https://www.scmp.com/rss/324006/feed Coverage of the fashion trend in which athletic clothing is designed for leisure en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Emily In Paris star Lily Collins was recently spotted in Venice, Italy, filming season five of the hit Netflix show, which is slated for release on December 18. The actress, who plays the lead character in the series, has had quite the year so far, having made her West End debut in the play Barcelona and welcoming her first child via surrogacy. On a press tour last autumn, the 36-year-old brought her sophisticated style to the streets of New York to promote season four and to announce the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3323140/how-style-lily-collins-gucci-and-lululemon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3323140/how-style-lily-collins-gucci-and-lululemon?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:00:09 +0000 Yuke Xie Yuke Xie Xtep International Holdings’ interim earnings surged to a record, as the sportswear maker and distributor of the Saucony brand of running shoes benefited from the new-found popularity of marathons and trail running in China. Net profit rose to a record 913.6 million yuan (US$127.3 million) in the first half, 6.4 per cent more than the revised interim earnings last year, Xtep said in a statement on Monday. Sales increased 7.1 per cent to 6.84 billion yuan, from the restated revenue of 6.38... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3322241/xtep-posts-record-interim-profit-chinas-marathon-boom-boosts-sales-saucony-shoes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3322241/xtep-posts-record-interim-profit-chinas-marathon-boom-boosts-sales-saucony-shoes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:30:24 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela The white trainer – or sneaker, if you prefer – is a fashion essential in wardrobes everywhere, and for good reason. This versatile, everyday shoe has had its moment in the spotlight both on and off the runway thanks to its mass appeal and versatility. Today you can find a pair to fit any style and budget, from sports and high street brands to designer labels. They’ve been embraced by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Emily Ratajkowski, and high profile sportsmen like Roger Federer (the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3307740/evolution-white-sneaker-how-brands-loewe-stella-mccartney-and-celebs-gwyneth-paltrow-emrata-helped?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3307740/evolution-white-sneaker-how-brands-loewe-stella-mccartney-and-celebs-gwyneth-paltrow-emrata-helped?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 May 2025 21:00:10 +0000 Almost half of the world’s population menstruates, with the average woman using between 10,000 and 15,000 menstrual products in a lifetime. The environmental impact of disposable products cannot be ignored. Thankfully, more reusable products are reaching stores, and in Hong Kong the choice just grew with the arrival this month of reusable period underwear brand Nushu. 1. Nushu’s reusable period pants Nushu’s mission is to provide an alternative to traditional menstrual products and to add fuel... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3281971/5-shopping-opportunities-online-and-hong-kong-weekend-october-11-13?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3281971/5-shopping-opportunities-online-and-hong-kong-weekend-october-11-13?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:12:45 +0000 Martin Choi Martin Choi Anta Sports Products, which supplied the Chinese athletes’ podium uniforms during the 2024 Paris Olympics, reported a surge in its interim profit as its global profile and exposure translated to increasing online sales. Net profit jumped 62.6 per cent to 7.7 billion yuan (US$1.08 billion) in the first six months of 2024, beating the consensus analysts’ forecast compiled by S&P Capital IQ. Sales increased to 33.7 billion yuan, 13.8 per cent more than the same period last year, according to the... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3276121/antas-first-half-profit-jumps-626-its-dragon-outfit-and-olympic-kit-boosted-sales?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3276121/antas-first-half-profit-jumps-626-its-dragon-outfit-and-olympic-kit-boosted-sales?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:30:10 +0000 Yuke Xie Yuke Xie Chinese sportswear giant Li Ning hopes to “ride the wave” of the Paris Olympics in an effort to attract more customers, after posting an 8 per cent profit decline amid an uncertain economic outlook. The Beijing-headquartered company posted a profit of 1.95 billion yuan (US$217.7 million) for the six months ended June, according to a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Friday. Revenue rose 2.3 per cent year on year to 14.3 billion yuan. The country’s biggest sportswear manufacturer lowered... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3274724/chinas-li-ning-feels-pain-consumption-slowdown-first-half-profit-slips-8?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3274724/chinas-li-ning-feels-pain-consumption-slowdown-first-half-profit-slips-8?