For years, sportswear was a separate clothing category, often relegated to the gym. But with an uptick in the visibility of women’s sports, Formula 1’s rising popularity and a keen interest in world sports like FIFA World Cup 2026, dressing sportily has become a part of the culture.
The shift can be seen everywhere. Netflix’s Drive to Survive, currently on season 8, has turned F1 drivers into household names. Challengers (2024) starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor sparked an obsession with tenniscore—also thanks to costumes designed by Jona athan Anderson. And with the FIFA-fever back on, style and football share the same space again. Athletes like Coco Gauff, Aitana Bonmatí and Simone Biles occupy the same cultural space as movie stars and musicians. And dressing like them to support their sport is the ultimate cultural flex.
With sports events dotting our calendars in the upcoming months, there’s no dearth of opportunities to dress to rise to the occasion.
Football Jerseys
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 underway and football firmly entrenched in popular culture, the football jersey has emerged as one of fashion’s most unexpected heroes. Don’t reserve them for just match days. Instead, style this sportswear staple with slip skirts, tailored trousers and vintage denim. Rihanna, Bella Hadid and countless content creators have embraced the look, while brands such as Martine Rose and Balenciaga have incorporated football references into their collections, too.
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