Alica and Olivia's NYFW SS18 show presented a number of looks for those heading out to run an errand or for the perfect look to head to brunch. Some of our favorite looks are above.
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PHOTOGRAPHY | THE RIKER BROTHERS
KEEPING IT SIMPLE WITH KATIE AUSTIN
Growing up, we remember watching Denise Austin as her fitness DVDs ensured that we targeted areas of our body that we wanted to optimize. Her videos included positivity, fun outfits, beach locales when she was outside of her studio and Katie Austin appeared on set from time to time as a child.
Clearly, Katie is all grown up and is continuing in her mom's footsteps. We caught up with Katie to find out what brought her to the fitness industry, what we can expect from her fitness methods and more.
ATHLEISURE MAG: We know your mom (clearly) as we grew up watching our mom's work out to Denise Austin, when did you have that moment that you knew you wanted to delve into the
fitness industry?
KATIE AUSTIN: It was never a moment it was more like steps I took in life to realize! Ever since I was little, I grew up watching my mom film her shows and got to travel with her to all these different cool locations. My mom always tells me that even when I was 3 years old I’d sit and watch her film as my sister would be playing in the pool or catching lizards. She said she knew
then that I’d be into it! BUT it wasn’t until college that I thought of the fitness industry as a career. After I moved on from playing D1 lacrosse at USC, I decided to do weekly fitness segments on the college station. After a great reaction from my student segments for a year, I decided to start a blog. And it started from there.
AM: Having a fitness icon such as your mom, what did you learn from her that you have applied to your unique mark in the industry?
KA: I feel like there are three big things I have learned from her.
1. Always be positive- no matter what. People look up to you for that light.
2. Make your workouts practical for your target demographic. She knows exactly what the regular girl wants and can do for their daily lifestyle.
3. Sounds cliché, but always stay true to yourself! Be authentic, and just be you. Because people will love the real YOU.
AM: Tell us about Get Fit With Katie.com and what one can expect from this membership workout site.
KA: So my site is still kind of new!! I just launched my membership program about 2 and a half months ago. It’s really exciting for me because it’s a subscription plan for all my followers. Meaning it’s a big library of all my workout videos, 50+, and counting because I always add new ones! So you can either pick and choose what workout you’re feeling up to that day whether
that’s abs, booty, cardio, etc. OR follow my exact workouts I give you in my Daily Workout Calendar- like a guide within the subscription!
AM: What is your goal with Get Fit With Katie.com and where do you see it in 5
years?
KA: My dream for forever has been to My dream for forever has been to have a TV show. I studied TV production at USC and just fell in love with it. I actually am a sports host for Fox on
the side as well, so combining my love for hosting and TV with fitness is the goal. So to have a fitness/wellness TV show like my mom did would be my 5 year plan!
AM: Everyone is focused on how they can have energy packed meals that they can take with them for lunch, what are 5 dishes for the work week that are easy to make that can be enjoyed
on the run?
KA: Well I’m all about keeping meals SIMPLE. In my food guide, my recipes are all 7 ingredients or less, so it’s never anything too complicated. Usually I do a grain (brown rice- or quinoa, not technically a grain but I consider it one), with a healthy fat (avocado), with a protein (grilled chicken or salmon) and 2 different kinds of veggies (like zucchini and carrots).
AM: What is your personal style when you are working out versus when you're going out to brunch?
KA: When I’m working out I love being colorful, I love wearing bright sports bras and leggings. I also LOVE high-waisted workout leggings because they hold everything in!! For brunch, I would usually wear a sundress with some wedges! I also love wearing one piece leotards right now.
It’s funny because I always wear my mom’s old 80’s workout leotards to go out in, and ALWAYS get compliments and questions on where they’re from. I have to use that Mean Girls line... “It’s
my mom’s from the 80s.. Vintage!”
AM: When you work out, what is on your playlist?
KA: I love the two opposite types of music. Hip hop/rap or country. So usually Drake, Future, Nicki Minaj, OR Little Big Town, Maren Morris, or Jason Aldean!!
AM: What are 3 of your favorite workouts and what areas are they targeting?
KA: I love HIIT [High intensity interval training], dance cardio, and basic toning moves. Dance cardio is a great way to have fun while burning calories, and my toning moves (like leg lifts, bicep curls, etc.) are a great way to sculpt my muscles. But, I definitely see most results with HIIT workouts. Usually, my HIIT workouts are a combination of cardio and toning, and they’re QUICK! So they’re more intense in a shorter amount of time to make them super effective.
Read more from the Aug Issue and see Keeping it Simple with Katie Austin in mag
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ATHLEISURE MAG | JUL ISSUE
We're excited to share our July issue of Athleisure Mag with our celebrity cover, Sara Eisen who is the Co-Anchor of CNBC's Worldwide Exchange and Squawk on the Street! This issue includes interviews with Audrina Partridge of The Hills as she debuts her new swim line, Prey at Miami Swim, we talk with JJ Dancer and the luxeFIT team for their upcoming Labor Day retreat in St Martin and we chat with Cubavera's (a Perry Ellis International brand) Director of Hispanic Sportswear and Marketing.
As always, we have a number of features including 2 spas for this month's ATHLEISURE LIST, we share products that use Capuaçu, ATHLEISURE BEAUTY, an array of roundups in fashion and style and great tips on nail care and innovations in feminine products.
Read more from the July Issue here!
