Athleisure is the latest trend in fashion these days. This is a made up word and it refers to the fact that “designers and retailers are obsessed with clothes that fit a somewhat broad category of being appropriate for either athletic or leisure pursuits, or both.” Eric Wilson talks about this new fad in an article from InStyle magazine.
This trend includes pieces like designer leggings, cashmere sweats, and other expensive clothing items. “Après sport” and “Gym-to-the-office” have been used to describe this new phenomenon. The popular clothing website “Net-a-Porter” has created a site dedicated just to fitness apparel and named it “Net-a-Sporter.” The website has different products ranging from basic Nike to more expensive items like cashmere and linen tracks pants costing $600.
Most people agree that this trend is here to stay because it is extremely convenient. People in this generation are so busy, they need a style that fits both aspects of their lives.The casual sporty look is even becoming a trend for high fashion designers such as Chanel, Mui Mui, and Stella McCartney which has never been seen before.
This piece talks about 5 reasons why athleisure is here to stay. The author, Roger Hardy, says that this is more than just a trend and is a more of a cultural shift in how we are dressing. Years ago people wouldn’t imagine wearing gym clothes to work, class, or anywhere besides the gym and now that has completely changed.
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