Spring 2012 Runway Trend: Extreme Athletics

Ready, set, style! These looks from New York Fashion Week prove that athletic-inspired elements are meant to be worn off of the playing field. Amp up your look with anoraks, perforated leather, cargo pockets and football-inspired pants.

By Claire Knebl

September 12, 2011

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Rag & Bone
Ready, set, style! These looks from New York Fashion Week prove that athletic-inspired elements are meant to be worn off of the playing field. Amp up your look with anoraks, perforated leather, cargo pockets and football-inspired pants.
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Rag & Bone
A model on the runway at Rag & Bone's spring 2012 show.

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Rag & Bone
Model Jac Jagaciak on the runway at Rag & Bone's spring 2012 show.
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Helmut Lang
A model on the runway at Helmut Lang's spring 2012 show at Hudson River's Pier 57.

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Rag & Bone
Model Bette Franke on the runway at Rag & Bone's spring 2012 show.
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Alexander Wang
A model on the runway at Alexander Wang's spring 2012 show at Pier 94.

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Alexander Wang
A model on the runway at Alexander Wang's spring 2012 show at Pier 94.
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Alexander Wang
A model on the runway at Alexander Wang's spring 2012 show at Pier 94.

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Alexander Wang
A model on the runway at Alexander Wang's spring 2012 show at Pier 94.
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Victoria Beckham
A model on the runway at Victoria Beckham's spring 2012 show at the New York Public Library.

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Cut 25
A model on the runway at Cut25's spring 2012 show at Highline Stages.
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Y-3
A model on the runway at Y-3's spring 2012 show.

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Nicole Miller
A model on the runway at Nicole Miller's spring 2012 show at Lincoln Center's The Studio.
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Marc by Marc Jacobs
A model on the runway at the Marc by Marc Jacobs spring 2012 show at the New York State Armory.

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Nicole Miller
A model on the runway at Nicole Miller's spring 2012 show at Lincoln Center's The Studio.

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