British activewear brand, Chica, has unveiled its new six-piece Layers collection, available up to size XXXL. Designed to make movement feel good, look good and fit effortlessly into real life, whatever the weather throws at you.
Founded by Argentinian-born Maggie Klein, Chica is a bold, fresh take on women’s activewear. Following a standout summer launch that saw Chica’s signature Feel Good Shorts go viral, the brand has quickly built a loyal community around its flattering fits, thoughtful details and feminine aesthetic. Activewear that solves the fit, comfort and style frustrations Chicas have dealt with for far too long.
Chica’s signature shorts gained viral attention for their stay-put fit, chafe-free design and something women can never have too much of: pockets. Because if you’re going for a run, where else are you supposed to put your phone, keys, cards and all the little things?
Now, Chica is bringing that same energy into its AW26 Layers collection. Designed around how women actually move, the latest range features new styles, colourways and an extended sizing range, with the same attention to the details that matter. Flattering fits, practical pockets, stay-put support, all designed to feel as good on your crisp morning run as your post-work walk, or all those cosy moments in between. From first layer to final layer, Chica has got you covered.
Chicas, meet your AW26 Layers collection, available in XS–XXXL
Thermal Long Sleeve – your go-to outer or base layer for colder days. This fitted long-sleeve top follows every curve for the most flattering of silhouettes, with thumb holes to keep hands warm and a genius left and right wrist hole for your running watch. No design element has been left unturned. Reflective contrast piping means you can feel safe and seen when those darker nights draw in. Available in Plum and Arctic Blue, £58.
Flow Layer – the ultimate throw-on-and-go layer for crisp autumn mornings and cosy post-run moments. Loose-fitting and long-sleeved for dream comfort, with thumb holes for extra warmth and mesh panels for breathability. Available in Dusty Lilac and Midnight, £60.
Adapt Leggings– a flattering fit for every Chica, with no front seam and a waist cord tie. Flared in style with a bungee cuff cord and Chica’s signature multiple magic pockets, designed to keep your essentials close without getting in the way. Available in Plum and Midnight, £45.
Adapt Jacket – style how you feel fit. Designed to keep you covered through the colder months, with a hood, long sleeves, thumbholes and multiple pockets. Detachable sleeves make it easy to adapt when the weather warms up, while an adjustable waist, sleeve length and storable hood let you make it your own. Your cold-weather companion for runs, walks and everything in between. Available in Grape and Rust Cloud, £130.
Feel Good Shorts – the summer sensation, with some cheeky upgrades for your autumn wardrobe. Now available in Midnight and Dusty Lilac, plus the Latina Limited Edition Rust shorts, launched in celebration of Latin Heritage Month, with 20% of profits donated to Empower LATAM. The Latin American Womanhood illustration, in greens and rusty tones, conveys the warmth, resilience and interconnectedness that define Latina femininity. The stay-put, chafe-free Feel Good Shorts, with a contrast-colour long inner liner and grippy dots, provide support and coverage in all the right places. Your magic wand for max-comfort miles, with an adjustable waistband elastic, multiple hidden pockets and a wide, flowy outer short. Perfect for those not-quite-winter, not-quite-summer days. £58.
Grow Your Way Tee – the motivational tee for every Chica as a reminder that everyone moves in their own way. Buttery soft and oversized, it’s made for layering post-run, throwing on for a weekend coffee or settling into a serious sofa slouch. Available in Grey Marl, £35.
As the seasons shift, Chica continues its commitment to create activewear with women in mind, because when the mornings get colder and the nights get darker, movement shouldn’t feel like another thing to navigate. Whether you’re training for a marathon, heading out for a walk or simply doing the school run and errands, Chica is designed to help you feel comfortable, confident, safe and seen.
Maggie Klein, founder, said: “Chica started from a pretty simple place: I wanted activewear that truly thought about women. What we actually need, how we move and how we want to feel. There are so many little things that can make a huge difference when you’re exercising, whether that’s having somewhere to put your phone, not worrying about chafing or simply wearing something that makes you feel good.
“The response to our summer launch was amazing. Seeing our Feel Good Shorts sell out in five minutes was a huge moment for us, but even more exciting has been hearing from women who tell us that Chica feels different. That’s exactly what I wanted to create, activewear for women, by women, not just marketed to them.
“Chica is loud, bold and unapologetically for women. For Autumn Winter, we wanted to take all the love notes from the summer collection and build on it. The individual Layers pieces work hard together, and for you, whether you’re braving a chilly start, running after dark or simply getting on with your day.
“Every woman deserves to feel their best – comfortable and confident, even when the weather outside is doing the absolute most. Ultimately, Chica is about making women feel good when they move.”
Klein brings a distinctive perspective to Chica, combining her love of fashion with a belief that activewear should work for women and real bodies. The Layers collection, available 28 October 2026 is the next chapter for a brand that is already making its mark, building on a viral summer and creating a community around movement, confidence and clothes that make women feel like themselves.
Transitioning the seasons, Chica’s message remains simple: everyone can be a Chica. Whether it’s a crisp morning run, a dark-evening walk or a cosy day at home, Chica is here to make moving, and feeling good, a little easier.
