Alysa Liu cheer/fan thread

[Icetalavista]

I think the “dissected” dress is quite pretty. Very skating. And I love that a woman with a frenulum piercing is walking the Met gala “catwalk”

 

[HaNguyen]

I’m really disappointed that Alyssa want to this Bezos-sponsered do. I had thought she would be a better person, but apparently not.

 

[BittyBug]

I’m really disappointed that Alyssa want to this Bezos-sponsered do. I had thought she would be a better person, but apparently not.

Bezos was the sponsor the gala this year but the event has nothing to do with him; it’s a fundraiser for the Met’s Costume Institute that has been held annually for almost 80 years, long before Bezos had money to throw around. If you want to make an impact on Bezos, boycott Amazon (and Whole Foods, if you’re in the U.S.), not a charity fundraiser.

That said, the Met Gala in and of itself is one of the most indulgent, wasteful spectacles I can think of. First of all, who needs a museum dedicated to costumes, something of very little cultural value, IMO. Second of all, the gala these days seems to exist merely for preening on the red carpet in ridiculous single-wear outfits that symbolize the overconsumption of natural resources and wealth inequality that is inherent in high fashion. So, I’m not a fan of the gala, but it has nothing to do with Bezos.

As for Alysa, unlike you, I don’t think her attendance is in any way a reflection of whether she’s a good person. She’s a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton and she was invited to the event by them to represent that brand. Unless I missed something, she wasn’t photographed with either Bezos or his plastic molded wife, so it’s not like she was promoting him.

 

[ballettmaus]

First of all, who needs a museum dedicated to costumes, something of very little cultural value, IMO.

What makes costumes have less value than paintings, for example?

Could we have theater performances, musicals, movies, ballet, opera, figure skating without costumes? Sure. At the same time, I think costumes help make the performance and create the illusion, and not just for the audience. It feels different to step on stage or perform in a costume than in every day clothes; a costume is part of the character, part of the performance. It's part of the art.

Costumes also evolved through the years. I recently saw a short British video clip on YouTube where they had a look at some of Margot Fonteyn's costumes and I thought it was interesting to learn about why they used what fabric and color and what the effect was.
Before that, there was the ballet dancer who shortened her skirt to above ankle length and caused quite a stir with it because women's dresses were supposed to cover their ankles (even if her name now escapes me and I'm too lazy to look it up).
And before that, men were dancing female roles which would have been reflected in costumes as well since they're built differently.

My granddad's partner was a costume designer for the Friedrichstadtpalast which was the theater in East Berlin. And yet, they didn't have big budgets or access to the same fabrics and accessories the west had access, too. So, they had to improvise and find alternative ways to create the costumes the Friedrichstadtpalast was and is known for.

That's just a small area of costumes.

I think there's a lost of history in costumes and based on the above, if I had to make a comparison and determination about cultural value, I'd say costumes have more cultural value than paintings. Considering how many museums dedicated to paintings there are, why not have a museum for costumes? (For the record, I think paintings have their place in culture, too. All art forms have, in my opinion; they all contribute in their own unique way).

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Thank you, @ballettmaus! You said it better than I could!

Are there other art forms we would like to declare shouldn’t have a museum because they are of little cultural value?

 

[Cachoo]

What makes costumes have less value than paintings, for example?

Could we have theater performances, musicals, movies, ballet, opera, figure skating without costumes? Sure. At the same time, I think costumes help make the performance and create the illusion, and not just for the audience. It feels different to step on stage or perform in a costume than in every day clothes; a costume is part of the character, part of the performance. It's part of the art.

Costumes also evolved through the years. I recently saw a short British video clip on YouTube where they had a look at some of Margot Fonteyn's costumes and I thought it was interesting to learn about why they used what fabric and color and what the effect was.
Before that, there was the ballet dancer who shortened her skirt to above ankle length and caused quite a stir with it because women's dresses were supposed to cover their ankles (even if her name now escapes me and I'm too lazy to look it up).
And before that, men were dancing female roles which would have been reflected in costumes as well since they're built differently.

