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Best new Australian activewear brands
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A few standouts are getting attention for very different reasons: Brisbane's Muki for soft, seamless sets, SWT Active for cool-girl gym-to-street pieces, Other Normal for understated retro Pilates style, and CSB for sculpting leggings.
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Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 18 October 2026
If you want the best new Australian activewear brands to have on your radar in 2026, I'd look beyond the big names and focus on emerging labels doing something different with fit, fabric, colour and that studio-to-street aesthetic.
A few standouts are getting attention for very different reasons: Brisbane's Muki for soft, seamless sets, SWT Active for cool-girl gym-to-street pieces, Other Normal for understated retro Pilates style, and CSB for sculpting leggings. These are among the labels highlighted in recent Australian fashion coverage. concreteplayground.comwww.vogue.comsitchu.com.au
## 8 Australian activewear brands worth knowing
!Women's ButterSoft Flare Leggings in Chocolate - MUKI
## 1\. Muki
(Best Brisbane brand)
Aesthetic\: Minimalist, buttery-soft, feminine.
Brisbane-founded in 2020, Muki is a great pick for seamless-looking sets, foldover flares and flattering neutral colours. Its current range includes espresso ballet-wrap tops and leggings. muki.com.aumuki.com.au
Price guide: leggings around A\$89-99.
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!Bittersweet FLX Wide Leg Bottoms | SWT Active
## 2\. SWT Active
Aesthetic\: Cool-girl, Y2K, gym-to-street.
A Gold Coast label worth checking out if you like wide-leg bottoms, fitted tanks, matching sets and a relaxed, fashion-first feel. It's a particularly good fit for outfits that work beyond the gym. concreteplayground.comsitchu.com.auwww.vogue.compinkyandkamal.com
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!Form Invisible Scrunch Capri Leggings | Black
## 3\. Other Normal
Aesthetic\: Understated, retro, off-duty model.
Think early-2000s yoga wear, capris, low-rise sweatpants and simple layering tops in muted colours. Ideal if you want your workout wardrobe to feel more like a fashion wardrobe. concreteplayground.comconcreteplayground.com
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!Form Invisible Scrunch Leggings | Black
## 4\. CSB
Aesthetic\: Sculpted, feminine, flattering.
Formerly Crop Shop Boutique, CSB is one to know for its Invisible Scrunch leggings and figure-hugging sets. It's no longer a tiny newcomer, but its recent international momentum makes it one of the most talked-about Australian labels. concreteplayground.comsitchu.com.auwww.vogue.compinkyandkamal.com
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!Air Sculpt 5inch Contrast Bike Short in Pink| Pink Lemonade / Turtle Dove - Upstate Sport
## 5\. Upstate Sport
Aesthetic\: Colourful, energetic, Pilates-core.
Born out of a Pilates studio on Victoria's Surf Coast, this brand combines high-performance fabrics with graphic designs and vibrant matching sets. A strong choice if neutrals aren't your thing. concreteplayground.comwww.vogue.comsitchu.com.auconcreteplayground.comupstatesport.com.auwww.broadsheet.com.aufashionjournal.com.au
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!HOLDform 7/8 Legging Black/White
## 6\. REC GEN
Aesthetic\: Sporty, sleek, functional.
A Sydney label that leans into technical fabrics and clean silhouettes rather than just trendy leggings. Worth considering for running, gym sessions and everyday training. concreteplayground.comwww.broadsheet.com.au
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!Ready To Wear - Pinky & Kamal
## 7\. Pinky & Kamal
Aesthetic\: Elevated basics, natural fabrics, studio-to-street.
A good option for organic-fabric-focused yoga wear, foldover shorts, capris and flared leggings. Its collections balance contemporary styling with comfort and everyday versatility. concreteplayground.comsitchu.com.auwww.vogue.compinkyandkamal.com
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!CLASSIC WOOL RIB LEGGING
## 8\. Nagnata
Aesthetic\: Luxury, textural, fashion-forward.
For something more distinctive, Nagnata creates movement knitwear using materials including merino wool and organic cotton. It stands out from the standard nylon-and-spandex matching-set crowd. concreteplayground.comfashionjournal.com.au
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## My shortlist, depending on your style
!Shop Women's Activewear Sets & Gym Sets - MUKI
For the Pilates-girl aesthetic
Muki - soft fabrics, foldover flares and flattering neutrals.
!Bittersweet FLX Wide Leg Bottoms | SWT Active
For trendy, influencer-style sets
SWT Active or CSB - statement silhouettes and sculpting fits.
!Other Normal
For understated, expensive-looking basics
Other Normal - pared-back, retro-inspired styling.
!Yang Crop - Ash | Lavender | NAGNATA
For premium and more sustainable-minded design
Nagnata - distinctive knitwear and considered materials.
My personal starting point would be Muki, SWT Active and Other Normal if you're after newer-feeling labels rather than the usual Lorna Jane, LSKD or P.E. Nation.
One question: are you shopping mainly for Pilates and lifestyle sets, serious gym training, or running and performance wear? I can narrow this down to the best emerging labels for your particular aesthetic.
