adidasbyStellaMcCartneyUnveilsRolandGarrosoutfitsforMuguruzaandWozniacki

-Thegame’sbiggestnameswillbesupportedbytennis’leadingsportswearinnovations-

-Collection’saestheticinspiredbyvintagetennisdesigns-

-Availablenowinspecialityretailersandonline-

Herzogenaurach,Germany,24THMarch2017.adidasbyStellaMcCartneyunveilsthestrikingnew

BarricadeSS17RolandGarroscollection,settobewornoncourtbydefendingchampionGarbiñe

MuguruzaandCarolineWozniackiinParisthissummer.Thecollection–availablenow-fusesclassic

tennisstyleswiththelatestinnovationsinperformancefootwearandapparel.

InanodtotheFrenchOpen’sunionofestablishmentandmodernity,theadidasbyStellaMcCartney

BarricadeSS17collectionplaysonthesophisticatedstyleoftraditionaltennisattire,combinedwith

highperformancetechnologiesdesigned for today’smoderntennisplayer.Taking inspiration from

iconic tennis imagery, femininepleatsandplayfulcutsare reimaginedwithaclean,contemporary

approach–andinfusedwithaboldcolourpalettewithsleeklinesforatrulymodernon-courtstyle.

WorldNumberSevenandreturningRolandGarroschampionGarbiñeMuguruzawillwearthenew

adidasbyStellaMcCartneyBarricadedressinagreyandwhitecolour-block.The3-in-1designhasa

slim fit and is crafted using a premium, Climalite material that enhances the body’s natural

temperatureregulation;vitalonthepunishingclayofRolandGarros.

MuguruzawillalsowearthesupportiveadidasbyStellaMcCartneyBarricadeBoostshoe,moulded

to fit the shapeof the female foot and featuring anoutsole tailored for the clay courts; enabling

players tomaximisemovement and control across the surface.GarbiñeMuguruzawill embrace a

popofcolourwiththeinblazeorange/solarred,whilstawhitecolourwayisalsoavailable.

2016RolandGarroswinnerGarbiñeMuguruza comments: “I enjoyedplayingatRolandGarros so

much lastyearandIamsoexcitedtoreturntothecourtswhereIcelebratedmyfirstGrandSlam

win.Asitissuchahappyandemotionalmemory,IfindmyselfreflectingonlastyearasIpreparefor

thisyear’s tournament.This iswhy I connect somuch to thedesign storyofmyBarricadeRoland

Garrosdressanditsnodtotournamentsgoneby.”

CarolineWozniackiwillwear theadidasbyStellaMcCartneyBarricade tank in red tocomplement

theclaycourtsofRolandGirospairedwithamatchingpleatedskirt.Shewillalsorelyontheinbuilt

BoosttechnologyintheadidasbyStellaMcCartneyBarricadeBoost2017shoetomaximiseenergy

return,maintaincontrolandensureswiftmovementwitheverysteponcourt.

CarolineWozniackisays:“Followinglastyear, itmeansalottoreturntoRolandGarrosthisyear.I

plan to approach the tournament with more fight and energy than ever. I’m going to give it

everything I’ve got and will definitely be grateful for the Clima technologies and energy boost

tailoredintomysportswear.”

The2017adidasbyStellaMcCartneyBarricadeRolandGarroscollectionisavailablenowinhighend

andspecialityretailersworldwide,theadidasbyStellaMcCartneyflagshipstoreinBromptonCross,

London and online at http://www.adidas.co.uk/tennis. Follow the conversation with #aSMC and

#mygame

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