The rise of urban sports like skateboarding, BMX, and parkour reflects a shift in city life, blending recreation with architecture. Their inclusion in global events like the Olympics highlights their cultural impact. As these sports grow, cities are redesigning public spaces to support them, fostering active lifestyles and community engagement.
Breaking the Mould is a collaborative capsule within Spinexpo’s Distraction trend, designed by myself and Eva de Laat . I developed woven fabrics that merge urban sports energy with daily wear, using sustainable and high-performance yarns. De Laat complements this with seamless circular knits that enhance movement and athletic form.