Summary:
- Nike and SKIMS introduce outerwear for cold weather across Sherpa and Crunchy Nylon fabrics.
- University Red serves as the lead colorway across apparel, footwear, and accessories.
- The University of Alabama cheer squad fronts the campaign ahead of the October 22 release.
The collaboration between Nike and SKIMS by Kim Kardashian expands on October 22 with an initial outerwear offering engineered for cold weather conditions. You see the collection debut through visual work featuring athletes from the University of Alabama cheer squad. This collegiate program maintains a three-decade athletic agreement with Nike and currently holds the national title from the Universal Cheerleaders Association Division 1A championship. Following commercial expansion into China, the joint effort delivers modular pieces suited for active lifestyles and street environments.
Textile engineering anchors these cold-weather designs through two primary platforms: Sherpa and Crunchy Nylon. The Sherpa selection features high-pile Nike Therma-FIT material with a brushed interior lining, prioritizing heat retention as temperatures drop. Contrast panels of recycled nylon reinforce high-friction zones and divide the fleece surfaces across a hooded jacket, a half-zip pullover, and a utility vest.
For wet conditions, you rely on water-repellent Crunchy Nylon. The textured weave maintains structured volume across a cropped jacket, a hooded parka, wide-leg pants, and two-inch shorts. These silhouettes offer weather defense while supporting unrestricted body motion across urban commutes. You layer these modular garments together for head-to-toe coverage or integrate individual pieces into your everyday athletic rotation.
Color curation centers on University Red across apparel, footwear, and accessories. You also encounter new Shadow Brown garments alongside the return of Silt Red across Rift Satin textiles. Updated base layers complete your seasonal wardrobe. The Stretch Knit styles incorporate single-layer seamless yarn for a close drape, while the Matte line adds supportive, body-contouring bras. Additional garments span Weightless Layers, Performance Cotton Blend, Stretch Nylon, and Airy textiles, providing breathable, moisture-wicking solutions.
You secure pieces from the global release directly through Nike and SKIMS digital storefronts beginning October 22, with select physical partner stores receiving stock shortly afterward.
Kristin Kaye
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