Exclusive: Alana Haim on Custom-Making Taylor Swift’s ‘Stevie Knicks’ Shirt for the NBA Finals
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Key Points:
- At the NBA Finals Game 4 between the Knicks and Spurs, Taylor Swift, Mariska Hargitay, and the Haim sisters wore custom Knicks-themed shirts with playful puns like “Stevie Knicks” and “Knickelback,” setting a new standard for fan fashion.
- The shirts were designed and screen-printed by Alana Haim at home using affordable materials, including $2.99 Gildan shirts and Speedball orange screen-printing ink with a puff additive.
- Alana Haim, who has a passion for making custom merch, created the pun-inspired nicknames in collaboration with Taylor Swift, who requested the “Stevie Knicks” shirt for the game.
- Extras shirts were brought to the game and worn by friends, including Mariska Hargitay, which helped foster a sense of camaraderie among the group.
- Though from Los Angeles and a Lakers fan, Alana expressed strong support for the Knicks during their remarkable season and celebrated the opportunity to root for them at the game.