Functional and refined we’ve found the best amongst a new wave of athleisure brands revolutionising the way we workout.
Alala:Customisable designs for the modern athlete, the brand is a favourite among celebrities, the likes of Gigi Hadid, Reese Witherspoon, and Vanessa Hudgens. Taking inspiration from the pulse of New York City, Alala has created a revolutionary fitness collection for modern style-setters. Looking for workout gear that is both fashionable and functional, customers can choose everything from the colour, to the panels down the sides, and even add a personalised monogram. Ideal both for the serious athlete and those simply looking to wear comfortable, form-fitting wares every day, their best-selling Captain Ankle Tight has sold over 5,000 pairs since the brand launched.
Koral:Fashion meets activewear at Koral, the L.A. brand creating the next generation in leggings, sports bras and bike shorts. Created by fashion entrepreneur Ilana Kugel, who combinedher Rio de Janeiro upbringingwith her active Californian beachside lifestyle, to produce a modern, architecturally interesting lifestyle brand. Ever since Kim Kardashian was spotted sporting a pair of neon biker shorts, the craze over spandex has gone into overdrive. And to that end, Koral has created high-shine bike shorts, as well as faux leather workout pants, mesh tops and a collection of on-trend bike shorts. Bliss!
Nagnata:Designers and sisters Laura May and Hannah have created a premium fashion and lifestyle brand designed for modern movement and studio-to-street style, ideal for yoga, Pilates, dance and low-impact exercise. Committed to minimising the waste of raw materials in fashion production and keeping the use of synthetic fibres to a minimum, the Nagnatateam believe style does not need to be scarified in the pursuit of sustainable fashion.The brand has gone from strength-to-strength since launching, supported in its first season by Net-A-Porter and Moda Operandi. Nagnata were also finalists for the Lane Crawford Creative Callout competition in Sydney 2018, winning an exclusive one-year contract with a leading department store group located throughout Hong Kong and China. As well, the brand was invited by Anna Wintour to participate in Vogue’s prestigious emerging designer showcase.