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NikeSkims debuts first outerwear collection in University Red
NikeSkims, the joint venture between Nike and Kim Kardashian’s Skims, is releasing its first outerwear collection worldwide on Thursday, led by a new University Red colourway and two new fabric lines.
The outerwear range is divided into two material lines. The Sherpa line uses Nike Therma-FIT pile fabric with a brushed interior and recycled nylon panels, and includes a vest, a half-zip jacket and a hooded jacket. The Crunchy Nylon line uses a water-repellent, textured fabric for a cropped jacket, a hooded parka, 2-inch shorts and wide-leg trousers.
The collection goes on sale worldwide on Thursday online, followed by selected Nike and Skims stores and partner retailers. University Red is positioned as the season’s defining colour, appearing across the Matte, Weightless Layers, Performance Cotton Blend and Crunchy Nylon lines, as well as footwear and accessories.
Returning lines including Weightless Layers, Stretch Nylon, Performance Cotton Blend, Stretch Knit, Matte and Airy come in new colours. The Matte line adds new sculpting bras, while Stretch Knit introduces seamless single-layer styles. The Rift Satin line gains Shadow Brown and University Red, and Silt Red returns.
The launch builds on a range that already includes tops, bottoms, basics, footwear and accessories designed to move from workouts to everyday wear. It follows NikeSkims’ recent expansion into China, the latest step in the brand’s international growth.