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If there's anything fashion people are as fanatical about as getting their hands on their favorite designers' collections each season, it's getting into their favorite workout classes each week. They all have their alliances, whether it's to a particular yoga teacher, a state-of-the-art Pilates reformer class or a boutique spin studio, and, naturally, they're not going to show up in just any old pair of sweats. Having the right high-end workout gear has become just as important. Of course, this phenomenon is not limited to the fashion community, though the industry has seen an uptick in sports-inspired clothing and activewear as daywear in 2014.

Activewear sales are booming, and the active sports category is the fastest-growing segment of the market. Consumer market research firm NPD reported that sales of activewear and athletic footwear reached $36 billion YTD in August 2013, and that sales in this category were growing faster than other apparel -- they were up seven percent in 2013. It seems that everywhere we turn -- including publications like French gym gear is present, and this might just be the beginning.

"It's really based on the trend towards activewear as daywear and weekend wear, which we've seen as a fast growing theme on the runways for the past few seasons," says Sheila Aimette, VP of North American Content at trend forecasting firm WGSN. "With more consumers adopting this trend, it's natural for many labels to create product that speaks to what consumers want and are wearing."

In line with that thinking, a number of traditional ready-to-wear and accessories brands have added an activewear category to their offerings in recent months, with H&M, Old Navy, Juicy Couture and Free People among them. Tory Burch has also announced that her label will begin offering activewear options-meant for both inside and outside of the gym-beginning in spring 2015.

"[Activewear has] been something that we've talked about for so long, but it's something we really wanted to get right, so it took some time to figure out how to interpret it for our customer," Ana Hartl, managing director of creative at Free People, tells us about FP Movement, the brand's new range of activewear designed for yoga, surf and ballet. "You can be really cute and fashionable, but will still feel secure during your workout."

While the line is meant for rigorous activity-the pieces were tested out by a number of the hard-core yogis within the Free People team-it is just as suitable for everyday. "A lot of it can be what you wear on the weekends. It's casual and comfortable, and you still feel good whether or not you're working out. I know some people aspire to these [athletic] activities and others dabble in them, so I think it should reach some more serious athletes as well as people who are still getting into it," says Hartl.

More than anything else, Free People wanted to meet customer demand. "So many people are interested in fitness now, which is a great thing-I think within our main collection, there are pieces that aren't necessarily meant for yoga but could be. People want that from us."

To outfit their most loyal devotees, some of the most popular fitness studios in New York-namely SoulCycle and Barry's Bootcamp-have recently expanded their owns lines of apparel to increase brand awareness both in and outside of class. Since SoulCycle partnered with Shopbop to sell its pieces and Barry's teamed up with Bloomingdale's, even consumers who don't have these classes in their cities (at least for the time being) can still feel like they're a part of that particular fitness community. Shopbop and Bloomingdale's aren't the only retailers getting in on the action: Industry rumors suggest that luxury e-tailer Net-a-Porter also wants to take a bite out of the fitness apparel craze, and will be expanding its activewear offerings later this year.

Additionally, classic sports brands like Nike and Adidas are joining forces with luxury designers at an alarming rate. Jeremy Scott has had a long-standing partnership with Adidas Originals, but in 2014 alone, the brand announced that it would be collaborating on capsule collections with the likes of Mary Katrantzou, Pharrell Williams, Topshop and, the fashion world's enfant terrible himself, Kanye West. Nike released a collection with Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci called Nike + R.T. in March.

That both Nike and Adidas are trying to up their fashion cred is not surprising. Aimette believes that the global influence of street style has a lot to do with it. (You might recall that fashion editors started flocking to the classic Adidas Stan Smiths sneaker during Fashion Week in February, following Céline designer Phobe Philo's endorsement of them and a handful of runway appearances.)

"I believe many designers are also inspired by what is going on in the streets from around the world," Aimette explains. "I see many designers themselves wear the more directional sneakers and want to be part of these limited, high-end collaborations because it speaks to their own sensibilities. By pairing with these classic active brands, designers have almost a sure-fire way to reach consumers that are part of that world, and also introduce new consumers to their brand. As the mix of high and low, formal and active, continues to intensify, so will these collaborations," she says.

