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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lois Borny

Lululemon’s viral align leggings have (finally) ditched the awkward front seam

The new design could see them crowned our new favourite leggins - (Lululemon/The Independent)

Aspirational, style-forward (though, admittedly, pretty pricey), it's hard not to be sucked in by Lululemon’s marketing. The brand’s align leggings get a lot of hype, beloved for their buttery soft, high-stretch material. Now, they’ve had a small but significant update.

Lululemon has decided to ditch the much-discussed front seam. You’re not alone if you don’t get on with these on leggings and gym shorts. Indeed, going front-seamless has been long overdue. Many Lululemon fans have taken to TikTok and Reddit to vent about the seam since the leggings launched a decade ago. The seam can sit awkwardly, sometimes even uncomfortably, on the crotch area – of the last thing you want when leaning into warrior pose two.

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