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:15:50 +0000 Yuke Xie Yuke Xie Middle-market apparel brands, once embraced by Chinese consumers for their affordability, are facing softening demand in the world’s second-largest economy as buyers opt for better value and consumption downgrade persists. Fast Retailing, the company behind Japanese brand Uniqlo, this month said revenue from its mainland China market had “struggled” in the nine months through May 31 from a year earlier, citing waning demand and a mismatch in its product offerings and local preferences. The shift... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3272993/uniqlo-nike-global-clothing-brands-struggle-china-against-white-labels-amid-consumption-downgrade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3272993/uniqlo-nike-global-clothing-brands-struggle-china-against-white-labels-amid-consumption-downgrade?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Aug 2024 01:30:18 +0000 For sneakerheads who want to show off both on the streets and in the gym, Sambas or Salomons are no longer the footwear of choice. The obvious option today is a hi-tech, high-comfort pair of trainers by Swiss sportswear giant On, which is backed by fellow Swiss icon Roger Federer and counts Spanish luxury house Loewe, British singer FKA Twigs, and Korean streetwear darling Post Archive Faction (PAF) as recent collaborators. Its next step on the way to global domination, naturally, is launching... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3268291/shoes-hi-tech-swiss-footwear-brand-backed-roger-federer-and-loewe-alike?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3268291/shoes-hi-tech-swiss-footwear-brand-backed-roger-federer-and-loewe-alike?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:00:15 +0000 Recovery in Hong Kong’s retail market is unevenly distributed, with luxury brands seeing improvement and neighbourhood shops facing challenges in the near term as residents continue to flock to Shenzhen to buy necessities at cheaper prices, according to analysts. This trend is likely to cap any rental gains in the retail property segment, where recovery will proceed in a gradual manner, they said. Retail sales in Hong Kong grew by nearly a fifth to HK$487 billion (US$62.2 billion) in 2023,... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3257252/hong-kong-grocers-feel-pain-locals-rush-shenzhen-cheaper-prices-luxury-and-experiential-retailers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3257252/hong-kong-grocers-feel-pain-locals-rush-shenzhen-cheaper-prices-luxury-and-experiential-retailers?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Mar 2024 07:30:32 +0000 Olivia Wilde takes her workouts seriously – and she makes sure she looks good doing it. While the actress and director doesn’t have a regimented workout routine, she has revealed in the past that she regularly attends spin classes in Los Angeles to stay active, per Women’s Health. And the spin classes are certainly paying off! The 39-year-old-actress is often seen headed to the gym in outfits that show off her sculpted abs and toned legs. While Wilde’s athletic physique has garnered a lot of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3252140/olivia-wildes-best-athleisure-moments-adidas-sambas-colourful-co-ords-plunging-sports-bras-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3252140/olivia-wildes-best-athleisure-moments-adidas-sambas-colourful-co-ords-plunging-sports-bras-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:00:15 +0000 Whether you’re a serious fitness buff – or not – there’s no denying the appeal of activewear and lifestyle brand Sporty & Rich. The Los Angeles-based label, founded in 2015 by young entrepreneur Emily Oberg, specialises in athleisure wear and preppy everyday basics with a retro twist. Also, who doesn’t love the name “Sporty & Rich?” Many of the label’s stylish separates – for instance, its oversized sweatshirts and printed T-shirts – are plastered with varsity-inspired logos and (sensible)... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3250144/what-sporty-rich-athleisure-brand-gen-z-loves-how-emily-oberg-turned-instagram-mood-board-la-based?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3250144/what-sporty-rich-athleisure-brand-gen-z-loves-how-emily-oberg-turned-instagram-mood-board-la-based?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:00:20 +0000 When Emily Oberg first started an Instagram account under the handle @sportyandrich, she thought it would make a good mood board for her life. “It was an amalgamation of things: places I wanted to travel, things I wanted to own, houses I wanted to live in,” Oberg says. Little did she know that, within four years, Sporty & Rich would be an athleisure brand and the Instagram page full of imagery from its own campaigns, and from collaborations with household names in athleisure like Prince and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3218098/adidas-worked-her-and-hailey-bieber-wears-her-clothes-how-entrepreneur-emily-oberg-grew-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3218098/adidas-worked-her-and-hailey-bieber-wears-her-clothes-how-entrepreneur-emily-oberg-grew-her?