Hey again,

the dust has settled on the unofficial fifth Grand Slam, and Tennis Paradise did not disappoint. Epic matches, wild surprises, and those long, warm nights... here's our look back at the desert madness.

To celebrate, we launched our new iconic Indian Wells shirt right where its story began - in the heart of Stadium 1. It’s the second-largest tennis stadium in the world, and the exact spot where time stopped in 2024.

It was the quarterfinal. Alcaraz vs. Zverev. Suddenly, a swarm of thousands of bees decided to claim front-row seats, turning the Spidercam into their own prime real estate. The players waited. The world watched. For a few surreal minutes, tennis simply had to pause. → Here’s the moment to rewatch again.

We took that legendary moment and turned it into fabric.

On the front, a collage reflecting the chaos of that afternoon. A ball that looks like it might have been dipped in honey. Subtle accents inspired by the iconic Indian Wells "Pro Purple". On the back, the key details of the bee invasion that made headlines around the world.

Produced in 270 gsm heavy quality, made from 100% organic cotton. Substantial. Structured. Built to last.
Created in Germany. Crafted in Portugal. Born from the swarm. Limited to 100 pieces.

And since we were already in the desert, we felt there was one thing left to do.

We drove to Palm Desert to meet the hidden hero of that day. Lance Davis. The beekeeper who calmly walked onto Stadium 1 while millions were watching.

Lance is not just a hero. He’s a true friend of bees. In his office, he told us how it all unfolded. What Carlos Alcaraz said to him. What he said back. And how his passion for bees started long before that famous afternoon.

His Oakley glasses? Still the same model. Some things don’t need an update.

As a parting gift, he handed us a jar of his own honey. And an unworn Killer Bee Live Removal shirt. A proper jersey swap, desert edition. We left one shirt there and took one with us.

No. 1 of 100 of THE SWARM now belongs to Lance. That felt right. If you’re reading this, Lance, it was a pleasure.

To all if you, thank you for being part of this journey with us.

Norman & Andreas
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