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Part 3 HARD TAIL FOREVER, SPIRITUAL GANGSTER, THREADS 4 THOUGHT Metropolitan Pavilion Bold Black/White stripes from Hard Tail Forever (MADE IN THE USA)-can see how these graphic pieces work with cool black or white lifestyle staples-like their cool  to jacket Hard Tail. ..also had several shades of gray-in subdued camo casual sweatpants-jogger style with comfy drawstring waist- and tie dye patterns in stretch pants/leggings hybrid with slimming flat waist. At this tradeshow-we saw prints in layered bands as pictured above on the left-which imo-more flattering (slimming)---vs last season's overall bright patterns that add visual inches to thighs. Probably why we see very few overall print pattern bottoms at the gym we belong too-but see loads of-mesh inserts in all black leggings/capris-that adds a fun lingerie element to gym wear. Spiritual Gangste r-yoga inspired clothing-black/white crop new High Neck Bra top-racer back available now $48... Threads ...

Part 2 ALOYOGA, lucy, ONZIE via GIPHY Street to studio, or skip the workout and just be casual comfy-wearing performance wear aimed at the yoga-pilates-gym pursuits...aka athleisure wear...is a celeb clogged category-but our top picks are from the smaller labels that showed great Fall 2017 pieces--- that would really work year round...less super hot times. ALOYOGA Moto Legging is our most coveted item---available now in six colors $114-and adding more next season (pictured above). Mixed matte shine fabric with mesh detail, hidden key/card pocket in waistband, and spot on-moto inspired quilted stitching legging. A big plus the comfy wide band high waisted, and functional high wicking, four way stretch, anti-microbial material. LOVE.

Hikers set to go places-need lightweight low cut boots-that are comfy enough to wear on an air bound plane  as well as on earth bound trails... A pair of these will last longer than the trip...all durable, wearable kicks that will last years. from Montana based OBOZ -this lightweight 9.3oz/quick dry mesh , minimally seamed hiker has that label's signature  protective TPU overlays + grippy Hyalite outsole-with protective ESS overlays-toe bumps and durable buuild-yet as comfy as a trail running sneaker. Fit-true to size...  BOA dial-micro adjustment makes this TREKSTA lightweight hiker easy on/off and guarantee don't have to re-tie laces that always seem to not stay tied! With a grippy Hypergrip® outsole, form fitting  EVA insole for arch support, and highly breathable mesh-waterproof (Gore-Tex®) upper-all day comfort NestFit system cradles feet + Ice Lock grips-whether strolling streets, sidewalks or trails. Fit wise-we found run a tad big -about a h...

Ahnu's new YOGA SPORT-yoga performance footwear-for pliable needs..extremely flexible outsole-Yoga Split low impact $99.95 -Yoga Flex $119.95 high impact- all collabs with Blake Brody. Inside EVA midsole, EVA heel cup-both cushioning, dual-density memory foam footbed, non-marking carbon tread outsole.   NYC-SLC Outdoor boots for trails and treks---are more functional than fashionable.  For good reason...we've done enough tough terrain jaunts that eventually led to a big nail to turn black -and falling off...to know that we could not care less what our foot performance gear looks like-if it doesn't do its job in a well fitted manner. From under the radar brands...impressive selections that go the distance-comfortable, protectively rugged, waterproof and durable -for 2015...some delivering soon-some available now. Highlights: SUGARPINE WP $140....lace-up hiker delivers in a lot of fun colors. waterproof/breathable upper of mesh, leather and suede AHNU ,...

MAJOR THANKS to Athleta ---including Elisabeth Charles, SVP/CMO, Marketing & Customer Engagement at Athleta-and-Douglass Stewart -visionary co-founder of Solstice in Times Square:Athelta Mind Over Madness -and an instructor at Yoga Works & ISHTA Center INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CELEBRATED- IN TIMES SQUARE NYC -June 21, 2015 MIND OVER MADNESS  #SOLSTICETSq mats and glam sunflowers-one of each per- greeted attendees at sign in=NICE  WHAT : In honor if the summer solstice...over 15,000 yoga enthusiasts welcoming the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere -courtesy of our most worn apparel label/best thing about the GAP- ATHLETA .  YAYY: The rain stopped, the temps were manageable, the warm-up quartet steppin' to Michael Jackson loosened the crowd up- and THEN---a tuneful session of challenging (for us) yoga instruction by leading light Lauren Imparatore of I.AM.You Studio (aka a rockin'yoga loft on Mulberry Street where one can deconstru...