The 9 Best Luxury Activewear Labels of 2023

With weekday-to-weekend dress codes more blurred than ever, everything from loungewear to second-skin gym gear has become a mainstay of a modern closet. Cue the recent slew of studio-to-street activewear labels that have sprung up out of L.A., promising a flattering, comfortable and functional look from dawn to dusk. Whether you fall for the asymmetrical crop tops and stirrup pants from Splits59 or the sustainably focused loungewear from PANGAIA, one thing is clear: low-key luxury has never looked so good. Here, is our edit of the best activewear labels to invest in now.

1. PANGAIA

Falling somewhere between relaxing at home and streetwear-with-an-edge, this effortlessly cool L.A. label is challenging fashion’s waste problem head-on by only using fabrics that have an “earth-positive” impact. Already a favorite of Bella Hadid, Justin Bieber, Pharrell Williams and Jaden Smith, it is helmed by a luxe-leaning design collective that previously worked at the likes of LVMH. Incorporating science, technology and sustainability, this luxury activewear label offers the perfect balance of style and substance.

2. Splits59

Kickstarted by triathletes, Jonathan Schwartz and Keith Peterson, this eco-conscious luxury activewear label is where a well-dressed night out meets stylish a morning workout. Offering foundational wardrobe pieces that play multiple roles throughout the week—gym, boardroom and weekend brunch, included—this L.A. brand creates a chic selection of basics to “live, work, breathe and sleep in.”

3. New Balance

Ever since the dawn of the ‘dad sneaker’, this Boston-born footwear label has populated our social media feeds. Whether it’s the classic 990v5s, 2002s (both influencer favorites), or a next-level collaboration with Miu Miu, Mytheresa or Aimé Leon Dore, these timeless kicks consistently step up their style game, convincing us to keep making space in our closets.

4. Alo Yoga

This celebrity-endorsed luxury activewear label—Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid, Taylor Swift, and Kendall Jenner are all fans—believes that “mindful movement leads to better living” and offers lightweight, antimicrobial garments that are ethically made, alongside moisturizing creams, bath soaks, yoga mats, and blocks, in modern, soothing shades.

5. Year of Ours

Eleanor Haycock’s second skin luxury activewear label is built around an ethos of high-performance fabrics, size inclusivity and the ability to fit into the ‘whatever activity’ in a woman’s day. With a name that signifies ‘this is your year to win’, the label delivers perfectly fitting pieces that help you do just that.

6. Nike

This global activewear brand needs no introduction. Host to some of the fashion world’s most covetable collaborations—Sacai and Undercover, Jacquemus and Off-White to name a few—it has become a go-to, not just for high-performance sportswear, but for luxe, directional street-style with serious style kicks. 

7. Tory Sport

Luxury, ease, and timeless style define this diffusion line from one of New York’s most successful women designers. Featuring performance fabrics that are lightweight and breathable, this luxury activewear label is as popular for its practicality as its of-the-moment designs.

8. lululemon

From airy sports bras to oversized hoodies, this established luxury activewear label is known for reliable pieces in inclusive sizes and a spectrum of uplifting hues. In short, it’s a go-to for workout enthusiasts who want clothing that works as hard as they do.

9. Carbon38

Considering the impressive roster of achievements already decorating her resume—Ballerina, Harvard Grad, Wall Street Analyst—it’s only natural that Los Angeleno, Katie Warner Johnson, should offer a selection of over-achieving gym staples in her most recent endeavor. Featuring bright, bold hues and svelte modern cuts, this luxury activewear label offer bright modern cuts that look as good in the studio as under a blazer on a night out.