Who we are

At 1 of One, we merge the thrill of the chase with the world of sports and art. Founded by Yan Beaulieu and brought to life through dynamic illustrations by Emanuela Bonaffini, our tees are designed to capture the excitement of finding that one special collectible. Each design features historic and current NBA players, with plans to expand into other sports legends, creating wearable art that celebrates the game and its icons.

MEET THE DREAM TEAM

  • Yan Beaulieu

    FOUNDER

  • Emanuela Bonaffini

    ILLUSTRATOR

Yan Beaulieu, a proud native of Quebec City, discovered a passion for basketball and pop culture that has shaped his journey. Inspired by the sport's growing momentum in Canada, Yan became a basketball coach, dedicated to helping kids reach new heights on and off the court. Always seeking his next thrilling pursuit, much like the excitement of collecting sports cards, Yan continues to explore creative ways to combine his love for basketball and pop culture into impactful projects: 1 of One was born.

Emanuela Bonaffini, a passionate illustrator from Italy that immigrated to Montreal with dreams of making it big in the art world. After diving into sports art through collaborations with local teams, Em has become known for dynamic, hand-drawn designs that bring energy and personality to brands. Constantly chasing new creative challenges, Emanuela thrives on projects that combine storytelling and sport, watching the game evolve in Canada.

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design drops

Don’t miss out—our designs are released in limited quantities and won’t be reprinted. Keep an eye out for future drops and secure your 1 of One collectible before it’s gone for good!

We print using Quebec City-based DGT print shop to support local businesses.