Sportswear-inspired fashion combines street chic with comfort
Hectic lifestyles and a predilection for practicality drive trends these days. So designers continue to tap into a growing appetite for sportswear-inspired garb that combines street chic with the comfort of gym apparel.
Hectic lifestyles and a predilection for practicality drive trends these days. So designers continue to tap into a growing appetite for sportswear-inspired garb that combines street chic with the comfort of gym apparel. Enter the urban athlete: a funky blend of unexpected contrasts on sweats, retro varsities and the almighty sneaker. Michael Kors knows functional fashion, and we love the cropped anorak (HK$1,085, left), Miranda stretch-cotton trousers (HK$856) and Edison leather brogues (HK$1,356).
Satin track pants, embellished hoodies and skater flats are the backbone of this season's take on athletic chic. Monki by H&M offers felt baseball caps, varsity jackets and pleather backpacks for those of us who love to blend textures.
Australian brand Seed is all about the skater sneaker, with versions in pony hair and faux snakeskin. It's so popular it has spread from the high street to high fashion, as seen in Bottega Veneta's Intrecciato sneakers with interwoven leather detailing.
Cheap Monday is one to turn to for an outfit both edgy and casual. Branded sweatshirts and relaxed-fit tanks are great go-tos; pair them with Helmut Lang leather leggings to channel the effortless cool of Alexa Chung or Taylor Swift.
1. Red "Google" sweater by Sarah Lai (HK$2,000)