The High-Tech Fitness Gear Fashion Editors are Obsessed with
From cycling shorts, to joint-supporting floor mats, to sportswear that doubles as swimwear
Amid the myriad of walks and home-workouts that have rooted themselves as fixtures of our daily lives, it comes as no surprise that we are all seeking a little more inspiration in our endeavours for perspiration.
Fashion editors are looking to advances in sportswear technology to up the ante from home-body athleisure to seriously technical, seriously aesthetic activewear.
From cycling shorts, to joint-supporting floor mats, to sportswear that doubles as swimwear, we take you through an edit of the sportswear technology trends Fashion Editors are obsessing over.
1 | Futurum Performance Shorts
As seen on FT Fashion and Luxury Editor Flora Macdonald Johnston, “think Catwoman commuter”, she says, in Futurum’s high-performance cycling shorts. These sleek cycling shorts look best as an all-black ensemble atop a road bike (or Peloton). The cushioned underseat is made of a technically finished foam for optimal comfort, with strategically placed perforation for breathability. Futurum’s shorts are made from Italian fabrics for a flattering, comfortable fit, while the outer silicone grips help keep the material of the cycling shorts in place.
Futurum
Mara Cycling Shorts
2 | LARQ Water Bottle
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The DG23 LARQ water bottle is equipped with LARQ’s trademarked UV-C LD technology to keep water purified on-the-go. The self-cleaning technology activates every two hours to keep the water and bottle fresh. The DG23 is extra cool to the touch and its stone texture is not only an aesthetic addition, but aids grip for swilling while sweating!
LARQ’s DG23 edition is one of Vogue’s Hannah Coates’ top picks for making “your chosen calorie burn a fashionable affair”. The water purifying gadget is also catching tailwinds on the court. The limited edition DG23 version was developed in collaboration with the three-time NBA champion, Draymond Green and is no doubt a new favourite of his Golden State Warrior teammates.
LARQ
DG23 Bottle
3| Prada’s Technical Toeless Ankle Socks
The perfect partner for a home-workout (and particularly aesthetic against a neutral-toned yoga mat). Prada’s toeless ankle socks are made from technical nylon and are designed with in-built Achilles tendon and arch support, making them ideal for any at-home Barre exercises. As part of Prada’s Linea Rossa line, the socks feature the subtle but iconic jacquard Prada logo on the contrasting red band that ascends the ankle. The ideal aesthetic addition to any mat-based workout.
Prada
Toeless socks
4 | The Warrior Mat from Alo Yoga in Dove Grey
Touted in Vogue as the “the most technologically advanced yoga clothing in the world”, this low-key LA-based yoga brand, Alo, is loved by Fashion Editors from West Coast to West Ken. Alo’s Warrior Mat is the perfect foundation for all your yoga endeavours from home.
The all-natural rubber, ethically sourced yoga mat is dry-wicking and has a non-slip matte finish, effective whether wet or dry. The supportive cushioning helps support joints in heavier poses or more rigorous weighted exercise and is perfect for sinking in to a well-earned savasana after. As supportive of mind and body as it is for your joints.
Alo Yoga
Warrior Mat
5| Horizon Athletic Wetsuit
Horizon’s athletic jumpsuit is another technological advancement in the sustainable sportswear field and a select pick of Red Editor and cold-water swimmer, Sarah Tomczak. This sporting jumpsuit doubles as a light-weight wetsuit with UPF 50+ protection in the water. Made from recycled plastics from the ocean, this double lined athletic jumpsuit will look equally chic in an exercise class as it will in open water.
Horizon Athletic
Rio Jumpsuit
6 | The Universal Colours Mono Women’s Cycling Jersey
The style of this cycling jersey is classic and timeless in 100% recycled Italian fabric, while the modern technology making it a Fashion Editor favourite, is anything but. High-gauge material blocks UV rays, preventing sun damage and reflective details adds some extra visibility if riding or running outside as the day dims. Another favourite cycling find of Fashion Editors and ‘a new cult favourite among avid cyclists alike, according to Managing Director and Co-Founder of Sigma Sports, Ian Whittingham. This is the perfect cycling get-up as we climb towards warmer months.