My granddad's partner was a costume designer for the Friedrichstadtpalast which was the theater in East Berlin. And yet, they didn't have big budgets or access to the same fabrics and accessories the west had access, too. So, they had to improvise and find alternative ways to create the costumes the Friedrichstadtpalast was and is known for.

That's just a small area of costumes.

I think there's a lost of history in costumes and based on the above, if I had to make a comparison and determination about cultural value, I'd say costumes have more cultural value than paintings. Considering how many museums dedicated to paintings there are, why not have a museum for costumes? (For the record, I think paintings have their place in culture, too. All art forms have, in my opinion; they all contribute in their own unique way).

I enjoyed your post and was thinking about this year's gala. I'm not opposed to having a blast and going over the top but I was struck by the simple beauty of Ayo Edibiri's gown with it's gorgeous flow. I wondered if the designer saw a particular statue.

 

[LilJen]

What makes costumes have less value than paintings, for example?

Could we have theater performances, musicals, movies, ballet, opera, figure skating without costumes? Sure. At the same time, I think costumes help make the performance and create the illusion, and not just for the audience. It feels different to step on stage or perform in a costume than in every day clothes; a costume is part of the character, part of the performance. It's part of the art.

Costumes also evolved through the years. I recently saw a short British video clip on YouTube where they had a look at some of Margot Fonteyn's costumes and I thought it was interesting to learn about why they used what fabric and color and what the effect was.
Before that, there was the ballet dancer who shortened her skirt to above ankle length and caused quite a stir with it because women's dresses were supposed to cover their ankles (even if her name now escapes me and I'm too lazy to look it up).
And before that, men were dancing female roles which would have been reflected in costumes as well since they're built differently.

My granddad's partner was a costume designer for the Friedrichstadtpalast which was the theater in East Berlin. And yet, they didn't have big budgets or access to the same fabrics and accessories the west had access, too. So, they had to improvise and find alternative ways to create the costumes the Friedrichstadtpalast was and is known for.

That's just a small area of costumes.

I think there's a lost of history in costumes and based on the above, if I had to make a comparison and determination about cultural value, I'd say costumes have more cultural value than paintings. Considering how many museums dedicated to paintings there are, why not have a museum for costumes? (For the record, I think paintings have their place in culture, too. All art forms have, in my opinion; they all contribute in their own unique way).

The Costume Institute is NOT “costumes.” It is all forms of garb with historical significance. I don’t know why they call it “costume.”

 

[Wyliefan]

The word "costume" doesn't necessarily mean dressing up to represent a particular character or period, even though we now use it that way most of the time. More broadly, it can just refer to clothing.

 

[Karen-W]

New Alysa commercial for Louis Vuitton - visually quite stunning.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2056528149916049491

 

[BittyBug]

OMG - love.

 

[Karen-W]

Alysa will be a presenter at the American Music Awards on Monday!

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[kwanfan1818]

I was listening to the Yenta podcast, which is hosted by two Jewish lesbian comics, Raye Schiller and Antonia Lassar. I'm not sure which voice is whose, but they were talking about doing shows for Jewish congregations, customizing the material based on the expect crowds. She was told right before she was going stage that they had invited all of the teenagers in their Hebrew School to attend, and then they seated them all in the fronts rows.

She said that teenagers were not her audiences, and that she didn't really know how to talk to them, but from her current material, she said she is "obsessed of telling the story of Esther in a way that panders to teenagers as much as possible: Haman in the labubu, Queen Esther is the alternative figure skater with the stripy hair*, and Mordechai is the numbers 6-7."

*At which point the other host comic interjected, "I love her!"

 

[Karen-W]

Alysa looking fabulous as she arrives at the AMAs -

https://twitter.com/x/status/2059047331975344155

I'm sure clips of her appearance will appear shortly since she's already done (thank goodness I don't have to watch any more of the show, lol).

