Watch A Documentary About Pigalle's Youth Basketball Team

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When it comes to "living this shit" and "really being about that life," Pigalle is one of the brands that does it best. Stephane Ashpool's basketball-inspiration runs pretty deep. To further that connection, Ashpool had a short documentary, entitled "Ensemble," made about the basketball team that he sponsors and coaches. It's 25 minutes long and includes some great footage of Ashpool coaching the team in practices and games as they travel to the Philippines to play in a tournament. Of course, all the kids are fully kitted in custom Pigalle unis courtesy of Nike.

This takes me back to my middle school basketball playing days, though this seems way more stylish and intense. Imagine being a coach and finding out that you were going up against a designer-helmed squad. Would you be intimidated or completely the opposite? Ashpool seems like a bit of a hardass. Honestly, no chance I could hack it.

 

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