Not long ago, the sport was considered and practiced as a simple physical exercise.
But the landscape has changed because it doesn't matter what
time of year workouts and exercises end - it doesn't matter how and if the
clothes and equipment are visually stunning.
1. Sport has never been as "fashionable" as it
is today
Playing sports in your spare time is part of modern life and
has become a way of life for many people. Jogging with highly professional
heart rate monitors and chest belts or conquering the slopes in a functional
ski suit has also become a fashion issue. Exercising outdoors is more than just
a contribution to maintaining health. As long as it is done in visually
appealing professional clothing and equipment, it has become a philosophy of
life.
Sports activity according to the frequency and duration of
physical activity in 2014 (in% of the population residing in Switzerland aged
15 to 74 years) (Image: © Federal Office for Sports OFSPO)
Sports activity according to the frequency and duration of
physical activity in 2014 (in% of the population residing in Switzerland aged
15 to 74 years) (Image: © Federal Office for Sports OFSPO)
Sportswear, also essential for many casual looks.
Big brands have long established themselves in the fashion
industry. More and more people emphasize their sporty and casual look when
running in the park or in the gym and everyday life. We are talking about the
casual look, which has been in fashion for several years.
Outerwear as a fashion trend
If you look in sports stores, more and more often, you will
find high-quality outerwear. It is not only about conquering the market for
walkers, climbers, cyclists, and runners, but increasingly also the urban
population living the corresponding lifestyle. Therefore, it is clear that
functional clothing, such as wool jackets and sweaters or windproof, waterproof
jackets, have long entered everyday wardrobes.
Sports equipment as a design object
There is also a growing trend with other sporting goods to
place design above the actual target, like functional clothing and outdoor gear.
Bicycles with a noble design that convince with bright colors can also be found
as fashionable companions for the urban public, as can the magnetic stainless
steel dumbbells. These are on display during training and are often a visual
highlight in the private gym.
The whole range of offers in the ski area has become very
extensive, not only in terms of color design. Due to the constant growth and
improvement of technology, there is now a wide variety of variants suitable for
very different requirements.
Therefore, it is advisable to use individual specialist
advice offers to make a proper decision based on optical criteria. Because the
perfect fit to your capabilities, area of application, and unique attributes
is still an essential requirement for many sports teams. For reasons of safety,
health, and, ultimately, satisfaction, it should be considered when making a
purchase decision that design does not necessarily have to take precedence over
function.
You can also find concrete help on this problem of skiing on
the Internet. For example, the Bavarian Ministry of the Environment and
Consumer Protection has dealt with the issue in great detail. In collaboration
with an interactive online specialist advisor who asks about specific
individual needs and presents a suitable preselection directly to the user, it
is possible to find sk is that are perfectly adapted to personal needs.
2. The skate scene is a perfect example of a successful
combination
Hardly any other landscape has made it is apparel and
equipment related to its sports betting and the skating landscape. Whether it's
a hoodie, casual boot-cut jeans, or a cap, they're no longer just part of a
city boy's outfit.