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Would You Bend Over Backward for These $450 Yoga Pants?

The athleisure market clocks in $35 billion annually, and now a new class of activewear is catering to luxury shoppers.
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$450 ... for yoga pants?!

The athleisure market clocks in $35 billion annually, and now a new class of activewear is catering to luxury shoppers.

High-fashion, high-performance brands are selling their wares at up to $450 for a pair of Fendi workout leggings.

Thomson Reuters retail analyst Jharonne Martis says street style and the runway are colliding, leading to workout clothing that's more about making a statement than breaking a sweat.