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When it comes to sport, fashion has always been a major player and 2026 is shaping up to be one of its biggest seasons yet. From the fashion craze that was The Australian Open to all the F1 Grand Prix and even the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, gone are the days of sportswear being made and worn solely on the pitch or on the stands.
Now, celebrities are weaving bombers and retro tracksuit pants into their everyday streetwear, elevating their autumn looks by pairing the durable with the delicate.
If 2026 has taught us anything already, it’s this: sport isn’t just being watched, it’s being worn.
From elevated athleisure to retro throwbacks, these are the sportswear essentials to add to your wardrobe in 2026.
The celebrity-backed sportswear items that will always win
Bombers galore
Your new everyday essential. Think Marty Supreme energy but cropped.
Celebs like Hailey Bieber, Charli XCX, and Simone Ashley have paired the jacket’s structured fit with softer elements, elevating their looks so much that it’s warranted Fashion Week red carpet appearances.
Technical bomber jackets are the go-to outer layer for fashion lovers who want durability without sacrificing style.
From retro windbreakers to turtle-neck spray coats buttoned-to-the-top (IYKYK), this trend signals the return of ‘gorpcore’, reimagined in new fabrics, silhouettes, and richer tones.
Chocolate Washed Linen Bomber Jacket$199.95 $99.95
Stevie Cotton Bomber Jacket$289.00 $219.00
Voluminous-Sleeve Bomber Jacket
$219.00
Oatmeal Contrast Bomber Jacket
$249.95
Midi skirts with retro details
Who doesn’t love a matching set!?
When it comes to rocking an athleisure midi skirt, bold colours or balanced pairings are key.
Whether it’s Rita Ora channelling full on sporty spice with head-to-toe retro chic or Alexa Chung showing just how sophisticated the midi length skirt can be (especially when layered), sports-inspired midi skirts are not only comfy, but contoured too.
Best paired with a cropped jacket or tighter-fitting tee on the top, it’s the sportswear essential that can seamlessly flow from day to night.
Sporty Knitted Midi Skirt$149.95 $34.95
Chocolate Contrast Miracle Skirt
$129.95
Adidas Striped Midi Skirt
$52.76
Tiva Snap Skirt$159.00 $111.00
Elevated loungewear
You’re saying I can sport my trackies on the street? Now that’s a trend I can get behind.
As we enter the cooler months, a straight-leg ’90s inspired tracksuit pant is just the comfy staple everyone needs.
From grabbing a coffee to chucking on a pair of kitten heels and staying comfy on a night out, loungewear as streetwear is far from a social faux-par.
If anything, it’s encouraged!
If it’s good enough for Kathryn Newton and Emily Ratajkowski, it’s good enough for me!
Adidas Pleated Track Pants
$160
Black Euro Pintuck Sport Pant
$89.95
Classic Adidas Track Pants
$120
Chocolate Washed Linen Pocket Pant
$169.95
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