Gigi Hadid Joins Forces With Reebok To Tell Next Phase Of Be More Human Campaign

Together, Gigi and Reebok will challenge women to use physical fitness as an escape to drown out all of the negativity that surrounds them by deploying the three-point principles of the Reebok delta that puts forth the social, physical and mental benefits of fitness.

As an international supermodel Hadid is no stranger to the pressures of perfection placed on women, living under the constant scrutiny of a global audience of critics.  It is through fitness that Hadid has found her tranquility. "Working out isn't only physical for me. It's mental. It helps me escape the noise in my head. It's the only time my mind goes quiet." shares Hadid.  "When I was a competitive athlete, I used to be so focused on being perfect that my coaches would take me out of competing all together.  I'd focus on my mistakes which would breed more missteps - a domino effect. Until I learned to change the channel, to re-focus, re-set. It was my mistakes, my imperfections that motivated me most."

Learning to "change the channel" and take control, Hadid discovered that it was in fact these failures and setbacks that helped her improve – accepting them and using them as motivation to better herself. Hadid will now work with Reebok to motivate women to accept their own setbacks and imperfections by embracing their inner strength, grit and determination.

Touching on the partnership, Reebok's Yan Martin, Vice President of Brand Management and Creative Direction, adds, "We could not be more excited to have Gigi join our already incredible community of Reebok Women and have her tell her own version of the #PerfectNever story. We began our journey with Ronda Rousey, and now this fall we welcome Gigi Hadid. Each inspiring woman, including Gigi, is an example of our brand's Be More Human ethos, using fitness to become a better version of themselves. Using her voice and influence, Gigi will help us invite women across the world to embrace their true selves and Be More Human."

Praising Gigi's influence on women and women's fashion in particular, Corinna Werkle, General Manager of the Training Business Unit at Reebok states, "Gigi is setting the standards of modern style across the world; her ability to fuse fashion and fitness together inspires people globally. The fashion icon constantly pushes the boundaries by not being afraid to take risks and be different. Working with Reebok, Gigi will empower women by challenging them to express themselves to the fullest through bold, fearless style and to be confident enough to embrace their uniqueness."

Reebok's partnership with Hadid marks the second phase in the #PerfectNever movement's chapter. July 2016 marked its debut, led by a powerful campaign video featuring athlete Ronda Rousey. The poignant video captured Rousey at her most raw and real, as she shattered the illusions of perfection and empowered women to be the best version of themselves through embracing and learning from their imperfections. Gigi and Reebok will work together in 2016 and beyond to further champion this message.

The next chapter in #PerfectNever featuring brand partner Gigi Hadid officially launches today on Reebok.com/PerfectNever. The Fall/Winter Reebok Women's collection, as worn by Gigi throughout the campaign, is available at: Reebok.com.

About Reebok
Reebok International Ltd., headquartered in Canton, MA, USA, is a leading worldwide designer, marketer and distributor of fitness and lifestyle footwear, apparel and equipment. An American-inspired global brand, Reebok is a pioneer in the sporting goods industry with a rich and storied fitness heritage. Reebok develops products, technologies and programming which enable movement and is committed to accompanying people on their journey to fulfill their potential. Reebok connects with the fitness consumer wherever they are and however they choose to stay fit – whether it's training, running, walking, dance, yoga or aerobics. Reebok Classics leverages the brand's fitness heritage and represents the roots of the brand in the sports lifestyle market. A subsidiary of the adidas Group, Reebok operates under the multiple divisions of the Reebok brand, Reebok-CCM Hockey and the Sports Licensed Division.  Reebok is the exclusive outfitter of CrossFit and the Reebok CrossFit Games, the official title sponsor of the Reebok Spartan Race and exclusive apparel provider for Les Mills.

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