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Fashion View Sports Day

Sportswear has become a trend that goes beyond the track and adds an air of nonchalant cool to even the most classic of outfits. This season it’s further refined - converting elegant materials into a languid, off-duty aesthetic. From luxe leather running shorts to micro mesh and printed scuba jackets, here’s how to wear it now.

Runway Report Sophisticated Sportswear

Sportswear was clearly the driving force for many designers this season, from cool-girl favourites like Opening Ceremony and Alexander Wang to glamazon names like Emilio Pucci. The best part about this aesthetic is the sense of ease that comes with it - think post gym rock star.

All the fabrications
and finishes are more unexpected and finished giving a polished look to sportswear.
Sarah Rutson

Pair your sporting favourites like track shorts with a glitzy embellished windbreaker, as inspired by Peter Dundas at Emilio Pucci, or opt for sportswear silhouettes like baseball coats in sumptuous prints like at Stella McCartney. While the starting points may differ from designer to designer, the strategy to achieve the elevated sportswear aesthetic remains constant: fabrication and details. From super fine leathers, luscious silks and deluxe neoprenes to functional zippers, drawstrings and elasticated waistbands, active elements are found in the smallest of details.

Even if you’re not headed for the gym, luxe sports is the perfect workout for your wardrobe.
Sarah Rutson’s Style Notes Master the Sporting Life
N° 1 Playful & Girly

“Play around in a pleated cheerleader skirt and a cummerbund worn with a sporty perforated Mickey Mouse jacket and a cropped woven tee. The new metallic in bright blue paired with a modern designer take on the skater sneaker with built up rubber sole elevates this and has fun all at the same time.”

N° 2 Urban Slick

“This look is all about highlighting perforated materials, inspired by function but giving it fashion form. A bomber screams sophisticated city, especially when paired with an easy jersey skirt with a high split. Sandals with rubber soles to run in and a soft sporty bag that is cool and nonchalant; these are all the elements of sport done in an urban sleek way.”

N° 3 Varsity Cool

“Make sure to have all the classic known sports items, including a check list of sports bra, shorts, high-tops and a backpack. This season they’re all given a fashion edge - not for wearing on the sports ground – very much fashion meets cool sports.”

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Keep your look low-maintenance and practical, in line with a sporty mood. Go light on the product and use a tinted moisturiser for some sheer, naturally enhancing coverage. Try NARS Pure Radiance Tinted Moisturiser for just the right balance of even skin and dewy finish.

Get the look Sportswear
2014-04-09 00:04:00.0