Athleisure
Athleisure is a fashion trend where clothes usually worn for workouts or athletic activities are worn elsewhere such as work, school or to casual activities. They include yoga pants, tights, leggings, or sweatpants worn in places like workplaces, school, or casual occasions.
Many people believe the movement took off because of the improved material of the clothes that make the garments more flexible and comfortable. The trend started with the rising popularity of yoga pants and the ability to go to multiple occasions and wear the same outfit. Especially now that society has become more health-conscious while also lackadaisical. Clothes have become more breathable, lightweight, and waterproof to deal with the demand of both functional and stylish garments.
The materials and technology of athleisure is constantly changing also; incorporating odor reducing, flexible, breathable, and more protective clothing. Many celebrities, like Rihanna and Beyonce, also hop on the bandwagon wearing sweats, yogas, or leggings to events. I personally love athleisure and wear frequently. As an athlete, I have a lot of exercise clothing that I wear to non-exercising events. This trend is great for those who want to be comfortable and stylish at the same time.
Viola Davis
Viola Davis is a phenomenal actress and producer who exceeds all norms by being the only black actor to receive the Triple Crown of Acting, and the only black woman nominated for three Academy Awards. She has starred in at least 43 films including How To Get Away With Murder, Fences, Suicide Squad, and The Help.
She inspires black females around the world with her unique natural hairstyles, successful career and relationships, and her work in diversifying the media and entertainment industries. She speaks out for those who have been sexually assaulted and is a strong advocate of the #MeToo Movement, which encourages women to speak up about their sexual assault experiences. 2017 was a special year for Viola as she won her first Oscar, a Golden Globe and BAFTA for Fences, an Emmy nomination for How to Get Away With Murder, and many other awards and nominations.
At the 2016 Academy Awards she said, “I believe that the privilege of a lifetime is being who you are, truly being who you are. And I’ve spent far too long apologizing for that—my age, my color, my lack of classical beauty—that now at the age of, well, at the age of 46, I’m very proud to be Viola Davis, for whatever it’s worth.”