It was recently announced that fitness brand Athleta and high-fashion designer Derek Lam teamed up to create a new line of athletic-wear that can hit the streets, otherwise known as “athleisure.” The 34-piece collection launched early this month and has been receiving rave reviews. It is perfect for the gym rat who wants to get away with wearing their compression pants long after they’ve left the gym. One can definitely wear gym leggings as pants when they are as stylish as these.
Also, in the spirit of stylish athletic-wear, Free People added a new collection to their “FP Movement” brand called “FP Fit.” This line caters to people who engage in more intense workouts and want more streamlined clothing versus the flowy tees that can be found in the brand’s yoga-wear section.
With the pairing of Athleta and Derek Lam slated to continue for at least three seasons, in addition to Free People continuing to add to a robust roster of fitness apparel, it looks like “athlesiure” is here to stay.
