Active wear
‘Plastic anxiety’: Is this the next big shift in activewear?
Growing concerns about the effects of plastics on our health and the environment are changing what modern consumers want from their workout gear.
- Lauren Ironmonger
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‘Pure damage control’: Lululemon roasted over handling of see-through leggings saga
Lululemon customers are irate about tights that are not “squat proof” and so sheer they can see their underwear.
- Jessica Yun
‘This is really boring’: Why Gen Z are shedding their leggings
While claims that “the reign of leggings is dead” may be overstated, it seems the dominance of the black legging may be coming to an end.
- Lauren Ironmonger
Eleven stylish fitness accessories starting from $20
Some of the latest fitness gear from inexpensive items to splurge-worthy pieces.
- Georgie Gordon
The ugly Bondi sneaker favoured by presidents, media moguls and Britney Spears
The much-loved US label with a New Zealand name has a new home in Australia.
- Damien Woolnough
Freaky sneaks: The mutt shoe beloved by Beyoncé and JLo making a comeback
Sneaker heels were everywhere in the 2010s. But the divisive shoe hybrid has a long history, from post-war athletic wear to hip hop.
- Lauren Ironmonger
The best and worst 2022 World Cup jerseys
It’s not all about the scoreboard. Here we unpack the kit of international teams for better or for worse.
- Damien Woolnough
Cody Simpson wants to be king of the pool but a Prince of fashion
Commonwealth Games champion swimmer, singer and sometime poet Cody Simpson is launching his first solo fashion venture Prince Neptune, with big plans for the future
- Damien Woolnough
‘Their shoes are on fire’: Yes, they’re talking about New Balance
From dad staple to supermodel stand-by, New Balance sneakers have become cool. Here are the other styles for a footwear upgrade.
- Damien Woolnough
From $80,000 debt to international success: hard yards take STAX to the top
What started as a failed fitness supplement brand is now a multimillion-dollar luxury activewear brand with about 60 staff, with fans including Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo and Megan Fox.
- Lucy Manly