Minimalist Performance

Activewear takes inspiration from minimalist fashion aesthetics

Trend - Brands that specialize in sportswear are increasingly blending function with minimalist designs. Blending activewear with fashion-forward designs come as comfort-based sportswear maintains its dominance in the fashion industry.

Insight - Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, athleisure was common among Millennial and Gen Z demographics. Now, with the pandemic making even more people dress for comfort, consumers are seeking out brands that merge that need with their desire to look and feel put together regardless of where they are.
Workshop Question - How is your brand adapting to long-term shifts created by the ongoing pandemic?

Trend Themes

  1. Minimalist Activewear — As consumers seek out brands that merge comfort with their desire to look and feel put together, brands are increasingly blending function with minimalist designs in their activewear collections.
  2. Sustainable Materials — Sustainability in fashion continues to be a growing trend, and many brands are exploring sustainable materials and slow fashion principles in their sportswear lines.
  3. Compact and Functional Designs — Sportswear brands are creating lightweight and multi-functional activewear collections that cater to runners, training, and travel.

Industry Implications

  1. Sportswear — The sportswear industry is evolving with trends like minimalist designs, sustainable materials, and functional designs.
  2. Fashion Retail — The fashion industry is adapting to trends in minimalist fashion, activewear, and sustainability, as consumers seek out comfortable and functional pieces.
  3. Sustainability — The sustainability movement is driving the creation of more sustainable and eco-friendly sportswear, as brands explore innovative materials and slow fashion principles.
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Featured Examples

Compact Runner-Targeted Fashions
Compact Runner-Targeted Fashions
The Vollebak Race to Zero Collection is Built for Athletes
The Vollebak Race to Zero Collection is a lightweight, minimalist and functional garment range targeted toward avid runners as a way to enhance their ability to partake in training at any point in... MORE
Casual Minimalist Sportswear
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The Nike Every Stitch Considered Range is Minimal & Timeless
The Spring additions to the Nike Every Stitch Considered range were developed based on decades of research about bodies in motion and the designs fuse practicality and function with old-world... MORE
Hidden Function Capsules
Hidden Function Capsules
Nike's Every Stitch Considered' is a Minimalist Capsule Collection
Nike’s ‘Every Stitch Considered’ is a capsule collection that offers a more minimalist take than what’s expected from the brand. This line seamlessly balances aesthetics with... MORE
Sporty Minimalist Fashion
Sporty Minimalist Fashion
H&M Spring 2021 Explores Sustainable Materials & Revisits 90s Style
H&M Spring 2021 mixes sporty and 90s minimalist elements with sustainable materials, some of which have already been introduced in previous collections. The brand is taking the next step in its... MORE
Slow Fashion Activewear
Slow Fashion Activewear
Soul Sporty Makes Athleisure That Aligns with Environmental Values
Soul Sporty is a new line of athleisure for women that’s designed to be comfortable, durable and guilt-free thanks to its adherence to sustainable principles. The environmentally friendly line... MORE
Minimalist Sportswear Lines
Minimalist Sportswear Lines
Maggie Marilyn's 'Somewhere Sport' line is both functional and casual
Maggie Marilyn’s ‘Somewhere Sport’ line is both functional and casual. With loungewear becoming more popular and prominent in everyday aesthetics, brands are beginning to... MORE
Functional Spring Activewear Collections
Functional Spring Activewear Collections
COS' Activewear Collection Was Made Sustainably
COS releases a minimalist activewear collection shortly after debuting its Spring/Summer 2021 collection. The pandemic has forced major fashion retailers to slow down and focus on the basics. As... MORE

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