Lucas Hugh – luxury performance sportswear
Before I go any further, I have to say I know nothing about working out – the only time I’ve ever been in a gym was to do a fashion shoot. I occasionally do the Cindy Crawford workout and that’s mainly for the music and Oscar-worthy cinematography. For that I wear American Apparel running shorts and a Nike sweatshirt with the sleeves cut off. I’m happy in those but really, why isn’t anyone doing high end, fashion-focussed sportswear other than Nike, Y3 and Stella McCartney for Adidas? Well, now someone is. Lucas Hugh is a small line of performance sportswear that looks super-special but is truly fit for purpose. From the design of the body-contouring pieces (with sleek, invisible BlackBerry pockets and headphone eyelets), to the prints, to the look book, to the website, everything is beautifully considered and functional.
Founder and creative director, Anjhe Mules was born in New Zealand and worked as a stylist before setting up as a swimwear designer, selling at Zambesi alongside Comme des Garcons, Martin Margiela and Helmut Lang. Interestingly, Lucas Hugh is exclusively stocked online as Mules believes in this business model. Indeed, there’s a lot to be said for a new brand selling from its own etail site. It means it can micro-manage every aspect of its development and can keep its prices down. Lucas Hugh prices are not bad for this level of quality – £110 for shorts, £130 for bodysuits, £280 for jackets. Due to their not-just-for-the-gym, aesthetic, some of these pieces can easily double up for day – e.g. the Babel Bodysuit which is a traditional body but bags out like a blousy top. I think the brand has a lot of potential. What do you think?
12 July, 2010 @ 12:25 am
You made me laugh about not working out. I have never been to a gym either. I have been and paid a joining fee but never, ever been back.
I think these clothes are much more interesting than the usual things on offer. I must take up some sort of exercise that doesn't involve a gym and would definitely look at these xx
12 July, 2010 @ 5:45 am
It makes me almost want to work out. Almost.
12 July, 2010 @ 8:30 pm
You could get away with wearing a lot of this to a club too… Haha the gym: I am a member and I go about once every six months. FAIL
xx
Duck
13 July, 2010 @ 10:55 am
I really enjoy your blog, how sweet :))
I think you will like mine too, I'd be glad if you checked it out :))
Can't wait to hear from you hon!
xxx