Category: athletes

The Codification of Athleisure is No Longer Relevant
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The Codification of Athleisure is No Longer Relevant

What is “Athleisure”? While the notion of “athleisure” has been around during the health and fitness booms of the late 80s and early 90s, its branding and marketing may be arguably linked to Lululemon. To quote an article from Retail Dive, “Lululemon didn’t change activewear, it changed apparel. The Canadian brand introduced retail to athleisure”. Instead of producing technical athletic wear, which...

Championing Sports and Fashion: Athlete House Ambassadors in the Race to the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Championing Sports and Fashion: Athlete House Ambassadors in the Race to the 2024 Paris Olympics

Sporting luxury finds its home in Olympic athletes.  With half of the internet still buzzing and chittering off the high of Luca Guadagnino’s steamy Zendaya-Mike Faist-Josh O’Connor helmed tennis-thriller-love triangle, Challengers has certainly cast a spotlight on the almost voyeuristic-fascination that can emerge for movie-goers and sports fans alike when they immerse themselves in the art of...

Sporting Events Have Become Fashion’s Biggest Marketing Tool
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Sporting Events Have Become Fashion’s Biggest Marketing Tool

Photo: Maharishi The sports and fashion industry have always been closely intertwined, with talented athletes sporting fashion’s biggest names at worldwide sports events. The powerful relationship is now more evident than ever, with numerous luxury brands ensuring the star power of the athletes through ambassadorships, brand deals and collaborations. The infiltration of pop culture in...