Lafuma said it will take over distribution of the skiwear brand KILLY in the U.S. market. The French brand was launched in 1975.
Since the creation, Jean Claude Killy still plays a key roll in the brand. Jean-Claude’s infamous accomplishment of winning 3 gold medals in the 1968 Grenoble Olympic Games has yet to be replicated. This success has led him to many other challenges in the world of sport. In 1992, he was the co-president of the Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. Currently, Jean Claude is the Chairman of the IOC Coordination Commission, for the Winter Olympic Games to take place in Sochi, Russia in 2014.
Hope Hampshire represents the East coast and the Midwest territories. Hope has an extensive and unique snowsport background. Her father, Edward Hampshire, was President of SIA from ’65-’67. While attending the University of Maine at Farmington, receiving a BA in business, she also completed the distinctive Ski Industry Program. Hope has represented the Killy brand since 2000 and has 20 years of dedicated snowsport experience. Prior to Killy, Hopes background encompassed retail buying and merchandising for leading snowsport specialist nationwide. hopeandmartin@comcast.net
Philippe Muller represents the Rocky Mountains and Texas. Philippe is a veteran in the Ski/ Outdoor Industries and has been a valued asset to our team. Philippe has represented Eider for the past 4 seasons and has added Killy to his portfolio. Philippe has vast experience in introducing European brands into the US marketplace and has worked in both markets. His background in downhill ski racing and working as a Swiss ski instructor certainly helps him appreciate the brand. “As an avid sportsman and skier myself I am excited to share the passion that fuels Killy” said Muller.
The Lafuma Group markets 5 major, renowned brands worldwide: Lafuma, Millet, Eider, Killy, Oxbow and Le Chameau. The US headquarters and warehousing is based in Colorado.
