Jet-set sports wear

A worrying trend has emerged on the catwalks that has fashionistas shaking in their Jimmy Choos. Haute couture is giving way to the accessible, functional and - dare we say it - comfortable world of sportswear.

Any designers worth their threads are being enticed to put their high-fashion credentials to good use in the growing sportswear market, as collaborations between top fashion designers and sports companies increase.

These include Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, ...