 

[BittyBug]

Here’s a short clip of Alysa presenting:

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And here’s a brief interview with Alysa before that on the red carpet:

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[Aussie Willy]

The Costume Institute is NOT “costumes.” It is all forms of garb with historical significance. I don’t know why they call it “costume.”

I listened to a podcast recently about the history of the Met Gala and the Costume Institute. It was fascinating. Certainly gave a different perspective on it.

 

[skatfan]

Alysa’s stylists are serving her well. She looks happy in all her outfits.

 

[Aussie Willy]

I am so impressed with her. The way she carries herself and presents. Such a great role model for young athletes.

 

[Vagabond]

Alysa Liu's “Stateside” (by PinkPantheress) at the Skating Club of San Francisco's 2026 Ice Show

This may end up being her Short Program for the coming season.

 

[BittyBug]

She really lights up performing that program.

 

[Cachoo]

NYT:

The 39-ish Most Stylish People of 2026, So Far​

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/07/style/most-stylish-people-of-2026-so-far.html

 

[Sylvia]

Alice Park wrote Alysa's piece (as well as Ilia's) for TIME's "The 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026" (June 9, 2026): https://time.com/collection/time100-sports/2026/alysa-liu/

July 10th:

Where to Watch the TIME100 Sports Gala Red Carpet Livestream

The most influential athletes, coaches, advocates, and investors in sports will gather in New York City on July 16 for the inaugural event.

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As guests walk down the red carpet the evening of July 16 [in NYC], they’ll be interviewed by hosts Speedy Morman and Ally Love. And the public will get an up-close-and-personal look at those conversations—and maybe a few lighthearted games that capture the competitive spirit of the TIME100 Sports attendees—through a livestream.
You can tune in starting at 6:45 p.m. ET on TIME’s YouTube channel, X page, and TikTok feed.

 

[Sylvia]

Will Alysa be in NYC tomorrow before flying to Las Vegas for Flavor Flav's SHE Weekend? https://people.com/see-everything-planned-for-flavor-flav-she-weekend-exclusive-12018654

It’s never too late to celebrate the women of the 2026 Winter Games.
After Flavor Flav went viral in February for announcing that he wanted to celebrate the USA Women’s Hockey team and all the star medalists from the Olympics and Paralympics, his vision has finally come to life.
Taking place from Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19 in Las Vegas, SHE Weekend is the first-of-its-kind celebration featuring more than 100 athletes, including Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, Breezy Johnson, Brittany Bowe, Hilary Knight and Madison Chock.
Fans can expect the celebration to begin at 7 p.m. on July 16 at Toshiba Plaza, with live entertainment.

Important ice cream update :

Oakland institution Fenton’s Creamery (featured at the end of Pixar’s Up if you don’t blink) has offered Alysa free ice cream for life. I hope she takes them up on it!

https://www.kron4.com/sports/italy-olympics/beloved-oakland-creamery-offers-alysa-liu-ice-cream-for-life/#webview=1

Fentons!

"Oakland pride never tasted so sweet. " (Fenton's Creamery's Feb. 25th post):

Fentons Creamery on Instagram: "Oakland pride never tasted so sweet. 🥇🍨✨ On Saturday, we created a brand new flavor in honor of @alysaxliu… Alysa’s Gold. This golden creation features crushed Golden Oreos folded into a rich caramel ice cream base w

1,282 likes, 23 comments - fentons_creamery on February 25, 2026: "Oakland pride never tasted so sweet. 🥇🍨✨ On Saturday, we created a brand new flavor in honor of @alysaxliu… Alysa’s Gold. This golden creation features crushed Golden Oreos folded into a rich caramel ice cream base with a...

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On June 15 Fenton's Creamery shared this photo of Alysa:

Fentons Creamery on Instagram: "Question: Has Alysa Been In Yet? Anseer: YES! Finally! We get asked all the time if hometown skating star and Gold Medal Champion Alysa Liu has stopped by to try her signature Fentons flavor, Alysa’s Gold . The answ

6,971 likes, 56 comments - fentons_creamery on June 15, 2026: "Question: Has Alysa Been In Yet? Anseer: YES! Finally! We get asked all the time if hometown skating star and Gold Medal Champion Alysa Liu has stopped by to try her signature Fentons flavor, Alysa’s Gold . The answer is YES! 🎉🍨...

