A long sleeve tee for anyone who knows that play is serious business. The YEMA x Play Marin collaboration brings the giraffe to the court—soft cotton comfort meets a playful basketball graphic that celebrates movement, community, and leading with heart both on and off the court.
This collaboration represents what happens when local Marin County creativity meets Ethiopian-Kenyan heritage. Play Marin brings the love of sport and community; YEMA brings the iconic giraffe with its 25-pound heart. Put them together and you get a tee that's about more than basketball—it's about showing up, playing hard, and bringing your whole self to everything you do.
What Makes It Yours:
- 100% cotton construction—soft, breathable, and built for all-day comfort
- Giraffe playing basketball graphic on back: YEMA's iconic symbol meeting the love of the game
- Long sleeve design for layering versatility across seasons
- Black colorway that works with everything in your rotation
- Play Marin x YEMA collaboration celebrating local community and global heritage
- Fun fact: The giraffe's 25-pound heart represents playing with love, leading with purpose
The Story Behind the Stitch
Play Marin is about creating community through sport and play—bringing people together on courts, fields, and playgrounds across Marin County. YEMA is about carrying heritage forward while building chosen family. This collaboration? It's proof that community building takes many forms, from basketball courts in Tiburon to the slums of Kibera where Yema first learned that sports create connections that transcend circumstance.
The giraffe playing basketball isn't just whimsical—it's symbolic. Giraffes have the largest hearts in the animal kingdom, and playing any game with a 25-pound heart means showing up fully, competing with love, and lifting your teammates as you rise. That's what Play Marin does. That's what YEMA does. That's what this tee represents.
Every YEMA piece carries heritage forward while making room for whoever's brave enough to reach for it. This isn't a tee for the select few—it's for dreamers, doers, ballers, and everyone in between who understand that real community is built through showing up and playing together.
How to Wear Your Reign:
- Rock it solo for a clean, effortless look that lets the back graphic speak
- Layer under a hoodie or jacket—reveal the giraffe when you want to make the statement
- Pair with your favorite joggers or jeans for court-to-street versatility
- The black colorway means it works with literally everything—keep it simple or style it bold
- Long sleeves make it perfect for those in-between weather days
Claim What's Yours
Modern royalty isn't inherited. It's earned. Claimed. Built by those who show up, play hard, lead with love, and bring their communities along for the ride. This tee is for anyone who knows that whether you're on the court or in the streets, the game is always better when you play with heart.
Made with purpose. Worn with intention. Designed through collaboration between Play Marin and YEMA in Marin County, California—where local community meets global heritage. A portion of YEMA proceeds supports education for children in Kenya and Ethiopia—because claiming your reign means building courts for the next generation to play on too.
Product Specifications:
- 100% soft cotton
- Long sleeve design
- Giraffe playing basketball graphic on back
- Black colorway
- Play Marin x YEMA collaboration
- Unisex sizing
Bold designs for the brave. If you're here, you belong.