There was a time when sporty shorties, sweatshirts and outerwear were all firmly consigned to the ‘not haute couture’ segment of any wardrobe. The times are changing, though, with many of the leading fashion brands all clamouring to turn these once-neglected garments into the heights of fashion statement pieces. Without further adieu, here are some carefully curated looks that give new meaning to the term ‘sophisticated sportswear’.

Look 1 (Right)
Turtleneck sweatshirt and shorts by Prada; patterned bandana silk shirt, Go-logo leather belt bag and Bounce camouflage-patterned sneakers, all by Valentino Garavani; striped shorts by Loewe; Greg jacket by Moncler Genius Next Chapter; leather bracelets (worn as necklace) by Tod’s

Look 1 (Left)
Patterned blouson, patterned zippered sweatshirt, VLTN leather belt-bag, Bounce sneakers with feathers, all by Valentino Garavani; Nielson feathered T-shirt, jogging pants with zippered detail, both by Stella McCartney; sneakers by Hogan

Look 2
Bourges vest by Moncler Genius Next Chapter; blazer and pullover, both by Hermès; naplak leather outerwear and trousers, both by Bally; VLTN leather belt-bag by Valentino Garavani

Look 3
Patterned short-sleeved blouson, pants and patterned cap, all by Hermès; patterned blouson from Berluti’s KVA Capsule Collection; suede tote-bag and sneakers, both by Tod’s; striped sweater by Loewe

Look 4
Oversized windbreaker and leather shirt, both by Bottega Veneta; Octagon grey jacket and shorts, both by Moncler Genius Next Chapter; Crew backpack in calf leather by Bally Retro; Fit sneakers by Maison Margiela; socks by Prada

Look 5
Naplak leather outerwear, Crew backpack in calf leather and wool, both by Bally; black suit jacket with pants, both from Berluti’s KVA Capsule Collection; hooded sweatshirt by Moncler Genius Next Chapter; leather sneakers by Bottega Veneta

Look 6
Lookjournalist navy blue jacket by Canada Goose; blazer in sand-coloured suede, leather bracelets and sunglasses, all by Tod’s; suede button-up shirt, knitted vest, and Type Sling leather bag, all by Bally; fishermen suede hat by Loewe; jogging pants by Moncler Genius Next Chapter

Photos: Jack Law
Fashion Direction & Styling: San Wong
Model: Hoon S @ Quest
Grooming: Esther Kwan