Athleisure as A Symptom of The Present

Authors

  • Tadeo Masís González Universidad de Costa Rica
  • Roberto Castro López Universidad de Costa Rica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24215/24691488e076

Keywords:

Athleisure, modernity, trends, fashion, fitness

Abstract

Athleisure is a characteristic fashion trend of the 21st century whose main attribute is the erasure of aesthetic limits. The present text aims to establish a relationship between this trend and some distinctive features of contemporary societies, this through reflections from philosophy and the sociology of fashion. Thus, hypermodern culture, fitness and the imperatives of flexibility, comfort and exposure are reflected in this expression of contemporary fashion.

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Published

2021-12-15

How to Cite

Masís González, T., & Castro López, R. (2021). Athleisure as A Symptom of The Present. Arte E Investigación, (20), e076. https://doi.org/10.24215/24691488e076

Issue

No. 20 (2021): Arte e Investigación 20

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Articles

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