What is men's fashion in the 2020s without a little athleisure? Whether you are an avid fashion enthusiast or not, you've probably got quite a few clothes in your wardrobe that qualify as being "athleisure." So what exactly is the meaning of that term? We hear it, see it, and buy it, but do any of us truly know what it means? A 2018 Atlantic article highlighted it well, demonstrating how fitness and sports have influenced clothing over the past decades, resulting in the ubiquity of athleisure—a type of hybrid clothing, typically worn during athletic activities and in other settings, such as at the workplace, at school, or at other casual or social occasions. Athleisure is a relatively newer trend, growing throughout the 2000s but becoming even more popular at the beginning of the pandemic when we were all home pretty much 24/7, but still wanted to look and feel good in the house. Now, almost four years on, athleisure is a regular part of the fashion world, even merging together with the streetwear universe. As such, we've rounded up the best athleisure brands for men to shop right now.
So now that we have established what athleisure is, let’s get into how it differentiates from standard gym wear like workout shirts and shorts.