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PHOTOGRAPHY | Katie Thompson
NYFWM | PALMIERS DU MAL
Palmiers du Mal showcased their SS18 collection at Gramercy Park Hotel's Rose Bar this evening which was all about a gypsy and nomadic vibe that included a few women's pieces mixed into a collection with vibrant and dusty hues with pops of visual texture! In addition, to the runway show followed by a presentation to see the pieces up close, guests enjoyed sponsored beverages by Suntory Whisky Toki that was enjoyed prior to and after the show.
From an Athleisure perspective, we love the lounge and layered vibe that was woven through the show for easy pieces that let you transition from your day seamlessly.
Our favorite looks from the show!
Featured NYFW MENS
IN OUR BAG | THE "FIX IT" TOTE
Our bags hold so many things, and if you ask your friends, we always seem to have a series
of must haves in case we need to clean something, hydrate our lips, fight skin chafing,
clean our jewelry and of course nourish our cuticles. Here's what we're carrying this
month!
| KUR BY LONDONTOWN Nourishing Cuticle Oil | BOOT RESCUE Sneaker Rescue + Sandal
Rescue | ANDI NEW YORK Diamond Charcoal | C.O. BIGELOW No. 13 Lavender Save | BODY
GLIDE The Original Anit-Chafing Anti-Blister Balm | BAUBLRELLA Bling Brush Natural Jewelry
Cleaner |
Read more from the June Issue and see In Our Bag | The "Fix It" Tote in mag.
Featured In Our Bag
COLLAOBRATIONS BEYONCE'S STYLIST BRINGS THE STAR'S STYLE TO BARBIE
The iconic nature of Barbie means that she will reflect a number of styles, themes, careers and more. In the last few years, she has taken it to the next level in terms of various shapes, height and more. Of course when she collabs with stars and those in the know, it's truly epic. If some of the looks featured in this post seem familiar, then you recognize none other than Queen B, Beyonce's looks from her Lemonade album as well as her Formation Tour!
Beyonce's stylist for both projects are courtesy of Marni Senofonte who partnered with Barbie to bring these looks to little girls and of course those taking a break from adulting! You can see more from the Marni Senofonte x Barbie collection which will be out later this year. These looks are so playful and definitely athleisure minded as they are seamless when worn from one activity to the next (with some serious details and accessories).
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HIS SPRING EQUINOX
Obviously, the Spring has us all feeling a certain kind of way with changing temperatures, longer days and more. That's more time to take your workouts outside, run errands without worrying about the weather and eating outdoors. We sat down with menswear designer, Stan Cheung to talk about his line EYSOM, how he became a designer and how he will enjoy the upcoming Spring Equinox.
ATHLEISURE MAG: Tell us about your background and how you came to being a designer.
STAN CHEUNG: It wasn’t a conventional route. I began my career in Los Angeles, working in the executive buying program for May Department Store. Up till then, the experiences I had at the entertainment studios didn’t ignite my passions, so my mentor – who was the Dean of the Business School at USC – recommended that I pursue retail. He was right. It clicked. I fell in love with buying menswear. Back then there was a lot of autonomy in this role. You could take risks. You could be creative with buying assortments. But my experiences were cut short when Federated merged with May, and so my life took a turn and I moved to New York to work on private brands for Macys.
New York City is where I really learned about the design world. My buying experiences in L.A. were a good fit for brand strategies in my new role. I quickly transitioned into product development after Macys saw my talent in this area.
Working on multiple Macys’ brands led me to source factories all over the world, collaborate with them to create collections that resonated across Men’s, RTW and Children’s. I became fascinated in thinking, not only about fashion, but also about the white space and what would appeal to each brand’s end consumer.
Everyone knows New York is fast paced, which I loved. What I loved less were the long and weary winters. I longed for the L.A. sun. I came back to So Cal to take a role as creative director in the fast-fashion business. I led a design team that created collections for many of the largest U.S. retailers. In the business world of Juniors, you’re bound to create collections non-stop, and at some point you eventually burn out. That’s what happened to me.
I took a short sabbatical to re-center. I spent a lot of time working on myself, both spiritually and physically, lots of meditation and workouts. Unable to find the right gym clothes, I decided to make them myself. With luck and good timing, I got a push through the Axe/Esquire Mentorship, and so EYSOM was born.
AM: Tell us about EYSOM.
SC: EYSOM is truly a concept and collection that’s been brewing in my thoughts for over a decade. I’ve always been a workout fanatic. I take as much pride in my workout clothes as my “work” clothes. I found it so perplexing why it’s always so difficult to find great gym shorts. Men can find great jeans, fitted blazers, and the best dress shirts with much less effort. Why don’t the same rules apply to workout clothes?
EYSOM stands for “Exercise Your State of Mind”. The name itself is really about the journey to find balance between the body and the brain. In the logo, we used the M for Mind to reflect the sign of the heartbeat to show this connection as a symbol of feeling good — inside and out. Wellness today includes physical and spiritual wellness — we are much more conscious today of this wholeness feeling. We want integrity and totality in all that we do.
The company really started from this emotion of wanting to offer men some thing better and different. I wanted to use really beautiful, yet technically functional fabrics. I wanted to create a line that was tailored, sporty and elegant at the same time. EYSOM is all about effortless designs that make you feel good when you put them on.
AM: How did it feel to have John Legend pick your brand to be included in the Axe Collective and what is the nature of this partnership?
