It’s fair to say everything Brit designer Matthew Williamson touches turns to rainbow there’s never been anything particularly subtle or practical about elegantly ostentatious ready-to-wear offerings. So, while the news he’s created a functional sportswear collection may seem a touch out of character for the award-winning designer, the fact that its probably the most out-there print you’ll see in the gym all day certainly doesn’t.
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Despite being no expert in sportswear, by his own admission, Williamson has teamed up with high tech athletics brand USA Pro to create a capsule collection of pieces that would look as good at a beach bar happy hour as they would a Barre Body class. Most of the range sports Williamson’s signature butterfly pattern, which is now printed all over delivery boxes from his online store.

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USA Pro by Matthew Williamson, High Neck Printed Bra, $130. Pre-order NOW

Given there’s no chance of you fading into the background with this gear, it’s lucky the designer’s payed extra thought to making each piece extra flattering. The materials used are double bonded – making it super thick, like scuba fabric – total effect being, apparently that it pulls you in and lifts you up in all the right places. Slimmer without sweating? We love the sound of that. But if actual workouts are your thing, the USA Pro has brought all their technical know-how to the yard, meaning super functional fabrications, medium impact bra support, muscle compression properties, moisture wicking and all that semi-pro jazz.

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USA PRO BY MATTHEW WILLIAMSON, HIGH NECK Tank Top, $150. Pre-order NOW

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It’s expected the range will drop into stores and Williamson’s website in late June, but you can pre-order on sites like Flannels now to beat the rush. Prices start at around $130 for a bra top or micro-shorts, up to $300 for a zip-up track top, with everything from long tights, long sleeved shirts, zip-up track tops and capri leggings in between. 

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USA Pro x Matthew Williamson, Zipped Track Top, $280. PRE-ORDER NOW

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USA Pro x Matthew Williamson, Racer Back Sports Bra, $130. PRE-ORDER NOW

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USA Pro x Matthew Williamson, Printed Long Leggings, $240. PRE-ORDER NOW
Images: courtesy Matthew Williamson x USA Pro