Rapha has unveiled its newest collection, Rapha Performance Sportswear, which has been crafted using design features and technical materials from performance cycling.
Billed as being ‘designed for life in motion’, the apparel firm adds that… ‘Rapha Performance Sportswear is a versatile collection of apparel and accessories for moving through the modern world whether commuting, working, training or playing.’
Highlights for the pre-fall 2024 drop are the new Men’s Tech Collar Jacket and Women’s Tech Jacket, a technical jacket for all-day manoeuvres and light weather protection. These pair with the Men’s Easy Tech Shorts and Women’s Tech Pants.
For milder days, the Men’s & Women’s Insulated Jacket and Insulated Vest are both durable and lightweight with Primaloft insulation suited to layering or as a standalone.
For those living an active life beyond the bike, there’s a wide range of lightweight, breathable and fast-drying pieces designed for daily training and fast-paced movement. The men’s range features the Active Jacket, Active Joggers, Active Shorts, Active T-Shirt and Men’s Active Half Zip. The women’s range features the Active Jacket, Active Tights, Active Shorts, Active T-Shirt, Active Tank Top and Active Long Sleeve.
The accessories offering comprises the: Essentials Bag, Tech Musette, Tech Tote, Cotton Crew Socks and Ankle Strap.
Fayrouz Salem, Rapha Head of Lifestyle, said “Living and moving in the city requires both comfort and style in your clothing. We’ve made products with exactly this in mind using technical and functional elements from our performance cycling range, applied to lifestyle silhouettes.
“For someone like myself who lives in Amsterdam and commutes by bike daily, this is a dream come true. We’ve created pieces that work on the bike, without having to compromise on style, bridging the gap we saw in the market.”
The collection is available on rapha.cc and select Rapha Clubhouses (London, New York & Tokyo). Prices range from £15 to £195.