SC: I was so honored. He’s such an amazing talent. In addition to being a style icon, he’s just an overall good guy. It was fantastic to have him be so into the brand. This encouragement gave me the extra energy to go after my vision. Had it not been for the Axe Collective, ESYOM would not have started when it did, and be where it is today.
AM: Presenting at NYFW Men’s must have been a great experience, tell us what it was like.
SC: It was such an amazing experience – it was so fast, but at that point in time, it was incredible to see the collection all come together. Now onto my third collection, it’s nice to see how the brand has evolved, but stayed true to that initial concept.
AM: You currently sell at Equinox, what's next for EYSOM?
SC: Equinox has been such a natural and organic fit. They’ve been hugely supportive of EYSOM. It has been an amazing way to expose their clients to the brand. Next for EYSOM, we are looking to organically expand in markets where there’s most interest – Europe and Asia.
Also, I am starting to explore categories that people have been asking for. We have been asked since day one to add swimwear, including by Esquire Fashion Director Nick Sullivan. During the time the product has been in Equinox, we’ve also had a lot of requests to create a women’s line.
AM: What are the trends in menswear for this spring/summer that we can find in your line?
SC: EYSOM is always about being effortless and stylish all day, and year-round. You’ll notice our introduction into camouflage, which is a trend across all activewear, but we’ve taken a much more designer approach by playing with our signature print in a range of more sophisticated colors including sage green, brilliant navy, and red.
With the activewear trend, we also have our assortment of joggers and sweatshirts.
AM: What are your favorite pieces in the EYSOM collection and where would we find you wearing them?
SC: Living in LA, you’ll find me wearing EYSOM about 90% of my life! I love the training shorts, because they have a tailored elegant feel that allows me to wear them in and out of the gym. I’m obsessed with the tops – usually in black, because the fabric is amazingly soft and you kind of don’t want to ever take it off.
AM: Where do you workout and what are your three favorite places to eat in NYC?
SC: I work out at Equinox obviously, but I’m also a regular at Barry’s Bootcamp because I love running. When I’m in NYC, I prefer running outdoors on the WSH or Central Park and just zoning out for miles at a time.
I am a big food lover, especially in NYC. I think the right balance of a great workout is that you can enjoy and indulge in some great meals. My consistent go-to places would be Morimoto for sushi and Balthazar after working out in Soho. Indochine is my classic staple.
AM: With the Spring Equinox and having 12 hours of sun, how are you going to take advantage of the day?
SC: I’m obsessed with being outdoors, so I always take advantage of the LA sunshine. Hiking Runyon Canyon in the morning, enjoying the beaches of Malibu and Laguna, and of course, dining al fresco whenever I can. My favorite is The Beverly Hills Hotel or the garden at Pailhouse.
AM: What Axe Collection items are a part of your rotation?
SC: The Axe Gold Signature dry spray and skin hydrator body wash.
Read more from the March Issue and read His Spring Equinox in mag.
Featured Menswear
A CHAT WITH DESIGNER LAUREL BERMAN OF BLACK HALO
Black Halo recently had a party last month in Soho to showcase the 10th Anniversary of their Jackie O collection which is a nod to one of our most classic first ladies. The line has been a favorite of many for years as the person wearing it always looks put together, on trend and of course - classic. We took some time to talk with the founder and designer, Laurel Berman to find out more about the line, the importance of the Jackie O Dress and more.
ATHLEISURE MAG: What was your background in terms of fashion and what brought you to creating Black Halo?
LAUREL BERMAN: I have always been interested in pursuing a career in fashion, and I ended up attending the San Francisco Academy of Fashion. Black Halo was born in 2002, when separates to wear with denim was the look of the moment in LA, and shortly after we launched the Jackie which in a way transformed the way women dressed. Things took off from there!
AM: Who is the Black Halo girl?
LB: The Black Halo Girl is constantly on-the-go. She is a hardworking professional, but also has an active social life. The Black Halo woman needs a wardrobe that will take her seamlessly from her desk to dinner, and from the boardroom to the bar. Her style demonstrates on the outside how beautiful she is on the inside.
AM: Black Halo's Jackie dresses, pantsuits etc allow women to be sophisticated, classy and put together without worrying about adjusting their outfits. What was the thought process behind the creation of this line and why has it maintained its iconic place in a number of women's closets regardless of being a celebrity or not?
LB: My signature look used to be a high-waisted pencil skirt, with a silk blouse tucked in. Whenever I sat down, the blouse would come untucked, so I decided I would just sew these two pieces together, and that evolved into the Jackie O Dress.
The dress has taken on so many forms over the last decade - jumpsuits, mini, ¾ sleeve – that it has become a staple for any aspect of a woman’s life. The Jackie O is the epitome of chic, one-piece dressing, which is why once a woman tries it on, she keeps going back.
AM: In addition to the Jackie O portions of the line, you have a number of dresses that are essential day dresses, cocktail dresses etc - how do you go about finding the perfect name that embodies the dress?
LB: I draw my name inspiration from so many different places – sometimes even from members of the Black Halo team!
AM: Where do you find inspiration in terms of creating the pieces that incorporate the line?
LB: I am continually inspired by strong, confident and ambitious women that I meet everyday in LA or during my travels. Especially today, it’s important for the multi-tasking woman to feel both empowered and feminine in her clothes, whether she is in the office or in the privacy of her home. Each piece I create is comfortable, yet structured with an impeccable fit, and naturally exudes confidence when worn.
AM: Tell us about the Jackie O Anniversary and why you wanted to create an Anniversary Party celebrating the 10 years of the collection?
