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Alpine Skiing is one such sport that has always exuded class and intrigue. The skiers chase the thrill down the slaloms and captivate their fandom through their absolute finesse, all while donning their staunch skiing gear. Interestingly, to add brownie points to their overall gear, a famous eyewear brand once again took the spotlight by releasing its fall and winter lines in tandem. As the collection is up and running, alpine skiing legends, Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Kilde also joined the forces.
With their motto of “Be who you are“, Oakley is once again back in full force, ahead of the alpine skiing season. Now, to pull off the curtains from Oakley’s latest winter lineup, Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Kilde boarded the same train as snowboarding icons Annika Morgan and Judd Henkes.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Kilde join forces with Oakley
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The buzz surrounding this epic 2023 season has gripped fans with adrenaline rush, and the athletes as well. To add more thrill to it, Oakley recently took to Instagram, to share its latest lineup . Team Oakley announced something rather spectacular – “The season is about to kick off and we are ready to shred. Join winter’s hottest lineup!”
In the video, Mikaela Shiffrin, Aleksander Kilde, Annika Morgan, Judd Henkes, Kaditane Gomis, Tristan Feinberg, and Hunter Hunderson can be seen performing their incredible routines on slaloms and slopes.
As the athletes spearheaded the winter collection, Oakley gave the video a visual boost by tagging each athlete in rather an intriguing way.
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Vivid accouterments of the players signals for a great season ahead. Each of the aforementioned players, as well as a few others, have instantly endeared themselves into our hearts with insignia, catchphrases and many more accompanying their star-studded name. For instance, Shiffrin’s Flight Deck Snow Goggles are crafted out of 24-karat gold lenses, as well as her golden adage written on the temple: “Always Be Faster Than The Boys.”
Vivid accoutrements go hand in hand in the form of Oakley’s 2023 Snow Collection
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Jamie Anderson’s Line Miner Goggles feature a modern tie-dye and snow leopard pattern, while Kotsenburg’s collection draws inspiration from ’90s jackets. Kilde also has a signature blend of Flight Path goggles, that’s an homage to Viking culture, since he shares Nordic roots.
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Sandbech has a cloud-inspired camo look, which is unbeatable. These aren’t mere gimmicks but are potent tools to drive the success of the champ forward. With rising spirits, boards held high up in the air, the chances of success are great. Here’s to hoping they emerge victorious in the Oakley’s 2023 Season that lies ahead of them all.
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