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Victoria Beckham recently introduced looks with a nod to the “urban athlete.”
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Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Wai Ming pant, $285. Ivy Hill Boutique.
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Kit and Ace boyfriend-fit Come Back pleated mid- sleeve sweatshirt, $128. Kit and Ace.
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Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Rag & Bone Sheridan cropped top, $225; pencil skirt, $325. Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Tory Sport cashmere sweater, $225; printed golf pant in box-check Ivory Pearl, $225. torysport.com
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Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Tory Sport lightweight nylon bomber jacket in Tory Navy. $194. torysport.com.
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Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Marc Jacobs leather handbag with canvas strap, $450. Neiman Marcus.
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Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Saint Laurent leather-and-canvas star sneaker, $645. Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Fendi blue-and-yellow sunglasses, $540. Saks Fifth Avenue.
As someone who practically lives in yogawear, I can gladly report that one of spring’s top trends is urban streetwear with an athletic flair. Perhaps no designer has embraced the trend more successfully than Alexander Wang, though other designers—Paco Rabanne, Pucci, Rag & Bone, Victoria Beckham—also recently introduced looks with a nod to the “urban athlete.”
Locally, Kit and Ace, which recently opened two locations here, is bringing sophisticated separates to devotees of its sister brand, Lululemon. And local designer Emily Koplar of Wai Ming has a gorgeous take on the slouchy pant with a matching top; though not “athleisure” (the very word sets my hair on end), it’s functional and of-the-moment fashion.
Spring’s here: It’s time to embrace the leisure lifestyle.
