Apparel of the year
FLANCI
The world is brimming with black lycra, and many of us yearn to be bold and bright. That’s why Flanci has risen to the top. The brand does so much more than putting the fun in functional; their striking leggings, skorts, shorts and vests are more than just colourful. They enable runners to express their personalities in exciting, unusual prints, providing highperformance affordable kit. They are also a credible brand; Nicky, founder of Flanci, ran the 2011 Marathon des Sables to raise money for the animal charity, Nowzad. £1 from every sale of their paw print leggings and capris is donated to this charity that exists to relieve the suffering of animals in Afghanistan. With matching leggings for children, Flanci are also helping to inspire the next generation of women to get active. Thank you, Flanci! Also, a special mention for runners-up Nike: we, like you, would like to applaud their work to support diversity and women in sport. Finally, a global brand has acknowledged pregnant women still exercise, and demand to look great. The Nike (M) collection for pregnant women, designed by mothers, makes us feel proud of them. With their plus sized range and support for Black Lives Matter, Nike have been a beacon of hope and inspiration in 2020.