Flashdance Is Back: Jennifer Beals Stars as GANNI x lululemon Bring Leg Warmers and Leopard to Your Pilates Class
GANNI x lululemon launched Oct. 15 with 22 '80s dance-inspired pieces in a campaign starring Flashdance star Jennifer Beals.
Leg warmers? Check. A cropped bolero? Check. Jennifer Beals in a dance studio? Absolutely. More than four decades after Flashdance, the woman who made the ’80s workout look iconic is starring in the campaign for GANNI x lululemon, a 22-piece collaboration that launched October 15 and brings GANNI’s leopard print, ruffles and Copenhagen cool to lululemon’s beloved technical fabrics, in womenswear, accessories and footwear made for Pilates class and everything after.
Your workout wardrobe is about to have its main character moment.
GANNI brings the attitude. lululemon brings the pieces you practically live in. Together, they make a very convincing case for putting a little more personality into the gym bag.
Photo Credit: lululemon and GANNI
An ’80s Dance Movie, Reimagined for Real Life
The starting point was personal for GANNI creative director Ditte Reffstrup, whose love of ’80s dance films shaped the collection. The energy, determination and freedom of those movies translate into bold color combinations and expressive details, with GANNI’s signatures woven through lululemon’s world of movement. Think leg warmers, boleros, headbands and the kind of playful styling that makes getting dressed part of the fun. And naturally, there’s leopard print. This is GANNI, after all.
That balance is what makes it work. lululemon’s proprietary Nulu and Softstreme fabrics run throughout, bringing comfort and freedom of movement to pieces with a more fashion-forward point of view. Familiar styles, including the cult Define Jacket, get the GANNI treatment, while ruffle trims and punchy prints give technical silhouettes a whole new attitude.
If your activewear drawer has become an endless rotation of black leggings and neutral sports bras, consider this your permission slip. A bolero adds a little theater; a flash of leopard changes the whole mood. And the accessories make it easy to work the collaboration into what you already own without committing to the full rehearsal-studio look.
Photo Credit: lululemon and GANNI
Joy Is a Power Move
The campaign makes the reference crystal clear. Titled “JOY IS A POWER MOVE,” it stars Jennifer Beals alongside singer and dancer METTE, a pairing that feels perfectly cast for a collection rooted in dance and self-expression. Set in a dance studio, the short film moves between rehearsal and performance, channeling the emotional energy of the ’80s through a thoroughly modern lens.
Yes, there’s a big nostalgia factor, but the clothes make a practical promise too. These are pieces designed for a day that might involve a workout, a coffee stop and several more hours in your workout clothes long after the workout ends. GANNI simply gives that familiar routine a far more expressive wardrobe.
And really, if you’re going to spend half your day in activewear, why shouldn’t it have a little star quality?
Haute Living Verdict: The most joyful activewear drop of the season. Buy the leopard leggings, then add the leg warmers. Flashdance would approve.
The GANNI x lululemon collection launched October 15, 2026, online through both brands and in select lululemon and GANNI stores across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Ruffle Trim Textured Midi Dress, $280
Photo Credit: Courtesy of lululemon and GANNI
Define Ruffle Trim Jacket, Leopard, $180
Photo Credit: Courtesy of lululemon and GANNI
Define Ruffle Trim Jacket, Espresso/Cherry Blossom Pink, $180
Photo Credit: Courtesy of lululemon and GANNI
Brushed Softstreme Slouchy Pullover, $220
Photo Credit: Courtesy of lululemon and GANNI
Brushed Softstreme Barrel Leg Pant, $200
Photo Credit: Courtesy of lululemon and GANNI
Photo Credit: Courtesy of lululemon and GANNI
Back to Life Straw Lid Bottle, 24oz, $70
Photo Credit: lululemon and GANNI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the GANNI x lululemon collection?
Twenty-two pieces of womenswear, accessories and footwear, including leopard prints, ruffle-trimmed pieces, boleros, leg warmers, headbands and a GANNI version of lululemon's Define Jacket.
Who stars in the GANNI x lululemon campaign?
Jennifer Beals, the star of Flashdance, and singer and dancer METTE, in a campaign titled "JOY IS A POWER MOVE."
Where can I buy GANNI x lululemon?
On the GANNI and lululemon websites and in select stores of both brands in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
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