneakers with details inspired by the racket sport. Mercer Amsterdam focuses on producing luxury handcrafted footwear and accessories through sustainable practices; garments included in the UCLA x Mercer collection are made from upcycled materials such as recycled plastic lining, bottles and nylon produced in minority and women-owned factories located in Canada.
“This collaboration is a perfect match that elevates both brands by bringing Mercer’s signature style and keen design insights to bear in presenting UCLA’s widely celebrated sports lifestyle heritage, resulting in a highly curated collection of impeccable quality and thoughtful design details,” said Cynthia Holmes, director of UCLA TM&L.
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About Mercer Amsterdam
Mercer Amsterdam is a high-end sneaker label founded by Dutch designer Pim Dresen. Based in Amsterdam, Mercer’s products combine luxury with sustainable practices as all products are created in family-owned factories in Portugal and Italy. For more information, visit merceramsterdam.com.
About ASUCLA:
Founded in 1919, Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA) is a nonprofit association that drives vitally essential student services and activities throughout the UCLA campus. ASUCLA boasts the largest college store in the U.S., an extensive food program, UCLA® brand licensing programming through UCLA Trademarks & Licensing, and other services and programs that include student government and student media, which significantly enhances the quality of UCLA’s campus life. For more information and to stay connected, follow @asucla on Instagram or visit asucla.ucla.edu.