LB: I decided that I wanted to design a limited edition capsule collection to celebrate a decade of style with 'Jackie' and the many incarnations Jackie has taken, but with a different take on a true retrospective, something freshhence the all-white color palette and the new fabrications.
As for the launch event – this is such a huge moment for both me personally and the Black Halo brand, that I really wanted to do something extra special. And who doesn’t love a chic cocktail party?
AM: What's next for Black Halo?
LB: Jackie will always be a staple of the Black Halo brand – in the next ten years, I hope to see her evolve even further. Hopefully, we will be having another interview for her 20th anniversary!
I want the Black Halo brand to continue dressing women in clothes that make them feel empowered, gorgeous, and liberated - that is what's most important to me and if we are still doing that in ten years, I am content.
AM: As a busy woman who designs and runs Black Halo, how do you take time for yourself?
LB: I can’t live without yoga, wherever I am – it keeps me sane, and I love acupuncture. I also like to treat myself to a nice dinner, somewhere like Osteria La Buca or Officine Berra.
AM: What are 3 go to dresses that women should include in their wardrobes as an essential element to their style?
LB: A woman should always have a power office dress that she exudes confidence in, a chic and sexy cocktail dress for a big meeting or presentation, and a staple evening gown. A great jumpsuit never hurts either!
Read more from the March Issue and Read A Chat with Designer Laurel Berman of Black Halo in mag.
Featured Fashion
STATEMENT BOUND | A CONVERSATION WITH SPRAYGROUND'S DAVID BEN DAVID
Whether it's via Instagram or candid shots in your favorite weeklies, you have seen athletes, celebs, their children, entertainers and more rocking backpacks that are designed at another level (bold graphics, wings, fun fabrications)! From backpacks, accessories, and apparel - this pop art is a coveted favorite that has become a collectible by those in the know. Known as Sprayground, its founder and designer, David Ben David aka DBD, has taken his love for traveling, surfing and skating to build his empire on bags that allow you to keep it moving! With a background that also embraces the street art scene - he continues to challenge himself with new designs that have added to the cult phenomenon of the brand!
As we transition into Spring, designers are already seasons ahead in terms of design, shooting project and being inspired. We took some time to chat with DBD to find out more about the brand, celebrities who have embraced his collections, his collaborations and more.
ATHLEISURE MAG: Tell us about your background and how you came up with Sprayground?
DAVID BEN DAVID: I love to travel with bags, from surfing to skating when I was a little kid, I always had bags. But I always had a black bag, so boring and generic, right? So then the idea came to me: let’s spice up this category. There was an opportunity there. I just created one bag, the Hello My Name Is bag, because I was from the whole street art scene, where that sticker is very iconic in my world. So I put it on a bag and it sold out very quickly. I was freaking out, because I was, like, am I going to be a one-hit wonder? I had to challenge myself. So I came up with the Money Stacks bag, [which] was better than the Hello My Name Is bag and everyone–every celebrity, athlete, musician–wore that bag. And ever since then we’re getting a lot of traction. We are now sold in over 80 countries.
AM: What is the Sprayground aesthetic/lifestyle?
DBD: The Sprayground aesthetic/lifestyle can be categorized as being one of ambition and drive. It's comprised of luxury and the jet setter life, always on the move, all the while maintaining a certain level of style that can only be achieved through our unique designs and silhouettes.
AM: Why do you think a number of celebrities and entertainers are drawn to this brand?
DBD: Artistic, different, they appreciate the edgy designs and lifestyle. Bold, you feel empowered when you put on Sprayground.
AM: Who is the Sprayground guy and girl?
DBD: Sprayground's demographic is so vast as we have kids from ages 12-16 to adults and celebrities like Chris Brown, Odell Beckham Jr and Spike Lee wearing our bags.
I would say our core demo is 17-30, currently skewed male, however; our female demographic is expanding drastically, especially since we launched a female oriented capsule for our 2016 Back to School Collection in early June and will continue to launch female oriented capsules called “The Duchess” collection.
Sprayground’s guy and girl is alternative, edgy, collective, fun and fashionable.
AM: In addition to your core line, you have a number of collaborations or special collections - what have been some of your favorites and what should we keep an eye for out this Spring and Summer?
DBD: Spongebob was a cool story. The actual creator of Spongebob approved the designs himself, which they never approve anything. We have a Simpsons collaboration launching that the creator of Simspons approved those designs as well. Keep an eye out for more exciting collaborations coming this Back to School season!
AM: What are your personal favorites in your lines?
DBD: Each bag I create is like a new baby... I love them all.. I created them.
AM: Who would you love to see wearing Sprayground that has yet to rock it?
DBD: Happy seeing “people," all people are celebrities under God’s eyes.
AM: Where do you find inspiration when you are thinking of the next season or campaign?
DBD: Living in this creative and vibrant city, New York. Also, traveling. In each season, every piece tells a different story. Our collections play and have multiple different themes. Every campaign has energy and color. We cater to everyone.
AM: In your personal time, where can we find you brunching, going to happy hour and working out?
DBD: 4 thinks I like: Family, Traveling, G-d and creating.
AM: When you're not designing where or what can we find you doing?
DBD: I'm always in a state of creating...building a brand is like fighting a battle..the second u stop, the next brand can advance.. it's about always being new, innovative and building and motivating a team around you.
| PHOTOS COURTESY Sprayground | Odell Beckham Jr; NFL Giants | Young Thug; Rapper | Ruby Rose; DJ, Actress, Model, Recording Actress, TV Presenter, Former MTV VJ | Chris Brown |
Read more from the Feb Issue and see Statement Bound, A Conversation with Sprayground's David Ben David in mag.
