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Spring/Summer 2017 Design That Sets You Free SPRING/SUMMER 2017 DESIGN THAT SETS YOU FREE We create versatile, stylish, and sustainable clothing and accessories that you can wear during every activity, every adventure, every day. prAna ambassador Chris Sharma in Spain This symbol signifies clothing made with sustainable materials.Look for it. To learn more about our commitment to sustainability, go to prAna.com SWIM MEETS STYLE Every piece in our swim line was created for the active water enthusiast. Features like adjustable straps and ties, a variety of fit and coverage options, and fabrics like neoprene for optimal performance mean our customers can take advantage of everything from snorkeling to kayaking and look amazing doing it. So packing for a weekend at the lake or a two-week South American adventure is as easy as a day at the beach. prAna ambassador Anna Ehrgott in Kona, Hawaii DREAMING TOP MSRP $65.00 MOOREA TANKINI MSRP $70.00 LAHARI ONE PIECE MSRP $85.00 AZORA TOP MSRP $65.00 STINA BOTTOM MSRP $55.00 ALEKA TOP MSRP $50.00 SABA BOTTOM MSRP $50.00 EVERY ACTIVITY. EVERYWHERE. Our yoga/fitness wear is created to meet your every need. Each style’s fit, fabric, and flexibility allows them to flow from one activity to another and look good all the while. Because we know that active pursuits can happen anywhere in the world if you want them to. TORI CAPRI MSRP $79.00 MEADOW TOP MSRP $65.00 WATERFALL TANK MSRP $69.00 BOOST PRINTED TOP MSRP $65.00 PHOEBE TOP MSRP $69.00 CASSIDI CAPRI MSRP $75.00 DECO CROP MSRP $79.00 CONSTANCE TOP MSRP $55.00 BOOST BRA MSRP $59.00 ELIXIR BRA MSRP $49.00 DELICATE TANK MSRP $69.00 ASHLEY CAPRI LEGGING MSRP $60.00 RYLEY CROP MSRP $79.00 FROM THE BEACH TO THE STREET OUR GORGEOUS DRESSES HAVE YOU COVERED ALL SEASON LONG. Cooler days don’t have to mean pants and heavy knits are your only outfit CALI DRESS MSRP $89.00 options. Skirts and dresses are an easy and stylish way to add instant interest to your wardrobe and keep you looking good all the way through summer and right into fall. prAna ambassador Anna Ehrgott in Kona, Hawaii KATYA TOP MSRP $65.00 BERRY DRESS MSRP $85.00 FOUNDATIO S/S VNECK TOP MSRP $45.00 KORA TOP MSRP $69.00 MIKA DRESS MSRP $85.00 BHAKTI TOTE MSRP $49.00 REBA SHORT MSRP $49.00 PETRA TOP MSRP $65.00 CALI MAXI DRESS MSRP $119.00 KARA JEAN MSRP $89.00 ACTIVE INSIDE AND OUT JANE TANK MSRP $39.00 OUR PANTS ARE BUILT FOR ANY JOURNEY YOU TAKE Whether it’s early morning yoga, followed by a busy city commute, or slow days exploring wild, wide open spaces, our pants are crafted to take on every one of life’s adventures. HALLE PANT MSRP $85.00 LEXI BUTTON DOWN TOP HELOISE TUNIC MSRP $59.00 MSRP $69.00 SLOUCH TOTE MSRP $65.00 BRENNA PANT LONDON JEAN MSRP $89.00 MSRP $99.00 FOUNDATION SCOOP GINA TOP NECK TANK MSRP $39.00 MSRP $69.00 SAGE JOGGER LIZBETH CAPRI MSRP $89.00 MSRP $79.00 IN YOUR ELEMENT Designed to work both in the water and on the land, our boardshorts, neoprene and sun protective shirts are designed to perform wherever you go. Travel friendly with just the right amount of stretch and UPF, prAna swim is your all purpose performer. prAna ambassador Nole Cossart in Western Sumatra CALDER LS MSRP $59.00 CALDER SLEEVELESS MSRP $45.00 ASYM E-WAIST SHORT MSRP $59.00 CALDER SS MSRP $49.00 SEDIMENT SHORT MSRP $65.00 SEDIMENT SHORT MSRP $65.00 ADVENTURE AWAITS OUR MEN’S WOVEN SHIRTS DELIVER Built to roam the cities or scan the seascapes, our wovens are designed for the road ahead. Crafted with the right blend of function and style, we design essential elements for every adventure. TAMRACK SHIRT BRODERICK SHIRT MSRP $65.00 MSRP $65.00 LUKAS SHIRT MSRP $65.00 MANCHESTER JEAN MSRP $99.00 prAna ambassador Paul Robinson in the Bronx, New York STRETCH BEYOND OUR PURPOSE BUILT PANTS FIT YOUR EVERY NEED. Versatility combined with comfort makes our pants perfect for the journey, perfect for the day-to-day, and perfect for seizing the moment. GANAWAY T-SHIRT MSRP $49.00 SUTRA PANT MSRP $79.00 CAYMAN SHIRT OSTEND SHIRT MSRP $69.00 MSRP $69.00 ZIONEER PANT BRIDGER JEAN MSRP $89.00 MSRP $89.00 STORIES Far off places, inspiring people, and tales that need telling TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR AMBASSADORS AND WHERE THEY ARE GOING, GO TO PRANA.COM/STORIES.
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