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Whether you’re looking for high-performance activewear or comfortable joggers, here’s where you can find the best athleisure pieces.
Going from your hot yoga class to an errand run at the mall? Having brunch with your friends after Pilates? Planning on dancing at a coffee rave right after your early morning run?
If this sounds like you — if exercise has become an integral part of your daily or weekly routine — then we know how important it is to have clothes that can transition seamlessly, from your workouts to the other facets of your life.
Here are five fashion brands with high-quality and stylish athleisure wear that will move with you, both figuratively and literally.
Oysho
Oysho opened its first store in Manila just earlier this year in SM Mall of Asia, but has actually been around since 2001. Founded by the same company behind Zara, Oysho is a sports and leisure brand that strikes the perfect balance between style and function.
From their sleek matching sets to their soft leggings you can live in all day, and even to their functional accessories, Oysho could be your go-to for activewear that looks good both in the gym and at brunch. And as a plus? The brand also prioritizes using sustainable fabrics made from recycled materials, all without compromising the comfortable, breathable feel you need for all your workouts.
Alo Yoga
Alo has become a household name in the athleisure-wear industry, especially as a go-to brand among popular celebrities around the world. Their biggest draw has always been their “studio-to-street” aesthetic. Their pieces don’t just feel good and perform well, but actually look good enough to go out in, and easily become closet staples.
Alo Yoga’s first store just opened in Greenbelt 5, Makati, last May and has already become a fitness-fave among Filipinos.
Porsche Design
Porsche Design may not instantly come to mind when you think “athleisure” — but if you’re looking for premium sportswear and activewear, you shouldn’t sleep on this designer brand.
With strong ties to the sports world, Porsche Design’s sports-leisure collections blend functionality with design-forward style; thus, their pieces can easily pass off not just as casual streetwear, but even as elevated, smart-casual outfits. From their jackets to joggers to comfortable, breathable shirts, Porsche Design doesn’t sacrifice style for function, or vice versa. Plus, they even have a newly released yoga collection, showcasing their commitment to performance-wear that goes the extra mile.
Just ask any of the professional athletes around the world who sport this high-end brand.
Sporty & Rich
If you’re looking less for straight-up activewear and more for comfortable athleisure — think of sweatpants or joggers instead of tight leggings — then you should take a trip to the Sporty & Rich store in Powerplant Mall, Rockwell.
Founded by Canadian creative Emily Oberg, Sporty & Rich began just as an online “mood board” for photos that represented “a life surrounded by beauty.” Since then, it has evolved in a big way: now, they are a well-known clothing brand that leans heavily into the vintage sportswear aesthetic. Their main drive is to promote wellness, and that comes across through their relaxed-fit pieces, such as their oversized sweatshirts, baggy joggers, and pastel colors.
Sporty & Rich blurs the line between sports and comfortwear in pursuit of wellness.
Banner images from Porsche Design Philippines on Instagram.