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The Unexpected Athleisure Trend Everyone's Rushing To Buy In 2021

January 26, 2021 by Justine Schwartz
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Sure bike shorts have had their moment–but what about the wonderful athleisure hybrid of leggings AND bike shorts?

The pedal pushers that Hailey Bieber just wore for the YSL campaign are about to be everywhere! Here’s what you need to know about this unexpected trend:

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The knee-length cropped leggings style, aka “capri” length, might have previously been synonymous with your mom are now the “fancy” workout bottoms of choice for influencers like Bieber and others.

Hailey recently showed off how chic the trend can look, thanks to stylist and BFF Maeve Reilly, on Instagram:

 

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Before that, Kendall Jenner wore a Helmut Lang pair to work out in September. At the time, Who What Wear wrote: “Kendall Jenner Wore the Controversial Legging Trend You May Actually Like.” Indeed!

Influencer Emili Sindlev is also a huge fan, having worn the leggings not to work out–but to two international fashion weeks (London and Denmark), proving that the trend is not just for gyms but for ready-to-wear, too.

 

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And now that the fashion mafia has spoken, brands like Khaite, Positively Conscious, and Susana Monaco are all on board!

Let us know in the comments: Will you wear these?

Author:

Editorial Director

Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at Justine@shefinds.com.

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Emma Stone attending the Annual Actor Awards.
Salma Hayek at the 12th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony.
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