Kendall Jenner Brings Athleisure Chic to the Streets
In true Kendall Jenner fashion, the supermodel took to the streets of Los Angeles this week cloaked in effortless athleisure chic. Pictured with her adorable pup Pyro in tow, Ms. Jenner showcased looks from cult-favorite activewear brand Alo in an enviably casual-yet-put-together Instagram post.
Channeling California cool, the 818 Tequila founder posed before her Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon in easy, Autumn-ready separates. A tiny white sports bra and cropped, black zip-up sweatshirt teased a peek at Ms. Jenner’s toned midriff. The look was grounded with high-waisted, black leggings that clung perfectly to her statuesque frame. Accessorizing with the model-off-duty touch of thin, black sunglasses and retro headphones, Ms. Jenner proved dressing for a gym session (or perhaps a pilates class) needn’t be strictly utilitarian.
Ms. Jenner’s endorsement comes on the heels of a headline-grabbing Halloween weekend. The beauty mogul hosted an elaborate soiree alongside sister Kylie Jenner, sparking buzz with a sultry take on Hollywood’s beloved blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe. In figure-hugging black turtleneck and curve-caressing white trousers, the brunette model channeled the icon’s allure and old Hollywood sensibility. Fans praised Ms. Jenner’s appropriately sultry tribute over sister Kim Kardashian’s more literal interpretation at this year’s Met Gala.
Indeed, Ms. Jenner has a knack for nailing It Girl style, even when off-duty. By embracing laidback pieces from Alo’s collection, she makes a case for elevated athleisure as a 24/7 uniform. Paired with chunky sneakers and ankle socks, the pared-back look evokes French girl chic. Ms. Jenner often reaches for sporty staples during her downtime, be it leggings and crop tops or oversized sweatshirts. She proves one needn’t sacrifice style for comfort, merging the two aesthetics seamlessly.
Athleisure has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent seasons, infiltrating runway shows and street style snaps alike. Labels like Alo, Live the Process and The Upside have won over the fashion pack with pricey, design-driven takes on activewear. Ms. Jenner’s cool Cali vibe provides the perfect platform for Alo’s core offerings. No doubt her millions of Instagram followers took note of pieces like the Rosa Bra and Vista Legging for their next gym session or errand run.
While Ms. Jenner keeps casual looks current, she also uses fashion to make bold statements. She regularly embraces risqué, barely-there designs on the red carpet from labels like Mugler, LaQuan Smith and Tom Ford. But her talent for high-low dressing means she transitions between glamorous gowns and laidback sweats effortlessly.
Off the runway, Ms. Jenner approaches style as a form of self-expression. “My personal style has definitely evolved a lot over the past few years. I’m coming into my own and figuring myself out,” she shared in an interview. Judging by her signature cool girl aesthetic, Ms. Jenner knows exactly who she is. We expect many more inspiring, covetable off-duty looks as she continues to come into her own.
