Sportswear has been infiltrating fashion since around the 1980s. Decades have passed since the hip-hop era established the look of jogging suits, track jackets and basketball shoes, and yet sports-inspired fashion continues to dominate the market. Most recently, it was Virgil Abloh who gave sportswear the nobility. Then came the pandemic and elements of loungewear and sportswear became everyday wardrobe for many people. Now, for FW23, fashion houses showcased athletic and gym-inspired silhouettes. Here are the ten best looks.
Diesel
Designer Glenn Martens sent an eclectic look down the runway consisting of a light blue and black tie-dye hoodie and a short-sleeve version with the lettering ‘successful’. He paired it with matching sweatpants with yellow lettering. Accessories included a red resin Diesel choker, black patent bag and shoes to match the ensemble.
Ferrari
At Ferrari, designer Rocco Iannone presented a turtleneck top and matching leggings in tonal mesh jersey in navy, burgundy and coral. The look is completed by a pink metallic shopper, gray moto gloves and gray sneakers with red laces.
Heron Preston
Heron Preston showed off an oversized white tailored blazer with a clasp and eyelet embedded in a blue snakeskin patch. The eye-catching piece is worn over lined leggings. Accessories included tiny hoop earrings, black rectangular sunglasses and blue, white and silver sneakers.
Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood
Classic sweatpants made of emerald green velour, decorated with white stripes, an AK logo and red lace were combined with a matching layered top by Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood. The look was completed with a blue bowling style bag and yellow and black lace-embossed boots.
Ottolingen
Sporty looking pieces from the Ottolinger duo Cosima Gadient and Christa Bösch included a cream colored wrap jacket trimmed with black piping and matching wrap pants with black color blocking.
Stella McCartney
At Stella McCartney, a classic tracksuit of a navy blue zipped jacket with red stripes down the arms met matching trousers. Both pieces were decorated with a red logo of the brand. Accessories included oval sunglasses, chain loafers and a gold plated whistle.
Errea x Francesca Liberatore
A beige rib knit hooded sweater and a brown rib knit top flashed from beneath a long trench coat at Errea x Francesca Liberatore. There were also satin trousers with a sketch pattern and the Errea logo.
Burberry
Daniel Lee’s debut collection for Burberry featured a white mesh sweatshirt with a light blue placed rose print and the writing ‘Roses aren’t always red’. The top was combined with yellow and purple trousers with a rose print. The look was completed with a purple shoulder bag
Ahluwalia
Designer Priya Ahluwalia showed off a high-waisted, long-sleeved, turtleneck leotard with a cut-out front, decorated with a green, red, pink and brown geometric pattern.
Mowalola
A navy and red zip-up sweatshirt and denim micro mini skirt were presented at Mowalola. The logo on the belt buckle is a nod to that of the New York Yankees. Accessories include a baseball cap, detachable striped collar, black socks and sneakers.
This article was published on FashionUnited.com. Translation and editing: Barbara Russ