In skeleton racing, speed is measured in fractions of a second. But presence — presence is instant.
For the 2026 World Series Skeleton season, Babici proudly collaborated with LW Pearl by Laura Weber to create a bespoke skeleton speedsuit for elite athlete Eire Rowland-Evans — a partnership where aesthetic mastery meets uncompromising performance engineering.
This was never just about a suit. It was about identity at 130km/h.
LW Pearl: Designing With Emotion, Detail and Presence
Laura Weber, founder of LW Pearl, is known for her refined aesthetic language — bold yet balanced, expressive yet intentional. Her work carries a distinctive visual sensitivity, where texture, form and story merge seamlessly.
For Eire Rowland-Evans’ 2026 campaign, LW Pearl focused on crafting a visual narrative that would command attention at the start line and resonate across the international circuit. The design celebrates movement, energy and national identity, translating speed into visual form.
Every line and contour was considered not only for how it looks in still imagery, but how it flows at race pace — elongating posture, accentuating aerodynamic form, and creating a striking silhouette on the ice.
The result is powerful, modern, and unmistakably unique.
Babici: World-Class Performance Manufacturing
While LW Pearl shaped the visual story, Babici engineered the performance reality.
Babici’s skeleton speedsuits are developed at the highest level of international competition, where technical precision defines podium potential. The suit for Eire Rowland-Evans was constructed using advanced performance textiles selected for their aerodynamic properties, surface optimisation, and durability under extreme conditions.
Key performance elements include:
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Precision panel mapping for aerodynamic efficiency
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Custom body contouring to ensure a second-skin fit
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Advanced compression zones to support muscle stability during push starts
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High-durability fabrics engineered for repeated ice contact
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Seam placement designed to minimise drag and optimise airflow
Every millimetre of the suit is designed with purpose. In skeleton, turbulence costs time. Babici’s manufacturing expertise ensures the garment performs as an extension of the athlete’s body — reducing resistance, enhancing control, and maintaining comfort at race velocity.
Built Around the Athlete
Eire Rowland-Evans competes in one of the most demanding sports on earth — head-first, inches from ice, navigating high-speed curves with surgical precision.
The collaboration process involved close alignment between athlete, designer and technical team. Fit sessions, performance feedback, and detailed refinement ensured that the final suit delivered both visual impact and measurable performance advantage.
For Eire, the speedsuit is more than apparel — it is confidence, preparation and identity wrapped into a technical form. It represents months of training, relentless focus, and the ambition to compete at the highest international level.
A Fusion of Design and Engineering
The LW Pearl x Babici collaboration demonstrates what happens when creative vision meets elite technical capability.
LW Pearl brought aesthetic authority and narrative depth.
Babici delivered world-class speedsuit manufacturing, honed through years of Olympic-level experience.
Together, they produced a suit that stands at the intersection of art and aerodynamics — expressive in design, uncompromising in performance.
As the 2026 World Series season unfolds, Eire Rowland-Evans will step onto the ice wearing more than a speedsuit. She will wear a story of collaboration, innovation and elite preparation — crafted by LW Pearl, engineered by Babici, built for speed.