How Functional Basics Are Reshaping the Core Apparel Category

Performance has long been a defining attribute in apparel, driven by the growth of activewear. That focus has now spilled over into everyday basics, shaping a fast-growing category increasingly referred to as “functional basics.”

But how is this now turning into the next top performing retail category?

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