The best yoga brands for a chic savasana
Whether you’re an advanced yogi or just getting into the flow, add a little style to your sun salutations with these brilliant activewear brands
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Yoga, it’s fair to say, has amassed quite the devout fanbase over the years. Once considered the preserve of free-spirits and alternative lifestyles, internet stars like Adriene Mishler, famous for her hugely popular YouTube channel Yoga With Adriene, combined with a general shift in attitudes towards self-care, has seen yoga explode in popularity over the last decade. Whether you’ve just begun dabbling in home workouts or boast a membership to one of the capital’s best yoga studios, you’ll know that kitting yourself out in the right gear is key – after all, no one wants to discover their leggings are, in fact, see-through in the middle of cat-cow or worry about running leggings restricting your downward dog. Happily, a host of activewear brands now offer yoga-specific styles, featuring butter-soft yoga pants and chic matching sports bras – so you can look good while feeling good. Here are the best yoga brands for the studio and beyond.
Vuori
Founded in 2015, Vuori takes its inspiration from the breezy coastal Californian lifestyle to create activewear that delivers serious style. Doing away with logo-heavy clothing, Vuori takes a pared back approach with its classic silhouettes and subtle designs while being made with unique technical fabrics that promise to enhance your workouts. For yoga, consider the BlissBlend – a high-performance fabric which allows for a four-way stretch. This, combined with advanced moisture-wicking and handy waistband pockets, are sure to keep you comfortable as you stretch and meditate your way to peak wellness.
Alo Yoga
The clue is in the name with this one. Founded in 2007, Alo Yoga continues to be one of the best yoga wear brands on the market thanks to its trend-forward offering that marries mindful design with innovative fabrics. Consider the signature Airlift fabric, with its high compression and maximum support, for intensive power yoga workouts or the breathable Airbrush which moves smoothly with you. Elsewhere, the Alosoft fabric promises a comfortable fit that’s great for heated Bikram yoga or other sweaty workouts. Elsewhere, shop supportive sports bras, sculpted onesies, capri leggings, flared yoga pants, and chic hoodies and jackets all rendered in an array of colours and fits to carry you from the studio to the street. Plus with Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner among Alo’s loyal fanbase, you’ll be in good company.
Beyond Yoga
Beyond Yoga first rose to popularity thanks to its stylish maternity activewear – proof, perhaps, of just how comfortable the brand’s clothing is. Best known for its signature soft, but moisture-wicking, UV-protecting Spacedye material, the brand now makes its leggings, tank tops, sports bras and jumpsuits in an array of fabrics: lightweight and breezy Featherweight, sporty Heather Rib, printed and colourful Softmark and luxurious Cozy Fleece. Endorsed by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Olivia Wilde and Emily Ratajkowski, you’ll want to live in its super-soft collection from the mat to the weekend market – trust us.
Alo Yoga
Adanola
While many yoga wear brands were born across the pond, Manchester-based Adanola is giving Stateside labels a run for their money. Launched in 2015, the brand draws inspiration from Scandinavian fashion and retro styles for its tracksuits, hoodies, jumpsuits, racerback tank tops and leggings. The stylish pieces are made with high-quality durable fabrics and offer ideal support, compression and stretch, while the brand is also committed to reducing its environmental impact with its 100 per cent recyclable packaging. While the wrap-over leggings are great for yoga, we also love the Nineties-inspired tracksuit which makes for chic but comfy loungewear.
The Upside
Australian fashion labels are known for their playful, effortless style. Case in point: The Upside. Founded by Australian model and TV presenter Jodhi Meares, The Upside has built a cult following with its bright take on activewear. You’ll find all the classics here, but with a twist – think paisley print leggings, sports bras with colourful stripes and leggings with sporty panels. Unabashedly bold and made with the finest materials, The Upside is beloved by celebrities including Dua Lipa and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Stock up on a few printed sets to add a cheerful edge to the most rigorous workouts.
Sporty & Rich
Founded in 2015 by Emily Oberg, Sporty & Rich began life as an Instagram moodboard filled with vintage sportswear references (Princess Diana was a key fixture) before growing into a print magazine and then a collection of activewear. Now, the brand’s preppy workout sets, graphic tees and logo-embellished velour tracksuits – reminiscent of Juicy Couture’s Y2K mainstays – make for the ultimate cool girl workout uniform.
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