Happy Sweatpants: We celebrate Sweatpants Day!
International Sweatpants Day is on January 21 – celebrating one of the most comforting inventions ever! After all, sweatpants are an all-rounder – they’re not only great for sports, but also perfect for lounging at home or as a cool styling piece. The cult classic was originally developed for athletic purposes back in the 1920s and is still a wardrobe staple today.
by Florijeta
January 21, 2025•2 min reading time
Loungewear from the series "Favourites Lounge"
What are sweatpants?
Originally, jogging trousers were designed for jogging, as the name suggests. The loose cut gives the legs free space, which is perfect for doing sports. Their cosy feel is not only convincing in sports, but also in everyday life.
History of sweatpants
About 100 years ago, the founder of the French sportswear manufacturer "Le Coq Sportif" created the very first sweatpants. They were simply knitted jersey trousers that were uniquely comfortable to wear. Since then, the so-called jogging pants have been worn all over the world.
Lounge-Set from the series "Remix Basic Lounge"
Jogging trousers in the fashion world
Since 2010, sports trousers have also been gaining recognition in the fashion world. Around 10 years ago, jeans and chinos were also designed and worn in the jogging trouser cut. Karl Lagerfeld's sweatpants, which he designed for Paris Fashion Week in 2014, are considered a special fashion statement. This milestone clearly showed that sweatpants can not only be sporty, but also a real eye-catcher in terms of fashion.
Are you as convinced by the cosy it-piece as we are? Get inspired by our loungewear now:
