Trend of the week: fitness finds

The sun is out. Time to get your kit on, says Annmarie O’Connor.

INSPIRATION

Look good, feel good with fitness gear that goes the extra mile.

Say ‘goodbye’ tired threads; ‘hello’ luxe leggings, sculpting tops and trainers that work as hard as you do.

Brighten your mood with saturated colours, explosive prints and sleek silhouettes that will give you the edge whether working out or just chilling out. No gym membership required.

NAMES TO NOTE

Grace & Aibell: Irish fitness e-boutique launched in 2015 by former dancer Claire Heaslip, selling yoga and dance-inspired labels like Five Feathers and Pepper and Mayne.

Grape & Gander: New Irish fitness label merging fashion and function with body-sculpting, streamlined styles.

Lucas Hugh: Art-centric workout label designed for power and ease of movement, fusing cutting-edge technology with figure-enhancing fabric.

Yummie by Heather Thomson: Celebrity stylist turned shapewear expert Heather Thomson’s innovative cotton basics make underwear the new outerwear.