Sports and fashion have been the ultimate duo in street fashion, but the relationship is a new venture in the luxury sphere. The partnership between the Olympics and the LVMH further cemented that sports and fashion are inextricably linked. Sport-inspired fashion is dominating the high fashion runways. The fashion knowers would refer to Jamaican designers Wales Bonner and Martine Rose as the pioneers of said style. These sports-obsessed designers have always been looking into athletics for artistic inspiration, a brand identity at this point. While Zendaya stomped the red carpets of “Challengers” press tours with her custom-made Loewe tennis ball heels, key fashion players like Celine, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton too, are bringing their own balls into the game.
Perennial trendsetters like Bella Hadid were seen modelling the bloke’s sports kits—football jerseys or Adidas track shorts. Lisa from Blackpink, Thai actress Tu Tontawan, and New Jeans too, are some of the prime examples who fronts the style. Be it blokette, gorpcore or athleisure, feeding sports into fashion is the anthem of this summer. Ahead, GRAZIA Malaysia picked out some pieces from the Spring/Summer 2024 collection that give you both style and practicality.
LOUIS VUITTON, Color-Blocked Gathered Leather Jacket
Don’t let its athletic silhouette fool you, this colour-blocked jacket is crafted with buttery soft lambskin leather.
CELINE, Tracksuit Pants in Soft Lambskin
Balancing between comfort and style could be a challenge for many but a structurally tailored low-rise tracksuit made with lambskin is the best of both worlds.
SAINT LAURENT, Jumpsuit in Cotton Twill
If there’s a garment that fits both practicality and suave, it’d be this jumpsuit that pays homage to pioneering female aviators— not for sports per se, but is ideal for outdoor adventures nevertheless.
CASABLANCA, Gradient Striped Polo Top
Polo shirts have become a polarised piece of clothing—are you hot preppy nerds or are you just nerds? Inspired by the colours of the Nigerian flag, this cropped polo tee from Casablanca plays with texture—smocked and frill hems, making it a number for a blokette ensemble.
LOUIS VUITTON, Split Cat Eye Sunglasses
With a semi-detached mask-shaped lens, this pair that resembles skiing sunglasses leaves a bold fashion statement, especially with the bright orange hue.
DIOR, Macrocannage Skort
From afar, this slightly flared skort exudes a soft and elegant aura. It is, however, an ultimate utilitarian piece featuring not only details like the buckle but also because of its technical cotton cloqué that can be found in making activewear or functional garments.
CELINE, Large Triomphe Panier
You’ll never go wrong with a raffia bag to complete a summer look—best if it’s large enough to fit all your picnic-by-the-waterfall gear.
PRADA, PR A25S Geometric Frame Sunglasses
The rimless and geometrical lens of this Prada sunnies scream effortless, perfect to pair with a lax athleisure look.
BALENCIAGA, 3XL Sneakers
Denma made it loud and clear that the gargantuan sneakers—the “augmented gym shoes” according to Balenciaga—have become the trademark of the decade.
MIU MIU, Cotton Piqué Polo Shirt
Polo shirts is a shape-shifter. You can wear it to your next paddle class or just a country club event, be it the Sabrina Carpenter geek chic way, or Jude Law’s stealth wealth style in The Talented Mr. Ripley.
JIL SANDER, Irregular Leather Bracelet
Balance the relaxed fit with a bracelet with an irregular hoop and fine black leather strap.
DIOR, Dior Club V1U Perspex and Cotton-blend Jacquard Visor
Outdoorsy people will tell you how much a visor—especially one with Dior’s logo-jacquard strap—works better than a comically oversized hat.
BOTTEGA VENETA, Braid Leather Bracelet
If chunky jewellery is not up your alley, a subtle braided leather bracelet adorned with a refined gold clasp would be a way to jazz up your look.
BURBERRY, Small Shield Earrings
Garnished with gold plating, the silver earrings are shaped after the shield of Burberry’s Equestrian Knight Design logo.
BOTTEGA VENETA, Orbit Sneakers
Lightweight and easy to wear, Bottega Veneta’s Orbit low-top sneakers are designed for maximum breathability with its technical mesh exterior.
BALENCIAGA, Speed Sunglasses
With a futuristic design, the Balenciaga’s Speed sunglasses is not only a fashion statement, but also a practical pair, taking after the shape of a cycling sunglasses.
GUCCI, Cotton Lace Polo T-Shirt
Gone are the days of old-style rigid polo tee, Sabarto de Sarno’s Gucci debut unveiled a whimsical athleisure style, featuring polo shirts trimmed with the House’s colours, green and red.