US sportswear giant Under Armour has unveiled its first-ever collaboration with French luxury fashion house Marine Serre, launching a limited-edition capsule collection that merges technical sportswear with contemporary fashion.
The collection, which debuted on June 5, is part of Under Armour’s 30th-anniversary celebrations and reflects the brand’s growing focus on lifestyle and fashion-oriented consumers alongside its traditional performance-driven audience.
Inspired by Under Armour’s iconic early-2000s sportswear archive, the capsule reimagines the brand’s signature performance innovations through Marine Serre’s distinctive design language.
At the heart of the collaboration is the baselayer—a product synonymous with Under Armour’s origins. Originally developed to enhance athletic performance through moisture management and compression technology, the baselayer has been transformed into a fashion-forward statement piece.
Marine Serre, a former competitive tennis player known for blending sportswear, sustainability and luxury design, reinterprets the garment as a symbol of movement, discipline and self-expression.
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The collection combines sleek black-and-white aesthetics with Under Armour’s HeatGear technology, a moisture-wicking fabric platform that helped establish the brand as a pioneer in performance apparel.
A custom graphic merges Marine Serre’s signature crescent Moon motif with Under Armour’s heartbeat logo, creating a visual identity that unites both brands.
Footwear is another highlight of the collaboration. The capsule revives the UA Proto Speed II sneaker for the first time since the late 2000s. The updated silhouette features layered textiles, sculpted leather overlays and co-branded silicone detailing while preserving the original performance-inspired design.
Industry observers view the reissue as part of the broader trend of heritage sports brands tapping into archival designs to appeal to fashion-conscious consumers.
The launch initially includes sales through Marine Serre’s online platform, selected retail locations and an immersive pop-up experience in Paris from June 5 to 7.
Located on Rue de Turenne in the French capital, the pop-up explores the intersection of sport, craftsmanship and contemporary art. The collection is expected to roll out globally later this summer through Under Armour’s digital channels.
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The partnership reflects a broader movement within the sportswear industry, where performance brands increasingly collaborate with luxury designers to expand their cultural relevance and reach new consumer segments.
Similar collaborations by major athletic brands have helped blur the boundaries between activewear, streetwear and luxury fashion, creating fresh opportunities for growth in an increasingly competitive market.
Commenting on the project, Marine Serre said the collection explores “the beauty of movement” through garments that unite performance, precision and aesthetics.
Under Armour’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sportswear and Collaborations, Yuron White, added that both brands share a belief that progress comes through discipline, repetition and purposeful execution.
As Under Armour celebrates three decades of innovation, the Marine Serre partnership signals a strategic step beyond traditional athletic apparel, positioning the brand at the crossroads of sport, fashion and cultural influence.