Whether or not you're a fitness devotee, the trend of wearing activewear both inside and outside of the gym is likely here to stay, at least for a while, thanks in part to the increasing popularity of incorporating sporty elements into street style looks, but also because of what's been shown on the runways.

From Tom Ford's sequined sports jerseys and Alexander Wang's relaxed, utilitarian track pants, to Chanel's ultra-casual sweats and sneakers and Jeremy Scott's very literal take on the trend-there were dresses made to look like baseball socks-sports pervaded fall 2014 fashion month. Aimette adds, "It's a testament to the trickle up effect of street style influencing the higher end."

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A match made in heaven: the relationship between sports, fitness wear and fashion

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There are 124 days to the London Olympics.

You might wonder what this gathering of the world's elite athletes 400 miles away has to do with you. Simple. It could change the way you dress. Once all the running and jumping and falling over on the playing field is finished, commentators will start talking about the games' legacy - the infrastructure and the hoped-for health benefits.

But what the athletes wear, the colours, fabrics and styles, will have a direct influence on fashion. The trainers they endorse will sell out and the polo shirts they wear will become high-street favourites. Even their accessories (bags, sweatbands and socks) will be scrutinised, dissected and then reconstructed for the catwalks.

Designer Stella McCartney unveiled the Team GB kit on Thursday to mixed reactions. Among the criticisms was her decision to deconstruct the Union Flag to leave a mostly dark blue, turquoise and white design with less emphasis on the red, which is mainly found in the shoes, socks and neckline detail.

At the launch athletes including heptathlete Jessica Ennis, gymnast Louis Smith and BMX cyclist Shanaze Reade waxed lyrical about it. Not everyone was convinced. Six-times Olympic medallist cyclist Bradley Wiggins tweeted: "Oh dear, the Olympic kit!!".

Hurdler Andy Turner reported on Twitter that his fans had deemed it to "look like a posh Scottish flag".

There will also be a Team GB retail offering which McCartney, who has her own sports label with Adidas, has worked on.

Sport and fashion weren't always so closely linked. If you think back just 50 years the two worlds appeared to have very little to do with each other. Sportswear was for athletes or average people indulging in a bit of exercise, while fashion was about catwalks and aesthetics. The same person might have worn both styles of clothing (one for a spot of golf or perhaps a bit of fishing, and fashion apparel for everyday life) but never at the same time.

Of course appearances can be deceiving: a square-cut woollen ladies' jacket may have its origins in sportswear; a pair of leather men's shoes could have been inspired by football boots; a logo T-shirt would find its fabric ancestors not in the ateliers of Paris but in a sporting ground.

What hangs in our wardrobes has as much to do with athletes and sport as it does with designers and trend forecasts.

Ligaya Salazar, who edited the 2008 book Fashion v Sport, describes the relationship between the two fields as "intrinsic". Salazar, the curator of contemporary programmes at the V&A Museum in London, says: "Sportswear became so much part of everyday life that it was only a matter of time before the two would come together. I think sportswear brands recognised that fashion designers' influences were from sportswear and streetwear, and they realised their items were being used as fashionable clothes."

In Salazar's opinion the touch-paper of fashion and sport's modern relationship was lit in the 1980s. It was then, she says, that sportswear was adopted by people for their everyday wardrobes. Street style, at first in America and then around the world, was influenced by sporting apparel - men wore baseball caps and boxing-inspired boots, while shellsuits (previously used only by athletes for keeping warm) became popular on the high street. No-one would argue that it was high fashion, but these were the clothes young people were wearing.

These street styles began to influence the catwalk. "The relationship is due to the fact that people adopted sportswear as a fashionable statement in the 1980s," suggests Salazar. "I think the eighties were an important point for fashion and sportswear because it was a time when they could fit together. Then it was normal that someone would do an entire collection in jersey or one based on tracksuit bottoms."

The 1980s may have been the birthplace of modern sports fashion, but it's not where the journey started. We need to travel back to the start of the 20th century when one Gabrielle Coco Chanel was blazing a trail. It's no secret that Chanel helped to liberate women's bodies from 19th-century corsets with her loose-fitting dresses and jackets, but it's less well known that those early garments were inspired by the leisure and sportswear of the day.