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Question: Has Alysa Been In Yet?

Anseer: YES! Finally!

We get asked all the time if hometown skating star and Gold Medal Champion Alysa Liu has stopped by to try her signature Fentons flavor, Alysa’s Gold .

The answer is YES!

Alysa came in for takeout tonight, keeping things low-key with a baseball cap, but was kind enough to snap a photo with Luis. Best of all, she loved her flavor!

Even sweeter? She promised she'll be back for more.

Congratulations again, Alysa, and thank you for visiting Fentons. We're proud to celebrate your incredible achievement with a flavor created just for you!

Have you tried Alysa's flavor yet?

Stop by and taste it for yourself before your next visit turns into a gold medal moment.

Alysa’s Gold is made of golden Oreos folded into caramel ice cream with a caramel swirl.

 

[Sylvia]

Alysa just won the Best Breakthrough Athlete award at the ESPYs in NYC - on ABC right now!

ETA:

Getty Images - Alysa on the red carpet & on stage

 

[Allskate]

I was just coming to post the same thing @Sylvia. This is very cool for Alysa and for figure skating.

Here's some of her speech:

espnW on Instagram: "Alysa Liu after winning an ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete ✨"

56K likes, 265 comments - espnw on July 15, 2026: "Alysa Liu after winning an ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete ✨".

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ETA: Actually, that's pretty much the entire speech. Here it is on youtube:

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[spin2win]

A collection of ESPY clips making rounds on twitter (update account made it easy to compile)---

Programs are done and she was at a training camp: https://x.com/UpdatingLiu/status/2077592484763308154?s=20
Presenting Billie Jean King youth leadership award: https://x.com/UpdatingLiu/status/2077584705671639333?s=20
Falling at Lombardia was embarassing: https://x.com/UpdatingLiu/status/2077582931468353715?s=20
Lacrimosa song choice for being cursed: https://x.com/UpdatingLiu/status/2077580842474377545?s=20
Wants to play tennis at LA28, snowboard in 2030: https://x.com/UpdatingLiu/status/2077576882942341358?s=20
Re-united with Madi Chock: https://x.com/UpdatingLiu/status/2077551057912185161?s=20
Meeting Steph Curry: https://x.com/UpdatingLiu/status/2077581424610185672?s=20
Meeting Lindsey Vonn: https://x.com/UpdatingLiu/status/2077581872947700135?s=20
Best sports moment of the year, the team event: https://x.com/UpdatingLiu/status/2077603970462159291?s=20
Pictures with the award: https://x.com/UpdatingLiu/status/2077582524503519366?s=20

 

[Sylvia]

A collection of ESPY clips making rounds on twitter ...
Programs are done and she was at a training camp:
Wants to play tennis at LA28, snowboard in 2030:
Meeting Steph Curry:

Thanks! For those who prefer not to click on X - here are links to the 3 Entertainment Tonight interview clips:

Entertainment Tonight on Instagram: "Gold medal figure skater Alysa Liu is manifesting her next Olympic sport after taking home Best Breakthrough Athlete at the ESPYS. ✨"

57K likes, 331 comments - entertainmenttonight on July 15, 2026: "Gold medal figure skater Alysa Liu is manifesting her next Olympic sport after taking home Best Breakthrough Athlete at the ESPYS. ✨".

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Entertainment Tonight on Instagram: "Gold medal figure skater Alysa Liu is manifesting her next Olympic sport after taking home Best Breakthrough Athlete at the ESPYS. ✨"

57K likes, 331 comments - entertainmenttonight on July 15, 2026: "Gold medal figure skater Alysa Liu is manifesting her next Olympic sport after taking home Best Breakthrough Athlete at the ESPYS. ✨".

