Tuesday, March 27, 2012

TREND 8: Sports Influence

Never in my life have I ever (ever) been considered the athletic type.  A bout of field hockey in high school only proved that constant sprints and Saturday yellow bus rides just weren't for me.  However nowadays, as a self-professed runner of sorts (I use the term lightly; I just don't have the patience or knees for marathons...), I have taken quite an interest in this very unique and daring trend: the "sports influence."  A brand new way to incorporate menswear into a feminine wardrobe; a little bit of comfy casual, a little bit of uptown chic...

As Neiman's has so enthusiastically stated: "Take your style game to the next level."

Scouting the cyber-stores and street fashion, I have come across a number of sports-inspired items.  Some take it to the extreme: racing stripes, ultra-shiny poly-blends, perforated basketball-esque tanks, high-top sneaks...you get the picture.  Yet some bring in just a touch: colorblocking and stripes, straight cuts, sweatshirt fabrics, and drawstrings, to name a few.  As I continued my research, I found myself daydreaming about what it would be like to conduct my Lunken runs wearing some of these pieces....I'm sure they would look worlds more attractive than my ratty tanks and fluorescent sports bras, albeit a tad strange.  Maybe a future fashion experiment??

Jokes aside, when going for such a bold trend, I would stick to the more subtle nuances than the out-there statements (a la Sporty Spice, no thanks).  I love the silk running shorts, drawstring pants, sleek silk dresses, even the perforated tees.  A big thank you to Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Yigal Azrouel, and Derek Lam for creating some hot, heavy-hitting collections!

Below are a number of products that can help you attain that glam-tomboy look for yourself (some a bit more conspicuous than others).
Sports Influence $1-$200
Top to Bottom, L to R: Vic's Gym Cotton Modal-Blend Tank, Zoe Karssen, net-a-porter.com, $86; Colorblock Tank Dress, Lucca, Couture, Piperlime, $84; Mid-Calf Dress (white, coral, gray), LA Made, Piperlime, $88; Chambray Jacket, Jack by BB Dakota, Piperlime, $74; Knit Racerback Sport Maxi (navy), Silence & Noise, Urban Outfitters, $59; Button Front Hooded Poncho (more colors available), Zoa, Piperlime, $99; Silk Jogger Shorts, ADDISON, Shopbop, $188; Freshman Pocket Tank (striped), Current/Elliott, Saks, $98; Marthe 4 Shoe (more colors available), Lacoste, Zappos, $60; Drawstring Dress, Tinley Road, Piperlime, $59; Leather Tuxedo Stripe Leggings, David Lerner, Shopbop, $176; Orissa Sequin Running Shorts, Rory Becca, Piperlime, $180; Paper Bag Pants, AG Adriano Goldschmied, Brand website, $188; Narissa High Top Sneakers, Pour La Victoire, Zappos, $195
Current Favorite: David Lerner Tuxedo Leggings- Just a hint of sport, completely nightlife-ready

Sports Influence $201-$500
Top to Bottom, L to R: Harlow Jacket, Elizabeth and James, Saks, $385; Sweatshirt Skirt w/Tie Waist, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Neiman Marcus, $325; Paneled Mesh-Jersey Tank Dress, T by Alexander Wang, Net-a-porter, $285; Mya Sandals, L.A.M.B., Piperlime, $265; Striped Ozzy Shorts, Elizabeth and James, Shopbop, $265; Double Layer Tunic Dress, Robert Rodriguez, Shopbop, $375; Fumo Large Matte Wristlet (shown in white); Alexander Wang, Shopbop, $225; Colorblock Dakota Sweatshirt, Rag & Bone, Shopbop, $290; Malaga Mesh Trimmed Bikini, VPL, Net-a-porter, $210; Leather Jogger Shorts, Vince, Neiman Marcus, $475; Moondance Dress, camilla and marc, Shopbop, $496; Floral Ozzy  Silk Shorts,, Elizabeth and James, Intermix, $265; Track Pants, Alexander Wang, Shopbop, $450; Cartography Dress, VPL, Shopbop, $395
Current Favorite: Elizabeth and James floral jogger shorts- Would be gorgeous with a silk tuxedo blazer, a long string of pearls, and some killer patent heels

Sports Influence $501 Plus
Top to Bottom, L to R: Layered Utility Vest, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Saks, $525; Studded Metallic Leather Sneakers, Giuseppe Zanotti, Net-a-porter, $850; Wide Neck Sweater (shown in yellow), DSQUARED2, Shopbop, $850; Bicolor Tank et al, Derek Lam, $590 (tank at Shopbop); Axial Patchwork Camera Bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Shopbop, $695; Hooded Down Jacket, Duvetica, Net-a-porter, $565

Enjoy!
M

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