Behind the Design, Ep. 55: Cloud II™ Varsity – Vitality Athletic Apparel

Behind the Design, Ep. 55: Cloud II™ Varsity

Behind the Design, Ep. 55: Cloud II™ Varsity

Ace the Assignment

Step into the new season with Cloud II™ Varsity, where prep meets performance. This collection blends timeless campus-inspired themes with our signature Cloud II fabric’s ultra-soft, breathable feel.

Varsity is designed to move with you whether you’re hitting the gym, the track, the studio, or the lecture hall.

Cloud II Varsity is an advanced lesson in activewear style. It features new and returning pieces from our flagship Cloud II fabric line, and its smart striped prints introduce fresh pairing opportunities for building an elite-level workout wardrobe. 

Each print is based on a Core Color from The Vitality Color System®: Oxford, Cinnamon, and Olive, making for easy color matching across hundreds of other styles from our catalog.  

With Varsity, we’re introducing a fresh look for our signature piece. The Cloud II™ Accent Pant has all the performance tech, marshmallow softness, and flattering design elements that has earned the Cloud II Pant such a cult following but adds a classy striped accent panel at the waist. 

For the Cloud II™ Volley Short, Cloud II™ Classic Tank and Classic Bra we went all in with our Oxford Stripe, Cinnamon Stripe, and Olive Stripe prints, giving these essential styles the full printed experience.

These striped looks expand your pairing options exponentially, giving you  new ways to wear everyday pieces you may already own from our Core Colorways.

Some exciting freshmen styles are also making their debut in Varsity: the Cloud II™  Classic Longline is a longer version of our Classic Bra, giving increased coverage without going to a full tank length. 

We’re super excited for this launch. Our customers LOVE our longlines, and this is the first time we’re including a longline version of our Classic tops.

The Vitality Retro® Varsity Tee is another new piece. A great casual top to finish off your Varsity look, it’s an old-school 100% cotton lifestyle tee with a timeless feel and heavier fabrication than our usual performance tees—but perfectly cut for a fresh modern take. The “VY” crest on the front and “Vitality Sports Club” branding on the back let you rep your team in style. 

And finally, for extra credit: The Cloud II™ Headband, in all 3 stripe prints, is a simple, wide headband with clean Vitality branding, and the Vitality Crew Sock in classic Snow, is a one-size-fits-most sock with a knitted Vitality logo along the hem.

Cloud II Varsity kicks off Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10am MT / 12pm ET. But text subscribers and Shop Vitality app users get Early Access starting at 9:30am MT / 11:30am ET. So make sure to sign up now if you want score your faves.

 

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