Photo: Courtesy SKIMS
Team USA is going to be sporting Kim Kardashian’sSKIMSat theTokyo Olympics.
To celebrate the collection, which will also beavailable for purchase starting July 12, SKIMS tapped renowned Team USA Olympic athletes to model in the SKIMS x Team USA campaign, including soccer star Alex Morgan, swimmer Haley Anderson, Paralympic Track & Field athlete Scout Bassett, hurdler Dalilah Muhammad and basketball player A’ja Wilson.
Olympic swimmer Haley Anderson in SKIMS x Team USA.Courtesy SKIMS
“These women are incredible role models for younger girls, including my own daughters, showing them that anything is possible if you work hard enough,” Kardashian said in a press release. “SKIMS is designed to empower women to feel their best every day and we’re excited to work with Team USA to help spread this message.”
Paralympic track and field athlete Scout Bassett in SKIMS x Team USA.Courtesy SKIMS
Olympic track and field athlete Dalilah Muhammad in SKIMS x Team USA.Courtesy SKIMS
“Ever since I was 10 years old, I’ve heard every single detail about the Olympics from my stepdad. As I would watch the athletes compete, I would grow to understand the dedication and honor being a part of the Olympics embodied,” Kardashian wrote onInstagram. “I traveled w my stepdad and family to all different cities for the Olympic trials, the Olympics and track meets of@caitlynjenner’s and at every stop I would buy an Olympic t-shirt as a souvenir.”
It all came full-circle when Kardashian “received the call inviting Skims to be a part of@TeamUSA🇺🇸.” She added, “I am honored to announce that@skimsis designing the official team USA undergarments, pajamas and lounge wear for the athletes this year in Tokyo and the same pieces will be available in a capsule collection at SKIMS.COM 🇺🇸.”
Olympic and professional basketball player A’ja Wilson in SKIMS x Team USA.Courtesy SKIMS
Courtesy SKIMS
The Tokyo Olympics are currently scheduled to take place from July 23 through Aug. 8, 2021.
To learn more about all the Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, visitTeamUSA.org. Watch the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer on NBC.
source: people.com