As the quest for the body beautiful continued, this stylistic marriage strengthened. As the strong, athletic body was held up as the epitome of perfection (as opposed to those waifish flappers of the 1920s) designers looked to dress that body in the most flattering way - and what better to flatter the toned muscular physique than with apparel inspired by sport?

Trends moved too, from Christian Dior's hourglass New Look to figure-fitting garments described as "body-con". Sporty fabrics such as lycra and jersey made an impact in the 1970s disco era, before designer Azzedine Alaia furthered the trend with his seductive figure-clinging look.

In the 1990s and 2000s sport continued to infiltrate everyday clothing in the form of stylised trainers, sweatshirts and, in menswear particularly, a proliferation of sportswear as casualwear. Today's look is constantly linked with sport. Polo shirts, trainers, jeans, shorts, tracksuits, jersey dresses and lycra creations can all be traced back to innovations in sport. Even the humble tweed jacket has its roots in country sports, not formal wear. "What is interesting about the symbiotic relationship between fashion and sportswear is that it is by no means informal," explains Salazar, who holds up tailored tweed garments as an example of this.

It is perhaps a little ironic that many of the clothes that Salazar says are "informed by sportswear" are worn for relaxation. Tracksuit bottoms are often favoured by women and men for slouching on the couch, eating crisps and watching The Apprentice, while T-shirts are worn on evenings out. It would appear the heritage of these garments is somewhat lost.

So what is the relationship today? Is it merely a marketing manager's dream - David Beckham posing in his smalls for H&M billboard adverts - or does the design relationship mean more than that?

"What I'm interested in is more than getting David Beckham and putting him in a pair of pants," says Robert McCaffrey, brand director of Italian label Dirk Bikkembergs. Bikkembergs, one of the Antwerp Six designers who rose to fame in the 1980s, has always had a strong sporty figure as his muse. "It's easy to say now 'sport and fashion are intertwined', but back then [in the 1990s] it was really rather controversial, what we were trying to do."

McCaffrey believes the trend was boosted when designers such as Yohji Yamamoto and Stella McCartney paired up with sports brands to create diffusion labels. Certainly, McCartney's and Yamamoto's ranges for Adidas are among the most successful collaborations between designer and high street. McCartney's Adidas collection is regularly a favourite at London Fashion Week and is stocked on designer websites such as Net-a-porter.

Appearances, though, are only one part of it. Fabric development and technology is also key. "I don't think fashion can claim to be at the cutting edge of fabric technology as other people with massive resources like Nike can be," argues McCaffrey. "But what I think is interesting is the step down from that, a year later when Nike has abandoned that fantastic material and they've gone for one which is half a gram lighter, then that last material becomes public and then that's when it's interesting because designers cut it and use it slightly differently."

It does appear fashion gets sport's cast-offs. Salazar says: "Sportswear companies have the most funds to research textiles. It will always inform fashion because those textiles will filter into what designers want to experiment with."

Perhaps the most obvious impact sport has had is to make us all dress a little less formally. The stiff shirts for men and the day dresses for women of the 1940s and 1950s have been largely replaced with casualwear. This lack of day-to-day formal attire is often criticised - we have turned into a nation of slobs, say critics.

Is that fair? "We just have more freedom," argues Salazar. "People lament the fact that we don't dress up in certain ways any more but we can - it's not something that has been prevented by the influence of sport on fashion. We just have more variety now, more freedom. When you look at people's lifestyles, being as busy as they are, I think the functionality that sportswear intrinsically has will come towards the forefront. Sportswear in fashion is here to stay."

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Game, set and match ... a history of sport and fashion

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There was a dynamic new man sprinting across the spring/summer 2015 menswear catwalks, as a growing roster of designers embraced a pulsing, athletic mentality in their sartorial offerings. At Bottega Veneta, that bastion of Italian luxury and intricate leather craft, Tomas Maier proposed cashmere sweatpants, zip-up hoodies and vests. At Moncler Thom Browne riffed on boxing outfits, and at Berluti Alessandro Sartori displayed a new appreciation of sports technology with ribbed, elasticated track pants, slouchy sweaters and sneakers. But for all the catwalk wizardry, this is more than a flippant trend - sportswear is weaving its way into the very threads of luxury fashion.