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Entertainment Tonight on Instagram: "Steph Curry is happy the Knicks took home an NBA Championship for New York and that he got to meet Alysa Liu backstage at the ESPY Awards. 🥹"

178K likes, 499 comments - entertainmenttonight on July 15, 2026: "Steph Curry is happy the Knicks took home an NBA Championship for New York and that he got to meet Alysa Liu backstage at the ESPY Awards. 🥹".

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As well as posing in her dress on the red carpet: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da1jo76Ojvk/

ETA:

Re-united with Madi Chock:

Yahoo Sports on Instagram: "Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on the ESPYs red carpet ⛸️"

1,539 likes, 15 comments - yahoosports on July 15, 2026: "Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on the ESPYs red carpet ⛸️".

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ETA 2 - Olympian & pro ice hockey player with Alysa & Billie Jean King!

Kendall Coyne Schofield on Instagram: "Three generations of women. All legendary females. @elfcosmetics breaking barriers and opening doors."

6,140 likes, 37 comments - kendallcoyne26 on July 15, 2026: "Three generations of women. All legendary females. @elfcosmetics breaking barriers and opening doors.".

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ETA 3 - People article with photos: https://people.com/alysa-liu-best-breakthrough-athlete-espys-2026-12020283

Alysa Liu Just Emulated this Iconic Shirley MacLaine Look in Louis Vuitton at the 2026 ESPY Awards

Liu is one of many nominees for tonight's award show.

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Liu was styled in a rich chocolate brown gown from Louis Vuitton. The floor-length style featured a dramatic cowl neckline and a low back. This risque detail allowed her accessories to shine, namely a beaded rosary-esque cross necklace that dangled behind her, swaying as she moved across the carpet.
This styling trick can be traced all the way back to 1964, when Shirley MacLaine first popularized the low-back dress and jewelry combo in her film “What a Way to Go!”

 

[Sylvia]

Alysa's post about her ESPYs look on Wednesday:

刘美贤 on Instagram: "ESPYS. Thank You Louis Vuitton. Hair. @anhcotran Makeup. @emilychengmakeup Nails. @makinaill Styling. @nicolasghesquiere @katieqian"

1M likes, 3,461 comments - alysaxliu on July 16, 2026: "ESPYS. Thank You Louis Vuitton. Hair. @anhcotran Makeup. @emilychengmakeup Nails. @makinaill Styling. @nicolasghesquiere @katieqian".

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Alysa thanks her team at last night's Time100 Sports Gala: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kxZWq3vHuns

She wore Nicholas Oakwell Couture for the Time100 Sports red carpet ("A black lace, corseted cheongsam fishtail gown from the ‘Waldorf Astoria’ collection, inspired by Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood"):

Nicholas Oakwell Couture on Instagram: "@zalysaxliu looks gorgeous in @nicholasoakwellcouture at the TIME100 Sports Gala. The look is from the ‘Waldorf Astoria’ collection, inspired by Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood.

1,091 likes, 6 comments - nicholasoakwellcoutureofficial on July 17, 2026: "@zalysaxliu looks gorgeous in @nicholasoakwellcouture at the TIME100 Sports Gala. The look is from the ‘Waldorf Astoria’ collection, inspired by Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood.".

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Nicholas Oakwell Couture on Instagram: "@alysaxliu wears ‘Anna May Wong’ by @nicholasoakwellcouture. A black lace, corseted cheongsam fishtail gown for the TIME100 Sports Gala."

844 likes, 3 comments - nicholasoakwellcoutureofficial on July 17, 2026: "@alysaxliu wears ‘Anna May Wong’ by @nicholasoakwellcouture. A black lace, corseted cheongsam fishtail gown for the TIME100 Sports Gala.".

