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HOUSTON SPORTS APPAREL AND FITNESS BRANDS
By Jayme Lamm | Illustration by German Arellano

Being the fourth largest city in the United States, it should go
without saying Houston produces some quality stuff – ranging
from food, design, innovation and more – not to mention
some of the hottest sports apparel and fitness brands on the
market. Here a few we LOVE.

Leslie Denby: Shop DYI
DYI: “Define Your Inspiration” is an activewear and lifestyle apparel brand with the perfect fusion of fashion, performance and function. Whether you’re inspired by a maximum intensity sweat session, strength training or a rejuvenating yoga class at your favorite Houston spot, DYI designs apparel specifically for your state of mind.The DYI
brand brings together fashionable clothing and healthy living in a unique way. www.shopdyi.com

Eugenio Kettelsen: ENGN
ENGN Tennis Apparel is a clothing company that produces quality activewear for the
sports aficionado. The brand was founded in 2010 with the intention of providing sportswear of the finest materials while promoting the popular sport of tennis. The name ENGN
symbolizes the drive and motivation of the human body to excel, and the three colors
of the logo represent the surfaces for the grand slams of tennis. www.engntennis.com

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Annie Montoya: Asana Pants
This brand started with the purpose to help raise awareness and money for The American Epilepsy Foundation,
because of the founder’s own diagnosis with epilepsy 10 years ago. Thanks to the disciplines of yoga and
meditation, Montoya has learned to create and live a better lifestyle. What started as selling pants to friends
and family out of the trunk of her car, progressed to trunk shows (The Houstonian Club and Saint Vincent de
Paul), to yoga studios and soon to launch her brand new website – stay tuned. www.asanapants.com