Activewear is making a huge place for itself in the world of fashion lately. Many brands are kicking their activewear lines into high gear since there has been such a high spike in fitness and yoga apparel. Here at Orchid Boutique, we’ve added new workout clothes for women to our website to cater to all those women who kick their butts into high gear day-in-and-day-out while looking effortlessly cool. We are creating a more diverse selection of clothing and bikinis to honor all of those fashionistas out there making the transition from the beach to the street more functional and fun.

Get ready for Orchid Boutique to become the best place to buy workout clothes.

With that said, it’s our turn to bring you the latest in high fashion activewear — Michi.

About the Designer: Michelle Watson

In a quest to fuse edgy, provocative and stylish clothing with superior athletic wear, Michelle Watson created Michi Active. Michelle’s vision has always been to combine her love of high fashion with sport and dance to create stylish yet utilitarian sportswear with performance features.

Before launching Michi, Michelle Watson designed for some of the world’s most reputable brands such as Donna Karan, Kate Spade and most recently, the luxury high performance athletic line, RLX Ralph Lauren. Michelle holds a degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design in New York City, as well as an Honors Business Degree from The Richard Ivey School of Business.

A Calgarian by birth, but a world traveler by heart, Michelle Watson has always had a close relationship with design and sport, and has been able to cultivate her skills on an international stage. Whether it was competitive golf, ski racing, martial arts or dance, Michelle has never passed on an opportunity to challenge her body, mind or competition; all while being impeccably dressed.

Michi was founded in New York in 2010; the design and manufacturing center is now based in Toronto, Canada.

Celeb Sightings

Even some top celebs have been seen rocking Michi Activewear pieces. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Emmy Rossum, Michelle Rodriguez, and Heather Ogden. Take a look:

Shop Tops

Michi Active Bionic Bra

Features:
– Sporty style top offers extra support
– Top features racerback style straps in back
– Top features mesh at chest, straps and back

Wildcat Bra

Features:
– Crop top provides additional support
– Sporty style top offers extra support
– Top features racerback style straps in back
– Top features keyhole cutout in front
– Top features removable padding for extra support
– Crop top elongates torso

Aurora Hoodie

Features:
– Zip front hoodie
– Jacket is made of soft terry knit material
– Features extra long cuffs for added wind protection
– Jacket falls below hip for additional core warmth

Michi Active Valor Tank

Features:
– Sporty style top offers extra support
– Top features racerback strap in back
– Top features designed cutout in torso
– Top features mesh paneling in shoulder straps

Shop Bottoms

Michi Active Hyda Crop Leggings

Features:
– Pants made from a breathable nylon and spandex mix
– Feature angular mesh inserts for ventilation and slimming effect
– 3″ wide covered elastic waistband slims the waistline
– Flat seamed for chafe resistance & comfort

Michi Active Cavallo Leggings

Features:
– Pants are made from breathable nylon and spandex mixture
– 3″ fabric covered waistband slims the waistline
– Features heather grey and black piece stitching
– Flat seamed for chafe resistance & comfort

Michi Active Shadow Leggings

Shop the rest of the Michi Activewear line today!