The Rise of Athleisure
If you remember the western uprise of velvet track suits and chunky white sneakers then you will not be shocked that the latest trend of wearing athletic wear is a spinoff of the late-2000 movement.
Athleisure is a portmanteau of the words ‘athletic’ and ‘leisure.’ It is an umbrella term for clothing outfits that are comfortable enough to be worn everyday and for doing physical activities such as doing yoga, going to the gym, soul cycling, or attending pilates.
The most basic outfit ensemble consists of yoga pants or well-fitted sweatpants and a loose top; for the shoes, most ensembles are worn with designer sneakers or any kind of monochromatic canvas footwear. If you’ll be looking at pictures of A-listers in athleisure wear, they keep their accessories minimalistic and they often carry designer small to medium sized leather bags to keep the outfit grounded.
The Revival of Yoga Clothes
Yoga wear is, hands down, one of the most comfortable outfits you can wear and most of the time, ladies in Singapore opt for pairing yoga pants or tops with a clashing counterpart such as bike shorts with an oversized jean jacket. The best part of the ensemble is that it works with everybody regardless of their build!
In men, we often see them wear sweatpants with a nice bomber jacket and a tee, some like a monochromatic outfit but some of them venture in colour blocking; either way, it still looks great and well-put together.
The whole thing of athleisure is not comfort over style nor the other way around, it is mixing the best of both worlds. It’s safe to say that so many people are onboard with this trend, from the east to the west.
Fortune Telling: Athleisure is Here to Stay
With the whole world suddenly migrating to work from home set up, most of us lucky enough to be at home will, for sure, be wearing our PJs and sweatpants to “work.” Don’t you think that this is what the whole trend wants to achieve? To be comfortable in activewear and yoga clothes without doing any physically strenuous workout?
Athleisure, no matter how often the fashion industry changes, will always be ingrained into our society and generation.
How Local Singapore Brands are Coping with The Trend
Well known local brands like The Label SG have kept their in-house team on their toes as they go along with the rising trend of using yoga clothes and active wear as casual, everyday clothing. The clothing and fashion industry is one of the most unpredictable branches to be ever conceived, so naturally, to stay afloat, these businesses need to cater to their demographic and target audiences.
The Label SG carries local designer brands to show support for their local community, they believe in staying in style while supporting an important cause. They carry international brands too, in fact. From designer leather bags to bespoke suits and dresses, The Label SG is one of the most versatile online shopping stores for men and women of Singapore.
