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Lanvin, Givenchy Resort 2013: The 10 Most Expensive Sweatpants (PHOTOS)

The resort collections introduced a surprisingly comfortable new trend. Misty White Sidell surveys the priciest sweats on the runway.

By Misty White SidellPublished Jun 28, 2012 4:45AM EDT

galleries/2012/06/28/lanvin-givenchy-resort-2013-the-10-most-expensive-sweatpants-photos/expensive-sweatpants-richard-chai_ltvjtd — Price of Sweatpants: $255

Richard Chai is known for his love of relaxed looks, so it’s no wonder that he included these metallic-finish track pants in his resort collection. Accessorized with running sneakers and an eggshell blazer, the pants bring a sophisticated edge to modern loungewear.
Courtesy of Richard Chai

galleries/2012/06/28/lanvin-givenchy-resort-2013-the-10-most-expensive-sweatpants-photos/expensive-sweatpants-band-of-outsiders_mnbl0x — Price of Sweatpants: $350

Designer Scott Sternberg showed this look as part of his resort collection. His billowing sweatpants are paired with a nautical-inspired sweater and strappy heels.
Akira Yamada / Courtesy of Band of Outsiders

galleries/2012/06/28/lanvin-givenchy-resort-2013-the-10-most-expensive-sweatpants-photos/expensive-sweatpants-suno_btlabi — Price of sweatpants: $395

SUNO designers Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty are well loved for their mixture of textures and prints. These chambray sweats for resort season are offset by a flirty camisole and ankle-strap heels.
Courtesy of Suno

galleries/2012/06/28/lanvin-givenchy-resort-2013-the-10-most-expensive-sweatpants-photos/expensive-sweatpants-tess-giberson_xh1ww7 — Price of sweatpants: $525

A favorite of downtown fashion chicks, designer Tess Giberson is often lauded for her ability to create irresistible high-low looks. Here, she’s paired coral silk sweats with a blush satin top and vibrant green heels.
Courtesy of Tess Giberson

galleries/2012/06/28/lanvin-givenchy-resort-2013-the-10-most-expensive-sweatpants-photos/expensive-sweatpants-chloe_syruu6 — Price of Sweatpants: $750

Chloe designer Clare Waight Keller created a resort collection filled with must-have pants, including this heather grey pair. The style breaks trouser boundaries by appearing both polished and relaxed.
Courtesy of Chloe

galleries/2012/06/28/lanvin-givenchy-resort-2013-the-10-most-expensive-sweatpants-photos/expensive-sweatpants-bottega-veneta_tecvav — Price of Sweatpants: $830

One of the resort season’s first showings, Bottega Veneta’s Thomas Maier designed this viscose jersey tracksuit—matching handbag not included.
Courtesy of Bottega Veneta

galleries/2012/06/28/lanvin-givenchy-resort-2013-the-10-most-expensive-sweatpants-photos/expensive-sweatpants-lanvin_uxpbiv — Price of sweatpants: $1,120

Alber Elbaz designed a series of relaxed, bound-at-the-ankle pants for his resort collection. This red pair includes cargo pockets at the hips.
Courtesy of Lanvin

galleries/2012/06/28/lanvin-givenchy-resort-2013-the-10-most-expensive-sweatpants-photos/expensive-sweatpants-preen_p2yxso — Price of sweatpants: $1,140

Preen’s cult following is sure to lap up this look, which pairs tailored track pants with a matching blazer. When paired with heels it is both sharp and athletic.
Courtesy of Preen

galleries/2012/06/28/lanvin-givenchy-resort-2013-the-10-most-expensive-sweatpants-photos/expensive-sweatpants-a-wang_ycgyiu — Price of sweatpants: $1,250

Alexander Wang is known to be a huge proponent of the sweatpant trend. He’s updated the look for resort by fabricating the style in suede.
Courtesy of A Wang

galleries/2012/06/28/lanvin-givenchy-resort-2013-the-10-most-expensive-sweatpants-photos/expensive-sweatpants-givenchy_vvaabi — Price of Sweatpants: $1,425

Clocking in at a whopping $1425, Givenchy’s casual pants for resort season embody the sporty-chic trend that has recently been gaining ground.
Courtesy of Givenchy

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