Yes, Vera Wang is redesigning the Eagles cheerleaders uniforms
A "new look" is indeed in the works for the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders.
Yes, Vera Wang is redesigning the Eagles cheerleaders uniforms
Esther Lee, Philly.com
A "new look" is indeed in the works for the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders.
A decade after debuting her first batch of the squad's uniforms, fashion designer Vera Wang is in the process of currently redesigning the green-and-white, skimpy spandex pieces.
"We are thrilled that we are continuing our relationship with Ms. Wang - one that we have had for ten years," confirmed the Philadelphia Eagles. The organization says the project is currently in the "very preliminary stages."
An American household name, Vera Wang carries clout not only with the legions of brides who dream of walking down the aisle in the 63-year-old's couture creations: She's revered by the fashion industry. Wang was a former senior fashion editor at Vogue, and design director at Ralph Lauren for two years before she launched her eponymous line in 1990. The New York-based fashion figure also dabbles in multiple partnerships and side projects, including a diffusion line of home products for Kohl's and a popular, lower-priced collection of wedding gowns offered at David's Bridal called "White by Vera Wang."
A close friend of the Lurie's when she originally agreed to design the uniforms, Wang debuted the recognizable white push-up sports bra and black and green striped boy-cut short combo at the gala opening of the Linc. Keeping chilly climate conditions in mind, she added pieces like black spandex pants, cut-off sweaters, and full bodysuits for the cheerleaders to layer over their unis during the fall and winter months. "These outfits are highly athletic," Wang told Elizabeth Wellington in a 2003 interview. "It was a challenge to make sure the pieces were sexy and they wouldn't fall apart," she added.
A former figure skater herself, Wang has designed costumes for Olympic athletes like Nancy Kerrigan and Michelle Kwan in the past. Most recently, she's been serving as a mentor to Coatesville-born and Delaware-bred national figure skater Johnny Weir. The Eagles cheerleaders are lucky to sport a second set of looks created by a highly-regarded designer like Wang, who possesses a firm understanding of athletic prowess and movement.
The new designs, we're certain, will be a combination of haute and hot couture.
Read more from the vault: Designer Cheek They're skimpy, they're sporty. The Eagles' cheerleaders' uniforms are hot couture - designed by the famed Vera Wang. Eagles' cheerleaders' new Vera Wang look sports lots of skin. (September 9, 2003)
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.— The_Z_Man_97- If it ain't broke, don't fix it.— The_Z_Man_97
- Well overdue. Now lets change the team uniforms too. Go Kelly green.
- Get rid of those athletic shoes and but the ladies in some boots!— gdibig
- Get rid of the indoor stadiums, the broads, the assanine commercials, etc, etc. If the game time temperature is over 40 degrees, the home team is not allowed any field goal attempts until the temp drops below 40..... lets get back to old tyme football!— Anthony1957
- Stuck in your old ways, huh Tony? Bet you still have a rotary phone and complain to the younger generation how you walked 5 miles uphill BOTH ways to school in 4 feet of snow. You probably smell like an old wet dog.
- Wang produced.— dglass1
- Can't make any money by not redesigining things.....jsut like the auto companies, the book dealers to the schools, the fashion industry.....and the Eagles, like the rest of the country is just a bunch of lemings rushing to spend more money on change just for the sake of change......sheep— nuggett
- You're just so better and smarter than everyone else. — bowersNRAnut
- This comment has been deleted.— Othar of the Philly People
- Lurie will not go with Kelly Green because it is more important for him to be right than the fans happy.— Earl J
- ...I hope Mr. Lurie does go back to Kelly Green so you idiots can throw more money at him...
- Lets keep our fingers crossed the redesign is even skimpier!!!
