The highest intensity matches sheer simplicity. This is how Anna Sui, a Chinese American, eccentric, visionary, eclectic designer, describes her own fitness collection.
Created in 2018, Anna Sui Active is the fashion and sportswear brand taking its name after its designer, which, over the last four decades has been one of the main players in NY fashion industry, and has appealed to famous people such as Michelle Obama, Paris Hilton, Naomi Campbell and Cher… Classified by the Times among the “Top 5 Fashion Icons of the Decade”, Anna Sui has chosen the 100% Made in Italy fabrics by Carvico and Jersey Lomellina for the creation of several classic items belonging to her sportswear/active collection.
Global leaders in the production of warp knitted and circular knitted fabrics, Carvico and JL offer a selection of performance fabrics which can meet the requirements of both fitness and fashion designers. Moisture wicking, stretch, with a good shaping power, strong, easy-care, smart and versatile, they can enhance the silhouette without constraints. Fabrics by Carvico and Jersey Lomellina, have supported Anna Sui in her creation of innovative, original, versatile and trendy garments, perfectly blending performance and glamour.
Anna Sui has always been after performance and beauty, along with sustainability. Hence, technology and a deep respect for the environment are the perfect match the Designer has found in Carvico and Jersey Lomellina sustainable fabrics. Among her favorites we can find Renew Folk by JL, which has been picked for its flat ribs, its elegant and stylish texture, and its green soul: Renew Folk is made of ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated nylon yarn from pre- and post-consumer waste. Elastic and breathable, this fabric used for the creation of tops and t-shirts, is soft and delicate, with an amazing look and the ability to offer at the same time, comfort, performance, and sustainability.
Anna Sui Active sporty chic collection is bold and playful, and includes several leggings which can be also used as part of one’s every-day outfit, some minimalistic tops and t-shirt with a perfect fit, and some soft “urban” tracksuits with glam details.
