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There's no need to sacrifice style for functionality with these fashionable athleisure brands

Athleisure has never been more popular. With the pandemic meaning that many of us are staying home, working from home and working out from home, it's the perfect option for an outfit that is comfortable yet stylish. 

There are many athleisure brands to choose from, from eco-friendly labels to collaborations with fashion brands, but here we round-up the most fashionable ones to wear in 2021 so you don't have to ditch style over functionality.

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1. Girlfriend Collective

Girlfriend Collective aims to be as transparent as possible, beyond the flashy headlines of sustainability. This is why everything from their process and raw materials, right down to their facilities are chosen and shared with their partners. Besides this, Girlfriend Collective puts being a sustainable brand as one of its top priorities and it's also shown throughout their practices—packaging that's 100 per cent recycled and recyclable, LITE leggings made from recycled fishing nets and other waste while their bras are made from 79 per cent recycled polyester and 21 per cent spandex.

Not only are their products fashionable and eco-friendly, but also perfect for athleisure wear from sports bras, leggings to outerwear that cater to almost all sizes for a diverse range of ages.

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2. JW Anderson

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JW Anderson is a brand that offers a unique design aesthetic that puts a modern interpretation of masculinity and feminity through its thought-provoking silhouettes by combining both menswear and womenswear elements. You may know it as a brand that produces truly fashionable clothing but it also has a number of athleisure wear and accessories available. For instance, you can get this yoga mat and leather-trimmed canvas bag that's perfect for your yoga class.

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3. Live the Process

More than just an athleisure brand, Live the Process is also a place you can go to for wellness tips all laid-out in their online journal. Launched in 2013, this athleisure brand has helped create a community that's looking for self-actualisation through its collections and editorials. The brand defines "The Workout Within" as its mantra to exercise consciousness at every step of a person's wellness journey from the linking of breath and movement to the relationship between action and experience.

Their pieces are created with thoughtful design and construction topped off with a high standard of care. When you wear Live the Process pieces, you can also workout or perform at your best thanks to its four-way stretch, heat reduction, moisture-wicking and wind repellent fabrication.

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4. Vaara

This London-based athleisure brand offers contemporary collections that are made for movement. Vaara seeks to transcend the traditional ideas of athleisure by actively committing itself to craft and excellence. Their design principles are rooted in the idea that good design needs to be both functional and refined, in other words, fashionable with purpose. Each of the piece in their collection is designed and curated through a multi-disciplinary lens, offering apparel, footwear and accessories—covering all your workout essentials.

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5. Les Tien

Les Tien proudly develops their pieces in their own factory in downtown LA and dyed in their own dye house. Offering unisex collection of high-quality essential basics that cater to men and women across every demographic, Les Tien wants its brand and products to satisfy every person's needs in the area of fashion and leisure. Whether you're looking for heavyweight or lightweight athleisure wear, Les Tien has both for you. The clothes are great for either a workout session, working from home, or simply just taking a stroll outside.

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6. Reebok x Victoria Beckham

The Reebok x VB collaboration is one of the best athleisure collaborations to get your hands on. The fourth collaborative release between Reebok and Victoria Beckham celebrates relaxed, non-fussy '90s sportswear designed for the city, the gym, the school run and beyond. The collection is available in various colourways each boasting rich and vibrant hues such as the Yves Klein blue that is juxtaposed by a softer palette inspired by California surf culture.

As if not that's not enough, you're guaranteed to like the fabrications that are equally alluring but also offer functionality thanks to its technical innovations.

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7. Adidas x Wales Bonner

Renowned sports brand, adidas partners up with the winner of LVMH Young Designer award, Grace Wales Bonner for this collection that merges the world of tailoring and sportswear. The designs are inspired by the distinctive dress sense of musician Bob Marley, adidas's extensive archive in Germany and the effect of 1970s dancehall music from Jamaica to London fashion.

From reimagined ready-to-wear separates such as tracksuits and jackets to trainers that all evoke freshness and nostalgia at the same time.

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8. Year of Ours

Year of Ours is an LA-based brand that prides itself as female-led and champions "team spirit" at its core. Their clothes pay homage to the bold, utilitarian aesthetic of classic American sportswear but with contemporary updates on its style and fabric that reflects the modern women who will be wearing them.

Multi-purpose at best, their pieces are easy to transition from daily wear to workout, all while maintaining the same quality. They've also rolled out extended sizing from XXS to 2X, introduced new cuts, colour palettes and fabric formulas as a testament to their growth since their inception.

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9. HVN

HVN is the brainchild of model Harley Viera-Newton so it comes as no surprise that the brand is named after her initials. The idea for HVN came from Viera-Netwon's own love for dresses and always wanted to make her own. Each HVN piece is made with love from Viera-Newton and comes in different prints and colours.

Being a print lover herself, she wanted to make sure that print patterns are included in the DNA of her clothing line. The prints are inspired by classic vintage motifs from cherry, ginghams to florals. And while she mostly creates dresses, there are also lounge sets and sweatsuit sets for both your workout and daily fashion.

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10. Adidas by Stella McCartney

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Above Photo: Courtesy of Stella McCartney

Another major collaboration by Adidas is with Stella McCartney. The SS21 campaign and collection called FUTUREPLAYGROUND, is an ode to the world and the environment and features expressive street sports pieces elevated by prints.

This collection marries high fashion and next-level performance, using the latest material technologies to keep the next generation of athletes and fashion forward individuals dry and comfortable as they move, whether it's skating, cycling, working out or just working at home.

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