# Sultry Sportswear Spreads The MICHI Fall 2011 Collection is Sleek & Modern By Carly Foy | Published 2011-04-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michi-fall References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2011/04/06/introducing-michi-autumnwinter-2011-activewear/) & [michiny](http://www.michiny.com/) Fashion designer Michelle Watson has created a sensual line of [workout clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-active) for the MICHI Fall collection. Bringing together [athletic wear and sheer fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikeskims-collection), the MICHI Fall collection creates a completely cohesive line. The entire collection is done in black with accents of grey. The look book is full of fitted, streamlined pieces. The catalog is set in a gym, featuring a female model in steamy workout poses while wearing sky high platforms and sporting a ponytail. According to designer Watson, the pieces in the MICHI collection are designed so that each piece can be "[effortlessly mixed, matched and layered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-motions-collection) to expose intricate details such as peek-a-boo bra straps and stylized waistbands." The MICHI Fall line is absolutely alluring and utilizes fabrics such as jersey, nylon and mesh. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Athleisure:** Sultry sportswear combines athletic wear with sheer fabrics, catering to the growing athleisure trend. - **Mix and Match:** The MICHI Fall collection promotes the trend of mixing and matching workout clothes for versatility and personal style. - **Seductive Activewear:** The use of sensual fabrics like jersey, nylon, and mesh in the MICHI Fall line opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of seductive activewear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** The sultry sportswear trend in the MICHI Fall collection presents disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion retailers to cater to the growing demand for stylish and functional athletic wear. - **Fitness and Lifestyle:** The athleisure trend showcased in the MICHI Fall line offers disruptive innovation opportunities for fitness and lifestyle companies looking to provide versatile and fashionable workout clothing. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The use of sheer fabrics such as jersey, nylon, and mesh in the MICHI Fall collection creates disruptive innovation opportunities for textile manufacturers to develop new materials for seductive activewear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Athleisure Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorias-secret-relaunched.md) - [High-Performance Spring Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-activewear.md) - [Performance-Focused Athleisure Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dicks-sporting-goods-1.md) - [Essential 90s-Inspired Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-activewear.md) - [Versatile Athletic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-labels-sport-collection.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Athleisure Line Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-in-the-city.md) - [Fitness Expert Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katherine-mason-for-kinesis.md) - [Elevated Fall Tennis Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-fw25-tennis.md)