In today's health-conscious world, prioritising fitness (and looking chic while at it) amidst our hectic lives is no easy feat. After all, most of us know all too well the anxiety of rushing to a Classpass lesson after work and frantically changing into our tights and sports bras—or the difficulty of finding versatile leggings that'll take us from boardroom meetings to the spin bikes. Thankfully, activewear is no longer confined to just gyms and fitness studios, with more and more brands offerings office-appropriate garments that double up as work out gear combining style, comfort and functionality.
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This rising demand for athleisure has also sparked diffusion lines for specific workouts: Pilates, yoga, cycling and weightlifting, to name a few. As a result, there's a growing number of homegrown brands placing greater emphasis on fabric innovation, thus increasing our options for high-quality activewear Whether you're a fitness junkie or a sedentary gal who just loves to rock the pilates princess look, read on to explore our curation of Singapore's finest activewear brands.
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ANYA ACTIVE
Armed with a movement-driven ethos, Anya Active's offerings possess an optimal blend of style and functionality. For the brand's latest Run collection, flattering designs are rendered in soft pastel hues with utilitarian features like built-in pocket shorts. Anya Active is famed for its proprietary cloud fabric that's ultra comfortable and breathable, which is used to craft its best-selling velvety smooth leggings.
NOOLA ACTIVE
Noola Active is the brainchild of sisters Cheryl and Sandra Chee. Founded in 2019, the contemporary label was launched to fill the gap for versatile activewear in Singapore. A majority of its sports bras offer medium support and can be worn across different types of workouts. In addition to highly raved pieces like its lightweight PowerMove Sculpt Shorts, the brand's latest 365 collection also features plenty of activewear classics reimagined in a colourful palette.
KYDRA
If you're a fan of sleek and minimalist designs, look no further than Kydra. Designed for the urban athletes seeking a studio-to-street look, its garments are lightweight and breathable. Our top picks include the Longline Bra featuring a stylish cross-back design (low to medium support) as well as the Kozy Leggings that has a second-skin feel to it.
CHEAK
Designed for the modern woman in mind, cheak's versatile athleisure is intended to support its wearers "from the barre room to the board room". Famed for its luxuriously soft garments, the brand has three unique fabric blends that are engineered for workouts of varying intensity levels: BaseCore® is best suited for strength training and spinning while BaseFlex® and BaseForm™ are better for low-impact workouts like yoga and Pilates. cheak's recreational options are also not to be glossed over—just turn to its highly contoured Off Duty Unitard 2.0 that just got an upgrade with some sleek side pockets and no front seam.
FLOW FUNKIE STUDIOS
Loved for its bold, quirky designs, Flow Funkie Studios is the perfect brand to explore if you need a vibrant pop of colour in your athleisure rotation. Beyond the brand's love for self-expression and timeless designs, Flow Funkie also aims to create high-quality, sustainable activewear that can withstand many wash cycles. For instance, all the brand's pieces are crafted from Global Recycle Standard (GRS)-certified sustainable fabric.
URBANIZED CO.
Urbanized Co. might be the new kid on the block, but this women-led label has already garnered a steady following since its founding during the pandemic. Intentionally designed for the modern active woman in mind, the brand offers a wide assortment of affordable athleisure—from buttery soft leggings to loungewear staples like sweatpants and oversized shirts. If you're looking for something dressier, opt for their feminine tennis dresses that are perfect for brunch dates. A notable mention goes to the one-shoulder Siren Toga Bra that doubles as a sleek crop top.