Athleisure — the Latest Fad?
When it comes to fashion, it can be versatile and vibrant. Be it Moschino’s hamburger outfit or the lavish burette from Burberry, fashion ideas can be thought-provoking and so it is with the latest social norm — Athleisure which incorporates both outwear and sportswear in one single outfit.
Under the frequent exposure of social media like Instagram, the influence of mass media does stand as an important if not crucial factor in such a trend. Ever since the dispute of athleisure clothing in Milan, the public just went amok about it. Celebrities from Ashley Graham to top-notch designers like Alexander Wang are massive fans of them. Caught on camera, fervent supporters and beauty gurus who are determined to keep up with the most updated tend to do the same. Sooner or later, people are just ingrained with the fact that leisure is everyone’s go-to clothing item. Thus, thanks to this multi-medium, these symbolic outwears are simply ubiquitous.
Another reason is about these flattering clothes themselves. As simple as they may seem, athleisure clothes, designed to add extra comfort are made with elastic fibers mainly, making pants look polished and silky. It’s the overwhelming feeling of flexibility whilst not fearing awkward moments when wearing dresses that give rise to such a crowd. Not to mention the fact that, unlike formal workwear, people can feel free to mix and match combinations of outfits since they often come with a spectrum of patterns and colors. That said, with leisure, a combination of adaptability, cosines, and vogue has just become one of our must-haves.
Living in this current era where health has now taken precedence over almost everything. People gear towards the importance of a wholesome lifestyle by adhering to workout routines even during workdays. How would life be if you could so easily hit the gym during your office break? Much easier indeed: no more morning struggles or being indecisive about what to wear. Conversely, for sluggish ones who often do nothing but languish at home, athleisure may then be the motive for starting a healthy lifestyle, aka (also known as) ’ the excuse to shell out on clothes’.
Will this athleisure movement last forever? That’s one question we could never answer. Though, it is more than apparent that this fad has just marked a legendary revolution in the apparel industry, altering our mentality in searching for the perfect outfit.
