Words: Josh Lee
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With the upcoming months set to be thronged with external meetings, functions, late-night festivities and myriad other calendar-loading commitments, life’s usual routines will likely take a pause. Often jettisoned at this time of year – and inevitably re-established come January – is a focus on fitness. However, that side of things can be managed a touch easier – and made more appealing – with the right gear that you can cart to wherever you’re beelining to.
Émigré Sports Kit, from £71, emigre.travel
For most of its existence, Émigré – the brand known for imprinting its own subtle take on what today’s travelling professional should wear and carry with him on work trips – has focused on apparel, bags and accessories. Now, rounding out the label’s already superlative portfolio is the Émigré Sports Kit, a three-item edit of premium athletic must-haves angled for the modern-day worker who upholds his fitness routine wherever he lands in the world.
As with Émigré’s other items, these designs can either be paired together or worn as separates; are lightweight and packable; are pared-down in looks; and draw upon advanced sustainable fabrics and finishes. The effect, overall, is a capsule that facilitates runs, classes and workout sessions whatever your schedule.
Below, we look at the pieces in more detail.
Sports Kit Windbreaker
The largest piece here is the Windbreaker, a lightweight training jacket whose outer shell is rapid-drying for maximum protection from any unfavourable elements. Zippered pockets (chest; two at the side) allow you to carry your smartphone and earphone-charging case for when needing to listen to music, and the ‘power mesh’ liner at the rear wicks away moisture, a notion that’s boosted by a two-way zipper at the front. Reflective detailing maximises visibility in dark conditions, giving further substance to the style.
Rather niftily, both of the below items can be packed into one of the Windbreaker’s pockets (more below).
Sports Kit Shorts
Equally essential is the Sports Kit Shorts, which is made from the same materials used for the Windbreaker, allowing both to pair up perfectly. Most importantly, it’s light to the touch and quick-drying, making it great for cardio, strength sessions and high-intensity training. Unlike counterparts on the market, the waistband is soft and well cushioned, avoiding any unnecessary pressure, and the antibacterial, breathable compression liner – complete with thigh pocket – secures everything in place. Rather extraordinarily, it offers UV protection and there’s an elastic utility loop on the waist in order to hold a towel whenever required.
Sports Kit Henley
Billed as the ‘ultimate multi-tasker’, this top straddles performance (anti-odour and antimicrobial properties; concealed side zipper pocket; reflective details; advanced-tech cotton-blend construction) and style (its concealed front closure helps differentiate it from other T-shirts, and it’s available in universally appealing colourways). Outside the gym, it can also be worn under a blazer when heading home or back to the office.
For pure efficiency, both the Shorts and Henley can be packed into one of the Windbreaker’s pockets, as seen here.
This, together with the Shorts, is ideal for the gym, the pavement or the trail, and both can be packed into one of the Windbreaker’s pockets in order to maximise space.
Moreover, if you want all three, you can buy the entire collection here.
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