Gym to Jet: The Best Luxury Sportswear Brands For Men

There was a time when wearing your gym kit outside the gym meant you’d either forgotten something or given up entirely. But not anymore. Today’s luxury sportswear isn’t just built for performance — it’s engineered for airports, lounges, city streets and anywhere else you want to look like you might have just done a HIIT class in Dubai.

This is first-class fitness wear: slick, minimal, and cut from cloth which is far more considered than the Lycra horrors of yesteryear.

What Does ‘Luxury’ Mean in Sportswear Now?

Fabric Innovation

Ten Thousand

Luxury sportswear starts at the fibre level. Gone are the scratchy synthetics of 2005 — now it’s all about next-gen textiles that feel like butter but work like armour.

Think thermo-regulating merino wool that keeps your body temperature in check whether you’re mid-run or mid-layover. Or four-way stretch Japanese knits that move like a second skin without losing shape.

Look out for odour-resistant weaves (usually infused with silver or zinc) and recycled polyamides that offer the same durability as virgin materials with a far smaller environmental footprint.

The bottom line: if it doesn’t feel good before you’ve even worn it, it’s not luxury.

Tailored Fit

Aether

Luxury sportswear is cut, not thrown together. The difference is in the fit — tapered legs, articulated knees, curved seams that follow muscle lines, and technical darts that allow movement without bulk.

A high-end jogger should be able to handle lunges, lifts and brunch. The silhouette should flatter without hugging like a wetsuit or flapping like a sail.

Look for precision patterning, particularly around the shoulders and thighs, where budget brands often skimp. The goal is streamlined, not shrink-wrapped.

Understated Design

Castore

If your hoodie’s shouting, it’s probably cheap. The new language of luxury is quiet: minimal logos, tonal palettes, matte zips, and subtle detailing that only other obsessives will clock.

The likes of Castore, Ten Thousand and Aether all get this. Think of it as the stealth wealth version of gymwear — pieces that work hard but look effortless.

If you’re trying to flex, you’re doing it wrong.

Versatility

Aether

A true luxury piece is multi-purpose. It’s a training tee that works under an overshirt. A water-repellent trouser that passes for smart casual.

Performance wear that isn’t versatile is basically just kit — and that’s fine if you’re mid-marathon, but useless if you’re grabbing dinner afterwards.

Look for hybrid pieces that combine lifestyle sensibilities with technical features: gusseted seams, concealed zip pockets, wrinkle-resistant finishes, and natural fibres blended with performance synthetics.

If it can’t travel, layer or work hard, it’s not worth the extra spend.

The Best Luxury Sportswear Brands Right Now

Castore

Born in Liverpool, worn everywhere from Wimbledon to the F1 pit lane, Castore is arguably Britain’s best answer to performance wear that doesn’t compromise on polish.

The brand’s gear is developed with elite athletes (including Andy Murray), but it’s also designed with a restrained, almost Savile Row-like sensibility. You won’t find brash logos or neon panels here. Instead, expect subtly embossed branding, laser-cut ventilation, bonded seams and military-grade materials developed in-house.

The pieces feel tailored, perform under pressure, and look sharp in any setting — be it gym, business class or pitchside.

Shop now at Castore

Vuori

A West Coast staple with cult status, Vuori nails the balance between laid-back Californian cool and high-performance practicality.

Their gear feels soft enough to lounge in but is engineered to train hard. It features moisture-wicking fabrics, anti-odour technology and a laser focus on comfort. The Kore Shorts and Strato Tech Tee are fan favourites—they’re light, breathable and endlessly versatile.

Vuori is the brand for those who value movement, mindfulness and style in equal measure — and want their gymwear to transition as smoothly as they do from workouts to workdays.

Shop now at Vuori

Reigning Champ

A staple of the premium athletic space, Reigning Champ’s formula is simple but razor sharp: monochrome palettes, heavyweight cottons, faultless construction.

Its terry sweatshirts are a benchmark in the category — thick, structured and cut to perfection. Made in Canada and often hand-finished, the brand’s pieces are the definition of understated quality.

While rooted in training and boxing culture, there’s a refined discipline to everything they do. These are clothes for purists — no gimmicks, just performance and permanence.

Shop now at SSENSE

District Vision

More than a brand, District Vision is a philosophy. Equal parts running label, wellness brand and aesthetic cult, it creates gear that’s as much about the mind as the body. But the clothes hold up, too.

Every garment is cut with intention — think ultra-lightweight run shorts, ergonomic long sleeves and recycled shell jackets built for alpine terrain. The label’s collaborations with Salomon and the DV+ Performance Eyewear range show that function and fashion can co-exist at altitude.

Ideal for runners who prefer mountain trails to mirror selfies.

Shop now at MR PORTER

ASRV

Sounds like a government-backed space programme, and honestly, that’s not far off. ASRV’s gear looks like what you’d wear in a hyperbaric chamber or a moon base gym — all compression panels, seamless knitting and futuristic construction. But it’s not just for show.

ASRV obsess over fabric properties: moisture dispersion, thermoregulation, UV protection. Even the pockets are engineered with the kind of logic normally reserved for tactical military gear.

It’s techwear for athletes, and it doesn’t miss.

Shop now at ASRV

Ten Thousand

One of the most focused and functionally rigorous brands out there, Ten Thousand takes a no-nonsense, military-grade approach to training apparel.

The brand’s collection is developed with Navy SEALS, pro climbers, and CrossFit champs—and it shows. Every item is rigorously field-tested, refined, and released only when it hits the mark. But what elevates it into the luxury sphere is the attention to cut, detail and discretion.

No slogans, no drama—just kit that works hard and looks quietly brilliant doing it.

Shop now at Ten Thousand

Pangaia

Sustainability and luxury rarely overlap convincingly, but Pangaia proves they can. The brand’s activewear uses seaweed fibres, bio-based treatments and recycled materials to create pieces that feel as good as they perform.

Its 365 collection, for example, features clean-lined hoodies and sweatpants in muted hues that slot seamlessly into any minimalist wardrobe. But there’s brains behind the beauty — every piece is backed by material science and environmental research, making it perfect for the conscious consumer who also happens to bench press.

Shop now at Pangaia

Aether

Geared initially towards adventure travellers and urban commuters, Aether’s sportswear is made to perform without looking overtly athletic.

The fabrics are premium — from Swiss-engineered waterproof shells to thermal-regulating layers — and the design language is clean, tonal and slightly Nordic.

Its joggers, hoodies and base layers are subtly technical, with performance features baked in rather than broadcast. Think Patagonia’s brain mixed with COS’ aesthetic.

Shop now at Aether