Featured Style
ETERNALLY TIMELESS, JON BON JOVI
Bon Jovi, the Grammy Award®-winning band who came together in Sayerville, NJ is currently on This House is Not For Sale Tour which includes songs from their 14th album (of the same name). Vocal leader, Co-Founder and front-man, Jon Bon Jovi is a triple threat as an entertainer, actor and designer of apparel and accessory line, Hart n' Dagger. We took time between rehearsals and his show schedule to talk about the clothing label, his music and why it's essential to support local talent.
ATHLEISURE MAG: Before we talk music, tell us about Hart n' Dagger and how you came up with this line, we feel that it is an extension of your personal style!
JON BON JOVI: If you consider that the style, it is simply what makes me comfortable. It needs to be timeless and classic.
AM: We love the denim in the line, but you have accessories as well which is great for men and women - why did you add this and will there be additional products in this category?
JBJ: I’m not big on accessories, so they better have a meaning. We will continue to look at these items and perhaps look at watches and sunglasses, but those are long-term goals.
AM: Who is the Hart n' Dagger guy and will you bring women's apparel into this line in the future?
JBJ: The HnD man doesn’t buy into fads or fashions. We believe that torn jeans better have been torn on the playing field or because they’ve been worn out – not torn by some fashionista. If you’re looking for timeless and classic jeans for any situation, from work to play, HnD are for you.
AM: As an iconic band with worldwide fame, how do you stay grounded and connected to your roots to continue releasing songs that resonate with fans?
JBJ: Well, you still are who you are. You can never get away from where you grew up and where your roots are. So, that’s who we are… We’re a bunch of guys from Jersey that made it.
We’ve worked our tails off. And we got lucky through the hard work, and we’re proud of it, and that's reflected in our songs and our attitude.
AM: You're in great shape and are currently on tour, what's your favorite workout?
JBJ: I've been a runner for 40 years. When I do it, it gives me an hour to think. Fresh air, blood flow, and clear thoughts.”
AM: This House is Not For Sale Tour is offering bands the opportunity to open in their city - which is an amazing opportunity and such a great way to show local support. This is the third tour (2006’s Have A Nice Day Tour and 2010’s The Circle Tour) where you have invited local and regional artists to share the stage with you for the Live Nation - promoted concerts. Why do you think it's important to have them open an arena show?
JBJ: Every great band starts small and builds their rep one show at a time. That’s the opportunity we were given and now we want to pay it forward. If you’re ready for the arena stage, submit your audition tapes and join us in playing for the best audiences in rock music.”
Stay connected to Bon Jovi, their new talent and the This House is Not For Sale Tour by visiting the band's website.
Read more from the Feb issue as well as see the in mag story of Eternally Timeless, Jon Bon Jovi.
Featured Celebrity
NYFW FW17 | Alice + Olivia
The boho glam meets statement prints was on display to showcase Alice and Olivia's NYFW FW17 show. From the blush tones, neutrals, camo and intricate designs - this is making us excited for next fall's style which brings out our inner femme rockstar goddess!
PHOTO COURTESY Alice + Olivia
Featured NYFW FW17
NYFW FW17 | Michael Kors
The wearable looks featured in Michael Kors' NYFW show present a number of looks that can be layered in a myriad of ways to take it from desk to dinner and beyond. There are a number of pieces that fit within the Athleisure style as it's comfortable pieces that work great for a transitional way of living. Check out some of our favorites above!
PHOTO COURTESY Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv
Featured NYFW FW17
SUPER BOWL STYLE
On February 5th, Super Bowl Sunday hits Houston, TX with the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots. In addition, we're all excited about Lady Gaga when she hits the stage for this year's half time show.
If you can't get to the game, or Houston, we suggest watching at American Whiskey at 247 W 30th St NY, NY 10001 to cheer on your team, as well as to get great eats!
| YANDY Raw Edge Pullover Hoodie | ADIDAS Superstar Silver Toe | 90 DEGREE BY REFLEX Ankle Mesh Ring Leggings - Black Label Collection |
Read more from the Jan Issue.
Featured Athletes
DSQUARED2 X DWYANE WADE SAKS CAPSULE COLLECTION
This spring, Dwyane Wade of the Chicago Bulls adds to his talents - designer. The NBA Chicago Bulls star has long been a fan of Dsquared2 fan as he wore a custom-designed tuxedo of the brand to his wedding in Miami. Now he will lend his sense of style for a debut collaboration of Dwyane Wade X Dsquared2 collection. This capsule collection will be available with 9 looks exclusively at Saks and on Saks.com. Here is a peek at what you can expect from the line above.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | DSQUARED X Dwyane Wade Saks Capsule Collection
Featured TV SHOWS
PROJECT RUNWAY JUNIOR X BUTTER LONDON | EPISODE 4
Earlier this week as we were attending a number of market meetings and previews, we happened to walk by Macy's in Herald Square which had Fitbit as the sponsor of a number of windows on the Broadway side of their building. In last night's episode, Fitbit was the focus of the challenge by looking at what a "Girl on the Go" needs. The challenge was to create a look that worked well from day to night. Of course, they would be accessorized with new products from the tracking accessory company.
As always the beauty sponsor for this season of Lifetime's Project Runway is Butter London. Check out what was used for this look!
