In a recent soul cycle course in downtown Manhattan, cyclists don\'t just come to spin the flywheel of their stationary bicycles.
They came to shop.
Meg Geller, 23, said: \"I have been looking for ways to improve my image . \"year-old, self-
Announce fitness fans.
\"Sport is not just a trend now --
This is a way of life.
\"Gegler is one of about 60 people who participated in the latest retail collaboration release of SoulCycle, which is a high
Fitness Clothing designed with public schools, hips, New York
Based on street clothing brand.
The two companies launched the product in a fashion show.
In the middle of the meeting, the model wore $185 leggings, $125 sports bra through the studio, and even a $655 pilot jacket should be worn in the classroom.
The riders clapped with the beat of the music.
\"I like it,\" Gegler said of the new route . \".
Spend more than $100 to buy leggingsto sweat on faze her?
No, she said: \"This is the money I usually spend on sportswear.
\"Since the gym has now completely evolved into a social experience rather than a mandatory personal destination, fashion has become at the heart of the exercise.
Deborah Weinswig said: \"Millennials are as social in fitness activities as they are in other parts of their lives, unlike many of the previous generations who may lift some weight, then leave the managing director of retail think tank Fung Global retail & Technology.
If you\'re with a friend, of course you want to look good.
The certificate of origin of SoulCycle.
Through its Equinox fitness subsidiary, it has been selling its own branded clothing for years.
Every month, the company sells 40 to 60 new collections in its more than 80 studios, accessories and pop-
Ups, and online.
However, before exiting in 2015, The Spinning behemoth was on the cusp of an initial public offering and did not make much of the money from the goods.
Retail is more of a marketing strategy.
After all, every woman wearing a cycle leggings is a $34 walking ad --per-
Melanie Whelan, the chain\'s chief executive, said class pay was \"tribal \".
Others call the followers of SoulCycle a \"cult \"--
Because of its enthusiasm for the brand.
\"It\'s a little badge of honor,\" Whelan said . \".
\"You saw it on the street and nodded with a little wink,\" I\'m part of the tribe.
Because spin studio sees customers more often than traditional retailers --
Usually many times a week.
If it really wants to transfer inventory, it needs to keep it fresh.
For this purpose, the Soul Cycle introduces a new line about every three weeks.
Over the past few years, the company has expanded its business, introduced other brands, worked together in style and created limited --
The print faces the location of SoulCycle.
\"Our riders spent a lot of time with us,\" said Whelan . \".
\"We want to make sure we bring them different black skinny products.
\"In fact, the series is not just a black tight.
This leggings features a rich blue color and is inspired by the streets of New York;
The pilot jacket is shiny silver.
In the past, SoulCycle worked with brands across the entire shopping continuum.
Has established partnerships with brands such as Target Corp.
Free City & Solid & stripe limited liability.
It\'s a big range from discount supermarket to Instagram
Cool swimsuit seller.
Now, with a public school, SoulCycle begins to taste the taste of custom clothing.
The company declined to share sales figures for these collaborations, although Whelan said the outfits were sold out every time.
Michael darter, a partner at consulting firm a, said the Soul Cycle gave its collaborators \"shine or shine \". T. Kearney Inc.
Retail business.
Clothing may never be the main source of revenue for a business that is essentially a gym, but this joint venture can be a win-win
Win for all participants in terms of brand and goodwill.
For fashion brands, there is access to influential sports shopper SoulCycle.
For SoulCycle, its studio has gained more exposure.
At the same time, retailers are also getting into the gym business.
This store is AthletaInc.
· Bandel Holdings Limited liability, LululemonAthletica Inc.
And sweating Betty Holdings Ltd.
Fitness classes are offered in their stores and there are some sports
Five classes a day.
Prices range from free to boutique gyms.
SoulCycle obsessed riders are valuable customers of brands such as public schools
At least that\'s what Whelan sees.
She boasted that her rider was the \"fashion creator and thought leader\" of their community, and perhaps even the \"Lighthouse \".
At the same time, public schools describe their demographic profile as \"definitely girls living in cities \".
\"She is a professional who works during the day and has to squeeze out time to go to class,\" Dao said . \"
One of the founders of public schools on Monday.
In other words, a perfect set of cycles for the soul.
Public schools, known for their influence on the streets
Wear and high fashion, go all out for the Soul Cycle partnership. (
This is not the first time a public school has partnered with a fitness brand.
Previous partners include Nike. and FitBitInc. )
\"From a collection point of view, what we do is try to get a woman through her day,\" Zhou said . \".
\"We have collected some works that are convenient for us not to have to go home and change our clothes.
\"It\'s hard to imagine not changing after the age of 45 with a sweat stream of 45 --
Minute spin class
But throwing a shiny pilot jacket on a sports bra is a stylish way to leave any building.