Retro fashion and pop culture: the return of colorful leggings

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In the 80s, leggings were a symbol of freedom, movement and expression.
In 2025, it's back in force. And there's no question of imagining it bland or standardized: it's making its mark in color, material, and pattern .
Inspired by pop culture, graphic design, and the joyful nostalgia of the 80s/90s, colorful leggings have become a statement piece—whether for sports, festivals, or everyday wear.

Colorful and confident look in purple UJŌ high-waisted velvet leggings

Leggings are no longer a basic

For too long, leggings have been reduced to a utilitarian function. But when you think of them as a textile canvas to express your personality , everything changes.
Abstract patterns, tactile velvet, neon colors: leggings become a graphic manifesto.

🔥 Such is the case with the orange Flash Dance retro-patterned leggings —a design that catches the light like a vintage movie poster. Perfect for turning a workout into a creative moment.

Men's Festival Leggings - Orange - UJŌ

Textured materials and popping colors

When color meets texture, the impact is even greater.
This is what the purple brushed velvet leggings offer, which combine softness, depth and character. They can be worn alone or with a graphic top for a definite "wow" effect.

And for the more daring, the neon pink corduroy leggings are a real statement. It's hard to go unnoticed—and that's the point.

women's pink corduroy high waisted leggings

A nod to pop culture… without resorting to disguise

UJŌ designs are designed in our studio: inspired by manga, electronic graphic codes, arcade colors, or even retro sportswear .
They are featured in modern, fitted cuts, designed for freedom of movement.

The goal? A functional outfit that says something. A technical piece that conveys a vibe.

How to adopt colorful leggings in your style?

No need to be in the middle of a festival to dare:

  • Pair graphic leggings with a black bralette for balance.

  • Mix textures: velvet leggings + a vintage t-shirt + a sportswear jacket.

  • Or choose a bold total look with one of our colorful sets.

Colorful and retro sportswear for women

Why is it so popular in 2025?

✔️ It gives personality to your outfit, even in sportswear
✔️ It connects you to creative universes: retro, pop, futuristic
✔️ It reflects a state of mind: free, fun, committed
✔️ It is made in France , from recycled materials

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