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT | Project Runway Junior
Featured PROJECT RUNWAY
Pantone's Color of the Year for 2017 is a key color that will be infused in fashion, home interiors and now your beauty routine! The hue known as Greenery is fresh and natural which is perfect for your vanity and body.
ATHLEISURE BEAUTY
| JANE IREDALE Lemongrass Love Hydration Spray | MALIN + GOETZ Lime Bar Soap | L'OREAL PARIS Pure Clay Mask Purify - Mattifying Treatment Mask | GARNIER WHOLE BLENDS Replenishing Legendary Olive Shampoo | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY Unsplash
Read more from the Dec Issue
Featured Beauty
Chloe Lukasiak of Lifetime's Dance Moms walks with Founder/Creative Director, and Designer of Boy Meets Girl - Stacy Igel
XOXO, BOY MEETS GIRL
Brands are born for a number of reasons, but some emerge to simply mark a moment as well as an extension from a lifelong passion that needs to be shared with like-minded individuals! Stacy Igel is the powerhouse behind Boy Meets Girl® which she states is the original athleisure brand and is coveted by celebs, "IT GIRLS," and more. We talked with her about how she came to fashion, the story behind the advancement of the brand, upcoming brand achievements and of course how she stays on top of it all as a wife and mom of her young son.
ATHLEISURE MAG: We think it's pretty appropriate to have you in this issue as our Style Director has always mentioned your brand as one of the early athleisure brands. Walk us through your journey in fashion that led you to creating Boy Meets Girl®!
STACY IGEL: I knew at a very young age - I tell people in the womb, who I wanted to be – a fashion designer. It was a pretty direct path in terms of getting here, but also there are hurdles. I dressed my classmates, had my own little lookbooks in 1st or 2nd grade and would make catalogs. I would make them without Instagram or social media. I just used polaroids to create them – this was pre-photoshop or even using computers!
My mom was an entrepreneur. She created a lumbar support and she was always going to Hong Kong and Taiwan. She would bring back these trinkets from these places that were super cute. I just loved them and I started making catalogs and selling these items in there. Like I had the first charm necklaces back in the day so it was so cool. So I was this budding entrepreneur and I learned how to run a business.
Then, while my mom was building her business she went from doing it at home to expanding to factories, tradeshows, etc. So even though it wasn’t designing, a clothing collection, it was a back machine that came in one color and one price point and she was a physician’s assistant – she was still making something and it was the things that you did to start a business. Creating something, selling, producing a product and dealing with factories. So when I was young, I knew I wanted to have my own business and to design. She definitely inspired me. My father was also very encouraging in my dreams. He is a doctor. Therefore, I had no family who was in the fashion business.
I started taking classes – there were opportunities at Columbia College in Chicago as my grammar school and high school at that time didn’t have the opportunities that people do now to learn those skills. I had to take a lot of extracurricular classes to learn more about design.
I worked in retail at the Gap and in college worked in a retail store in Madison-Wisconsin where I made my first product and sold it there. I was always just on this track that I knew I would do this as well as understanding all facets of this business. My mom taught me that you can’t just do one thing you have to understand all facets from design, retail and manufacturing.
Rosario Dawson in Boy Meets Girl
When I went to school I triple majored at the University of Wisconsin in Design, Retailing and Business. I got a Certificate of Business and I was able to carve out the 360 of how to be in business, do design and more. I took internships where I was able to learn more, did fashion shows etc. During my Junior year, I was able to study in London with Zandra Rhodes who is a very famous designer. I also worked with Donna Karan and Elsa Klensch (host of CNN's Style With Elsa Klensch), I was dabbling in a lot of areas and I even interviewed in '98 Marc Jacobs at one of his first NYFW shows in SOHO and I got to see behind the scenes and what it took to be in it. Seeing all these things, my parents asked did I still want to do it? Of course I did!
When I graduated, I designed for Elie Tahari and was hired by him. I left there and went to Izod and learned high fashion as well as mass and branding. In 2001 right before Sept 11th, I left to pursue my own thing. Then the 11th happened and my first tradeshow was right around that time.
My collection at that time had a lot of ribbons as well as the original Boy Meets Girl collection as it was focused on the Fourth of July and I was showing it in Sep as it was showing my Spring/Summer collection for the following season. My first department store who bought the line was Bergdorf Goodman at this trade show which was my first in NYC. It was crazy to sit in this booth showing it there and my mother kept nudging me saying, “it was the best store in the world.” There were about 60 designers that were showing; however, I was a hot booth as I had something new and fresh that resonated with all the customers (not to mention I had my awesome mom working with me at that show ... those were the days). I had a purchase order that was a nice amount and I was handmaking and screen printing everything – I did it all myself and then I realized that now that this was a thing, I’d have to get a factory as it was a big company and I was in business and had to ship all these goods.
I am the direct line of having the passion, wanting to do it, being involved in every facet and a budding entrepreneur. I never stopped working – I have been working since I can remember as it’s what you do when you love it.
AM: Who is the Boy Meets girl customer?
SI: We like to say that she has a young attitude, she has a bit of an edge, she’s fun, she doesn’t take life too seriously. She really believes in being good and doing social good to help change the world. It’s not one specific thing, but she is into music and what’s happening. She loves going to concerts, traveling, etc. We like to say that it’s not only runway, it’s about being on the go and not taking things too seriously and having a good time. We’re the original athleisure brand which is why we love that this is in Athleisure Mag!
