When Holes in Your Leggings Are a Good Thing: Activewear’s Next Big Trend

By Sharon Feiereisen

Activewear used to be about breathable fabrics that allowed for movement and minimized copious amounts of sweat. Now with velvet, crochet stitching and even denim, there’s clearly more dimension to this segment of the apparel industry. With the development of athleisure, a new fashion category was born — and with it, a new iteration of trends and styles. Today, a growing number of brands are melding function and fashion by skipping breathable mesh and instead putting actual holes in their garments. Some of these holes are so big that slits is a more fitting term. Whatever you call it, fashion experts say we can expect more trends to translate to activewear than ever before. “Athleisure tends to follow trends seen in ready-to-wear and swimwear,” says Yoga Outlet head buyer Liz Nykamp. “As the industry has expanded, brands are aiming to stay on-trend with colors, prints, new fabrications and silhouettes. They’re also expanding with more items like joggers, cover-ups and graphic tees while still maintaining their functionality through technical fabrics and fit.” Here’s a look at some fun — and airy — pieces to spice up your gym (and beyond) wardrobe.

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Holes Are The Next Big Thing in Activewear

  • Body Language Sportswear

    Body Language Sportswear

    Rita Pullover, $92 at Body Language Sportswear

  • Alala

    Alala

    Carve Tank, $65 at Alala

  • The Laundry Room

    The Laundry Room

    Open Sweats, $70.99 at The Laundry Room

  • Koral

    Koral

    Rotation Versatility Bra, $95 at Koral

  • Teeki

    Teeki

    Laser Cut Shredded Jimi Mermaid Yoga Crop Top, $42 at Yoga Outlet

  • FP Movement

    FP Movement

    Ecology Legging, $118 at Free People

  • Gigi C Bikinis

    Gigi C Bikinis

    Cassidy Catsuit, $265 at Gigi C Bikinis

  • Alo Yoga

    Alo Yoga

    Ripped Sweatpant, $104 at Alo Yoga

  • Onzie

    Onzie

    Harley Yoga Leggings, $38.99 at Yoga Outlet

  • Hard Tail

    Hard Tail

    Flat Waist Laser Ankle Yoga Leggings, $45.99 at Yoga Outlet

  • Beach Riot

    Beach Riot

    Celestial Gold Foil Bowie Top, $73 at Beach Riot

  • LNA

    LNA

    Brushed Sky Sweater, $136 at LNA

  • NSF

    NSF

    Sayde Sweatpants, $225 at NSF

  • The Laundry Room

    The Laundry Room

    Thrasher Jumper Dress, $98 at The Laundry Room

  • Beloforte

    Beloforte

    Lennox Legging, $88 at Beloforte

  • Monrow

    Monrow

    Supersoft Side Slit Sweats, $135 at Monrow

  • Phat Buddha

    Phat Buddha

    St. Nicholas Ave Legging, $99 at Phat Buddha

  • Ultracor

    Ultracor

    Gradient Velvet Slash Legging, $198 at Ultracor

Sharon Feiereisen
Sharon Feiereisen

Sharon Feiereisen is a freelance lifestyle writer. Her work has been published in Time Out, Newsday, The Knot, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, Real Simple and Hamptons Magazine among many other print and online outlets.

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