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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...

1st off... There's a reason black is the most ubiquitous color for fitness fans who really get that heart rate up.  SWEAT, via GIPHY Top picks: All priced under $80 Overall: Adidas Outdoors Believe This High Rise 3/4 tights-has a flat matte finish-is super silky soft to the touch (we slept in them-on an overnight flight)... and easily can work as a multi-activity athletic or yoga bottom. Stretchy with just the right amount of compressive fit without feeling constricted (75% polyester/25% elastic)-it's made with the brand's Climalife fabric-that breathes .  Added plus- the anti-microbial gusset and a sweat channel Badge of Sport on the back waist-  real positives for multi-hour endurance activities in hot weather.  Helpful maybe --- a small inside back pocket-we fold in some currency in case we need to grab a cab back from hours in the great outdoors-city park. Fits- American sizes-XS-XL rise hits right under the belly button. $...

WEAR SAFE ALERT, NITE IZE, SAFE STEPS via GIPHY source: http://gifovea.tumblr.com Adventures abroad, biking afar, hiking nearby, solo workers-interactwith strangers -or- for kids/elderly on their own...people now have choices for electronic safety monitoring systems...that rely on satellites as notification system.  Inspired by a horrific home invasion, the brains behind this affordable safety alert system crafted an easy to use -finger size WEARSAFE TAG-device-pictured above-on the left-that pairs with a smartphone/notepad...and when engaged, can send out an emergency signal to the smartphones-with the WearSafe download-able app- of up to 12 people, The monitoring service-$5/month - $60 a year-is better than other systems out there-that send alerts to Emergency workers only-(often resulting in false-unnecessary actions), WearSafe allows those contacted to hear what's going on too-for a minute prior to an event-and after an alert goes out. Benefits among many-allow...

Fjällräven, L.L.Bean, Trew, RYU Apparel Traditional outdoor brands expand into fitness, urban athlete apparel's appeal. via GIPHY   james curran

 One of the most recognized/accomplished women athletes-tennis star Maria Sharapova -in Nike's Spring 2015 collection for women-delivering  now... Legendary Lava Training Tights $130 Dri Fit Knit L/S Dri-FIT Knit Running Tank Top- $65 Epix Lux Printed Tights Lunar Flyknit Zoom Agility $130 women's Air Force Lunar Flyknit (Photo Credit: Nike)

that Yachting Pique Leather with navy stripes/print at top and the backpack white cotton coated canvas w/ black neoprene trim=runway pieces LIFE IS A BEAUTIFUL SPORT …a phrase that serves as a guiding light for Lacoste's design team, helmed by Felipe Oliverira Baptista…season after season…really comes to fruition during the summery months of warm temps, given the French brand's heritage in tennis, golf and yachting. While there are scores of companies that are trying to entice the fitness fashion crowd, wherever they may dwell…Lacoste has always been attiring sporty chic humans with a très chic style-design silhouettes and a flair for details-that are super important imo-in a world where everyone is starting to dress so similarly. Yachting …off the runway-blue graphic printed light neoprene-in a fab color block pattern that reflects maritime flags…LOVE. Around the waist coat off-white, dark blue and blue printed light ripstop, pants off white light neoprene, sneakers ...