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:15:15 +0000 [Sponsored article] This is the unabashed confession of a Lululemon addict. However, it took some convincing before I became a stan of the wellness and athleisure brand. Its price point was my biggest gripe. As a semi-regular practitioner of yoga and Pilates, I simply could not understand why a pair of workout pants – the brand’s most popular Align pants, to be specific – had to cost me upwards of HK$880 (US$112). Then on one exceptionally fine, bright day that had me in a devil-may-care mood, I... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/story-align/article/3215330/lululemon-bestselling-pants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/story-align/article/3215330/lululemon-bestselling-pants?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:00:25 +0000 Sotheby’s is selling six pairs of Michael Jordan’s iconic Air Jordans. Dubbed the “most valuable and significant collection” of Jordans ever offered, each pair holds its own history being worn by Michael Jordan in the clinching games of his six career NBA championships. The “holy grail” of sneaker-collections was unveiled by the auction house on Tuesday in Dubai. Here’s what you need to know: Michael Jordan went to the NBA Finals six times And he won each time. The collection, known as the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3212087/holy-grail-sneakers-michael-jordans-nba-finals-trainers-are-sale-6-pairs-air-jordan-shoes-elite?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3212087/holy-grail-sneakers-michael-jordans-nba-finals-trainers-are-sale-6-pairs-air-jordan-shoes-elite?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:00:27 +0000 We’re only days away from the NFL Super Bowl LVII, one of the world’s most-watched sporting events annually. Whether you’re waiting for Rihanna’s halftime show (it will be her first public performance in years) or the epic match-up between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, this event is not one to miss. While we await which athletes get to hold up the Lombardi trophy and declare themselves Super Bowl champions, we rounded up our own list of winners – for best-dressed NFL stars,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3209302/nfls-5-most-fashionable-players-tom-brady-attended-met-gala-tom-ford-and-valentino-and-joe-burrow?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3209302/nfls-5-most-fashionable-players-tom-brady-attended-met-gala-tom-ford-and-valentino-and-joe-burrow?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:10:09 +0000 It’s official: a Nike and Tiffany & Co. collaboration trainer is on the way! Both companies took to social media over the weekend to advertise the collaboration. In separate Instagram posts, the retailers revealed the shoebox for the upcoming trainer. Nike and Tiffany also took out a full-page ad in January 29’s print edition of The New York Times featuring the words “A Legendary Pair”. The trainer, dubbed the Nike Air Force 1 Low Tiffany & Co. “1837” features an all-black nubuck leather on the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208853/nike-and-tiffany-co-launch-us400-sneakers-air-force-1-1837-limited-edition-shoe-collaboration-comes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208853/nike-and-tiffany-co-launch-us400-sneakers-air-force-1-1837-limited-edition-shoe-collaboration-comes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:00:15 +0000 Smiling, fashion designer Thom Browne emerged from a New York courthouse victorious over sportswear giant Adidas in a grand battle over signature stripes. Browne said he hopes the preservation of his striped designs on luxury athletic clothing and accessories inspires others whose work is challenged by larger clothing producers. “It was important to fight and tell my story,” Browne said on Thursday after a Manhattan federal court jury sided with him. Adidas had claimed that the striped designs... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3206651/its-bigger-me-fashion-designer-thom-browne-defeats-adidas-court-battle-over-stripes-their-clothing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3206651/its-bigger-me-fashion-designer-thom-browne-defeats-adidas-court-battle-over-stripes-their-clothing?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Jan 2023 03:15:12 +0000 China’s biggest athletic-apparel producer Anta Sports Products is considering an initial public offering (IPO) of Amer Sports, according to people familiar with the matter. Anta and its co-investors in the Wilson tennis racket maker are holding preliminary talks with investment banks for an IPO that could raise about US$1 billion or more, the people said. The group, which includes private equity firm FountainVest Partners, is considering a listing that could take place as early as next year, the... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3202335/chinas-anta-may-sell-shares-amer-owner-arcteryx-atomic-salomon-wilson-and-other-sports-brands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3202335/chinas-anta-may-sell-shares-amer-owner-arcteryx-atomic-salomon-wilson-and-other-sports-brands?