Fashion
US’ NikeSKIMS debuts first collection for Modern Female Athletes
NikeSKIMS exists to serve women who are redefining what it means to be an athlete today.
NikeSKIMS has launched its debut collection redefining women’s activewear with a sculpted, performance-driven system of dress.
Spanning seven collections and 58 silhouettes, it offers over 10,000 combinations, blending style, function, and comfort.
The launch includes the film Bodies at Work featuring 50+ athletes, celebrating strength, inclusivity, and self-expression.
It’s in that vision that NikeSKIMS debuts its first apparel collection, which is designed to sculpt and engineered to perform, without compromise. Fueled by Nike’s unparalleled relationship with athletes and SKIMS’ solutions-first approach, NikeSKIMS delivers what no other brand can: a new aesthetic and system of dress, obsessively crafted for the body, that goes from the studio to the gym and beyond.
This design approach comes to life through NikeSKIMS’ debut film, Bodies at Work, and campaign photography that together feature more than 50 athletes from across the Nike portfolio, including Jordan Chiles, Romane Dicko, Beatriz Hatz, Chloe Kim, Nelly Korda, Sha’Carri Richardson, Madisen Skinner and Serena Williams, as well as SKIMS Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Kim Kardashian.
“I’m an athlete, but I love fashion too. It’s important for me to express myself, and I love how wearing NikeSKIMS allows me to do that,” says Jordan Chiles, an Olympic and world-champion gymnast. “The NikeSKIMS product is a game-changer. I love the quality, how it moves with me and supports me in all the right areas. I feel sleek, comfortable and completely myself.”
Born from a shared commitment to innovation, inclusivity and distinction from two leaders at the forefront of sport and culture, the first NikeSKIMS product line sets a new industry standard by redefining activewear for all athletes, from the elite to the everyday. The line spans seven collections and 58 silhouettes, offering a system of dress with more than 10,000 ways to combine a diverse range of looks. Each piece is shaped by uncompromising attention to detail — delivering style, function and comfort that transitions effortlessly between workouts and everyday wear.
The NikeSKIMS system of dress takes a head-to-toe approach, featuring layers that support and move with women’s bodies. Flattering lines, sculpting fabrics, innovative materials and neutral colorways offer women a complete wardrobe solution — from foundational bras and leggings to seasonal silhouettes and accessories — created to help them look, feel and perform their best.
“Wearing NikeSKIMS makes me feel confident and unrestricted,” says Sha’Carri Richardson, an Olympic and world-champion sprinter. “I feel fierce knowing I can look and feel this good while working hard.”
The first NikeSKIMS launch introduces three core collections that will be updated season over season, as well as four new seasonal collections.
The Matte collection is unlike anything on the market, offering everyday staples across 21 styles that provide mid-level compression alongside targeted smoothing and sculpting. Designed with an innovative fabric and powered by Nike’s Dri-FIT performance technology, each piece is sweat-wicking and versatile for movement, style and coverage, delivering go-to elevated sport essentials for all studio activities and everyday wear.
“The matte material feels so nice — very soft yet still secure and not restrictive,” says Nike athlete and Paralympic medalist Beatriz Hatz. “I feel powerful in it.”
The Shine collection includes supportive and sleek styles with quick-drying technology, a subtle sheen finish and stretchy feel. Designed for strength training, the collection delivers function and comfort that transition effortlessly beyond the gym.
The Airy collection offers seven breathable, mesh-inspired knit pieces intended for layering and movement. Made from an ultralight, open-weave mesh, with fitted and oversize silhouettes, the collection is ideal for low-impact activity and effortless styling.
“It feels like butter on your skin,” says Serena Williams, winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles and four Olympic gold medals, of the first NikeSKIMS collection. “I feel unstoppable when I’m training in it.”
Four seasonal collections complement the core NikeSKIMS apparel.
The Vintage Seamless collection is crafted with a seamless knitting technology and wash technique that creates a worn-in, vintage-inspired look and feel for studio activities and beyond. The Matte Tricot collection includes sleek, minimal, track-inspired layering pieces that feature NikeSKIMS’ signature matte fabric and a buttery-soft feel. Semi-sheer Weightless Layers are perfect for low-impact activities, and a Shiny Nylon oversize pant adds form, dimension and style to every activewear look.
These styles are on display in Bodies at Work, directed by Janicza Bravo, and campaign photography, from Luis Alberto Rodriguez and Rob Woodcox, which showcase the power and beauty of the body while emphasizing the individuality of women across all levels of sport. For the athletes involved, it’s more than a campaign. After viewing the film for the first time, Jordan Chiles said, “This is a reminder that my body and every woman’s body is not something to be picked apart or controlled. It’s a force. It’s power. It’s artistry. I’ve spent my life proving what my body can do rather than letting the world tell me what I should look like.”
That’s exactly the point, says Kim Kardashian. “NikeSKIMS’ Bodies at Work film celebrates every woman’s strength and power,” she says. “Our mission is clear: to redefine women’s activewear without compromise. This collection brings together cutting-edge performance with bold, style-forward design, empowering athletes — from elite competitors to everyday gym enthusiasts — to move effortlessly and conquer their goals with confidence.”
What’s more, NikeSKIMS builds on Nike’s broader dedication to growing its women’s business, inspiring women and girls around the world to dream big and enabling them in their pursuit with industry-leading performance apparel and footwear.
“NikeSKIMS is a bold evolution in how women experience sport and style — and together with SKIMS, we’re delivering what no other brand can,” says Amy Montagne, President, Nike. “It’s part of Nike’s broader commitment to her: uncompromising product innovation that moves and celebrates women.”
