Nike Socks, Bras and Shorts Have Quickly Become Sought-After Fashion Items

Four times a year, Lyst, the global fashion search engine, releases a list of the most popular brands and items on the planet, and its Q1 report has been significantly impacted by our shift in lifestyles. Nike has gone from the 12th most powerful brand to take the number three spot, and a pair of joggers were the eighth hottest women's product. It's not surprising given the surge in demand for loungewear. However, Nike and New Balance are two sportswear brands that are really resonating within fashionable circles. 

People aren't going for the simple Nike items, either, as the consensus seems to be the bigger the swoosh, the better. Instagram and TikTok are awash with crop tops with exaggerated Nike ticks, and many are wearing white tennis socks pulled up to reveal the logo. As we are moving into summer, many are swapping jogging bottoms for track shorts, so it's likely the Nike sweatshorts will make their way into Lyst's top 10 for Q2.

Keep scrolling to see the Nike items we love—and some ideas for how to wear them. 

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Style Notes: Buttercup yellow tracksuits have been a real hit in fashion circles, and this Nike one is a beauty. 

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Style Notes: Contrast a Nike crop top with an exaggerated swoosh with a tailored blazer.

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Style Notes: New Balance + Nike socks are a popular double act in 2020. 

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We told you—here they are again. 

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And again…

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Style Notes: Opt for an all-white look with joggers, a T-shirt and Nike socks. 

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Style Notes: Most of us aren't wearing shoes often anymore—finishing outfits off with a pair of Nike socks instead. 

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Next up, see our guide to the key trends for spring and summer 2020.

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Emma Spedding
Freelance Fashion Editor

Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as a Who What Wear girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.