"There's a blending of sportswear and formality like we've never seen," says Wei Koh, the founder and editorial director of The Rake magazine and himself a proponent of the sportswear and suiting combination. "What's apparent now is that men are looking for clothes that help them jump around the city, run around between meetings. It's about comfort, technical ability and mobility. The benchmark for me will always be the time I had to run across an airport in a suit to make a flight; it was then that I realised how important the notion of sports is to formalwear."

This sportification has gathered pace in recent years, and the coming autumn/winter 2015 season continues the preoccupation on catwalks from Hermès to Givenchy. What is remarkable is that brands synonymous with luxury are creating technically accomplished kit that serves a serious sporting function. But while such functionality may seem light years away from the rarefied environs of a Paris catwalk or Savile Row emporium, a curious harmony has always existed between sporting prowess and menswear. What, after all, could exemplify masculine dynamism more than the image of the sportsman?

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It was this ideal that informed one of the most enduring marriages between sports and fashion when, in the 1920s, the French tennis player René Lacoste eschewed the starched shirting (complete with tie and formal trousers) that made up the on-court attire of the time in favour of something with more ease and fluidity. The polo shirt as we know it was born, adapted from polo attire with short sleeves and with a soft collar that could be turned up against the summer sun. First rendered in a mesh-like piqué cotton for breathability, the garment bore the crocodile logo as a reference to Lacoste's nickname, "Le Crocodile". The polo shirt went on to be repackaged by Ralph Lauren as a status symbol of quiet, collegiate wealth. Lauren looked to the polite pursuits of the East Coast Ivy League Wasp contingent in creating his sartorial ideal of the American dream. He set up the casualwear arm of his brand Polo in 1972 and remade the polo shirt not just as a functional piece but also as a signifier of elitism. In a rainbow array of colours and bearing the mallet-wielding symbol like a family crest, it has become an integral component in a man's wardrobe.

"Sports and fashion have always coincided," says Ralph's son David Lauren, the executive vice- president of advertising, marketing and corporate communications at Ralph Lauren. "From the very beginning there was a sporting influence at Ralph Lauren, and as a result we've entered into more and more sporting collaborations and outfitting. My father named the company Polo because he was inspired by the game's elegance and by the old-fashioned, aristocratic English feel." To coincide with last year's US Open Tennis Championship, an event it has sponsored since 2005, Ralph Lauren took the polo shirt a step further. Teaming up with the Canada-based biometrics innovators OMsignal, it created the Polo Tech shirt. A second-skin garment made with compression fabric, it is fitted with conductive threads that relay, via Bluetooth, information about heart rate, energy level, breathing rate and intensity. This summer it goes on sale to the public.

"Ralph Lauren is known worldwide as a lifestyle brand," David Lauren says. "Our goal is to create and reflect the ultimate lifestyle, and we believe that a healthy and active life is an essential part of that." It is little surprise that the brands with a sporting heritage are the ones exploring new athletic boundaries. Hermès may stand for impeccable Parisian luxury, but the brand's equestrian past is built into its DNA. It began in 1837 as a saddlery outfitter, going on to become a byword for leather craft and artistry when the nobility of Europe came calling; the company created saddlery and equestrian kit for everyone from Napoleon to Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. The move into ready-to-wear clothing in 1918 was prompted by the invention of a leather golf jacket with a zip for the Prince of Wales.

It is a lineage that today's menswear designer Véronique Nichanian honours, with a spring collection that features plimsolls, lightweight nylon cagoules and tops inspired by basketball uniform. That sense of active style continues into autumn/winter 2015 - albeit through a luxe filter - with perforated panelling on blouson jackets and drawstring sweatpants in shaved mink. It is a similar story inside the stately environs of Bourdon House, the former London residence of the Duke of Westminster that Dunhill now calls home. It may seem a world away from the nuts and bolts of car mechanics, but the dust of the open road and the roar of the engine were what prompted Alfred Dunhill to take over his father's saddlery business in 1893, swiftly picking up on the zeitgeist and adapting the label to suit the golden age of motoring. Soon Dunhill was creating "everything but the car", from dashboard clocks to goggles, going on to supply lightweight, durable clothing for the open road and, in the early 1900s, the new 'aeroplanists' experimenting in aviation. That pioneering spirit informs the sartorial offerings from Dunhill under its new creative director John Ray, who for spring/summer 2015 was inspired by the brand's heritage in his creation of Harrington and safari jackets, and polo shirts, rendered in silk, with rugby stripes.

