Few things boost a workout quite like a super-stylish gym kit, and now the weather’s warming up, we’ll bet your summer kit needs an update. Hit the net and log on to our favourite fashionable fitness e-tailers for athleisure and exercise finds that are sure to revive your desire to pound the pavement.
The glossy Hollywood posse do it best when it comes to gym wear, and ActiveinStyle stocks a range of brands favoured by Jessica Alba, Vanessa Hudgens and Kayla Itsines to name but a few. Because they pull their clothes right from the racks of international sportswear lines, you won’t be twinning with the person next to you on the treadmill. Look out for Australian brand Dharma Bums if you want to up your printed leggings count, Onzie for the softest tanks, and Varlet for this cool cold shoulder sweat, £65.00.
What began as our go-to blog for fitness fashion inspiration segued into the Fashercise online store, a hub for luxury athletic gear. The site sells the likes of Lucas Hugh, Charli Cohen and Monreal London, as well as a spot of athleisure sweats from queen of covetable prints Zoe Karssen. If you’re making like a Victoria’s Secret model and embracing boxing, they also boast a line of boxing gloves from Fab By Fabienne. Of course you’re going to smash it when your knuckles are spangled in stars.
All of Vie Active’s activewear was designed and trialled on Bondi Beach, so you know the durable garments have been put through the ultimate sweat test. There’s not a basic black legging in sight, with the brand embracing the boldest of prints on the softest of materials - all with luxury in mind. Think Merino wool tanks that still feel light in the face of a heavy workout, plus compression items made with the brand’s own supple F3 Supplex. This superior nylon and Lycra spandex makes for supremely soft tights and crops, each offering great support without leaving limbs feeling rigid.
How do we count the ways that we love these cushiony workout clothes? Less about the ‘out-there’ prints and more focussed on wearable, luxe basics, Every Second Counts is our go-to for calming yoga outfits. The current collections see splashes of neon punch up a monochrome palette, combined pleasingly with fast drying fabrics. That’s your Bikram wardrobe sorted, then.
by Zara Kenyon.