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Sorry fashion fashion people. There's a reason leggings never lost their appeal...despite predictions of doom since the 1980's-when stretchy shape retention fabrics went widespread. They are comfortable, can flatter figures-and have dress-up/down wardrobe essential traits that qualify as everyday uniforms. AND though typical streetwear seems to be picking up high fashion details...luxe leisure vs athleisure...crossover appeal and stylish functional separates for casual lifestyles are here to stay. Highlights from Active Collective NYC: Mixed Textures in iconic moto jacket -top pick! Obsessed with BlancNoir 's mixed textured  (and top selling) take on a moto jacket-with stretchy breathable mesh inserts, padded back-(helps if you carry a backpack besides looking cool)...comes in another color, different styles (classic, vintage, Angel Falls etc version)..and there will even be a snake print one available soon LOVE! Retail from around $149 for City Classic-up to ...

Count us in-any trades how where walking around in our workout wear (less the kicks)...and blending in. Coincidentally-that sector of the market-is REALLY where we spend $ these days...on Nike's new running sneakers (always sellout fyi at $250 a pop), bike tune-ups (no mechanical skills here)-and anything we sweat a lot in. And we're not the only ones-given the boom in active lifestyle- athleisure separates-with dress up potential (work)...and head straight to the studios to practice one's flow. via GIPHY Accessory wise-there are specialized socks made for those gleaming studio wood floors. Grippy rubbery dots/tiny squares... that are inspired by the feet coverings airlines and hospitals hand out when in their respective environments for mega hours...are a key feature. The sock seen at the show-are better made- though -woven well, and from knits blessed with performance characteristics (no slip fit, anti-oder, moisture-releasing, durable-ez to clean). Feminine...

 Balms and creams deliver relief for aches and pains-where you need it-and work speedily too.  There are a slew of DIFFERENT kinds of hemp plant derived hemp oil ( Cannabis Sativa seed oils) that are having a marketing  moment. Despite much information-consumers still can mix-up the differences between the THC loaded hemp plant one, and the CBD loaded one...and plain ole' hemp oil without any cannabinoids- that's been around the USA in products- for years, and years. Think of it like fruit-all related but different (apples vs oranges) Of common importance-is the purity of the hemp source-as hemp picks up whatever is in the soil it is grown in-and that includes bad stuff like pesticides, toxic metals + chemicals...etc. Look for organic, full spectrum third party verified CBD (on the label -smart code etc) to ensure potency and purity. Currently there aren't any USDA organic standards for hemp. With that general info-one  easy to rub in cream tried-that helpe...

ACTIVE COLLECTIVE NEW YORK Trendy clothes for work and special occasions are rented   leaving footwear, socks-hosiery, under garments and casual-sports attire as the fashion industry categories most likely to be ACTUALLY bought nowadays. It certainly is a partial explanation why so many fashion designers are jumping (or have) on the athleisure - activewear bandwagon-joining already there-high end big names -like Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Tory Burch, Cushnie... From Active Collective NY: Pam & Gela- of Juicy Couture heritage-has fun separates in prints that synch-up with their RTW line. The bold animal textiles, cozy faux fur sherpa jacket with zipped pockets, and quite a few sequin pieces (say more LA-TX-Miami friendly than NYC)...were standouts for Fall. Pam & Gela Kappa- the Italian lifestyle goes into more active wear, wear-with that signature logo  on  black separateswith orange color accents. Desigual's exuberant B...