The lululemon x GANNI Collab: A Dance Inspired Collection & How to Wear It
Leopard print, ruffles and leg warmers meet performance gear in a 22-piece dance-studio collection. Here is who it suits and how to wear it outside class.
The lululemon x GANNI collection is the activewear drop built for people who like their gym gear to double as an outfit. Scandinavian label GANNI and Canadian performance brand lululemon have joined forces on a 22-piece women's collection inspired by 1980s dance films, and it is due to launch globally on 15th Oct 26.
Think studio warm-ups rather than spin-class black. The range is built around leopard print, ruffle details and bold colour pairings, applied to lululemon's performance shapes and finished with the kind of styling GANNI is known for. It spans apparel, footwear and accessories, and the whole thing is designed to move between a workout and everyday life.
What is in the collection
The headline piece is a reworked version of lululemon's Define Jacket, a long-running favourite that gets the GANNI treatment. Around it sit the pieces that make the dance reference obvious: leg warmers, boleros and headbands. Footwear is part of the line-up too, which is a rare move for a collaboration that started from a studio mood board.
The campaign carries the same energy. Titled "Joy Is a Power Move", it stars actor Jennifer Beals, best known for the 1983 film Flashdance, alongside singer and dancer Mette. It is shot in a dance studio and frames movement as self-expression rather than punishment, which fits the brand pairing neatly.
Who it suits
This is for the person who already treats leggings as a wardrobe staple and wants one or two pieces with personality. If your gym bag is all neutrals, the leopard and ruffle details will feel like a big swing. If you already wear a bold print to brunch, you will probably feel at home. Dancers, pilates regulars and anyone who likes a retro studio look are the obvious audience, but the styling is loose enough for people who just want a good-looking layer.
How to wear it off the dance floor
The trick with a dance-inspired collection is to keep one statement piece and let everything else be quiet.
- Bolero over a plain tee and straight denim. The cropped shape adds interest without the full performance look.
- Leg warmers with boots. Slouch them over a slim trouser or scrunch them over the boot shaft for winter-to-spring layering.
- A reworked Define Jacket as a travel layer. Zip it over a simple dress for a sporty edge on the commute.
- Headband as the finishing touch. It is the easiest way to nod to the trend if a full print feels like too much.
Keep the palette tight. If the piece is loud, let the base be black, white or denim and the print does the talking.
What we could not confirm for Australia
Here is the honest part. The collection is described as launching globally, with sales through both brands' websites and select stores in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Australia is not named in any of the launch details we could find. That means Australian pricing, the local launch time and which pieces will be offered here are not confirmed, and we have left prices out rather than guess. The 15th Oct 26 date is the reported global date, so the local launch day in Australia may fall a day later because of the time difference.
It also follows a busy stretch for activewear in Sydney, where premium performance brands have been opening new flagships, so a fashion-led collaboration from a brand already in the market fits the moment.
At a glance
- Collection: 22 women's pieces across apparel, footwear and accessories
- Look: 1980s dance film mood, leopard print, ruffles, bold colour combinations
- Hero pieces: reworked Define Jacket, leg warmers, boleros, headbands
- Global launch: 15th Oct 26, via both brands' websites and select stores
- Australian pricing and availability: not yet confirmed
Verdict: A fun, wearable take on dance-studio style, best for anyone who wants activewear with a bit of attitude. Pick one statement piece and style it with simple basics.
