Great Althea Sweatshirt
Round neck sweatshirt
The Great Althea sweatshirt is made from uncompromising premium jersey cotton (100% cotton).
We're committed to local, sustainable production!
Graphics created in France, sweatshirt made in Portugal
For this reference, we offer a round collar
Graphic embroidered on chest
The sweatshirt features a tricoloured inner lining on the collar
Durable ribbed finish on sleeves
The product is pre-washed to prevent shrinkage and fading
Sweatshirt sold with the brand's signature history sheet!
Machine washable at 30°C inside out, wash with like colours, risk of disgorging, gentle ironing, machine drying not recommended.
Free delivery depending on your country.
Articles can be returned within 30 days.
Express delivery available.
The history of the productALTHEA GIBSON
ALTHEA GIBSON, THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN TENNIS CHAMPION!
Born in 1927, it was on the clay courts of Paris, on the 26th of May 1956, that Althea Gibson became the first African-American athlete to triumph in a Major tournament. In 1950s America, deeply marked by racial segregation, this title was the culmination of a long struggle against racism and prejudice, her toughest opponents on the courts.
Althea is a symbol of the fight for civil rights, as she couldn't sleep in a hotel where whites slept, nor drink from a whites-only fountain during tournaments.
Gibson won 11 Majors, 5 of them in singles. Above all, she paved the way for many African-American champions, such as Arthur Ashe.
Made in Europe
Our production is located in France and Portugal.
We worked hard to develop high quality products: the design, the cut, the stitch, the colours... Attached to authenticity that lays deep in the brand DNA, we indicate the place where our products are manufactured, France or Europe.