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:13:10 +0000 “Gucci” is everywhere – but not in the way you might expect. Rather than the Italian fashion house’s garments and accessories being ubiquitous, it is the name itself that has risen to mainstream prominence in recent years as a slang word. When it mentioned “Gucci” in its Words We’re Watching section in September 2018, English dictionary Merriam Webster said it “is used as an adjective generally to mean ‘fancy, very fashionable’; ‘good, fine’; ‘great, excellent.’” The word has increasingly... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3193946/high-fashion-and-hip-hop-how-gucci-louis-vuitton-dior-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3193946/high-fashion-and-hip-hop-how-gucci-louis-vuitton-dior-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:15:06 +0000 Adidas cut its profitability targets for this year and forecast a plunge in sales of sporting goods in China as the Covid-zero policy keeps stores shut. The company also said Friday supply bottlenecks in Vietnam have reduced the availability of products, eroding sales. The shares fell as much as 4.4 per cent. A fifth of the shoemaker’s business is underperforming amid whirlwind of geopolitical challenges. First-quarter revenue to Greater China fell 35 per cent, and the company has been starting... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3176775/adidas-cuts-profit-target-china-sales-slump-amid-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3176775/adidas-cuts-profit-target-china-sales-slump-amid-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 May 2022 08:02:35 +0000 The 24th Winter Olympics in Beijing has catapulted dozens of Chinese brands into the global limelight, giving them unprecedented airtime to showcase their stuff on the world stage as 91 teams compete in the largest winter sports event. Here are the top companies and brands across a multitude of industries that are basking under the limelight, as official sponsors and advertisers. Anta Sports Products Anta is the official sportswear provider of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics from February 4... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3166500/winter-olympics-eileen-gu-propels-anta-midea-global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3166500/winter-olympics-eileen-gu-propels-anta-midea-global?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:30:20 +0000 More than four in five consumers across Asia-Pacific hope T-shirts, shorts and yoga and jogging pants are here to stay in offices, as companies adopt hybrid or flexible work arrangements, according to a survey conducted by fitness apparel maker Lululemon Athletica. Of the more than 6,000 individuals surveyed, 96 per cent said comfort was their priority when it came to choosing clothes. And with more companies allowing employees to work from home or choose remote work, 84 per cent said they hoped... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3149589/lululemon-survey-finds-vast-majority-asian-workers-want-ditch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3149589/lululemon-survey-finds-vast-majority-asian-workers-want-ditch?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:30:29 +0000 Dan Williams, the founder of WIT Fitness, a London-based sportswear retailer, said sometime in the past five years, a massive intersection was crossed between sport and fashion. “At some point it became acceptable to wear what you wore to the gym, outside of the gym, and all day,” said Williams, who just signed a partnership with CrossFit to sell branded gear to the masses. “This started with women and now it has become acceptable for the male consumer as well.” The wave of “athleisure” seems to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/health-fitness/article/3137394/wit-fitness-founder-rise-training-sport-athleisure-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/health-fitness/article/3137394/wit-fitness-founder-rise-training-sport-athleisure-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 This Is Us star Milo Ventimiglia wouldn’t ordinarily be classed as a fashion trendsetter, but a viral photo of the 43-year-old actor leaving the gym in a pair of short shorts last month shook the internet and focused mainstream attention on the hottest and skimpiest trend in menswear. Until very recently, shorts with an inside leg that was shorter than seven and nine inches (18cm and 23cm) were considered the preserve of the shameless and the socially unaware, a style neatly embodied by Steve... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3133785/what-do-rock-harry-styles-and-milo-ventimiglia-have-common?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3133785/what-do-rock-harry-styles-and-milo-ventimiglia-have-common?