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16 of the best British activewear brands to know
Right this way for your new favourite leggings 🏋️♀️
It's always a good time to update your gym kit, whether you spend your weekends in athleisurewear running errands, are planning to overhaul your fitness regime now the sun has finally made an appearance, or you simply need a new item for your kit. Whatever your reason, why not look to "shop local" so to speak?
With so many sports apparel brands out there, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start. One way to narrow it down is by looking geographically, and we're lucky enough in the UK to have an abundance of top-performing – not to mention super stylish – exercise clothing labels.
What sports brands are British?
Editor-favourite Adanola ranks high on our list, thanks to their oversized, Instagram-able tees and effortless neutral gym leggings. Varley makes chic gymwear pieces that integrate seamlessly with the rest of your wardrobe, and Pokita does great tennis gear. Internationally-adored Gymshark is also British, believe it or not. Stripe & Stare has branched out from their comfy Tencel underwear, and recently launched biodegradable, tie dye yoga kit. And did you know that Freya offers band and cup size specific sports bras, for the ultimate in customised support?
Below, find 16 UK sports brands to scope out for your next fit kit hero piece...
Maddy Alford is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, covering fashion content online and in print. Maddy specialises in shopping galleries and first-person reviews of the best fashion buys, from jeans and jewellery to wedding dresses, gymwear, and winter coats. She also writes op-eds on on pop culture, viral fashion moments, travel journalism, fitness, and the LGBTQ+ community's relationship with style. Maddy is also a fashion stylist who has worked on over 100 photoshoots at Hearst, including those starring Raye, Niall Horan, and Lena Dunham. Previously, she has worked in fashion PR and e-commerce, including stints at ELLE US and UK, Net-a-Porter, InStyle, and Time Out New York. Maddy has ten years of experience in the fashion industry in both London and New York City, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She is passionate about second-hand shopping, inclusive fashion, running on Regent's Canal, and finding London's cosiest pubs.
Alexandria Dale is Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan & . Covering everything from the worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
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