Active Vancouverites are lucky to have numerous shopping districts and stores that offer clothes specifically for the gym.
What many people don’t realize is that there are a number of athletic brands that are unique to our fair city. Here, we’ve highlighted some top brands that you can check out online, along 4th Avenue, or downtown.
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Tonic Active
Whether you’re playing tennis, practicing yoga, or working out at home, Tonic offers apparel that is both pretty and practical. They manufacture their products in Vancouver, and focus on designing garments with healthier materials for your skin and the environment. You can find their products online at tonicactive.ca.
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RYU
With its flagship store on 4th Avenue in Vancouver, RYU is an awesome new brand with gear that is built to move and made to feel good in. With a modern athletic style and technical edge, the designs are beautiful enough to fit your life beyond training and allow you to shift seamlessly from the gym to the streets. RYU stands for Respect Your Universe. Check them out at their new Robson Street store opening soon.
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Karma Athletics
Based out of Vancouver, Karma is a trendy athletic yoga brand that is committed to using local factories, investing in their community, and keeping local women employed. Each one of their products is designed and created with a focus on fashion, fit and performance. Visit one of their shops on 4th Avenue or in Yaletown.
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Reigning Champ
From the makers of Wings & Horns comes a Canadian designed and manufactured brand based in Vancouver that focuses on simplicity and details to provide unrivalled comfort. Although they are carried at many local boutiques, you can now check them out at their store on 4th Avenue to experience their line of year round classic athletic staples.
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Str/ke Mvmnt
Str/ke Mvmnt believes we are all United by Motion. This exciting Vancouver brand offers athletic footwear and apparel that merges technical performance with a classic aesthetic. With their original store in Gastown and a second location in San Francisco, this brand is making moves in the health & fitness community.
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Lululemon Athletica
The brand we all know and love has far more than just yoga pants! Lulu has really branched out and offers a number of different options for all forms of exercise as well as work apparel. With its humble beginnings right here in Kitsilano, Lulu has a store on Robson Street downtown and a new space in Gastown called the Lab, featuring locally designed athletic wear made in-store.
Whatever you choose to wear as you exercise, remember that the most important thing is not what is on your body, but that your body is moving and your mind is motivated. If feeling comfortable and looking great helps then these brands will be a great starting point for improving your fitness fashion repertoire.
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Maddie Sullivan
Front Desk Administrator
Innovative Fitness Kitsilano
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