Published June 8, 2010 07:15PM
Lindsey Vonn Joins Forces with Spyder
Want to look like Lindsey on the mountain? Soon you'll be able to, thanks to a new licensing agreement between Vonn and Spyder to promote consumer sales of custom graphic alpine downhill race suits.
USA's Lindsey Vonn poses with the overall winner's big globe after the women's giant slalom on March 14, 2009 at the Ski World Cup finals in Are. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)
Spyder, the brand that has outfitted the U.S. Ski Team in performance race suits and outerwear since the late ’80s, announced today that they have entered into an agreement with ski celebrity Lindsey Vonn to promote consumer sales of Vonn-inspired custom graphic alpine downhill race suits. The designs, worn exclusively by Vonn during the race season, recognize the athlete’s status and individualism, with hints towards the regular US Ski Team graphics the rest of the World Cup team wore.
Currently, the only place to find these suits for purchase is the US Ski Team online shop. However, a new design will be available at multiple race retail stores beginning in September. The graphic is said to be an update on her signature favorite hot pink plaid motif.
“I think these race suit designs are a great way to generate more excitement in our sport and especially appeal to girls and women. I want more females on race courses!” said Vonn.
The eight suits currently on the market are available at speedsuits.usskiteam.com.