While we’re still not sure exactly what the Olympics is going to look like this year, it’s a sure thing Team USA will look good lounging around them.
Kim Kardashian’s clothing company, Skims, announced today that they will be providing their sporty looks as the official loungewear for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics.
“I am honored to announce that @SKIMS is designing the official team USA undergarments, pajamas and lounge wear for the athletes this year in Tokyo and the same pieces will be available in a capsule collection at SKIMS.COM,” the reality TV star and entrepreneur, 40, wrote.
The tweet image featured photos of Team USA athletes Alex Morgan, A’ja Wilson, Scout Bassett, Delilah Muhammad, and Haley Anderson all modeling various tank tops, tees, and shorts featuring American flags and the Team USA logos.
The news is positive for Kardashian, who along with her siblings received blowback for comments they made during an interview with Andy Cohen where they denied their celebrity family was promoting unattainable beauty standards.
Kardashian also expanded the significance of her selection in an Instagram post on Monday, emphasizing the special connection she feels to the Olympics through her stepparent, Caitlyn Jenner, who won the decathlon event at the Summer Olympics in 1976.
“Ever since I was 10 years old,” said Kim, “I’ve heard every single detail about the Olympics from my stepdad. As I would watch the athletes compete, I would grow to understand the dedication and honor being a part of the Olympics embodied. I traveled w my stepdad and family to all different cities for the Olympic trials, the Olympics and track meets of @caitlynjenner’s and at every stop I would buy an Olympic t-shirt as a souvenir.”
Of course, friends and family are excited for Kim’s Olympics line. As Us reported, sister Kourtney Kardashian dropped fire emojis in the comments section, while Kim’s longtime hairstylist, Jen Atkin, wrote, “Kimberly !!!! this is so rad.”
And of course Caitlyn chimed in as probably the most excited and proud of all: “Wow! Full circle! Amazing! So so proud. Love you. Congratulations!!!”
Lingering Covid concerns have been clouding this year’s Olympics, which were originally cancelled last year. But for now, despite some individual drop-outs, the games will go on. And Team USA will be lounging around in Skims during it all.
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