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50 years after the Stonewall Uprising, the LGBTQ community continues to march every June to commemorate the event and bring awareness to their ongoing fight for justice and equality.
Part of our mission at Under Armour is to stand for equality, and we’re committed to supporting LGBTQ athletes. In celebration of Pride Month, UA is launching a special edition colorway of the HOVR SLK. Our hope is that these vibrant, rainbow-splashed shoes will support marchers in Pride parades across the country, and act as a reminder of the journey still ahead.
“We were inspired by the Stonewall Uprising and wanted to keep the authenticity of the chaotic nature of the events, but also create something beautiful to match with the outcome. The mayhem of that event inspired the unique interpretation of the rainbow you see in this year’s UA HOVR SLK Pride colorway. It’s important to us to meld the reality of the events and tell the story behind it.”– Yurri Mial, Design Manager, Sportstyle
The collection was modeled by Baltimore natives who identify as part of the LGBTQ community. The imagery will be featured on UA.com, at UA Brand Houses and in Macy’s, UA’s wholesale partner for this collection. Additionally, Under Armour continues to provide financial and strategic support to athlete advocacy group Athlete Ally, a nonprofit aimed at educating and activating athletic communities to eliminate homophobia and transphobia in sports.
Image Credit: Under Armour
Image Credit: Under Armour
“Under Armour has always focused on making performance apparel for people, not labels. We celebrate athletes in all their forms, no matter what they look like or who they love. We’re proud to support the LGBTQ athletes who are part of our family, and wanted to create a collection that celebrates them and LGBTQ athletes all over the world.”– Attica Jacques, Head of Global Brand Management
In addition to the apparel and footwear launch and Under Armour’s Athlete Ally partnership, Under Armour will be sponsoring the Pride parades in Baltimore, Austin and World Pride in NYC, as well as participating in the San Francisco Pride, to celebrate Under Armour’s ongoing commitment to equality and opportunity for all.
Image Credit: Under Armour
The UA Pride Collection will be available on May 22 at UA.com, Under Armour Brand Houses and Macy’s.
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