The Dated Activewear Trend Making My Wardrobe Feel Exciting Again

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Natalia Spotts wearing colorful activewear.
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Vintage and '90s- and 2000s-inspired activewear has been trending again. What used to feel kind of dated—bright colors, patterns, mix-and-match sets, fold-over yoga pants, workout capris—suddenly feels fun again. If you're looking to go down your own rabbit hole, I'd recommend Natalia Spotts and @intentionalgirl, who both frequently post about their own collectsions.

The best way to shop it is on eBay. Start your searches with "vintage," then add keywords like Nike, Lululemon, Pink, Adidas, GapFit, Bebe Sport, Puma Nuala, and Courrèges. Rummage Stretch and After Practice are good vintage sources to check as well.

For new pieces that still feel of that era, I've been looking at Gumi, Other Normal, H-O-R-S-E, and Mode Mischief. I'm also looking forward to the launch of Nadia this spring, which is an activewear brand by a former wardrobe stylist that feels aligned with this whole nostalgic shift.

Audry Hiaoui
Associate Shopping Editor

Audry Hiaoui is a writer based in New York. ForBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing, she specializes in emerging designers, independent labels, and brand discovery, as well as interviews both on and off camera. Her writing has appeared in AnOther, Wonderland, Office, Interview, Love, and i-D, among others, with multiple cover stories and features in print, and she has worked as an editorial producer for Vogue during fashion months. She holds a master's degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking from City, University of London, and has an extensive background in film, having worked for Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Vice UK as well as on various projects including documentaries and music videos and most recently as a writer's assistant on an upcoming HBO/A24 series.