The first NikeSKIMS collection will be available September 26 at nike.com/NikeSKIMS, SKIMS.com/NikeSKIMS, and select Nike and SKIMS retail locations, including flagship stores from both brands in New York City and Los Angeles.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Fashion
Amer Sports logs double-digit sales growth on Salomon, Arc’teryx
Published
November 18, 2025
Amer Sports announced on Tuesday sales increased 30% to $1.76 billion for the third quarter, on the back of double-digit growth across all segments led by the Salomon and Arc’teryx brands.
By segment, technical apparel sales, including Arc’teryx, rose 31% to $683 million, while outdoor performance sales, including footwear brand Salomon, surged 36% to $724 million for the three months ending September 30.
Meanwhile, ball and racquet sports sales, including the Wilson brand, increased 16% to $350 million for the quarter.
By region, Asia-Pacific sales surged 54% to log the biggest growth, followed by Greater China sales, up 47%, EMEA, up 23%, and the Americas, up 18% during the quarter.
As a result of the strong quarter, net income surged 156% to $143 million, or $0.25 diluted earnings per share at Helsinki-headquartered company.
“Amer Sports’ strong momentum continued in the third quarter, as our unique portfolio of premium technical brands continues to create white space and take share in sports and outdoor markets around the world,” said Amer Sports CEO, James Zheng.
“All three segments performed extremely well led by exceptional Salomon footwear growth, an Arc’teryx omni-comp re-acceleration, and solid growth from Wilson Tennis 360 and our Winter Sports Equipment franchises.
“We believe our specialized, highly technical brands are well positioned within the premium sports and outdoor market, which continues to be one of the healthiest segments across the global consumer landscape.”
Looking ahead, the company expects sales growth to be between 23% and 24% for the full-year.
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Fashion
Ralph Lauren collaborates with Tópa for Fall/Holiday 2025 collection
Published
November 18, 2025
Ralph Lauren has unveiled its latest collaboration under the Artist in Residence program with Indigenous-led clothing label Tópa.
Polo Ralph Lauren x Tópa, offered within Polo Ralph Lauren’s Fall/Holiday 2025 lineup, highlights handcrafted designs rooted in the heritage of the Oceti Sakowin. The collection features modern silhouettes with Native design motifs in an assortment of men’s, women’s and accessories products.
Tópa was founded by husband-and-wife duo Jocy and Trae Little Sky, award-winning performers and designers who are members of the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Oglala Lakota, and Stoney Nakoda Nations. The couple incorporates traditional arts into their work.
“We’ve long admired Ralph Lauren and how the brand brings worlds to life through its designs and storytelling,” said Jocy. “This collaboration with Polo Ralph Lauren honors our community, culture and way of life, and we hope it inspires people to be proud of who they are, where they come from and to follow their dreams.”
The collection launches with a short film that shares Jocy and Trae’s artistry, family life and cultural celebrations that influenced the designs of Polo Ralph Lauren x Tópa, filmed on the ancestral lands of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations that are located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
Ralph Lauren’s Artist in Residence initiative collaborates with artisans preserving heritage craft, offering a platform for mutually creative partnerships while amplifying historically underrepresented voices. Polo Ralph Lauren x Tópa is the fourth collaboration in the program, following previous partnerships with Naiomi Glasses, Zefren-M, and Tyler Glasses.
A percentage of the purchase price of each item of the collection will be donated to Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation (CDC), specifically supporting its Lakota Language and Education Initiative.
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Temu-owner PDD Holdings beats profit expectations, outlook uncertain
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Reuters
Published
November 18, 2025
China’s PDD Holdings beat forecasts on Tuesday with a 14% rise in third-quarter adjusted earnings, a sign that the e-commerce group’s steep discounts and heavy marketing spending bolstered demand in its home market.
Adjusted earnings per share of 21.08 yuan ($2.97) topped analysts’ average forecast of 16.84 yuan. However, U.S.-listed shares of the company, which runs the Pinduoduo platform in China and Temu internationally, were down about 5% in early trading.
Chinese retail majors such as PDD, Alibaba and JD.com have been wooing domestic shoppers with price cuts and billions of dollars’ worth of subsidised promotions during a prolonged period of subdued consumer confidence amid job worries and a weak property market.
Those discounts have translated into higher sales, although below PDD’s typically high double-digit rates of previous years.
PDD said revenue rose 9% in the quarter, while JD.com reported steady sales growth last week, pointing to strong demand for general merchandise and staples.
“We have seen many industry peers deploy significant capital to develop new business models, leading to increasingly fierce competition,” said PDD’s co-CEO Zhao Jiazhen on a post-earnings call with analysts.
He reiterated the firm expects financial results to continue fluctuating in the coming quarters as it invests in merchant support programmes and platform upgrades.
Globally, Temu and other cross-border platforms like Shein selling cheap goods from China to the rest of the world have come under pressure after the U.S. scrapped duty-free exemption on parcels worth less than $800 and the EU looks to introduce duties on low-cost packages from next year.
Temu was also among platforms cited by a French consumer watchdog last week for selling illicit products.
“Today, with a rapid evolution of trade barriers, we are seeing a significant shift in the regulatory environment for the global business. We will inevitably face greater challenges and uncertainties,” said co-CEO Chen Lei.
PDD reported revenue of 108.28 billion yuan for the quarter ended September 30, compared with the 108.41 billion yuan average of 15 analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.
Adjusted net income attributable to PDD’s shareholders was 31.38 billion yuan, compared with 27.46 billion yuan a year earlier.
The Singles’ Day sales festival, one of the biggest shopping events in China, also ended on a subdued note. Many retailers kicked off discounts in the first half of October, making it the longest festival to date.
Pinduoduo saw sales growth of 11.7% in the period, while JD.com’s and Alibaba’s platforms saw increases of 8.3% and 9.3%, respectively, according to data from Beijing-based tech and commerce consulting firm Analysys.
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