The spirit of sporting endeavour is shared by Giorgio Armani, who alongside a roster of impeccable, classic clothing has built up a stellar contingent of sporting pieces as part of his brand. And to demonstrate the might and muscle of his sports offering, at his autumn/winter 2015 Emporio Armani show he started proceedings with a laser light show during which models freewheeled across the catwalks in heat-insulating ski suits from EA7, his sportswear brand. "EA7 represents the more technical aspect linked to performance in the Emporio Armani world while maintaining a strongly stylistic appearance," Armani says. "Physical exercise is an integral part of my lifestyle, comprising a harmony between the body and clothing, between the person and the environment. I think that combining elegance and performance is the future of fashion. We all live busy lives: clothing with sports-based solutions, made with sartorial care, is true innovation."

The athletic vigour infusing our wardrobe has been noted beyond the catwalk too, as rising sales figures confirm. "We've seen a notable growth in demand for high-end sportswear," Sam Lobban, a senior buyer at Mr Porter, says. "Designer collections have got more and more casual, generally speaking. Tailoring is shown in separates more often than suiting, and casual bomber, lightweight nylon or windbreaker jackets are in most collections." This gradual trickle effect of sporty pieces form a key part of the menswear output for autumn/winter 2015 too. At Acne football tops and scarves dominated; at Armani jogging pants were married with tailored jackets; and at Z Zegna, the sporty arm of the Italian house Ermenegildo Zegna, the creative director Murray Scallon brought out the Icon Warmer, a winter sports jacket with a heat-generating system woven into the fibres and powered by wireless recharging technology. The sporting life has always influenced fashion; now pioneering developments are springing it into the 21st century.

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There was a dynamic new man sprinting across the spring/summer 2015 menswear catwalks, as a growing roster of designers embraced a pulsing, athletic mentality in their sartorial offerings. At Bottega Veneta, that bastion of Italian luxury and intricate leather craft, Tomas Maier proposed cashmere sweatpants, zip-up hoodies and vests.

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The history and influence of sports in the fashion world
If you a re keen on chic clothing and know something of sporting activities , you w ill no t be surprised to learn just how much influence sports and sports attire ha ve had on the world of mainstream fashion - both designer labels and off the rack gear. Often , a specific style will have its origins in the world of sport , but then you will find it at your local department store or see it worn by a model in a fashion magazine. Look carefully at some of the styles you see around you and you will soon realize that the shoes and clothing styles that were designed to be of functional use for sports activities have been turned into fashionable staples for everyone.

Originally designed for players who used the basketball or tennis court, for running or other athletic purposes, sneakers are now a part of ev eryone's normal shoe collection, particularly those who favor urban street style. Basketball jerseys are another example. First worn by players, then by fans , both basketball jersey styles and the most popular colors and numbers have since been adopted by fashion - conscious consumers. T-shirts and skirts developed to meet the needs of women tennis players, by keeping them cool and offering them freedom of movement, have also inspired mainstream fashion designs.

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History suggests that the Brooklyn Excelsiors wore the first rounded -top b aseball caps in 1860, which then became known as the " Brooklyn - style " cap . In common with most sports-influenced design ideas, specific features were intended to improve athletic performance or provide better protection. In the case of the baseball cap, the peak was intended to protect players' eyes. Baseball caps, like sneake rs, remain a popular fashion item for young people.
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The same trends apply to winter sports activities - brands that were introduced for snowboarders and skiing enthusiasts we re quickly taken up by celebrities and thus bec a me a high-impact influence. With the increasing popularity of sports clothing and footwear, many sponsors of sport saw an opportunity to broaden their reach , and today many items carry a firm logo or brand colors, including jerseys, shoes, T-shirts and baseball caps.
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Today's sportswear is highly sophisticated and designed to enhance athletic performance. It i s interesting to note that sponsorship has also moved on. For example, it i s not unusual to find that a designer brand that is interested i n producing garments such as a women's elbow sleeve, knee sleeve or compression band, which are not always seen by consumers. Perhaps the philosophy is that if the item of clothing is both comfortable and practicable, and valued initially b y athletes, then it will move into mainstream consciousness given time.
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Ne x t time you a re at a sporting event, take a look around at what the audience is wearing - as well as the players. They may just hold the key to upcoming fashion trends , and if you pay attention you could be lucky enough to get ahead of the game!

