Performance wear now doubles as streetwear, realizing even the most unlikely of collaborations. Palace has tapped cycling apparel brand Rapha for a second time to create a limited run of switch-out kits decorated with green cartoon dragons and a neon pink female symbol. The latter design celebrates the return of the Tour de France Femmes, which allows women to compete in the world-famous race for the first time since the 1980s.
Such a historic event, while it should be more common, commands an extensive collection from Palace and Rapha. The two brands have obliged by complementing their bright apparel with a fleet of Cannondale race bikes, helmets, and even Crocs (for post-race recovery). The entire capsule will be repped by the riders of the EF Education-TIBCO-SVB and EF Education-EasyPost teams, with select pieces available to the public.
