It’s peak summer travel time! Your Instagram feed is no doubt filled with snaps of people in Capri, Ibiza, and Paros. And hopefully, a summer getaway is in the cards for you, too. Imagine if the comfy-cute outfit you wore on your transatlantic flight didn’t just tick the cozy and chic boxes but worked hard while you shifted into vacation mode? Sounds like a dream scenario, but a high-tech, wearable wellness brand might just make it a reality.
I first heard about Elastique’s luxurious compression styles while I was in Cannes this spring. It seemed every glam squad pro I ran into during the film festival was either wearing pieces or buzzing about the line. It’s no secret that celebrity hairstylists and makeup artists clock almost as many air miles as flight attendants. Then I heard that Gwyneth Paltrow had posted about the brand. And that the entire Chicago Sky WNBA team wears it for post-game recovery. My curiosity was piqued.
Creating Wearable Wellness
Founded by French entrepreneur Emeline Stout, Elastique activewear is made from high-quality compression fabric and strategically lined with beads (the brand calls them “MicroPerles”) to stimulate micro-massage, helping to push vascular and lymphatic fluid upwards. “It’s not a replacement for therapy,” like a deep tissue treatment, Stout says, but “it’s a game changer for those looking to access the benefits of circulation support on a daily basis.”
I scooped up a pair of leggings to wear on my trip home from France. Seven hours, one glass of champagne, and two movies later, I landed in New York. Amazingly, I really did have an extra spring in my step, even though I’d been perched in a prone position for quite a bit.
A Multitude of Benefits
As the weeks rolled on, I wore my Elastique leggings to my Nofar pilates classes and during walks along the Hudson River. And a funny thing happened. The skin on my upper thighs started to look smoother, more even-toned, and even a bit brighter.
Theoretically, the action of massage leads to firmer, de-puffed, rosier skin — just think of the effects of using a gua sha daily. But there’s actual medical evidence, too. Dr. Amanda Kahn, an internist and longevity specialist in New York City, confirms the activewear “enhances circulation, reduces inflammation and improves cellular detoxification,” all practices, she says, “tied to healthy aging.”
Chic Styles
Later in August, I’m headed back across the pond for my summer holiday. As I contemplate packing (I’m team carry-on, always!), I know for sure I’ll be bringing more than just the Elastique leggings I’ll wear on the plane. I’m looking forward to adding a leotard style to my wardrobe, and perhaps the new floaty short, ideal for long walks wherever my travels may take me!