You’re on the plane, you’re on the go it fits your personality and it’s not about a specific age - just our attitude and how you feel. It’s amazing for me as the person who has built it to see what they come for, how they come to the brand, what they buy and why they buy. It makes me pinch myself sometimes.
Eva Longoria wears Boy Meets Girl
AM: How did you come up with the logo?
SI: I have a cool story on this – as it came from meeting my husband. I was going to dinner for the first time with my husband – at that time he was my boyfriend to meet his parents. On his wall, he had silhouettes of his brother and sister. When I was younger, we had something like that of me and my sister. The logo isn’t us per se but when I looked at it I was like, oh “Boy Meets Girl” – the first time you meet someone, the first concert, travel experience. It’s a moment and a story.
After that night, my husband (who was also a graphic designer) and I started playing with the silhouettes, poofing the hair up, playing with the layouts etc. We then focused on trademarking everything, did the IP, spent a lot of time to protect the name across all apparel as well as internationally. You have to learn about all the protection and we deal with IP and protection on a daily basis. I always say that the logo is us in some ways but it’s really everybody as it’s about the story. Being young and having a good time. I am also grateful my husband is a fashion/entertainment lawyer so the early days of putting this all together definitely inspired him too!
AM: What collabs have you done that you liked and of course, tell us about Care Bears.What collabs have you done that you liked and of course, tell us about Care Bears.
SI: One of my latest collabs that I partnered with was a very intimate NYFW show this past Sept where we partnered with Justine Skye and subway talent that were dancers into this space. I worked with Randy Jackson and he had an artist from Singapore named Will. What I did in this show (I’ve been known to partner with a number of artists/talent such as Wyclef Jean, Pharell, Leah Labelle, Natasha Bedingfield, and many more) was different then my other shows due to venue space. We could only invite 120 people and showcased the brand alongside new artists. A lot of artists I have worked with, we work together right before they hit. I mean when we worked with Justine she had never performed a NYFW live show before and then right after, she was opening for Beyonce which was crazy! It was really about showcasing the talent and infusing them in a great spot with great people and it’s the heart of who we are as a brand. I love this! Working with Wyclef was amazing as it was 3 months of working with him and it was a dream for sure. He is a musical genious.
I love working with artists on the rise and infusing music into our shows and keeping it fresh. We also did a Buy Now Wear Now concept in 2016 in partnership with Shopify and we did the same in 2012 with Wyclef and made a microsite which seemed crazy then compared to how you can do it now. For me, I am always doing things before its time.
Care Bears is iconic and I love being involved in bringing them back. Working with them has been great. We did a sneak peek collection back in Aug which was also at Collette (an iconic store in Paris) and it sold out. I am doing it again in a much bigger collab for 2017 as they felt our brand had a lot of synergy and it is their 35th Anniversary! They felt it would be cool as they are collaborating with a number of brands but no one has created what I have for this collab! Excited to share more. Follow @boymeetsgirlusa and @stacyigel on Instagram as we reveal more in Jan/Feb 2017!
Justine Skye stuns in Boy Meets Girl.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | Stacy Igel
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I think watching my son grow up is a beautiful thing, watching him develop. Internationally, I was just in Finland with a partnership I'm working on there. Being approached by Care Bears was very dreamy for me.
I’m working on a podcast so I hope to have that checked off. Then also just expanding in licensing into a few more countries.
Care Bears is in the first quarter of 2017 and in the second in a big way. My Colette partnership in Paris is another major buzz as I brought Care Bears In for that.
STACY IGEL | FOUNDER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR & DESIGNER | BOY MEETS GIRL | Photography Courtesy Stacy Igel
I'm looking forward to spending more time chanting and reflecting, to get really grounded and clear-minded for 2017.
I'm really excited to offer one Latino chef from New Orleans a scholarship to The International Culinary Center in New York. It can be difficult to work your way up the ladder from dishwasher or line cook to executive chef. There aren’t many opportunities for aspiring chefs, especially from the Latin community, to get to that next level in my opinion. The scholarship, which is part of the John Besh Foundation and its Chefs Move program, is necessary to overcome financial barriers. As part of the scholarship, I'll mentor the winner and take him/her with me to Mexico. I hope to eventually give out multiple scholarships in one year.
AARÓN SÁNCHEZ| CHEF/OWNER JOHNNY SANCHEZ + TV PERSONALITY ON FOOD NETWORK | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY AARON Sanchez
One of the things that made this year so special is how I realized the growth of my brand and the ability to clearly see how far I’ve made it in my career. A huge moment for me was when E! reached out for me to be on Revenge Body By Khloe Kardashian. Being on television training people and helping them was something I has spoken into existence around November 2015. Seeing the lives I've changed helped me to be more confident and helps me to push forward. This was a major moment of affirmation and understanding for me how powerful your words are, the lives I’ve changed, it's helped me be more confident. Traveling to Spain for two weeks with my first NBA client was also special this year. It was there we really sealed our bond. I never thought I’d be working with an NBA player, yet alone traveling the world. The trip allowed me to reflect and put my journey into perspective.
I can double down on my discipline. I believe that in everything you do there must be discipline. when we fall short on our discipline, we make make mistakes and mistakes mess up our game plan. In order to stay focused on my goals, discipline is key and it’s something I have to truly work at.
Timing! Using time wisely can can help achieve all my goals this coming year. We always like to say we don’t have enough time, but that’s impossible. We have 24 hours a day to take care of everything we need to take care of. We have to have the discipline to make time to do the things we have to get done.