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 May 2021 20:15:12 +0000 361 Degrees International Limited, one of China’s largest home-grown brands in sports shoes and apparel, has signed an agreement with the China Cotton Industry Alliance (CCIA) to obtain its fibre from Xinjiang, defying the boycott by Western consumer brands over alleged labour abuses. The company, based in the Fujian provincial city of Jinjiang, will buy raw cotton, yarns, fabric and other material from the CCIA and use the association’s trademark in its sales and marketing campaigns, according... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3131076/361-degrees-doubles-down-using-xinjiangs-cotton-chinas-rift?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3131076/361-degrees-doubles-down-using-xinjiangs-cotton-chinas-rift?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:42:49 +0000 Business Insider Business Insider Walking shoes are getting new life in the soles of millennial and Gen Z men. From Keen’s Uneek sandal to the Merrell Jungle Moc, 20- and 30-somethings are donning footwear “that you could pilfer from a retirement-home denizen”, The Wall Street Journal wrote recently. The trend is born out of the desire for comfort over looks in the work-from-home era, according to the newspaper. “People just want to be a little bit more cosy,” Stefano Gugliotta, the 29-year-old behind the Obscure Sneakers... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3123887/ugly-sandals-old-people-walking-shoes-millennials-and-gen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3123887/ugly-sandals-old-people-walking-shoes-millennials-and-gen?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:15:12 +0000 Driven by a desire to combine high-end fashion and comfort – and regularly endorsed by celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Selena Gomez and Jennifer Lopez – athleisure has become the fast-growing fashion trend of the past few years. In 2021, in a world still traumatised by the Covid-19 pandemic, fashion houses will continue to emphasise wellness and active style to fit in with their customers’ changing lives and fulfil their needs to feel healthy and optimistic. Louis Vuitton What Mercedes can learn... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3122809/dior-air-jordans-were-2020s-hottest-sneakers-so-what?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3122809/dior-air-jordans-were-2020s-hottest-sneakers-so-what?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:23:25 +0000 On a chilly, grey afternoon, what strikes shoppers in the Jimmy Choo store on Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris aren’t the Avril stiletto shoes with Swarovski crystals that sell for €3,495 (US$4,250), but rather the pair of crystal-encrusted Diamond black trainers that are €100 (US$121) more expensive. The trainer was launched two years ago, but it’s gained new relevance for a brand normally known for its 10-cm-high heels (3.9 inches). No Cannes Film Festival, no Met Gala, no nights out, postponed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3118450/during-covid-19-us4400-sneakers-are-new-stilettos-jimmy-choo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3118450/during-covid-19-us4400-sneakers-are-new-stilettos-jimmy-choo?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:45:26 +0000 On a chilly, grey afternoon, what strikes shoppers in the Jimmy Choo’s store on rue Saint-Honoré in Paris aren’t the Avril stiletto shoes with Swarovski crystals that sell for €3,495 (US$4,250) but rather the pair of crystal-encrusted Diamond black sneakers that are €100 more expensive. The sneaker was launched two years ago, but it’s gained new relevance for a brand normally known for its 10cm-high (3.9-inch) heels. No Cannes Film Festival, no Met Gala, no nights out, postponed wedding... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3117701/stilettos-out-sneakers-luxury-designer-shoes-pivot?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3117701/stilettos-out-sneakers-luxury-designer-shoes-pivot?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:15:06 +0000 The sneaker market was one of the success stories of 2020. From the record-setting prices fetched by Michael Jordan’s basketball shoes at auction to the rise of sneaker-focused reseller sites like StockX and the popularity of streetwear among teenagers and children, this was a banner year for streetwear and sneaker aficionados. These were some of the most read articles published by the Post in 2020 about the ever-growing market for sneakers and streetwear which, even during one of the worst... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3115946/nike-air-jordans-reseller-stockx-why-sneakers-were-big?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3115946/nike-air-jordans-reseller-stockx-why-sneakers-were-big?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Dec 2020 20:15:15 +0000 Who says you can’t have style and comfort all in one? From her posts on social media, we know for sure that – oddly much like new vice-president elect Kamala Harris – Kylie Jenner is a sneaker girl. And we recently saw the second-most-followed female on Instagram sporting a fancy flight outfit flashing a just-released pair of Swarovski crystal-coated Nike all-white Dunk Low sneakers. From the much-anticipated Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Dunk Low range, the collab stays true to the functional... