By Vanessa, our fitness editor
It’s that time for New year resolutions again and you’re taking up exercise once and for all, just like you did in 2014…2013… and 1998?...
No, this year, Hong Kong Madame has an idea to boost your motivation: colours, patterns, technology…basically fun and audacity for your legs at the gym or at the park.
Myself being a legging junky always chasing after the most decadent of styles, here is a small selection of my favourites to upgrade your gym sessions. Get ready 2015, we’re here!
Dharma Bums , Zen with a touch of colour.
Colours and patterns, with notes of harmony and Zen. Tiny prints and soft colours, the perfect mix to flatter your natural curves. Dharma bums leggings come in 3 lengths (below knee, ¾ calf or ankle length), so everyone can find something suitable even if you’re tall, as well as low or high waist options for those who still want coverage when bending backwards. Very comfortable, durable, and can be worn for all types of sport!
HK$ 500-550 per legging, int
BlackMilk , for Fun & Funky designs
The brand doesn’t necessarily specialise in sportswear, and the line is slightly monotonous. But the leggings are totally out there!
A vast array of designs and inspiration, and we’re going for big & bold here. From mermaids, metallic skeletons, unicorns or Disney prints, BlackMilk is not about being low profile and we love it.
Fabric – lycra feel- is so compfy and the cut is fine for moving around, so why not?!
Leggings HK$ 450-600* each, international delivery HK$120*.
Teeki , for eco-friendly designs
The Label designs clothing for women and girls (leggings, flares, capris, shorts, tank tops), made out of…. Plastic bottles ! Unsurprisingly, all creations are inspired by nature – flowers, sky, stars, sea, animals, and mixed in with acid colours.
The cut is perfect for bodies in motion. The Fabric, similar to swimwear, feels really nice and is also thin, which is perfect for yoga or dance. Try to avoid TRX classes or anything that will bring you touching hard ground. But, they are great for water sports like surfing, paddling or SUP yoga.
HK$350-650* for womenswear, international delivery HK$230*
2XU , performance-enhancing technology
This isn’t where you’ll find the most outrageous of styles, but the fun isn’t in the style…. It’s in the results that 2XU will get you to achieve. These black leggings with a colored X, the brand’s logo and symbol, are the best in terms of compression and therefore performance boosting, during the workout and recuperation time. Soft, light, they’re also comfortable (on top of all things), and will also be your best friend and ally when you travel, where compression makes all the difference.
For the brand’s online store opening in HK, they’ve launched with special colors, and until end Feb are giving a 10% discount for online purchases using the following promotional code 2XULAUNCHHK. It’s now or never !
Leggings HK$998
*approximate converted HK$ price
