# Volleyball Loungewear Deals SKIMS Joins LOVB to Outfit and Elevate Women’s Volleyball Athletes By Amy Duong | Published 2025-07-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovb References: [community.designtaxi](https://community.designtaxi.com/topic/14782-kim-kardashians-skims-expands-into-womens-volleyball-with-new-lovb-partnership/#google_vignette)  [SKIMS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-1) has joined [League One Volleyball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/league-one-volleyball) ([LOVB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volleyball-workouts)) as the official loungewear, intimates, and sleepwear partner in a move designed to support professional and youth volleyball at every level. The collaboration will involve SKIMS in community events, league activations, and athlete-led programming, aiming to “accelerate the future of professional women’s volleyball, as well as empower girls and women both in sports and beyond,” according to a shared announcement. Beyond branding placement on broadcasts and digital media, the partnership includes product integrations tailored for volleyball communities, from recovery wear to post‑match comfort pieces. Michelle McGoldrick, LOVB’s Chief Business Officer, emphasized that SKIMS’s focus on empowering women aligns “perfectly with our mission to elevate our athletes of every age” Kim Kardashian, co-founder of SKIMS, echoed this sentiment: “We look forward to inspiring confidence and empowering athletes at every level through innovative products, community activations, and storytelling that celebrates the athletes on and off the court” Image Credit: LOVB, SKIMS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 46% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Athlete-inspired Loungewear:** With tailored pieces like recovery wear and post-match comforts, loungewear brands are capitalizing on opportunities to meet athletes' specific needs. - **Sports-driven Fashion Collaborations:** Partnerships between fashion brands and sports leagues highlight potential in co-branded apparel designed to resonate both with athletes and fans. - **Empowerment Through Apparel:** Fashion companies are leveraging their platforms to develop clothing lines that align with empowering women and supporting athletic communities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Apparel:** The integration of loungewear and intimates into sports apparel collections is transforming how athletes prioritize functionality and comfort. - **Women's Sports Leagues:** Strategic collaborations with lifestyle brands are instrumental in enhancing visibility and support for women’s sports organizations. - **Lifestyle Fashion:** This industry finds innovation potential in aligning with niche sports markets, offering functional yet stylish options for athletes and fans alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Volleyball-Specific Athletic Wear Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/league-one-volleyball.md) - [Athletic Wear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikeskims-collection.md) - [Co-Designed Leopard Lingerie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-1.md) - [Collaborative Volleyball-Specific Workouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volleyball-workouts.md) - [Olympic Capsule Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eam-usa-limited-capsule.md) - [Women's Studio Activewear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-stretch.md) - [Technical Skin-Tight Mountaineer Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-and-skims.md) - [Celebrity Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line.md) - [Seductive Winter Loungewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-heat-collection.md)