For all your athleisure and activewear needs, these nine local brands have got you covered. Even celebs can vouch for them!
Beginning a good run starts with clothes that can make you look and feel good. While seemingly arbitrary, this can serve as motivation for getting out of the house and meeting your goal number of steps or distance in a day. Showing you that you can run in comfort and style are these local athleisure and activewear brands, some of which are celebrity-approved.
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Our Recess
Anne Curtis is a regular Our Recess wearer whenever she goes running. In one post, she wore the Long Short and Day Tripper Bra in the color Pansy. In another post where she describes finishing a 21-kilometer run, she was seen wearing the black On Pointe Crop and Hands Free Short. In previous posts, she was also seen wearing a purple set, a hot pink set, and an orange set. Besides tops and bottoms, Our Recess also offers outerwear, bodysuits, dresses, and fitness accessories. Notably, Anne also wore an Our Recess cap and Hoka shoes when she trekked up Marion’s Peak.
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Love, Jane
Miss Eco International 2022 Kathleen Paton proves that you can have fun and run a marathon in a skirt. At the Rainbow Run Festival in Cebu, she raised awareness for World Aids Day alongside Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados, and Mister World Philippines 2022 Kirk Bondad—all while wearing the Roxie High-Rise Court Skirt by Love, Jane in the color Amethyst Smoke. In this brand, you can also shop for bralettes, lounge and cycling sets, and more.
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Easy Active
Model Maria Isabela Galeria was seen wearing the Easy Active Swing It Skirt in black. For a monochromatic look on your daily runs, you can pair this skirt with black tees or padded tanks from the same shop or choose from their available sets. You can further complete your outfit with Easy Active accessories, like socks, headbands, and belt bags.
Day To Day Athleisure
For more lightweight and stylish options, you can check out Day To Day Athleisure. Here, you get a full selection of tops, bottoms, and dresses that you can wear for your jogs. In particular, we recommend checking out the SPORTLUX collection, as well as the SATINLUX collection for its two-tone jacket.
Lazy Hips
Alternatively, you can opt for Lazy Hips, which offers staple athleisure pieces. Prioritizing comfort and confidence, Lazy Hips supplies body-hugging best-sellers like the Jessica Sculpting Leggings, Dua Biker Shorts, and Elena Sports Bra. And recently added to the collection is the Ava Contour Jacket, which comes in four colors and a breathable fabric fit for jogs.
SHAPE
If you’re in need of more flattering and seamless activewear, SHAPE is your best bet. One of its most popular body-hugging sets comes from the Lift Collection, which features ruched shorts and leggings that offer a supportive fit. The Frame Collection is also popular for its chic crop top, making the sets suitable for both exercise and leisure.
MOJO Activewear
Selling on Shopee is MOJO Activewear. Here, you can find much of the same comfy staple pieces mentioned early like sports bras, leggings, and cycling shorts—but at a more affordable price. What stands out from its collection is the newly released high-waist skort, which comes in five colors.
MillennX
MillennX offers fitness gear for all kinds of sports and activities for both men and women. What makes MillennX stand out from other local brands is its wide range of unique designs for women’s sports bras, tops, and bottoms that are no less comfortable or supportive. A few particular standouts are the Madison sports bra and Daisy sports bra, the latter of which you can pair with the long sleeve Lovely top. MillennX also has a maternity line and a swimwear collection.
Lotus Activewear
With inclusive sizing, there’s no better local brand to begin your fitness journey with than Lotus Activewear. For chic pieces that don’t sacrifice breathability and durability, we recommend going for the Fay Bodysuit and the Clara Sports Bra and Skort Coord Set. Other standout pieces include the matching Blair Premium Seamless Long Sleeve Top and matching seamless shorts.
