sportswear

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Sportswear refers to clothing designed for sports or casual wear. It encompasses items like jerseys, pants, and shoes for athletic activities, as well as more general casual attire. The fashion industry has seen a significant trend called "athleisure," which blends athletic-inspired clothing with everyday wear. This trend, which gained prominence around 2015, includes items like yoga pants and hoodies that can be worn for both exercise and various other activities, from running errands to going out. The term "athleisure" itself is a blend of "athlete" and "leisure".123

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Bill Blass
He made sportswear, but he glamourized the concept by making clothes that possessed a new American casual chic sensibility, which he achieved by merging simple styles with luxurious materials. Classic Blass designs included a pea coat he fashioned from white mink in 1966, a strapless gray flannel…
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He made sportswear, but he glamourized the concept by making clothes that possessed a new American casual chic sensibility, which he achieved by merging simple styles with luxurious materials. Classic Blass designs included a pea coat he fashioned from white mink in 1966, a strapless gray flannel…
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