Sweat in style while supporting SoCal-based small businesses.
1. Beach Riot
“I’ve always wanted my own line and I’ve always loved the beach and swimwear,” says Newport Beach native Nicole Hanriot, who founded her coastal-cool brand Beach Riot in 2012. Headquartered in Costa Mesa, the womenswear-focused apparel company offers its devotees fashionforward swimwear, activewear and exclusive collaborations with brands like LoveShackFancy. Matching workout sets in bold hues of blue, purple and green, plus multicolored leopard and plenty of florals, are on deck for summer. beachriot.com
Goldsheep’s Summer Speckles U-bra and legging and its tie tank paired with its Retro Triangle legging PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
2. Goldsheep
This Laguna Beach-based activewear brand by Keri Wilson is widely known for its playfully printed legg ings and sports bras, and its summer lineup is no exception. With a nod to the ’70s, its new Retro Rollergirl collection features swimwear and workout pieces awash in rainbows, stars and tie-dye patterns in bold and pastel color palettes for women, men and little ones alike. goldsheepclothing.com
Hylete’s Circuit II Echo cross-training shoe in Baltic Blue and silver. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
3. Hylete
After launching a single pair of training shorts in 2012, founders Ron Wilson and Matthew Paulson have established San Diego’s Hylete as a leader in the activewear space with apparel, backpacks and kicks for men and women. While its Circuit II Echo cross-training shoe has been a longtime favorite for the guys, the brand has now launched a new iteration just for the ladies. Three interchangeable insoles and extra cushion provide support whether you’re lifting or attacking a HIIT class. hylete.com
4. Vuori
Launched in 2013 by Joe Kudla, performance-driven brand Vuori aims to push the limits of activewear with apparel that teams fitness and sport with surf and art. Based in Encinitas, Vuori embraces its coastal roots with a commitment to ethical manufacturing and sustainability so you can feel good about purchasing its threads that will take you from the beach to the gym and back. vuoriclothing.com
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