Now as functional as it is flattering, gymwear has taken a serious new direction. So as summer fast approaches and we amp up the pre-holiday gym sessions, it seems only fitting that we give our workout gear a fashionable overhaul.

Largely inspired by the runaway success of the sports-luxe catwalk offerings, this season sees an exciting influx of trend-led designer and sports brand collabs including Stella McCartney x Adidas and DKNY x Opening Ceremony.

Sure there’s lycra, but not as you know it. It now comes in boxy cuts, cool colour-blocking and edgy prints that are as practical as they are polished.  

And now thanks to cool, affordable and versatile brands springing up, there’s no excuses for wearing that baggy, faded boyfriend tee. Hitting the gym and heading for a post work-out coffee with friends has never been so stylish.

Inject some serious luxe edge into your gymbag with these 35 sporting greats.