I'm super proud to announce I just launched my new website CoreyCalliet.com, where I'll be uploading videos, workout plans and showing a different side of me with my blog. My blog will discuss how to stay motivated, eat right and even give a little relationship advice! I’m also working on my athleisure line and preparing for more television appearances. The goals for 2017 are to continue transforming more bodies and building my brand.
COREY CALLIET | CELEBRITY FITNESS TRAINER + TRAINER ON E!'s REVENGE BODY WITH KHLOE KARDASHIAN | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY COREY CALLIET
It was a great year for women! Team USA's women won the most medals this year in Rio, seeing Serena Williams come out with such a strong voice this year and even Hillary Clinton's run for president.
I am really excited to share more about myself! A lot of times, when the Olympics are over, people wonder what we do, how we train, and our recovery from injuries. KristiCastlin.com will do this so that they get to know more about me, “Hollywood,” which is my personal style and my road to the Olympics for 2020 in Tokyo.
I'm starting to work with brands in terms of my sponsors/endorsements in 2017!
KRISTI CASTLIN | USA 2016 OLYMPIAN 100M BRONZE HURDLER | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY KRISTI CASTLIN
CRAIG: No doubt the biggest blessing and game-changer for 2016 was Sybil Ann Melvin who burst onto the scene November 5th. She and our 2 1/2 year son fill our days (sometimes long) and nights (sometimes short) with laughs. I didn't believe the countless people who warned us about how fast it goes, but they were right. It's flying by. We used to cuddle up at night and watch shows. Now one of our favorite hobbies has become watching the lightbulb in our son's head go off almost daily now as he gets something for the first time or creates a clever new way to challenge us. Lindsay and I spent a fair amount of time reflecting on our dating days in Washington, DC and marvel at how that turned into this.
LINDSAY: Overall, I'd say the blessing of good friendship is a big one for me. The gift of our new daugher has given me more time to focus on and get to know the amazing women I normally don't have time to hang with much because of how busy my work schedule is. It's been moments like listening to a girlfriend's story at a coffee shop or walk at the beach that has meant a lot.
A place that started off our year on a great note... A magical trip to Sedona, Arizona. We went there last Feb. to Enchantment resort. I think about it all the time. Such wonderful amenities in the most serene and relaxing setting.
CRAIG: This time last year, I resolved to be more present so I could enjoy some of my special moments more. I did it.... for about three weeks. I'm recommitting to putting down my phone for large swaths of time, occasionally cutting myself off from the digital world, and rediscovering the great art of conversation. I'm going to text less. There are also the annual pledges to work out more and eat and drink less. Thinking there's a greater chance for a digital detox. We'll see.
LINDSAY: My goal for 2017 is to allow creativity to play a more dominant role in my life and my career. This is the year I'm going to create something. It may be as random as the perfect eyemask to promote sleep (something we could all use more of) or as consuming as a new show but damnit, it's gonna happen.
Getting back to writing more and living a less "cluttered" lifestyle is certainly a resolution that will make myself and my husband happy :)
I'm going to spend more time living in the moment and not worrying about what is or isn't ahead and relishing in my kids discoveries and happiness is key. I am committing to worry less and to get away with my husband to a place we've never been.
CRAIG: As for upcoming awesomeness, look for me in places outside the news space. Perhaps some sort of fantastic project or venture with my favorite collaborator...my wife. We're doing well at making babies. Maybe it's time to see what other compelling content we can create.
LINDSAY: Stay tuned...exciting things ahead this year, but besides things I'm looking forward to career-wise, I'm excited about stepping outside of my comfort zone working on some passion projects that will challenge my creativity and also spending more time doing work to helping others. I'm looking forward to cohosting the leukemia lymphoma ball in Washington DC with my husband this spring and working to raise money for cancer research impacting both adults like my Dad as well as kids battling pediatric cancer.
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LINDSAY CZARNIAK | ANCHOR ESPN SPORTSCENTER | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY CRAIG MELVIN + LINDSAY CZARNIAK
Wrapping another very successful season on “The Biggest Loser” was an amazing way to start my year! Of course it felt good to have my contestants win both the at home and championship prizes, but I was so proud of all the contestants. Their courage continues to inspire me and others to consider what can happen when you believe in yourself. Another big moment for me this year was being named the face of women's fitness for Reebok! As a global ambassador for the brand, it's my responsibility to help more and more people take those first steps of fitness, so that's exactly what I'm going to do. On a personal level, this year was particularly special for me because I had the privilege of officiating two of my best friend’s weddings. Such incredible and proud moments for me. And to top off an amazing year, I adopted my rescue dog Hank!
In the midst of this beautifully, crazy year I have lost my way when it comes to taking care of myself. It's ironic to say as I'm the one that teaches this to people, but this is my reality so I intend to embrace it. I freely and passionately love to give to others, but it is my resolution to work on balancing that output with more input... more time and joy for myself.
My first book, DIET RIGHT FOR YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE, will be on shelves February 7th! I just had to write this book... finally an eating guide that's customized for the reader, honoring their strengths and personality. This book will prove what an asset they are in their lives and help them lose weight in a healthy sustainable way. As of the New Year, I will also be a featured columnist each month for Shape Magazine and have joined their board of directors. In addition, I have been brought on to be the North American spokesperson for California Almonds.
I believe we must all be accountable for our own greatness. As I teach others to do it, I will walk the walk and do it for me as well. Promise!
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