Top Ten Labels to Love

This is the best new season boutique activewear to get around town in.

It’s official, we’re a nation of Lycra lovers who will do anything and everything in, and around, our activewear.

New research found that of the 2500 Australian men and women polled, 30 per cent wear their activewear to the supermarket, 14 per cent to a shopping mall, 13 per cent to brunch and seven per cent to work.

While large players like Lululemon have dominated the Perth active wear agenda for a while now, we’re seeing the best new boutique brands being repped out at specialised fit studios and local retailers.

Here are ten of the most fashion forward to round out your kit.

• Pitanga Activewear

STYLE NOTES: Full length, 7/8, 3/4 leggings, shorts and crop tops and tanks.

WHY YOU NEED IT: The vibrant, textural, exotic patterns of the world class fabric Pitanga use to create its luxe activewear are not only the softest and most comfortable, but also flattering to all body types.

WHO WILL LOVE IT: Health and fitness advocates, Yoga lovers, gym goers, ladies who love to be active.

CONTACT: www.pitangafit.com 

• Nux

STYLE NOTES: Nux is on trend seasonal styles with a great range of colours and prints made from beautiful fabric that wash a wear like a dream. They include a large range of full-length leggings and capri leggings including compression styles, tanks, sports bras and knits.

WHY YOU NEED IT: Comfortable, flattering and catering to every age and body shape because it’s like compression garments (read: ultra-flattering).

WHO WILL LOVE IT: Anyone who enjoys fitness! Great for running, yoga, Pilates, cross fit and gym workouts.

CONTACT: 08 9300 8900, www.fierceandflexible.com.au

• By Luciana

STYLE NOTES: By Luciana came from a love and passion of fashion with a focus on American made products. Their style is causal meets chic. They stock an array of slogan tees, tanks, long sleeves, jumpers and hoodies. Their pieces are prefect to go from your workout to the street.

WHY YOU NEED IT: They are constantly changing and staying up to date with the current trends. The pieces are affordable and are a great staple to have in your activewear wardrobe.

WHO WILL LOVE IT: Anyone who enjoys fitness! Great for running, yoga, Pilates, cross fit and gym workouts.

CONTACT: 08 9300 8900, www.fierceandflexible.com.au

• PE Nation

STYLE NOTES: The latest and greatest in the activewear world is PE Nation. Such an androgynous approach to activewear but really on trend.

WHY YOU NEED IT: PE Nation specialise in oversized jumpers and jackets which are perfect for our upcoming cooler months. The tomboy look of PE is a standout!

WHO WILL LOVE IT: PE Nation for almost everything! We love wearing ours to brunch.

CONTACT: Shenton Park, 0447 254 135, Sorrento, 0447 193 425, www.247lifestylestudio.com.au

• Vie Active

STYLE NOTES: Vie Active is a luxury, high performance activewear brand with a Bondi-cool attitude that was created for precisely the way we live our lives. This label never disappoints as it’s hard to find better activewear.

WHY YOU NEED IT: Always top quality in fabric and print Vie Active’s compression leggings are always a winner.

WHO WILL LOVE IT: Vie Active is super popular for yoga and Pilates enthusiasts, and also with dancers as well.

CONTACT: Shenton Park, 0447 254 135, Sorrento, 0447 193 425, www.247lifestylestudio.com.au

• Laurie Nouchka

STYLE NOTES: LaFit Studio is the exclusive WA stockist of UK artist/designer Laurie Nouchka’s premium, limited edition activewear collection. It focuses on quality-constructed, bold printed leggings and crop tops paired with classic tops and outerwear that will take you from studio to street in style.

WHY YOU NEED IT:

Laurie Nouchka’s UK-made activewear is art you wear, for those who move. Her current range features limited edition, hand drawings of different cities and iconic landmarks from across the globe.

WHO WILL LOVE IT: Those who like to take their active wear from the gym to the streets.

CONTACT: 08 9380 4249, lafitstudio.com.au

• Mara Hoffman Active

STYLE NOTES: Fashion designer Mara Hoffman has established a recognisable aesthetic heavily focused on loud, proud and colourful original prints.

WHY YOU NEED IT: She draws inspiration from nature and mythology and is heavily inspired by her many travels. Her new activewear line makes her unique style accessible for everyday wear.

WHO WILL LOVE IT: Active, stylish women who want to look and feel amazing during their Lagree, pilates or yoga class and at brunch with friends afterward!

CONTACT: 08 9380 4249, lafitstudio.com.au

• Varley

STYLE NOTES:

Contemporary cool, think Californian ease married with elegant London style. Crops, leggings, tanks, tees and jumpers for the taking.

WHY YOU NEED IT:

It has almost a high fashion feel to it. Fantastic quality and luxurious look with each item being understated and elegant.

WHO WILL LOVE IT:

You get what you pay for with both of these labels – quality garments that will last you much longer than a run around the block. In fact it will take you from Xtend Barre class and on to brunch and then the school run, just because the pieces are so stylish.

CONTACT: 08 9287 2454, xtendbarre.com/studio/floreat

• Pilot Athletic

STYLE NOTES:

Casual fitness clothing with a sporty look that is just perfect for layering, mixing and matching. Get their tanks, leggings, puffer vests and jackets.

WHY YOU NEED IT:

It’s a boutique brand that turns the basics into something special. Many of the tanks, vests and jackets can also been worn with jeans — so this range is very versatile.

WHO WILL LOVE IT:

Xtend Barre, Pilates and yoga enthusiasts are among Pilot Athletic’s fans. Both are for the busy woman who wants to be able to wear her fitness clothing to the shops/ school drop off/ coffee or lunch and still feel nice, as well as while she is working out.

CONTACT: 08 9287 2454, xtendbarre.com/studio/floreat

So, whether you’re a gym junkie or not, you’ll be looking like one this winter!

Blog lovingly provided by Jess Rule

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