NikeSKIMS Bundles Up With Its First Outerwear and a Fiery University Red Colorway
Therma-FIT Sherpa and water-repellent Crunchy Nylon lead the fall drop, fronted by Alabama’s championship cheer squad.
Summary
NikeSKIMS is launching outerwear for the first time through two new material franchises, Sherpa and Crunchy Nylon
A new University Red shade runs across apparel, footwear and accessories, while several fan-favorite fabrics return with fresh styles
The campaign stars the University of Alabama cheer team, the reigning UCA Division 1A champions
NikeSKIMS is heading into the colder months with its first-ever outerwear, adding layering pieces to a lineup previously built around body-contouring foundations, tops, bottoms, footwear and accessories. The fall collection splits its new jackets across two material franchises and introduces University Red as the season’s signature color, giving the partnership between Nike and Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS its most complete wardrobe yet.
Sherpa handles the warmth. The franchise covers a vest, a half-zip jacket and a hooded jacket, each built from high-pile Nike Therma-FIT material with a brushed lining for softness against the skin. Recycled nylon contrast panels break up the fleece, giving the pieces a more technical edge that pairs easily with the rest of the NikeSKIMS range.
Crunchy Nylon takes a more sculptural route. Its water-repellent fabric carries a textured surface that holds shape and adds volume, and it appears on a cropped jacket and hooded parka, plus a 2-inch short and wide-leg pants for those who want the look from head to toe.
Color is the other big story this season. University Red spreads across the Matte, Weightless Layers, Performance Cotton Blend and Crunchy Nylon franchises as well as footwear and accessories, and it also lands on Rift Satin alongside a new Shadow Brown and the returning Silt Red. “I’m especially excited about the University Red colorway. It’s bold, effortless and brings so much energy to the collection,” said Kim Kardashian, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of SKIMS, in a statement.
The core lineup gets updates too. Weightless Layers, Stretch Nylon, Performance Cotton Blend, Stretch Knit, Matte and Airy all return in additional colorways, offering lightweight, breathable and moisture-wicking options. Matte grows with new body-contouring bras, while Stretch Knit introduces styles made from a single-layer seamless yarn designed for a softer drape and closer fit.
To bring the collection to life, NikeSKIMS turned to the cheer team from the University of Alabama, a school that has partnered with Nike across all sports for three decades and currently holds the UCA Division 1A cheerleading title. The release also arrives shortly after NikeSKIMS expanded into China, marking another step in the brand’s push into new global markets.
The NikeSKIMS fall collection drops globally October 22 via Nike and SKIMS, with select Nike, SKIMS and partner retail locations to follow.
