When the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) stepped off the bus for their first match of this summer’s premier sporting event, their arrival marked a turning point in women’s sport and fashion. While men’s teams have long had suiting ahead of such tournaments, the USWNT custom crested Nike x Martine Rose suits met the moment and created a new precedent — signifying style as much as camaraderie, equality and positive change, on and off the pitch.
“Wearing this suit to walk out on the field feels like the culmination of my whole career — to elevate the women’s team look, to show something unexpected, and to continue to push boundaries in what it means to be an elite female athlete. It’s also just fun to be able to show up rocking something that’s unique and popping. And to have one of the best designers in the world create for the best team in the world is incredible.” -Megan Rapinoe