Essay On Activewear Trends

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How Runway Fashion Influences Activewear Trends

There used to be a stark difference between the fashion that we watched walk down the runway and the clothes we would slip into to head to the gym. However, the lines have never been more blurred and the fashion world is better for it. Have you noticed this changing industry?

High fashion now incorporates activewear and vice versa. The trends in street fashion are now directly inspired by the haute cotoure you couldn't have imagined wearing (or being able to afford, for that matter). Furthermore, outdoor designers and curators are trying to bring a touch of class to the Lifestyle Apparel you have come to know and love. Kanye is one of those fashion influencers who has been blurring those lines …show more content…

In the 90s the rage was Adidas joggers even when you weren't at the gym, but looking back they were unappealing. Now, you can still purchase the same joggers, but they have more shape and style to them than they did in the early days of the fashion trend.

In the 40s and 50s, it was all about short shorts and vests – and even as that type of style comes back around, looking back on old pictures is cringe worthy. At some point, we are going to find the perfect blend of the old fashions that have gone away and the newer fashions that may need a tweak here and there. People don't just want to look good when they go down the pub or to work. They want to look good all the time.

People who work out, rock climb, and hike want to look good while they do it, just like the people in the gym want to make sure they look stylish. You never know who you're going to meet when you're out and about. Many outdoor companies have adapted this idea in their clothing ranges, why didn't they think of that sooner? Adding fashion to activewear. Now, we have ranged of outdoor clothing that provide both function and fashion, in a way that we have never seen

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