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In Pictures: H&M launches sustainable activewear collection

Swedish retail giant H&M has released a new fashion-forward and sustainable-led activewear collection for women, where recycled polyester and elastane is used in each and every piece. Revolving around the theme ‘in it for the long run’, the collection includes a range of tights, sports bras, hoodies and tops for training, running and yoga, with...

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7 things you should know about the global activewear market

London - Although some may say the global market for activewear and athleisure is reaching a saturation point, data shows otherwise. The billion-dollar athleisure wear and activewear trend is still going strong, especially ahead of busy holiday season as female shoppers across the United Kingdom and United States turn their focus to exercise and...

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Beachbody expands into footwear and apparel

Los Angeles - Activewear brand Beachbody recently decided to expand into other retail categories. The company, known for its affiliation with fitness programs P90x and Insanity, just announced its appointment of Global Brand Partners (GBP) Pre. Ltd. With the new partnership, GBP will help Beachbody to develop its footwear and apparel brands. GBP...

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Activewear line Ably launches from Kickstarter

Apparel industry experts have come together to create a new clothing line catered specifically created from Filium fabric. The new technologically-driven fabric allows for natural fabrics to have high levels of performance and sustainability, especially for athletes. The team that came together to create this new line include apparel veterans...

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Alo Yoga opens in Beverly Hills

Los Angeles - Athleisure brand Alo Yoga had finally ignited its first steps of expansion. With new aims to grow as a company, the activewear apparel label has finalized retail plans. The Los Angeles-based brand has already grown a lot in the past couple of years in wholesale distribution. Currently, Alo Yoga is available at department stores...

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Activewear Sweat NSK collaborates with Sukishufu

Los Angeles - London brand Sukishufu and Los Angeles brand Sweat NSK have teamed together for an athleisure collaboration. Combining Sukishufu’s innovative sportswear with Sweat NSK’s high-end active apparel, the two have paired for technologically advanced, unique clothing. Sweat NSK decided to pair up with the London-based retailer due to...

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Alo Yoga may open in Beverly Hills this month

Los Angeles - Alo Yoga is finally making permanent roots. After teasing its first flagship since last summer, the activewear brand has finally confirmed a spring opening. Originally, the yoga apparel label planned to open its flagship in January, as reported by Racked LA. However, the predicted Beverly Hills store location never opened. The...

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The Odells launch activewear collection

Los Angeles - California brand The Odells just added a new category of apparel to their brand. The company, run by husband and wife partners Jason and Laura O’Dell, just released their 2016 Spring Collection introducing a new activewear line. The activewear line ranges from crop tops, sports bras, leggings, shorts, and more. The pieces range in...

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Evaline Galli joins Peggy Moffitt for athleisurewear

Designer Evaline Galli partnered with former supermodel Peggy Moffitt for a new collaboration. Together, the two joined together for a retro-inspired athleisure collection. The two came together from Galli’s prior attraction to Moffitt’s fashion. Therefore, the collection is a homage tribute to Peggy Moffitt’s personal style including mod...

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Fabletics to open new location at Mall of America

Mall of America just announced that athleisure brand Fabletics will be opening a new store. The 2,000 square foot store will open this Spring 2016 in Minnesota. The new brick-and-mortar location for the Fabletics brand was chosen due to the mall’s high traffic. Because of the mall’s popularity, Gregg Throgmartin, president of retail for...

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LA based intimates brand Felina to add activewear

Los Angeles – Lingerie brand Felina recently decided to expand their line by adding a couple new fashion categories. Partnering with Just One, Felina plans to expand by adding activewear, hosiery, and socks. The partnership comes from a new licensing deal that the brand signed with Dreamwave of Bentex Group. The Bentex Group hosts a variety of...

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SoulCycle teams up with Target for fitness collection

SoulCycle, known for its intense cycling classes, recently unveiled a new clothing collaboration. Teaming with retailer Target, the two came up with a capsule collection as well as free pop-up classes across the United States. SoulCycle offers utilitarian athleisurewear with the fitness customer in mind. The brand’s clothing ranges from capri...