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Recent Examples of sportswear
Consumers are remixing the past, romanticizing the everyday, even repurposing sportswear—all new ideas that require old items.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
And much like Aspen’s Gorsuch, the legendary Strolz Sport & Mode has been decking visitors with swanky sportswear and ski gear for over 100 years.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
In August, Nike announced Clark as its latest signature athlete, with a new signature logo, a collection of sportswear and apparel, and a signature sneaker to debut in 2026.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2025
After years of alienating its key retail partners and losing its athlete-first focus, retired longtime company executive Elliott Hill returned to Nike as CEO to fix this iconic sportswear brand.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
And much like Aspen’s Gorsuch, the legendary Strolz Sport & Mode has been decking visitors with swanky sportswear and ski gear for over 100 years.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
In August, Nike announced Clark as its latest signature athlete, with a new signature logo, a collection of sportswear and apparel, and a signature sneaker to debut in 2026.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2025
After years of alienating its key retail partners and losing its athlete-first focus, retired longtime company executive Elliott Hill returned to Nike as CEO to fix this iconic sportswear brand.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportswear
Noun
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The brand makes outerwear that’s luxuriously stylish, but practical, too.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Put your out-of-season coats and extra outerwear in the coat closet instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Athleta Elation Ultra High-Rise Leggings, $31 at checkout There’s still time to score an extra 30 percent off on-sale activewear at Athleta.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The material provides softness, stretch and durability while remaining warm and breathable when applied to products like activewear and outerwear.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Even better, loungewear lovers can buy two Active and AirEssentials garments and get 15 percent off their purchase.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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To claim her prize for her role in Big Little Lies, Nicole Kidman wore a black lace bodice and sleek silk skirt from Clare Waight Keller’s debut couture collection for the house of Givenchy.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jones later invited Moore to open his debut couture show for Fendi in 2021.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alabama then showcased four corsets, as well as some bras and underwear.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Any bras, underwear, or lingerie that has elastic, spandex, lace, or lycra can be ruined by the heat and should be hung to dry.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shirt dresses embody the preppy trend, combining crisp tailoring with effortless, throw-on ease.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plus, with both petite and short inseam options, they are designed to fit right off the rack with no tailoring required.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sportswear is hitting the stores now, with intimates and sleepwear heading toward brick-and-mortar in March; all styles will continually drop online.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In 2015, the brand opened its flagship store in downtown Austin, which continues to attract a loyal following of customers from around the world who seek out her viral sleepwear (hello, Texas Toile), home decor, and accessories.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
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Although a button-down shirt traditionally gives off an air of menswear, these flowy, romantic styles have a softer feel.—
Avery Matera,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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The oversized cut is roomy and menswear-inspired, with cuff buttons, flap pockets, and shoulder pads.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Sportswear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportswear. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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