The Retro - Athleisure Movement In Motion

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a great pop-up event. The energy, the exclusivity, the knowing glances between fashion insiders who just get it. So when Figures announced their latest pop-up, I had every intention of being there. But life, as it often does, had other plans.

Instead of slipping into one of Figures’ sculpting, second-skin sets and sipping matcha with the city’s chicest crowd, I found myself scrolling through the event’s highlights with a mix of FOMO and admiration. The space was buzzing, the racks lined with sleek, buttery-soft pieces that made you want to live in them. The kind of activewear that doesn’t just fit your body—it flatters it, moves with it, makes you feel unstoppable.

Walking into the space, you could feel it—the anticipation, the excitement, the culture. Figures isn’t just about leggings and crop tops. It’s about movement, identity, and a certain kind of confidence that only comes from wearing something that just gets it. The pieces were a love letter to the ’90s, a time when fashion was effortless, bold, and unapologetically cool. Think sleek silhouettes, retro influences, and an energy that made you want to throw on a windbreaker and strut like you own the room.

Figures launched in November 2024 after two years in the making. Two years of fine-tuning, designing, and believing in something bigger than just activewear. And now, here it was—no longer just a viral sensation on TikTok but something you could touch, feel, and slip into.

Of course, any launch comes with nerves. Would people show up? Would they get it? Would they see the vision? But the moment the doors opened, the answer was clear—Figures had arrived. The crowd wasn’t just here to shop; they were here to be part of something. To witness the beginning of a brand that was never just about clothes—it was about a mindset.

As I watched from afar, I had a realization: Sometimes, the best things don’t need to be witnessed firsthand to leave an impact. I may not have made it to the Figures pop-up, but I felt it. And if that’s not the sign of a brand that’s more than just clothing—one that’s a whole lifestyle—I don’t know what is.

So yes, I missed it. But something tells me this is just the beginning. And next time? I’ll be front row.