In recent years, athleisure has moved from being a simple trend to becoming a true style language.
Once confined to the gym or during free time, today it conquers the catwalks, front rows and the wardrobes of it-girls.
But what does athleisure really mean and how is it interpreted in 2025?
Athleisure according to fashion magazines
Major fashion magazines agree: athleisure is the new frontier of functional luxury.
- Vogue he defines it as a balance between aesthetics and performance in an article where leggings, top technicians And oversized sweatshirts blend with tailored blazers and statement accessories.
- Marie Claire talks about “athluxury”, a fusion of sport and sophistication, where technical garments are elevated thanks to premium fabrics, shiny details and couture cuts.
- Elle.de notes that theathleisure is “Sportlich, lässig, elegant”: combines comfort and femininity for spring/summer 2025. The article highlights that pieces like leggings and oversized blazers form a “harmonious alliance” that are also perfect for the office.
- Elle.fr defines athleisure as the meeting of comfort and style, arguing that leggings are back to prove that “comfort and style are not incompatible” thanks to a mix of sporty and refined garments.
- Harper's Bazaar He calls it “Elevated Sportswear”, the athleisure of 2025 is rethought with a feminine and elegant touch.
From the gym to the catwalk
Athleisure has also conquered the seasonal fashion shows: in the Spring/Summer 2025 and Fall/Winter preview, the great designers have proposed hybrid outfits that combine comfort, glamour and functionality.
- Miu Miu, Tory Burch and Stella McCartney present Joggers in satin, micro-mesh tops and cropped running jackets in sophisticated colors.
- From Ferragamo to Bottega Veneta, you can see sneakers paired with suits, leggings under tailored trench coats and technical bodies under double-breasted coats.
- The front row also speaks athleisure: celebrities and influencers wear activewear outfits with ankle boots, luxury bags and oversized glasses.
The key pieces of athleisure (that cannot be missed)
To build a truly contemporary athleisure look, here are the wardrobe staples according to the magazines:
- Shaping Leggings: high-waisted, with sculptural seams and technical fabrics, perfect with oversized blazers or deconstructed shirts.
- Crop top And sports bras: worn on display under leather jackets or light trench coats.
- Oversized Sweatshirts and Hoodies: ideal for layering over midi skirts or palazzo pants.
- Fashion sneakers: chunky, monochromatic or fluorescent, they are the basis of any athleisure outfit.
- Technical bodies: second skin effect, to be worn also as a top under tailored trousers or pencil skirts.
- Jumpsuit: iconic pieces with a chameleon-like charm, capable of reinventing themselves with refinement depending on the accessories that accompany them.
How to Style Athleisure to Be Truly Stylish
Athleisure works best when you play on style contrasts.
Here are some winning combinations:
- Leggings + blazer + white sneakers→ Modern and relaxed office look. Add a belt at the waist for structure.
- Technical body + cargo pants + chunky sandals→ Perfect for an urban aperitif with a sporty but refined touch.
- Oversized sweatshirt + biker shorts + light trench coat → Street style comfort, ideal for weekends in the city.
- Sports top + long skirt + short bomber jacket→ Feminine, contemporary and comfortable for autumn.
It's not just fashion, it's a lifestyle
Athleisure is more than just a trend. It’s a way of living and communicating your balance between movement, wellness and style.
It's the dress for those who want to be ready for anything: training, working, relaxing, going out... with the same outfit.
This is why it continues to conquer the fashion world and the hearts of women.
We can finally feel comfortable and beautiful, without having to choose between one or the other.
