Nine ways to wear my favourite fashion paradox: elevated sportswear

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Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 - 14:37

Annmarie O’Connor

Elevated sportswear: my favourite fashion paradox. It’s the hall pass we need when comfort throws a tantrum and we’re fresh out of dress code excuses. It’s not just a vibe. It’s a lifeline.

Case in point: our Copenhagen style-brethren. With cobbles and bicycles part of the daily terrain, they don’t capitulate. The use their Nordic nous to get creative, reinventing casualwear rather than playing it safe. Whether it’s a pair of Prada-inspired ballet sneakers and a voluminous dress or a team jersey underneath a corporate suit, the Danes have mastered the art of intentionality.