<img src="https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Sophisticated-Sports-q6w1i740q5d9dyroo27fled0e7fjvuzqgxux1r5czk.jpg" title="Sophisticated-Sports" alt="Sophisticated-Sports" loading="lazy"> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/iej1z5daki9w2uc/Sophisticated-Sports-INSIDEFASHION.pdf?dl=0" role="button"> Download the PDF file </a> <h3>The Trend</h3> <ul> <li>The trend towards activewear borrowing from smart casual continues - with the between the two categories almost indistinguishable.</li> <li>Look for bomber jackets worked in sporty shell fabrics. However those fabrics have been elevated in terms of finishes and prints so that they look more like smart casual.</li> <li>Parkas and puffa jackets come through in new interpretations with look to more sophisticated color palettes (mid tones and neutrals) that are not typical of activewear.</li> <li>Trims evolve from utilitarian to decorative - put still have core functional properties</li> <li>Activewear silhouettes being worked in coordinating jackets and trousers for new casual suit options.</li> </ul>