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3110791/kylie-jenner-sneakers-girl-who-sports-swarovski-crystal-nike?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3110791/kylie-jenner-sneakers-girl-who-sports-swarovski-crystal-nike?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Nov 2020 05:00:16 +0000 When British activewear brand Sweaty Betty opened its first store in Hong Kong in October 2019 – a small boutique in the upscale IFC Mall – the city’s retail industry was in the early stages of what would become one of its worst slumps in history. Following months of anti-government protests that caused frequent temporary store closures, especially on weekends, and a plunge in arrivals of high-spending visitors from China, Hong Kong’s retail scene had by then been severely impacted. The start of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3104322/covid-19-stokes-interest-health-and-fitness-and-sportswear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3104322/covid-19-stokes-interest-health-and-fitness-and-sportswear?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:15:08 +0000 Rapper Travis Scott has many talents. He writes, produces, and performs music, with notable hits such as Sicko Mode and Antidote. Scott also has his own record label, Cactus Jack Records. Beyond the music industry, Scott has designed clothes and shoes, collaborating with major brands including Nike. In April 2020, Scott hosted a series of free virtual concerts on the popular video game Fortnite. More than 27 million fans tuned in and the three-day event led to a massive boost in Cactus Jack... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3102547/how-travis-scott-built-business-empire-deals-nike-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3102547/how-travis-scott-built-business-empire-deals-nike-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:45:07 +0000 Only one thing dates television series Sex and the City more than Carrie Bradshaw’s ability to rent an Upper East Side apartment on the back of writing a weekly newspaper column, and that’s her shoes. The show made Manolo Blahnik a household name, but watch it with a 2020 eye and laugh uproariously at the idea that anyone would pick up their dry cleaning, go to a cabin in the woods or navigate an airport in six-inch heels. From 1998 to 2004, Sex and the City fed us the line that to be a glossy... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3101782/heels-are-out-sneakers-are-haute-and-flats-are-here?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3101782/heels-are-out-sneakers-are-haute-and-flats-are-here?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Sep 2020 21:15:08 +0000 Jordan made less than US$100 million during his time in the NBA, but since his retirement in 2003, he has built a lucrative career through deals with Nike and owning his own team. By 2014 he had joined the three-comma club, with Forbes estimating his current net worth at US$1.6 billion. Earlier this summer, Jordan and Nike’s Jordan brand pledged to donate US$100 million over 10 years to organisations fighting for “racial equality, social justice, and greater access to education” following the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3101225/supporting-black-lives-matter-buying-nbas-charlotte?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3101225/supporting-black-lives-matter-buying-nbas-charlotte?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Sep 2020 10:00:18 +0000 Ryan Hoang may have had to launch his business in the middle of a pandemic, but the timing has worked in his favour. “We’ve sold out,” said Hoang, the Vietnamese-born founder of Centric, a maker of athletic wear in Los Angeles. “Right now, we’re very low on inventory. I didn’t expect that.” The reason for the runaway success of Centric is a pragmatic one; most Americans, still forced to quarantine, are turning to home workouts and (despite having to exercise alone) they want to look the part.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3100292/colour-psychology-applied-activewear-gym-wear-pink?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3100292/colour-psychology-applied-activewear-gym-wear-pink?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2020 18:30:08 +0000 As Mark Parker, the CEO of Nike once told website HighSnobiety, streetwear’s constant evolution means that the company needs to quickly suss out what’s coming next – and then deliver it, quick. Over the year’s this restless guessing game has seen Nike break rank and collaborate with numerous designer brands that once represented the antithesis of the streetwear credo – here are five of the most iconic. Why limited edition sneaker collabs resell for a fortune Nike x Dior Talks of the two... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3100380/nikes-5-most-iconic-sneaker-collaborations-dior-x-air-jordan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3100380/nikes-5-most-iconic-sneaker-collaborations-dior-x-air-jordan?