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Nicholas Oakwell Couture on Instagram: "@alysaxliu laced up and looking fabulous in @nicholasoakwellcouture. She wears ‘Anna May Wong’ from the ‘Waldorf Astoria’ collection at the TIME100 Sports Gala, Inspired by the Hollywood actress, her legacy con

1,503 likes, 4 comments - nicholasoakwellcoutureofficial on July 17, 2026: "@alysaxliu laced up and looking fabulous in @nicholasoakwellcouture. She wears ‘Anna May Wong’ from the ‘Waldorf Astoria’ collection at the TIME100 Sports Gala, Inspired by the Hollywood actress, her legacy continues to...

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Mikaela Shiffrin yesterday at the Time100 Sports Gala red carpet:

Good Morning America on Instagram: "American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin says she would love to know how it feels to "float across the ice" like Alysa Liu."

1,434 likes, 36 comments - goodmorningamerica on July 16, 2026: "American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin says she would love to know how it feels to "float across the ice" like Alysa Liu.".

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Alysa & Madi Chock chatting with Prince Harry! https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/...a-liu-and-madison-chock-news-photo/2286444972

 

[Sylvia]

Alysa made it to Flavor Flav's She Weekend in Las Vegas yesterday: Getty Images

Dessert at the Cosmopolitan with Amber, Madi & Evan:

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Instagram: "Breakthrough athlete, approved 🍫🔨"

2,499 likes, 40 comments - cosmopolitan_lv on July 17, 2026: "Breakthrough athlete, approved 🍫🔨".

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ETA:

Backstreet Boys last night at the Sphere:

Madison Chock on Instagram: "The best night! 🤩 @backstreetboys @flavorflavsshe"

4,305 likes, 54 comments - madisonchock on July 18, 2026: "The best night! 🤩 @backstreetboys @flavorflavsshe".

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Backstreet Boys on Instagram: "We were so honored to work alongside @flavorflavofficial to bring SHE Weekend to @spherevegas! It was a privilege to have the Team USA Women’s Olympic and Paralympic teams at the show last night and to be honest we were

29K likes, 236 comments - backstreetboys on July 18, 2026: "We were so honored to work alongside @flavorflavofficial to bring SHE Weekend to @spherevegas! It was a privilege to have the Team USA Women’s Olympic and Paralympic teams at the show last night and to be honest we were a little...

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With KÀ by Cirque du Soleil on Saturday:

Flavor Flav’s SHE Weekend on Instagram: "Things that just make sense = @alysaxliu & @ka.cirquedusoleil @mgmresortsintl @mgmgrand #SHEWeekend"

15 likes, 0 comments - flavorflavsshe on July 18, 2026: "Things that just make sense = @alysaxliu & @ka.cirquedusoleil @mgmresortsintl @mgmgrand #SHEWeekend".

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[Cachoo]

Alysa’s stylists are serving her well. She looks happy in all her outfits.

They sure are: Here is another angle and her hair is styled beautifully.

TIME shared a new video of Alysa Liu from her interview at the TIME 100 Sports event

#TIME100Sports #AlysaLiu #FigureSkating #NewVideo #SportsInterview

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[Sylvia]

Nike Studio Fleece, available now (Alysa with her clones ):

Nike on Instagram: "Skating rink or salon, @alysaxliu leads the pack with style that rings true. From hoodie to toe. Elevate the everyday in Nike Studio Fleece, available now."

998K likes, 2,014 comments - nike on July 30, 2026: "Skating rink or salon, @alysaxliu leads the pack with style that rings true. From hoodie to toe. Elevate the everyday in Nike Studio Fleece, available now.".

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Nike Introduces Studio Fleece: The Ultimate Uniform for the Everyday Athlete

Designed to move seamlessly through every part of an athlete’s day, Nike Studio Fleece delivers a unified system of considered sportswear staples that redefine fleece for contemporary sport style.

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Both collections are on display in a joint campaign that underscores Nike’s connection between sport and everyday life, featuring Nike athletes Alysa Liu, Jazzy Davidson, Sha’Carri Richardson, Moses Itauma, and Lauren James and Reece James, alongside multihyphenate artists Karina and Yeat.