L.A. Fashion Girls Are Wearing This Activewear Trend |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK

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published 3 June 2025

If you live in L.A., chances are you've been basking in the pre-summer sunshine, with temperatures hovering in the high 20s. Meanwhile, those of us in New York and London are still waiting for our turn, but we’re living vicariously through you. Regardless, the heat is on, and so is the shift in celebrity attire. Case in point? Kaia Gerber’s latest ensemble.

This week, while heading to the Nike Training Studio in West Hollywood, Gerber swapped her usual leggings and bike shorts for something a bit fresher and more suitable for warm weather: foldover micro shorts. She styled them with a matching sports bra and a crew-neck sweatshirt with a leather shoulder bag and On running sneakers

Kaia gerber wears a black sweatshirt, micro foldover shorts, and on running sneakers.

On Kaia Gerber: On sneakers

Foldover micro shorts are quickly becoming the go-to alternative to traditional bike shorts and leggings, offering a breezy and playful twist on summer athleisure. Whether you're running errands, hitting the gym, or just soaking up the sun, these shorts strike the perfect balance between style and function. Their versatility makes them an ideal match for everything from leather bomber jackets to cropped tanks, effortlessly transitioning from a workout to brunch. Ready to try them for yourself? Keep scrolling for the best foldover micro shorts to add to your summer rotation.

Shop the Best Foldover Micro Shorts:

ASOS DESIGN

Fold Over Ribbed Hot Pant Short in Black

These look just like Gerber's.

Urban Outfitters

Out From Under Bec Foldover Shorts

Style with a gray sweatshirt and white sneakers.

Free People

Good Karma Running Shorts

You can wear these high-waisted or fold them down for a low-waisted look.

H&M

Sports Cycling Shorts With Softmove™

At the top of my list.

Stradivarius

Short Leggings With Fold-Over Waist

Who doesn't love a pink moment?

GINA TRICOT

Fold Over Hotpant Shorts in Grey Melange

So comfy.

Weekday

Low Hotpants

These would look so cute for a Pilates-to-brunch moment. Just style with a white sports bra and a cropped jacket.

Adanola

Rib Fold Over Crop Shorts - Grey Melange

These look so soft.

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Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” style; it’s just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself. When she's not writing, you can find her taking a Pilates class, reading a powerful romance novel, or exploring a new wellness spot in Manhattan.