On and DISTANCE unveil special edition of athlete race kit, photographed by Thibaut Grevet
A unique set of apparel for track and field competitions blend in contemporary style
Paris, France, May 25, 2023 – The track meet is a common ground for both DISTANCE and On, and it is the stage of the initial instalment of their partnership. Together, they have created a unique version of clothing to be worn in competition by the professionals of the OAC and promising DISTANCE athletes.
Using fabrics sourced by On, the kit is designed for race-ready performance and planet-first sustainability. While the polka dot motif designed by DISTANCE is a nod to heritage racing kits and contemporary style.
Distance Gallery - Photo exhibition in Paris
Thibaut Grevet, a renowned photographer and close friend of both brands, has documented the performance of athletes at PENN Relays and On Track Nights in 2023. His imagery is a tribute to the emotion of competition.
Exclusive photos of the campaign will be exhibited at the Distance ephemeral gallery which will be held in the heart of the Marais district, at 21 rue des Filles du Calvaire, on the following days:
Wednesday, June 7th: opening at 7pm
Thursday, June 8th: from 11am to 8pm
Friday, June 9th: from 11am to 8pm
Saturday, June 10th: from 11am to 8pm
The collection
DISTANCE is a specialty running store founded in 2018 in Lyon, France, by run culture enthusiasts. The core ambition of DISTANCE is to make running accessible to all. They skillfully present performance running through the lens of contemporary style culture. Breaking away from the traditional representation of running.
The collection features 5 exclusive apparel pieces for track and field competition. A unisex short sleeve t-shirt, a men's singlet and women's race top, and a men's and women's tights. All blended in the unique design of the capsule collection.
DISTANCE and On were both founded by runners. And this special edition racing kit is for all runners. Dream On.
High-res packshot images available for download here (photo credit: On).
High-res campaign photos by Thibaut Grevet available on request.
About On
On was born in the Swiss Alps with one goal: to revolutionize the sensation of running by empowering all to run on clouds. Thirteen years after market launch, On delivers industry-disrupting innovation in premium footwear, apparel, and accessories for high-performance running, outdoor, and all-day activities. Fueled by customer recommendation, On’s award-winning CloudTec® innovation, purposeful design, and groundbreaking strides in sportswear’s circular economy have attracted a fast-growing global fan base — inspiring humans to explore, discover and dream on.
On is present in more than 60 countries globally and engages with a digital community on www.on.com.