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Running’s Big Fashion Opportunity

The explosive growth of running has created a competitive space where new and old running brands must figure out distinct ways to reach consumers who see running as a lifestyle rather than just sport.
The running fashion space is heating up with labels vying to reach a new consumer who value personal style as much as the sport itself.
The running fashion space is heating up with labels vying to reach a new consumer who value personal style as much as the sport itself. (BoF Studios)

If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to start running, the hardest part about getting started may be deciding what to wear.

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Further Reading

How Marathons Became Fashion Shows

This year’s New York City Marathon will witness an unprecedented slew of fashion-related activations like branded run clubs, sneaker drops and even a beauty sponsorship as the industry goes all in on running culture.

How Running Went High Tech

Forget your $285 Nike Alphaflys and that $150 Salomon technical vest. The biggest flex is turning up to run club with a perfect recovery score on Oura or Whoop.

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Lei Takanashi
Lei Takanashi

Lei Takanashi is a Correspondent at The Business of Fashion (BoF). He is based in New York City and covers menswear, streetwear, young consumer trends, and the intersection between fashion and culture.

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