Vogue’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Activewear Brands

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The best activewear brands often blend the lines between fashion and function, offering longevity outside of just a sweaty workout. Just as important as a ready-to-wear refresh, your activewear options should also feel fresh, functional, and versatile. No longer reserved for time solely at the gym, you’ll find that investing in the best activewear has double the benefits. If you need proof, look at Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, or Hailey Bieber’s everyday street style looks, regularly mixing fitness gear within their coveted closets. Still, activewear needs to provide purpose, not just look good, so think of this as your cheat sheet to the best activewear brands on the market that offer both.

Of course, we’ve included all the classic brands on our master list—such as Nike, Lululemon, and Adidas—who continuously push the limits in terms of high-performance activewear, ensuring all the bases are covered when it comes to sweat wicking, anti-odor, and anti-chafing properties. However, there is a crop of contemporary brands that we have fallen in love with as well, that illustrate this idea of ‘en Vogue sport’. Varley has become an off-duty favorite for the fashion girlies, thanks to clean lines and cool cuts, while Vuori has a supermodel stamp of approval, courtesy of Kaia Gerber, and Literary Sport is captivating our editors with its minimalist design approach and super-luxe materials.

No matter your favorite sport or workout, the bases are covered. Keep reading below to discover what favorites made the list, with the Vogue-approved, best activewear brands available to shop and style right now.

In apparel, Nike’s figured out the sweet spot for high-performance pieces that you actually want to wear. From signature Swoosh bra tops that are ultra moisture-wicking to sculpting leggings that hug you just so (and don’t fall down during a sweat sesh!), plus cool collaborations such as Nike Skims, you’ll be able to go the distance in style, wearing any of their core activewear buys.

Associated with supermodels like the Hadid and Jenner sisters, Alo Yoga’s designs are exactly the kind of athletic wear you’ll see both in celebrities-in-the-wild paparazzi shots and yoga classes, alike. We always keep a pair of their Airbrush leggings and hoodies in rotation for weekly gym runs, while their permanent collection of bra tops, long-sleeves, biker shorts, and joggers are reliable options that actually hold up with wear.

A consistent leader in the athleisure space, Lululemon’s workout clothes have multi-generational appeal. The buttery-soft, high-waisted Align leggings are customer-favorites, designed for both high and low-impact workouts using seamless construction and anti-odor properties. Meanwhile, its Wunder Train high-rise leggings are made from a durable, fast-drying fabric that wicks moisture through a sweaty round of burpees or a hot Pilates class. Sleeper hits from the brand include its running sneakers, long-sleeve tops, and half- and full-zip sweatshirts.

The Tory Burch brand has tennis whites and golf dresses a plenty, plus on-court accessories baked into its DNA, but its cute, compression bra and legging sets are brand bestsellers. Blending soft, Tactel fibers with classic silhouettes, these preppy-influenced staples are made to keep you cool, when breaking a sweat—not just look the part.

You may have already tested the brand’s extensive array of running sneakers, but the performance wear should not be missed. Find everything from soft, moisture-wicking bra tops and pullovers, to sleek leggings for high-impact studio time, or swishy shorts that will go the extra mile in run club. They’re all certain to take your game to the next level.

Varley’s London–to–LA style influence comes in the form of straightforward silhouettes and elevated basics. These simple pieces, ranging from super-soft bra tops and leggings sets, to comfy pullovers and jersey sport pants, compile all the wardrobe musts you need, making to-and-from styling a breeze. We love their relaxed fits that seamlessly transition to post-workout daily life or can be used as an easy travel look, as well.

Vuori takes its inspiration from the California coast, offering the wardrobe building blocks that an active lifestyle requires. Kaia Gerber can’t get enough of the brand, either, having partnered on her own collection of favorites. Highlights include fitted tanks, easy pullover tops, and foldover yoga pants, all possessing the simplicity of a ‘90s-inspired capsule closet.

For streamlined basics, FP Movement makes it easy. Breathable, four-way stretch “Never Better” leggings are wardrobe workhorses for running errands post-class and more, while the line’s bestselling “Free Throw” crop tank is available in a vivid rainbow of shades to match every season—however, we can’t get enough of the versatile black.

The slow build of buzz around Beyond Yoga started with expectant mothers talking about how fabulous the line’s maternity activewear felt on the body. Now, they’re topping the charts for comfy basics that work in any life stage—their spacedye fabrications becoming the brand’s signature. Whether worn as a set or separates, they’re pure bliss to put on.

A favorite brand of New York City Ballet’s Corps de Ballet dancer India Bradley, Splits59 offers body-friendly fabrics with ultra-flattering silhouettes. The secret is the impossibly thin and airy fabrications, that feel as light as air when in motion. Favorites include the Raquel flare pants and Monah top and bra.

Sleek lines give way to recycled, cult classics in Adidas’s most popular silhouettes. We can’t resist styling their high-performance workout sets with plenty of throwback charm, such as the bold, logo sports bra, cropped tanks, and simple leggings, all with the signature logo and three-stripe detailing.

Newer to the scene, but already an activewear favorite, is Literary Sport. The brand launched in fall 2024 to wide editor appeal, with a curated collection of refined activewear separates, made from high-quality fabrics and exceptional detailing—this is one brand to add to your repertoire, ASAP.

If nothing is better than those early-morning miles, Bandit Running has all the gear to get you going. Not only have their fabrications been tested to be chafe-free, each boasts the subtle details runners need while on-the-go, such as body temperature-regulation, no-slip waistbands, and anti-microbial and anti-static properties.

Known for luxe fitness staples without the hefty price tag, you can count on Athleta for your everyday ensembles for all activities. We love that the brand offers size-inclusive pieces for all body types, from sports bras in different cup sizes to activewear up to size 3X.