Get moving with the latest and greatest in fitness gear
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Stay motivating is half the battle when it comes to working out. The other half is looking—and feeling—the part. Switching up your routine regularly will see you reap the fitness rewards, as will an investment in some quality gym wear.
From the weights room to the spin class, here are nine sports items to take the sweat out of your next gym gear shop.
Givenchy gym bag
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Pack a punch with the Givenchy holdall. Cut from black cotton and polyurethane -- for a stand-anything gym bag -- the bold logo kit-carrier features top handles, a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap and silver-hued hardware for the urban minimalist. A top zip closes up for the win.
Available at farfetch.com
Blackbarrett shirt
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Newcomer sports-luxe brand Blackbarrett sends out striking gym pieces this season. In molten red, the honeycomb-jagged t-shirt offers on-point print fun with a perforated back panel for ventilation. This shirt’s got your back when the training heats up.
Available at lanecrawford.com
Junya Watanabe's Comme des Garçons jacket
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Layers are critical post-workout. Junya Watanabe’s Comme des Garçons Man offers classic athletic outerwear but with pop-art hues – like this primary blue and yellow zip-through jacket – with a funnel neck and poly-wool construction. Ventilation and warmth for when you venture back in to the real world.
Available at farfetch.com
Adidas x Alexander Wang shorts
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Comfort is key when it comes to shorts. From lifting weights to pounding the treadmill, the black cotton Inout shorts by Alexander Wang and Adidas feature an elasticated waistband with a drawstring closure and a suitably short length. Big on breathability, these shorts provide room and shape -- in all the right places.
Available at farfetch.com
Falke socks
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For socks -- that promote performance and comfort in one -- slip into Falke’s RU5 ankle socks. The signature three-layer construction promotes moisture-wicking technology and a shock-absorbing heel for even the most heavy-footed runner.
Available at lanecrawford.com
Y-3 sneakers
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Hit the ground running with Y-3 Sport. The activewear collaboration from Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas has dropped the low-top Approach trainer in black. Shaped with a round-toe silhouette, laser-cut granite-grey stripes mix with a black mesh heel for breathability. The gym-factor is in the base: a wide white boost rubber midsole aiding natural movement and stability – on and off the track.
Available at matchesfashion.com
Super Sunglasses
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Fitness shades are known to be unappealing. Not these. Super’s classic sunglasses come in a shiny black acetate D-frame that sit ready and steady of the face. The reflective Zeiss lenses boast high UV protection, and offer a pop of mirrored-colour to even the most unmotivated gym member.
Available at lanecrawford.com
Bremont watch
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Time your workout to the minute with Bremont. In race-y red and a chic black dial, the satin and polished titanium case of the Swiss 'Oracle II' watch houses an anti-shock mount and anti-magnetic Faraday cage and is one of the most tech-savvy timepieces out. With features to boot, the watch is water-resistant up to 500 metrea and is enabled for a second timezone GMT.
Available at nuji.com