Athleisure

With at-home work and school growing popular, the athleisure fashion style has continued to boom. Having more time to take care of yourself, whether through exercise or other forms of self-care, has given people the opportunity to relax and reconnect with themselves. And with more time to prioritize selfcare comes the need for both comfortable and stylish clothing.

Nike, Full Court, Lululemon, Aritzia, Alo and Off-White are a few of the many brands capitalizing on this trend to allow people to make it their own.

However, this style isn’t all that new and dates back to the 80s and 90s, notably with Princess Diana’s popular streetwear look: biker shorts, oversized hoodies, varsity letter jackets and sunglasses. And while Princess Diana is often considered the pinnacle of this style, African American and indigenous communities are also indebted for their influence. By ditching traditional rigid European clothing styles for more relaxed, freemoving suits created by Black tailors in the Northeast, they created their own leisure style still seen today.

Style: Julia Wallace Glam: Stefania Martinez and Ateeyah Abdul-Wasi Photo: Trina Fiebig and Lucy Vanregenmorter Writer: Kathleen Mahoney Models: Peter Keiser, Lauren Grace Reynolds, Genna Bellestri and Reese Dresch

Whether leggings or baggy denim, hoodies or puffer jackets, claw clips or trucker hats, the styling possibilities are endless when putting an athleisure outfit together. The goal is to have maximum comfort and functionality without giving up a sleek and minimalist outfit. When styling an athleisure outfit, focus on shoes, layer items, add accessories and mix and match with dressier items. Try to always have a statement piece, but don’t favor brand over style. Most importantly, don’t forget to make it your own!