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Sep 2020 22:00:12 +0000 Everyone needs to freshen up their look once in a while. To that end, STYLE presents a diverse range of designer playthings to help you look good this summer. Whether you want to lose yourself in the beat, surf away from your worries (like hunky actor and workout inspiration Chris Hemsworth), head to the nearest skate park or up your sneaker game with an exclusive luxury-meets-streetwear collaboration, we’ve got just the things for you. Kill the workout game like Britney Spears in high-end... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3093231/hot-chris-hemsworth-dior-x-air-jordan-sneakers-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3093231/hot-chris-hemsworth-dior-x-air-jordan-sneakers-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:00:06 +0000 Sneakers are ubiquitous in the fashion world, with offerings ranging from luxury brands to high street retailers. It is easy to forget that this must-have fashion accessory was originally created for sports and other outdoor activities. The category has now come full circle as niche labels take the sneaker back to its roots with styles that are still fashionable, but are performance-driven. “I think most of the emerging brands are well aware that the marketplace for performance sneakers is... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3091019/five-niche-sneaker-brands-placing-function-over-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3091019/five-niche-sneaker-brands-placing-function-over-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:30:05 +0000 The immense global success of the ESPN documentary The Last Dance amid the coronavirus lockdown has boosted sales of collectibles related to NBA icon Michael Jordan, some of which are trading in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. “Timing is everything,” said Jordan Geller, a collector who on Sunday will be richer by at least US$240,000 thanks to the sale at Sotheby’s of a pair of Air Jordan 1 trainers – the first model created especially by Nike for Michael Jordan, who made his NBA debut in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3084747/air-jordan-memorabilia-soars-value-amid-last-dance-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3084747/air-jordan-memorabilia-soars-value-amid-last-dance-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 May 2020 03:48:36 +0000 There are some people who are going to have a hard time watching The Last Dance. Isaiah Thomas for one, and also whoever was working at Adidas USA in the 1980s. In the ESPN and Netflix documentary series, Michael Jordan himself said he was an “Adidas guy” but later became the face of Nike. His agent David Falk explained how it was that the Three Stripes lost out to the Swoosh. “The strategy was to try to take a team sport player and treat him more like a golfer or a boxer or a tennis player,”... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3082888/republicans-murder-and-spike-lee-history-nike-air-jordans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3082888/republicans-murder-and-spike-lee-history-nike-air-jordans?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2020 04:57:28 +0000 Almost anyone these days can buy an item similar to what they see on the runway and style it to look unique and expensive without breaking the bank. High quality shoes, however, are the exception to that rule. This explains why shoppers are willing to spend so much more on footwear than any other category in the luxury market, according to market research company NPD. Good footwear never goes out of style and has the power of changing an outfit’s entire look. This is especially true in the world... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3082752/why-are-gucci-versace-and-other-luxury-brands-playing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3082752/why-are-gucci-versace-and-other-luxury-brands-playing?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2020 07:46:57 +0000 Given sports news now consists of listing all the events that have been cancelled, sportswear should be taking an equally painful hit. For the sports industry in general, the outlook is dire. The postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo followed that of the NBA season, the Premier League and Euro 2020, while Wimbledon has been cancelled. Golf, tennis, rowing, football, cricket and most other physical activities are now being banned for both professionals and the general public. This is... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3078046/what-will-coronavirus-do-sportswear-sales-nikes-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3078046/what-will-coronavirus-do-sportswear-sales-nikes-china?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:00:15 +0000 Li Ning Company Limited, the eponymous sportswear brand by China’s best-known Olympic gymnast, said it is on track to improve its 2020 profit margin by 1.4 percentage point, even if the coronavirus pandemic has kept shoppers from stores and forced large sports events to be postponed or cancelled. The Beijing-based producer of sports shoes and apparel forecasted a 2020 profit margin of 10.5 per cent on the back of a bumper year in 2019, during which revenue beat estimates and rose 32 per cent to... