Chris Evert and Tail Activewear Collaborate on Innovative Line of Tennis Apparel

MIAMI, Aug. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary tennis star Chris Evert and Tail Activewear have collaborated on a new line of women's tennis and active clothing. Inspired by Ms. Evert, the line is graceful, classy, and sporty with a youthful spirit and femininity, yet suitable for fierce competition. The new line will be branded "Chrissie by Tail" or "Chrissie" and will be distributed exclusively by Tail Activewear.  In collaboration with Ms. Evert, Tail selected superior quality fabrics and trims and created truly distinctive sporty and athletic fashion with trending colors, advanced fabrications, and contemporary design details.

The spring 2015 "Chrissie by Tail" collections will be available in November 2014 at many leading retailers and online at www.chrissiebytail.com. View the full line in the "Chrissie by Tail" digital lookbook.

"Chris pushed our team to elevate design and performance and helped us stay positive and focused on achieving new heights," said Mr. Jerry Edwards, CEO of Tail Activewear.  "We shall work obsessively to make Chrissie by Tail a new standard for innovation in fashion and performance."

"Tail was extremely diligent in researching fabrics and innovating design and always open to collaborating on every detail, which enabled us to achieve a sporty, fashion forward look as well as athletic performance," said Ms. Evert.

During her professional tennis career, Chris Evert won 18 Grand Slam titles and was ranked #1 in the world seven times. Today, she operates the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida, is active on several nonprofit boards, and is a commentator for ESPN during Grand Slam events.

About Tail Activewear
For over 40 years, Tail Activewear has been at the forefront of women's active apparel, bringing fashion and performance together with distinctive, stylish looks and detailing. Tail's focus on consistent fit and exceptional fabrications leads to quality products year after year, creating a loyal following of consumers worldwide. The brand's golf, tennis, and collegiate lines are all geared specifically towards the active lifestyle of today's woman. For more information, please visit www.tailactivewear.com or join the online communities on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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