As ‘80s-style sneakers reign supreme on runways, it’s time to hit the street–or the aerobics studio–à la Olivia Newton-John
Let’s Get Physical
As ‘80s-style sneakers reign supreme on runways, it’s time to hit the street–or the aerobics studio–à la Olivia Newton-John
Text by Liam Watters
The ’80s sneaker revival is getting a fashionable workout. Once synonymous with the aerobics craze, the decade’s unmistakable trainers are making a spirited return to the runway. Taking inspiration from Olivia Newton-John’s exuberant workout wardrobe, V revisits the retro appeal of these sporty staples, pairing nostalgic athletic footwear with the decade’s playful approach to dressing.
From Left to Right: Anjali wears cropped 1/4 zip alumni pullover ALO YOGA | Bodysuit HUNZA G ℅ PARALIA and LIV NASUTA | Chambray shirt (worn around waist) TOMMY HILFIGER | Tights LOS ANGELES APPAREL | Piqué ankle socks LACOSTE | Pacific bone flats AMIRI | Jiayi wears Sofia bodysuit FLEUR DU MAL | Large molten hinged cuff ALEXIS BITTAR | Tights FALKE | Cable long socks GUESS | Leather sneaker DESIGUAL | Claire wears bodysuit POLO RALPH LAUREN | Harmony belt HARMONY UNDERGROUND | Large molten hinged cuff in silver ALEXIS BITTAR | TightsFALKE | Classic baby cashmere socks LORO PIANA | The 400 Bleecker runner MARC JACOBS | Lais wears scoop-neck bodysuit ARMANI EXCHANGE | Jacket in technical nylon (worn around waist) MONCLER | HardWear medium link bracelet in yellow gold TIFFANY & CO. | Tights LOS ANGELES APPAREL | Mirage sneakers AMI PARIS Stylist’s own socks | Juliet wears scoop neck bodysuit ARMANI EXCHANGE | Nylon crinkle zip-pp colorblock windbreakerLOS ANGELES APPAREL | Tights FALKE | Classic baby cashmere socks LORO PIANA | DC-642 sneaker DSQUARED2Lais wears scoop-neck bodysuit ARMANI EXCHANGE | Jacket in technical nylon (worn around waist) MONCLER | HardWear medium link bracelet in yellow gold TIFFANY & CO. | Tights LOS ANGELES APPAREL | Mirage sneakers AMI PARIS Stylist’s own socks | Claire wears bodysuit POLO RALPH LAUREN | Harmony belt HARMONY UNDERGROUND | Large molten hinged cuff in silver ALEXIS BITTAR | TightsFALKE | Classic baby cashmere socks LORO PIANA | The 400 Bleecker runner MARC JACOBSClaire wears top, sash NORMA KAMALI | briefs CONTESSA MILLS | earrings MARTINE ALI | sneakers LOEWEAnjali wears bodysuit FLEUR DU MAL | jackets SALOMON | briefs ELY ELY | bracelet KATE SPADE | earrings ALEXIS BITTAR | socks PARALIA | sneakers NIKEAnjali wears cropped 1/4 zip alumni pullover ALO YOGA | Bodysuit HUNZA G ℅ PARALIA and LIV NASUTA | Chambray shirt (worn around waist) TOMMY HILFIGER | Tights LOS ANGELES APPAREL | Piqué ankle socks LACOSTE | Pacific bone flats AMIRI | Jiayi wears Sofia bodysuit FLEUR DU MAL | Large molten hinged cuff ALEXIS BITTAR | Tights FALKE | Cable long socks GUESS | Leather sneaker DESIGUAL | Claire wears bodysuit POLO RALPH LAUREN | Harmony belt HARMONY UNDERGROUND | Large molten hinged cuff in silver ALEXIS BITTAR | TightsFALKE | Classic baby cashmere socks LORO PIANA | The 400 Bleecker runner MARC JACOBS | Lais wears scoop-neck bodysuit ARMANI EXCHANGE | Jacket in technical nylon (worn around waist) MONCLER | HardWear medium link bracelet in yellow gold TIFFANY & CO. | Tights LOS ANGELES APPAREL | Mirage sneakers AMI PARIS Stylist’s own socks | Juliet wears scoop neck bodysuit ARMANI EXCHANGE | Nylon crinkle zip-pp colorblock windbreakerLOS ANGELES APPAREL | Tights FALKE | Classic baby cashmere socks LORO PIANA | DC-642 sneaker DSQUARED2Jiayi wears bodysuit MATTEAU | leggings + socks LOS ANGELES APPAREL | sweatband LACOSTE | necklace TIFFANY & CO | earrings ALEXIS BITTAR | sneakers LOUIS VUITTONJiayi wears bodysuit MATTEAU | leggings + socks LOS ANGELES APPAREL | sweatband LACOSTE | necklace TIFFANY & CO | earrings ALEXIS BITTAR | sneakers LOUIS VUITTON | Juliet wears bodysuit + leggings vintage PARALIA C/O LIV NASUTA | hoodie AMI | socks PARALIA | bracelets ALEXIS BITTAR | sneakers LOUIS VUITTONJuliet wears bodysuit + leggings vintage PARALIA C/O LIV NASUTA | hoodie AMI | socks PARALIA | bracelets ALEXIS BITTAR | sneakers LOUIS VUITTONFrom Left to Right: Anjali wears cropped 1/4 zip alumni pullover ALO YOGA | Bodysuit HUNZA G ℅ PARALIA and LIV NASUTA | Chambray shirt (worn around waist) TOMMY HILFIGER | Tights LOS ANGELES APPAREL | Piqué ankle socks LACOSTE | Pacific bone flats AMIRI | Jiayi wears Sofia bodysuit FLEUR DU MAL | Large molten hinged cuff ALEXIS BITTAR | Tights FALKE | Cable long socks GUESS | Leather sneaker DESIGUAL | Claire wears bodysuit POLO RALPH LAUREN | Harmony belt HARMONY UNDERGROUND | Large molten hinged cuff in silver ALEXIS BITTAR | TightsFALKE | Classic baby cashmere socks LORO PIANA | The 400 Bleecker runner MARC JACOBS | Lais wears scoop-neck bodysuit ARMANI EXCHANGE | Jacket in technical nylon (worn around waist) MONCLER | HardWear medium link bracelet in yellow gold TIFFANY & CO. | Tights LOS ANGELES APPAREL | Mirage sneakers AMI PARIS Stylist’s own socks | Juliet wears scoop neck bodysuit ARMANI EXCHANGE | Nylon crinkle zip-pp colorblock windbreakerLOS ANGELES APPAREL | Tights FALKE | Classic baby cashmere socks LORO PIANA | DC-642 sneaker DSQUARED2
Models Claire De Lozier (Fusion), Lais Hames (Supreme), Jiayi Liang (New York Model Management), Juliet Lloyd (New York Model Management), Anjali Kambham (State)
Makeup Marco Campos (Forward Artists) using Tom Ford
Hair Chika Nishiyama (Forward Artists) using Redken
