FIGS to Outfit 250+ Team USA Healthcare Professionals at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
FIGS (NYSE: FIGS) has secured a multi-year agreement with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games. This partnership will see FIGS outfitting over 250 healthcare professionals supporting Team USA at the 2024 and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. FIGS will launch a -edition, Team USA-inspired collection in July, featuring red, white, and blue palettes with Team USA emblems. CEO Trina Spear highlighted the importance of supporting healthcare professionals. The collaboration will be celebrated with events in Paris and New York City. The collection will be available on wearFIGS.com.
- Multi-year agreement with USOPC and LA28 boosts FIGS' brand visibility.
- Outfitting of 250+ healthcare professionals positions FIGS as a premium medical apparel provider.
- Launch of -edition Team USA collection expected to drive product sales.
- Partnership with a prestigious event like the Olympics enhances FIGS' reputation.
- Upcoming omni-channel campaign can increase brand engagement.
- Additional costs related to the production of the new collection and promotional events.
- Dependence on the success of the Olympic partnership for brand impact.
- Potential risk if association with the Olympics does not translate to increased sales.
The agreement through LA28 honors the “team behind the team” that supports athletes and provides premium care not only in the most important moments of their career but every step of the way.
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“We wanted to choose only the most high-quality apparel for our world class medical staff,” said Peter Zeytoonjian, SVP, Consumer Products of The
Driven by the pursuit to spotlight the selflessness and determination of healthcare professionals, FIGS’ support of the USOPC highlights the Team
In celebration of the 2024 Olympics & Paralympics, FIGS is unveiling a limited-edition, Team
“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Team
To commemorate this milestone, FIGS will launch a 360-degree, omni-channel campaign in July. As part of the campaign, FIGS will host an event for the Team
“We are excited to enter into this relationship with FIGS, with an ultimate goal of recognizing the amazing medical staff that works tirelessly behind the scenes to support the world’s greatest athletes - both on and off the field of play,” said Dr. Jonathan Finnoff, Chief Medical Officer, USOPC. “We look forward to working closely with FIGS through 2028 to ensure that we continue honoring these incredibly talented and committed professionals in the years to come.”
The 2024 FIGS Team
About FIGS
FIGS is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We create technically advanced apparel and products that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style. We share stories about healthcare professionals’ experiences in ways that inspire them. We create meaningful connections within the healthcare community that we created. Above all, we seek to make an impact for our community, including by advocating for them and always having their backs. We serve healthcare professionals in numerous countries in
About USOPC
Founded in 1894 and headquartered in
About LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The LA28 Games will mark Los Angeles’ third time to host the Olympic Games, previously hosted in 1984 and 1932, and first time to host the Paralympic Games.
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