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Kim Kardashian's Fashion Line Tapped To Make Team USA Outfits
"These women are incredible role models for younger girls, including my own daughters," Kardashian said of the Team USA athletes.
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CULVER CITY, CA — Culver City-based Skims, the clothing company from Kim Kardashian, has been tapped to create pajamas, undergarments and loungewear for Team USA in this year’s Tokyo Olympics.
The reality TV superstar announced the partnership on Instagram Monday, saying she gained an appreciation for the Olympics from her step-parent, former Olympian and current California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner.
"I’ve heard every single detail about the Olympics from my stepdad," Kardashian wrote. "When I received the call inviting Skims to be a part of @TeamUSA, every moment I’ve spent admiring the strength and energy of the Olympians from the sidelines came full circle."
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The announcement included photos of Team USA athletes modeling the Skims loungewear, including Scout Bassett, A'ja Wilson and Alex Morgan. The outfits are emblazoned with the Olympic rings, American flags and the phrase "Team USA."
The outfits will be available for purchase as capsule sets in mid-July, Kardashian said.
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“We’re so proud to be supporting female athletes during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo,” Kardashian said in a statement to the New York Times. “These women are incredible role models for younger girls, including my own daughters, showing them that anything is possible if you work hard enough. 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.”
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