In Toronto, Dan Bilicki noted Lululemon has revealed its official athlete gear for Team Canada for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The team will be sporting a “decidedly interesting colour palette including lots of red, maroon, black and green.” For the opening ceremony, athletes will be wearing a “maroon-coloured quilted vest featuring an oversized, stretched-out version of the maple leaf that spans nearly its entire length.” The vest will be “layered over a knee-length maroon jacket as well” (TORONTO SUN, 11/18).
VAN CULTURE: Soccer nonprofit Black Players for Change and Vans are partnering to launch the Vans x BPC collaboration, featuring Vans’ classic Era silhouette in two limited edition colorways. Each pair highlights the BPC logo on the heel. Proceeds from the collection will directly benefit BPC programs that expand access and opportunity within soccer. The collection will be available for pre-order beginning Dec. 2 (Black Players for Change).
FINISHING TOUCH: BEAUTY INC’s Ryma Chikhoune reported the Warriors have a new deal with Sephora U.S. making it the official fragrance partner of both the Warriors and Chase Center and the first presenting beauty partner of the Warriors Dance Team. This comes following the retailer’s founding partnership with the Valkyries. Sephora and the Warriors will “produce exclusive digital content throughout the season,” including a “dedicated social series highlighting players and members of the Warriors Dance Team on game days.” Sephora will also “receive prominent visibility at Chase Center” (BEAUTY INC, 11/18).