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Fashion Focus: The history and influence of sports in the fashion world

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The history and influence of sports in the fashion world If you are keen on chic clothing and know something of sporting activities, you will not be surprised to learn just how much influence sports and sports attire have had on the world of mainstream fashion - both designer labels and off the rack gear....

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HOWARD GREER, West Los Angeles, Calif.
"Sports and styles have influenced each other. The ease, freedom and glamor of sports have made casual clothes accepted wardrobe. Gussie Moran plays better tennis in lace-trimmed panties. She couldn't play as well in the former Gibson Girl costume-long linen skirt, girdle and shirtwaist."

SIMONETTA, Rome
"Sports have had an enormous influence on styles. The shirt is one of many examples I could cite. It has become one of the most important items in my styles. Who doesn't own a lovely cocktail or evening blouse? And how many dresses are designed with the top carrying out the idea of the shirt?"

EDWARD S. MARCUS of Neiman-Marcus, Houston
"Increasing leisure and interest in sports have led people into avocational habits that influence fashion. Knit shirts spring from their use in sports. Colors become fashionable because they are becoming to people who play in the sun. Shorts of all varieties for men and women are in the ascendancy."

EMILIO, Capri
"Yes, more than most people realize. Pictures of styles at football games, tennis matches and bicycle races taken 30 years ago make us smile. Now these first active sports clothes have been simplified. Prom active sports these clothes have invaded the realm of fashion, influencing all styles."

DIGBY MORTON, London
"But yes! The pleated skirt, greatest innovation in fashion history, was due to increased sports participation by women in the '20s. Next, the sports shirt. In its variations and fabrics, it has become the basic style influence of this era. Because I style Lady Hathaway shirts, I'm all for this trend."

SYBIL CONNELLY, Dublin, Ireland
"Definitely! The most important influence of sports on style is the great ease given women. No more restrictions around the waist and bust for modern women. We're accustomed to free movement when playing tennis, swimming and walking and we intend to carry it through everyday life."

RUDI GERNREICH, Hollywood
"They definitely have. Strangely enough, the functional must in a sportsman's attire has infiltrated every well-dressed woman's wardrobe. The polo coat and the toreador pants are examples. Sportsmen's fabrics have no barriers. The tweed used in a hunting jacket may turn up in an evening dress."

FABIANI, Rome
"Yes. Sports have especially influenced women's taste in fashion. Today's woman needs to be smart and also comfortable all day. The new trend achieves this style. It's deceptively casual, nonchalant and easy to wear. This suits a woman who leads an active life and wants to be dressed correctly."

JANE FORD, Woodland Hills, Calif.
"Sports have brought about freedom of modern dress as we know it. This is true for both men and women. I can certainly consider myself an example. My own career was brought about by living on a boat for four summers and finding a need for clothes that fit into the picture."

PEDRO RODRIGUEZ, Madrid
"Yes. But there are different aspects. The positive one-tailored suits. The comfortable but ugly one-flat-heeled shoes. The hygienic one-abolition of corsets and bodices. The dangerous one-slacks and shorts away from the house or beach. Let women be sportive, but always remain feminine."

SOPHIE of Saks Fifth Avenue, New York
"Yes. In the early '20s, Suzanne Lenglen introduced the neat, pleated skirt. Horseback riding showed that women looked well in jodhpurs. Pedal pushers are a version of this garb. The loose, full-backed dress developed from golf dress with its necessary fullness to permit a good swing."

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The Question: Have sports influenced fashions? If so, in what way? (Asked of the world's makers of fashions)

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HOWARD GREER, West Los Angeles, Calif."Sports and styles have influenced each other. The ease, freedom and glamor of sports have made casual clothes accepted wardrobe. Gussie Moran plays better tennis in lace-trimmed panties. She couldn't play as well in the former Gibson Girl costumeâ€"long linen skirt, girdle and shirtwaist."

