SoulCycle
SoulCycle Is Stepping Up Its Retail Game With New In-House Line of Performance Activewear
In a crowded athleisure market, the cult favorite cycling studio had 12 years of rider and instructor insight to give them an edge in product development and production.
The Untold Tales of Fashion's Invaluable Fit Models: Tory Elizabeth Stone
In our new series, we'll share the stories of fit models, past and present, who will divulge the fascinating minutiae of this little-known but very integral (and well-paid) line of work.
Must Read: Antoine Arnault & James Scully Discuss Charter To Protect Models, Fashion Designers Take on Art Basel
Plus, Yolanda Hadid returns to reality TV this January to host a modeling competition.
Must Read: Tavi Gevinson Stars in Carly Rae Jepsen's New '80s Video, SoulCycle Co-Founders Resign
Plus, 'Glamour' Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive addresses the Amy Schumer drama on TV.
Target Is Bringing SoulCycle to the Masses
The boutique cycling studio and big box retailer have collaborated on a workout apparel collection and a 10-city tour of complimentary classes.
SoulCycle Co-Founder Julie Rice: How I Shop
The fitness pioneer and longtime fashion fan shares her shopping habits, as well as her many tips for mixing "athleisure" with designer pieces.
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What Does Luxury Mean Today? It Depends Whom You’re Asking
Luxury is no longer defined by price points, according to execs from Vênsette, Kate Spade & Company and SoulCycle.
Are Bridal Bootcamps Worth It?
Brides-to-be are budgeting more time and money for fitness than ever — and it's not just because they want to get skinny for the big day.
How Fashion People Work Out and What They Wear
Louboutins and pajamas both made the list.
Net-a-Porter Accused of Dodging Tax, Gigi Hadid Fulfills Her Destiny in Guess Campaign
And Lululemon says some questionable things about sunscreen use.
Why Fitness Is Having a Moment in Fashion
Whether or not you're a gym junkie, you'll likely be dressing like one soon enough.
Diving Into Fashion's Newest Fitness Class Trend, CityRow
Watch out, Olsen Twins: There's a new "The Row" in town.
Shopbop Debuts Super Cute Collaboration With SoulCycle
The fashion set's favorite workout just got even more stylish.
How to Get Fit Like A Fashion Person in 2014
Vowed to exercise more in the new year? Here are some of the most popular workouts in the fashion world right now to get you started.
Mickey Drexler Joins Warby Parker, Reveals His Nickname Is the 'Godfather of SoulCycle'
Mickey Drexler, retail guru and CEO of J.Crew, has officially joined affordable eyewear brand Warby Parker's board, according to Fortune. But that's not the only interesting thing we learned about Drexler today...
Marc Jacobs Talks Tats, Phillip Lim Inspires SoulCycle Apparel, and How Electromagnetic Radiation Detects Knockoffs
Marc Jacobs and his multitude of tattoos get profiled in New York Magazine's September issue--he says "Who cares?" if he regrets them later in life. Perhaps the best one of all is Jacobs's super-meta cartoon version of himself, complete with mini-versions of his other actual tattoos... um, just look at it. {The Cut} Rihanna's third collection for River Island is here! Aside from the shiny knee-length basketball shorts and a Where's Waldo jumpsuit (ONLY YOU can wear those, Ri. Please understand.), the crop tops and maxi skirts are pretty great. {Grazia} Calvin Klein's former boy toy Nick Gruber discusses his troubled past with New York Magazine--and it almost makes us look past all those brawls he keeps getting himself into. {The Cut}
How SoulCycle Is Growing Its Cult Appeal with Apparel
SoulCycle is one of the trendiest workouts in the universe right now. Everyone from Lena Dunham to the Victoria's Secret Angels is devoted to the stationary cycling workouts, as are tons of behind-the-scenes fashion industry people. It's been called a cult, and like every good cult, it has a uniform. SoulCycle launched retail in its studios in 2006 and e-commerce in 2010. The brand currently releases 12 private label collections per year, plus specialty collections like summer pieces for its Hamptons studios. And no one can get enough of it. Julie Rice, one of SC’s co-founders, says apparel sales have grown by about 126% per year since 2008. So, what's the appeal?
The New SoulCycle? We Give Aqua Cycling a Spin
Aqua cycling is definitely becoming a "thing" amongst the fashion crowd—one high-powered publicist said she doesn't want to tell anyone about it for fear that it will be overrun ala SoulCycle, and I sympathize with that. If you want to try it before the classes start selling out within minutes, here are the pros and cons as of Saturday, June 1, when I attended the 10 AM class.
'Start-Up Queens' Coco Rocha, Iman, Dylan Lauren and More Reveal the Secrets to Their Success
Did you know that women are starting businesses at twice the rate of men? Glamour magazine knew--which is why it hosted a panel, “Secrets of Start-Up Queens: How to Launch a Successful Business in Today’s Entrepreneurial Economy,” at the 92Y earlier this week. Read on for 10 valuable tips from a most impressive panel that included: Iman, founder and CEO of IMAN Cosmetics, Skincare and Fragrances; Dylan Lauren, founder and CEO of Dylan’s Candy Bar; model and social media maven Coco Rocha; Refinery29 co-founder Piera Gelardi; and SoulCycle co-founder Elizabeth Cutler.