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3077267/li-ning-says-2020-will-be-more-profitable-even-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3077267/li-ning-says-2020-will-be-more-profitable-even-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:43:57 +0000 Weightlifting shoes are a great way to break a barrier when your strength and power plateau. The shoes raise your heel, making it easier to have a deep squat. With your heels higher, there is less flex in your ankle, which puts less pressure on your joints. The sole of the shoe is hard, so does not compress under the weight of your loaded barbell. Check out some of the best shoes below. New Balance Minimus Prevail These shoes have a flat sole, rather than an angled one, so they are perfect for... https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/gadgets-gear/article/3074877/what-are-best-weightlifting-shoes-crossfit-reebok-nike?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/gadgets-gear/article/3074877/what-are-best-weightlifting-shoes-crossfit-reebok-nike?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2020 03:00:24 +0000 Eco-friendly and sustainable fashion is booming, with everyone from designer labels to fast fashion getting in on the action. While ready-to-wear seems to dominate these new markets, another category that is booming is footwear, as more specialist brands have come to the fore. If you’re after a glamorous pair of heels, however, you will be disappointed. This new generation of labels is all about cool yet casual footwear – in particular sneakers – that are made using eco-friendly or recycled... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3052435/5-sustainable-sneaker-brands-selling-cool-shoes-affordable?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3052435/5-sustainable-sneaker-brands-selling-cool-shoes-affordable?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:00:14 +0000 Luxury fashion brands have kicked up some new sneaker ideas, and the latest styles feature a burst of vibrancy and innovative edginess. Featuring hi-tech details and bold designs inspired by streetwear culture, these shoes are suitable for any occasion, from casual days out to mountain adventures. Fendi The innovative, multicoloured lace-up FFluid sneakers, crafted in calf leather and mesh fabric, feature a tongue with the FF motif, HK$7,100 (US$913). Valentino The Mexico 66 SD sneakers, a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3051774/louis-vuitton-gucci-prada-fendi-and-valentino-all-mined?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3051774/louis-vuitton-gucci-prada-fendi-and-valentino-all-mined?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Feb 2020 02:00:15 +0000 When Alan Scanlan first walked into Coastal Fitness in August 2017 after moving to Hong Kong from Ireland, the goal was simple. “I just wanted to get fit,” said the 35-year-old Irish expat. With a background in manufacturing sourcing from China, Scanlan chose the North Point gym simply because it was the closest CrossFit “box” to his place in Tai Hang. It turns out his choice laid the groundwork for a fitness apparel brand looking to capitalise on two of the least tapped markets in the fashion... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3050258/first-fitness-apparel-brand-asia-target-crossfit-followers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3050258/first-fitness-apparel-brand-asia-target-crossfit-followers?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Feb 2020 07:30:07 +0000 The sneaker is average no more, over the past few years their popularity has skyrocketed. They are no longer just sold by Nike and Adidas, but by luxury brands from Louis Vuitton to Zegna, and everyone in between has their “ultra cool” sneaker. While these US$700 sneakers are not uncommon, there are a few sneakers that you will never see. These are the rarest sneakers in the world, according to Amy Dunford. 5. Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Zebra The Adidas/Kanye West collaboration has already... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3048069/5-sneakers-so-rare-you-may-never-see-them-adidas-and-nike?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3048069/5-sneakers-so-rare-you-may-never-see-them-adidas-and-nike?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:16 +0000 Beyoncé's much-anticipated Ivy Park x Adidas streetwear collection launched to considerable online fanfare over the weekend. But while many customers quickly snapped up the new collection, others took to social media to vent their frustration about the lack of plus sizes available. The items on offer come in sizes XS to XL, which translates as a US dress size of 0 to 2 up to 16 to 18 (the equivalent of UK sizes 4-6 and 20-22), according to Adidas' site. Since the new items hit Adidas' site,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3047169/beyonce-vs-rihanna-beys-ivy-park-x-adidas-streetwear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3047169/beyonce-vs-rihanna-beys-ivy-park-x-adidas-streetwear?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Jan 2020 01:00:16 +0000