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For some, in fact most people, sport is what motivates them the most in life. When combined they make a stunning pair.
Today more than ever there has been a massive spotlight on the world of fitness and health. Whether this has been portrayed positively in health magazines or not is for one to decide; but when looking online at instagram's of those who live a healthy lifestyle they have attracted a large audience. Why exactly? It's a question we ask ourselves too, but it's one that is easily answered. The answer is that today people have really been taught/informed about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Some wish to share it online in order to not only motivate others but themselves too! However, the importance of sport isn't only seen online but instantly you'll take notice of it when you step out of your door and roam the streets of a crowded city. Whether you spot people running in parks or heading to their daily yoga session, you always seem to cross paths with someone who is making the most of being young and healthy!

The word "young" may be misinterpreted, as sport and fashion really don't have any age. It's about wanting to feel good about you as well as looking good!

As mentioned beforehand, no matter at what age, whether you're 16 or 61, being active has so many benefits (both physically and mentally). For those of you who are still in education, playing a sport on a team can help build many friendships and it is also proven that teens that exercise regularly also attain higher grades. Everyday you learn something new exercise definitely increases ones quality of life, something that many aspire to. Let's be honest though, remaining committed is difficult but made easier with the possibility of looking good whilst working out!

For those of you who like to dress up for every occasion it is now possible to do so when playing sports too! Thankfully fashion designers have teamed up with world-renowned sporting houses to create the perfect balance between high fashion and everyday sportswear. We call it "sportluxe". Ever since the beginning anyone will tell you that when it comes to fashion there are quite literally no limits, likewise in sport. So why not combine the both together?
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Starting with sportswear being spotted at numerous Fashion Weeks worldwide. We have seen several sports items being worn throughout the hectic days whether it be in New York, Milan, Paris or London. London seemed to be the most daring to try out the new trend with Milan being the next to follow. A classic piece seen at Somerset House in London was without a doubt a trendy pair of trainers. From Adidas, Nike to Puma we spotted them all. Perhaps the fact that many run from show to show it was the main reason as to why sneakers have become so popular at events such as Fashion Week.

Bold coloured sports bras are undoubtedly another popular item amongst the likes of bloggers, regularly worn under a sheer white t-shirt to really have the bra being the star of the show in the most non-vulgar way possible.

These are only some examples of how sportswear can be worn and were spotted as street style in some of the world's major fashion capitals. On the other side of the spectrum are the individuals who spend the majority of their time playing a sport or training and today doing such things doesn't require you to dress so plainly! So many athletes are seen wearing bold sport attire and the reason is because they spend most days training hard so it's basically seen to be their uniform. It's not only professional athletes who have such a privilege to wear designer sportswear; it has become more or less affordable for the public who spend their days exercising too! What luck, right?! It only seems right for us to splash out on the things we use the most so if in your case it's sportswear why not train in the most fashionable yet comfortable way?

One of the most obvious examples is Stella McCartney's collaboration with Adidas. With Adidas having achieved much success after the complete re-launch of the classic 'Stan Smith' trainer, the collaboration with Stella McCartney only made the sportswear more desirable amongst not only athletes but also fashionistas all around the world! Stella McCartney's collection has graced the courts of Wimbledon with numerous world-renowned sport icons such as Maria Kirilenko wearing stunning tennis sets from the collection. Quite evidently we can see why! There is such diversity in the collection; there is truly something for everyone! Whether you're a woman who wants a more classy and elegant look or someone who is looking to stand out from the crowd, Stella McCartney has it all! Classic whites or bold prints there really are a choice for every personality!

Recently Greek fashion designer Mary Katrantzou has teamed up with Adidas and has created a capsule showing off her iconic prints! This is not the first time Mary Katrantzou has collaborated with the world-renowned sports brand and after her first being a major success; this year Adidas bring us her second collab with the label. With Adidas still projecting a very iconic 80's vibe, this capsule collection will bring an innovative twist in comparison to Stella McCartney's collaboration! One, which I am sure, we will spot during the streets of fashion week coming up in September!
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There are so many ways you can incorporate sportswear with any outfit from leggings, bomber jackets, sneakers and bras; just to name a few! There are really no age limits! Enjoy exercising, looking and feeling great at any age! Make the most of the time you have to really focus on being the best version of yourself by training hard and looking good when doing so!!

Will you be trying out the new sportsluxe trend in your city or will you take your sporting game to a whole new level with designer sportswear?

