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Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 4 October 2026

If you mean newer/emerging British activewear rather than the established Gymshark/Adanola/Sweaty Betty names, these are the ones I'd put on your radar in 2026:

1. Pruzan - London 🇬🇧 Probably my pick for fashion-forward Pilates / studio wear. Founded in 2022, it has a very clean, understated look and pieces designed to move from workout to everyday wear. British Vogue specifically highlights its appeal among London's design crowd. www.vogue.co.ukwww.thescottishsun.co.uk

2. Represent 247 - Manchester Best for gym + streetwear / HYROX / hybrid training. Represent is not a new company, but its 247 performance line is relatively new and has become increasingly prominent on UK gym floors. GQ describes it as a leading modern British activewear collection in 2026. www.gq-magazine.co.uk

3. TALA - London More established now, but still one of the most interesting British independent labels. Its combination of sustainability, flattering silhouettes and fashion-led colours makes it particularly good for women. It's also expanding outside London, with an Edinburgh store planned for November 2026. www.vogue.co.ukwww.thescottishsun.co.uk

4. Contur - UK One I'd watch if you like minimal, sculpting gymwear without enormous logos. It's a smaller British label with a very Instagram/Pilates-friendly aesthetic.

5. Oner Active - UK-founded More performance-focused than Pruzan, particularly good for lifting and gym training. It's part of the newer generation of female-founded activewear brands that have built communities around women-specific training. www.vogue.co.ukwww.thescottishsun.co.uk

6. Mile Off - worth knowing, although not British I'm including this as a wildcard because it has exactly the aesthetic that's influencing the newer British market: feminine running, tennis-style skirts, bold colours and functional pockets. It was founded in Dubai in 2025, so don't mistake it for a UK brand. www.vogue.co.ukwww.thescottishsun.co.uk

### My shortlist by aesthetic

| If you want… | Try | |---|---| | Quiet luxury / Pilates | Pruzan | | Cool-girl gymwear | Contur | | HYROX / lifting + streetwear | Represent 247 | | Feminine & sustainable | TALA | | Serious gym / sculpting | Oner Active |

The broader trend is interesting: British activewear is moving away from simply copying Nike/Lululemon and towards fashion, lifestyle and specific female needs-particularly versatile pieces, better pockets, more interesting silhouettes and clothes that work outside the gym. www.vogue.co.uk

If you tell me whether you're looking for women's or men's, and whether your style is more Lululemon/clean, Gymshark/gym, Pilates/Scandi, running, or luxury, I can narrow this to 10 genuinely cool smaller British brands and include price points.

Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 4 October 2026

Brits genuinely wear a mix of mainstream sportswear, British labels and newer athleisure brands:

- Nike and adidas - the safest all-round choices for gym kit, running, football and everyday sportswear; both remain long-standing staples in the UK. - Gymshark - especially common for strength training, leggings, seamless sets and gym wear. It began in a Birmingham garage and has become one of Britain's biggest fitness labels. - Sweaty Betty - a very established British choice for leggings, yoga, running and studio workouts, with shops across the UK. - Adanola - particularly popular for minimalist leggings, oversized tops, sweatshirts and Pilates-to-coffee outfits. - Lululemon - the premium option for yoga, Pilates, running and polished everyday athleisure. - New Balance, ASICS and On - strong choices among runners, especially for technical trainers and performance clothing. - TALA and Oner Active - newer, social-media-friendly British brands popular for stylish gym sets and strength training. - H&M Move, M&S Goodmove and Decathlon - practical, more affordable options that are widely accessible on the high street. - Under Armour, Puma, Reebok and North Face - still common, particularly for training, outdoor activities and general sportswear. - Ronhill, BAM, Le Col and Pruzan - more specialist British choices for running, sustainable activewear and cycling.

The most recognisably British rotation: Gymshark for the gym, Adanola for athleisure, Sweaty Betty for studio wear, and Ronhill or New Balance/ASICS/On for running. Availability and popularity vary by activity and age group, but those are the names most consistently appearing in UK activewear recommendations.