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Track · Sep 2026

Lifestyle track

18brands in this list
0rose this edition
3fell this edition
Top 10

Top of the list

  1. 1HeldPatagoniaIconic
  2. 2HeldIKEAStrong
  3. 3FellAdidasStrong
  4. 4HeldMujiStrong
  5. 5HeldGymsharkStrong
  6. 6FellNikeDeveloping
  7. 7HeldNew BalanceDeveloping
  8. 8FellLululemonDeveloping
  9. 9HeldHOKADeveloping
  10. 10HeldOn RunningDeveloping
Full list

All 18 brands

  1. 1HeldPatagoniaPurpose-led outdoor apparelIconic
  2. 2HeldIKEADemocratic design, flat-pack global cultural iconStrong
  3. 3FellAdidasPerformance + street culture, Samba supercycle brand momentStrong
  4. 4HeldMujiMinimal lifestyle, no-brand brand with cult followingStrong
  5. 5HeldGymsharkDTC fitness, community-first brand with Gen Z loyaltyStrong
  6. 6FellNikeSportswear category definerDeveloping
  7. 7HeldNew BalanceHeritage revival, Gen Z cult status built on quiet consistencyDeveloping
  8. 8FellLululemonAthleisure creator, $1.8B war chest + new CEO in 2026Developing
  9. 9HeldHOKAMaximalist running, clinical crossover + trail category growthDeveloping
  10. 10HeldOn RunningSwiss performance challenger, premium running credibilityDeveloping
  11. 11HeldPoppiPrebiotic soda, Gen Z flavour-first challenger to OlipopDeveloping
  12. 12HeldReformationSustainable fashion, LA cool meets climate accountabilityDeveloping
  13. 13HeldOatlyOat-based dairy alternativesDeveloping
  14. 14HeldLiquid DeathAnti-brand beverage, cult identity intact through SKU expansionDeveloping
  15. 15HeldOlipopFunctional soda, gut health positioning challengerDeveloping
  16. 16HeldGlossierCommunity-built beauty brandDeveloping
  17. 17HeldJacquemusAccessible Provencal luxury, cultural ubiquity vs exclusivity tensionDeveloping
  18. 18HeldVejaEthical trainers, supply chain transparency brand leaderDeveloping
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