Outspoken Lululemon founder reveals why he hates 'athleisure' — the term is 'totally lame'

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The word 'athleisure' is practically synonymous with Lululemon, but the company's outspoken founder hates it. 'That's the last thing in the world that it is — leisure. We come from function first and then make it look good,' he says.

 

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How about just calling it clothing?

Ok,lu lu Looser

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