Nike appears to have missed the mark with its new women 's sportswear collection which many female athletes claim is incredibly insulting because of the overtly girly designs . The iconic sportswear company teamed up with Japanese fashion label Sacai for the eight-piece NikeLab x Sacai capsule collection , which the brand debuted last month , but many women were left outraged by the impractical pieces , a majority of which retail for $ 200 or more . 'Nike called it a “ bold expression of femininity '' . In reality , it ’ s comical and insulting to female athletes everywhere , ' writer Megan Wiegand said in a piece for Slate . Scroll down for video . Female athletics : Nike 's collaboration with Japanese fashion label Sacai resulted in an eight-piece collection featuring billowy tops and pleated skirts . Not right : Critics of the 'feminine ' sportswear line took to social media to air their grievances with the brand 's impractical designs . Peppy look : This model was snapped running in a sweatsuit from the collection , which features a peplum back . She later added : 'The Sacai collection is undoubtedly a vanity project for Nike , but its premise - that female athletes prize style and appearance over functionality and performance - is completely tone-deaf . ' Others have taken to social media to air their grievances with pieces featuring excessive amounts of pleated , billowy fabric that is sure to get in any athletes way - no matter what the activity . 'Seriously , that Nike women 's line is HIDEOUS . Women 's athletic wear needs improving , but this is NOT an improvement . Capes ? Dresses ? WTF ! ( sic ) ' one commenter wrote on Twitter . New wings : The billowy fabric on these pieces from the line can be seen flowing in the as the model runs forward . Not a fan : This commenter tweeted that the entire collection was 'horrifying ' Party out back : This jacket looks normal in the front but features plenty of pleated fabric from behind . Bizarre pairing : This royal blue sweatshirt and skirt combination features matching transparent pleats and a hint of hunter green . Another woman tweeted : 'Ew . Yeah , that new Nike women 's fashion line is a miss . ' Someone else joked that the skirt-filled collection : 'Looks very practical . ' However , Sacai ’ s founder Chitose Abe explained on Nike 's website that wearability was a significant consideration in her designs . Surprise detail : This sweatshirt has a cut-out in the back that showcases a transparent camisole-like top . Impractical design : This Twitter user joked that the NikeLab x Sacai collection is perfect as long as you are not trying to work out . High-tech : The back of this sweatshirt is cut open to reveal a transparent camisole with lace edges , and according to the Nike website , the special hem was a new fabric innovation that was specifically developed . Not a fan : This commenter simply said 'ew ' after seeing the brand 's latest designs . Proud artist : Sacai ’ s founder Chitose Abe posed next a model who was wearing her designs for Nike . 'The idea of functionality is important to me , as is fabric innovation , which has always been at the heart of Sacai , ' Ms Abe said . 'For me , Nike is an original icon with performance and innovation at its core . It has been inspiring to work together . ' Indeed , Ms Abe claims that the flamboyant-looking fabrics and over-the-top embellishments on each of the designs has been added in order to enhance the performance of the athlete . The back of one sweatshirt , for example , is cut open to reveal a transparent camisole with lace edges , and according to the Nike website , the special hem was a new fabric innovation that was specifically developed by Abe and the brand . 'The garments come to life as the wearer walks and moves , expressing both beauty and strength . We feel it ’ s a perfect marriage between sport and style , ' Kurt Parker , VP/Creative Director , Nike Sportswear , said on the site . Pricey sweats : Many of the pieces in the collection , including this sweatshirt and skirt , retail for $ 200 or more . Pants free : This critic joked that the collection 's many pleated skirts looked 'very practical ' Interesting accessories : The line 's pleated skirts were paired with fishnet knee high socks that are not for sale . Odd couple : This simple black Nike T-shirt was pairs with this tearaway skirt design . And not everyone is disgusted by the collection . When Sacai shared photos of the designs on its Instagram page earlier this week , many of the label 's fashion fans had positive comments about the collaboration . 'Sporty clothes I can get into , ' one person wrote . Another commenter wrote : 'Love the skirt ! ' Not quite right : This looks like a normal sweatshirt dress until you see the extra white fabric and lace detailing that extends from behind . Added details : A grey sweatshirt from the line features a feminine touch of white peplum in the back . New shoes : The NikeLab x Sacai partnership also debuted a new interpretation of the iconic Air Max , which turned the classic kicks into a slip-on sneakers .
The NikeLab x Sacai collection debuted earlier this week , but many women were left outraged by the impractical pieces that retail for $ 200 or more .