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Form, Function & Fashion FINDING BALANCE BETWEEN COMFORT AND COUTURE, FITNESS AND FUN
THE ATHLEISURE MARKET is so profitable and promising that luxury brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have launched new lines of couture threads and premium footwear. New capsule sportswear collaborations have also been booming recently, such as The Wellery at Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship store, offering immersive wellness experiences, from fitness classes to equipment, athleisure wear and beauty products and treatments. And even though we may want to burn your elastic waist pants and hoodies after this year, this multibillion-dollar industry is here to stay. But the 2021 version of comfy clothes are a lot more fashion-forward, and dare we say, luxury lifestyle apparel. To keep you looking fab, we’ve scoured the shops to find the best workout clothes for all your fashionable (fitness) activities.
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PANDEMIC PANTS There’s literally no place you can’t wear yoga pants. Heading to brunch, grocery shopping, afternoon naps, even a yoga class─these pants are so versatile you may never take them off, and this past year, many have not. The Alo Checkpoint Set is your go-to no matter the season or the activity. Alo Checkpoint Set, $170 aloyoga.com
DOUBLE DUTY DUDS Polished performance comes together with this Soleste Jacket from Sport Haley. With attention to detail, this multifunction jacket will take you from hole-in-ones to happy hours. The foil print and matte trim instantly elevates your outfit while also using high tech fabrics to help you be your best. It literally goes with everything, day or night. Soleste Jacket, $120 sporthaley.com 66
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Consumers are demanding that companies demonstrate their commitment to diversity and inclusivity by adopting body positive messaging. One brand we love is Summersalt. They took over 1.5 million body measurements from 10,000 women to offer clothes in sizes 0-22 for their swimwear, activewear and loungewear. They also use recycled materials to create fabrics and product packaging. Their On-The-Go Pants are the perfect fit for wherever the day takes you─ work in them, exercise in them, Netflix in them. Summersalt On-The-Go Pant, $80 summersalt.com
WFH UNIFORM These pants from Rhone are man’s new best friend. They’re basically magic – going from Zoom call marathons to downward dogs and everything in between. Complete with fourway stretch, two hand pockets and a power mesh media pocket, they’re as comfortable as they are chic. Guru Pant, $98 rhone.com
