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Since its humble beginnings, the sports bag has changed a lot throughout the years. What we know today as spots bags were once used to carry food and drink for weary travelers or weapons for the warriors in the battlefield. First bags used by athletes were carrying equipment like balls, bats and clothing, much like... Continue Reading →
Sports uniforms have come a long way since they first appeared. Originally, the idea was to have all the players in the same team dressed the same in order for their teammates to see them better and not mistake them for an opponent. However, very soon after they were introduced, sports uniforms started representing the... Continue Reading →
Sports uniforms have come a long way since they first appeared. Originally, the idea was to have all the players in the same team dressed the same in order for their teammates to see them better and not mistake them for an opponent. However, very soon after they were introduced, sports uniforms started representing the... Continue Reading →
Take a moment to envision the famous figure of King Henry VIII known for his six marriages and numerous unorthodox decisions (pardon the pun), wearing the very first custom-made pair of soccer shoes. In 1526, the very same year the Tudor ruler started courting his soon-to-be second wife Anne Boleyn although already married to Catherine,... Continue Reading →
Women’s workout fashion has gone through major transformations over the years, and it has come a long way. Today, it's even grown to become everyday leisure wear, and instead of being worn solely to the gym, workout wear is often the main part of an everyday outfit. Whether it’s for running errands or going to... Continue Reading →
The concept and idea of activewear has changed dramatically over time. While clothes – and indeed sports - have existed for centuries, it wasn’t until recently that someone struck on the idea of creating clothes made for sports. Until the turn of the 20th century athletes would compete in their street clothes or – as... Continue Reading →
The fashion week gods have spoken, and the “easy elegancy” and “athletic look” is going to be huge in 2017. People are now favouring a more comfortable everyday look over restrictive and conservative styles. Sportswear has always had an element of cool, and here are some of the biggest sportswear styles through the ages… 80s:... Continue Reading →