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How Sport Has Influenced The World of Fashion

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Blame the designer athleisure boom or the annual glut of New Year's resolutions to hit the gym on the regular, but this month you can expect to see even more women than usual wearing workout gear. Be it on the school run, in the line for morning coffee, over a business lunch, or even drinks, performancewear as everydaywear for women of all ages is becoming de rigueur. "It seems that it is now totally acceptable to wear your outfit all day, every day," says studio owner Simone De La Rue. "Even if you haven't worked out."

"I think wearing your athleticwear all day is more than acceptable," says SoulCycle cofounder Julie Rice, whose devotees are notorious for showing up to class decked out head to toe in the studio's branded leggings, sports bras, tanks, and bandanas. "It's a trend. People of all ages are wearing their workoutwear all day now, whether it's leggings with a longer coat and a scarf, or someone younger wearing a cropped T-shirt with a denim jacket and some high-heeled boots. People shop for their athleticwear thinking, How can I wear this from the studio to the street?"

But what may pass for sporty chic on a Victoria's Secret model sipping a post-workout shake at Equinox might not have quite the same charm on a professional who squeezed in a Spin class before a meeting . . . with little time for an outfit change. "You do not see people in Paris walking around in their gym clothes-it's not seen as appropriate," points out Live The Process designer Robyn Berkley, who also works as a brand consultant for lines such as The Elder Statesman and Sophia Webster. In a color palette of nudes, taupes, heather grays, dark blues, and charcoals, and muted patterns, the label's signature pieces include a high-waisted pant and corset bra that are designed to be seamlessly integrated into your wardrobe. "I didn't want people to look at me knowing I was in my gym clothes," says Berkley.

Fortunately the latest crop of activewear brands are working hard to blur the lines between the locker room and your everyday wardrobe. Take Michi's Phoenix Bra (which could pass for a sporty take on Proenza Schouler's Cross Strap Bra Top), Nesh Torn Legging (a versatile reimagining of a distressed, skinny jean), Koral's Ascent top (a machine-washable version of an Iro linen hole-detail tee), and throw on a pair of boots, and your dinner date would be none the wiser. Here are five golden rules for working your gymwear into your daily routine:

1. Keep up with seasonal trends.
"Until about a year ago, fitness did not have trends. It used to be all black; now it's seasonal," says Amanda Freeman, owner of the cult SLT studio. "Mesh panels were big, now not so much . . . now it's bigger placement patterns and color-blocking." SweatStyle will deliver a curated selection of the latest premium activewear pieces to you every three months.

2. Invest in pieces that mix function and fashion.
"First and foremost, it's got to be clothing made using performance fabrics so it's not see-through when you bend forward, you can't see cellulite through it, and you're not going to get a muffin top," says Australia-based Vie Active designer Noa Ries. "The key is that the workout apparel is made from performance fabric, so it's quick drying, it's odor resistant, it's moisture wicking." Jessica Alba and Alessandra Ambrosio are fans of the brand's compression tights.

3. Accessorize appropriately.
"It only takes one piece to take your athleisure look from gym to street," says Los Angeles-based stylist Rob Zangardi, who works with Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani. "A pair of mirrored sunglasses, a structured leather jacket, a shirt tied around the waist . . . the key is that the piece has a sleek, sporty feel itself. Don't add a vintage fringed jacket to your Lululemon Wunder Unders or cat-eye sunnies to your zip-up Nike jacket."

4. Dress for the occasion.
"We would never turn away anyone unless they were wearing something completely inappropriate like just a sports bra and shorts," says Josh Kougl, general manager of power lunch spot Culina located within the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. Derek Lam 10c + Athleta's Leather Lane Tank and Uptown satin duster coat thrown on over leggings would pass muster.

5. When in doubt, stick to neutrals.
"I think if you're in your 50s and 60s, it's a bit of a risk to put yourself out there and wear something very vibrant that makes a statement," says Onzie designer Kimberly Swarth. "You can start with a geometric print or stick to black, white, and gray and then move into brighter colors as you get more comfortable with it." The high-rise Coccodrillo legging is understated yet eye-catching.

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The 5 Golden Rules of Athleisure: Is It Really Acceptable to Wear Yoga Pants All Day Long?

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Blame the designer athleisure boom or the annual glut of New Year's resolutions to hit the gym on the regular, but this month you can expect to see even more women than usual wearing workout gear.