Last week, our curated selection of menswear was about going back to work after a well-deserved Summer break. This week, it’s about going back to the gym! Not an easy task for some of us… I’ve always been kinda sporty, fencing competitively in my teenage years and running quite a lot since. Most recently, I’ve been into kettle bells and High Intensity Interval Training, which I started doing at a cosy studio near work. Finding the right environment to work out is important. But finding the right gear is equally as important. And speaking of which…
We really wanted to introduce Xavier Athletica, which brings both style and performance to the gym. The brand designs athleisure kits for real people, to accompany them in their everyday lives, from the street to the studio. And in Nikki’s words (the founder): “Xavier Athletica is influenced by classic style and craftsmanship”.
Excellence in form, fit and function. No questions. No compromise.
We can only appreciate a brand that offers something truly different in a world where uniformity, sadly, is king. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against those global sportswear brands. Some make great sneakers. The greatest even. But if you know us, you know we’re into independent menswear and entrepreneurs that dare to dream, come up with awesome concepts and simply make great products. And that’s exactly why we love Xavier Athletica and support Nikki’s ambitions.
The brand currently offers a pair of sweatpants, a hoodie, two tee-shirts (each with a different fit) and a long sleeve shirt that comes in a choice of three colours: black, grey and orange. The whole collection is tailored and made from quality cotton by established makers.
The tops have smart features, like a waistband with a concealed zipped pocket for coins, a phone or a credit card… Anything you’d like to carry with you whilst on the run (or on a run). That’s the kind of details that make me love the brand and that’s why the long sleeve shirt is my favourite product from the collection. I like to go running and keep it light but I never know what to do with my keys. Not a problem anymore…
About you, guys? Which piece do you prefer? Which product would like to wear to your next gym session? Check out the full collection here and let me know on social media (@leclubdesdouze). In the meantime, keep grinding: healthy habits and fit bodies are acquired by being consistent!