By: Shahrzad Rasekh By: Shahrzad Rasekh | December 10, 2021 | Lifestyle, Style & Beauty,
Whether we're running a marathon or chilling on the couch, our fitness wear should be comfortable, practical and dare we say stylish.
These eight brands are just that, a perfect blend of high-tech materials and vibrant colors that will spice up your closet and your workouts.
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Parisian active-wear brand Ernest Leoty creates pieces for high- and low-impact exercise, from yoga to cardio and everything in between. The brand’s recent collaboration with Net-A-Porter has resulted in a colorful selection of pieces to mix and match.
Australian brand P.E. Nation is a Hadid- and Jenner-approved celebrity fave. All base active leggings are ethically made from recycled fiber, and most of the company’s designs are made from sustainable fabrics. P.E. Nation features a menswear line of all-black and vibrant designs, and womenswear in all sorts of patterns and colors.
Short for "All Season Recreation Versatility," ASRV combines modern designs with sophisticated fabrics to create functional, stylish men’s athletic wear. The brand sells clothing for recreational use up to pro-level training.
From running to tennis to simply lounging, Outdoor Voices offers stylish and practical clothing for any activity. The brand's exercise dress, which has built-in spandex with internal grippers, is particularly popular and offered in multiple colors.
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The Upside carries women’s active-wear, lounge-wear and even paddle-suits. The company also collaborates with organizations R U OK? and RSPCA to donate a portion of proceeds to charity. The brand extends its charitability by donating $1 per transaction to the Cambodian Children’s Trust.
Spotted on Hillary Duff, Emma Roberts and Kelly Ripa, Ultracor’s leggings are offered in all sorts of fun colors and patterns, and boast built-in shapewear. If you’re feeling particularly extra, you can even pick up a Swarovski-embellished piece.
This collaboration between Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas has been around longer than “athleisure” has been a word. The avant-garde, gender neutral designs merge streetwear with athletic wear with cutting-edge taste.
This high-end performance line prides itself on minimalist designs, advanced technology, and eco-friendly and durable materials including merino and schoeller-dynamic fabric. The German-based label manufactures all of its clothing in Portugal and believes in a slow fashion approach, ensuring that garments will last for years to come.
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