Fantasy league

Sneakers on the Chanel runway, a new activewear section on luxury shopping site Net-a-Porter, surf star Kelly Slater partnering with luxury conglomerate Kering on a new lifestyle brand … there’s no doubt about it: Sports and fashion are connecting in a big way.

Sept. 5, 2014 1 PM PT

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Fantasy league

Luxury, activewear are on the same team.

Alexander Wang, Jeremy Scott, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Balenciaga

Sneakers on the Chanel runway, a new activewear section on luxury shopping site Net-a-Porter, surf star Kelly Slater partnering with luxury conglomerate Kering on a new lifestyle brand … there's no doubt about it: Sports and fashion are connecting in a big way.

Fendi

Fendi wool baseball cap with fox fur trim.

Clare Vivier

Clare Vivier leather "Duffle Grand" bag.

Elisabeth Weinstock

Elisabeth Weinstock painted anaconda boxing gloves.

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli leather backpack.

Designer Raf Simons has been MVP of the sport luxe look for several years (remember when he paired ball skirts with T-shirts at Jil Sander for spring 2011?). And he has continued the look during his tenure at Dior, where his sport-meets-couture fall collection includes quilted satin high-low gowns, cocktail sheaths and coats with athletic-looking corset lacing and high-heel sneakers.

Miu Miu

Miu Miu wellie-inspired PVC boot.

Diane Von Furstenberg

Diane Von Furstenberg lace-up suede and mesh wedge Lara sandal.

You can also score style points this season with Proenza Schouler's sporty-looking puzzle-piece tunics and tapered pants, Louis Vuitton's ski sweaters and belted A-line skirts, Thakoon's rose-print-lined anoraks and chunky knit scarves and Jeremy Scott's fuzzy football jerseys and leggings.

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney quilted Shaggy Deer Falabella backpack with chain trim.

Chanel

Chanel multicoloured tweed, and suede calfskin sneakers.

Christopher Kane

Christopher Kane leather Safety Buckle satchel.

Balenciaga

Balenciaga high-top trainer.

DKNY's letter sweaters, baggy trousers, baseball caps and platform sneakers tap into nostalgia for 1990s streetwear, while Alexander Wang's all-weather slickers, sweaters with mountain scenes and razor-sharp shift dresses with snap pockets conjure futuristic urban adventurers. Joseph Altuzarra's styling trick of layering a fleece jacket over a silk slip dress has a grungy Pacific Northwest sport vibe (we'll be trying that with a Patagonia fleece).

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton acetate and leather Faye sunglasses.

Eddie Borgo Jewelry

Eddie Borgo enameled scaled cuff in rose gold and blue

Christian Dior

Dior Diormetallic sunglasses.

When it comes to carrying your gear, grab a luxe gym duffel by Clare Vivier, or keep your hands free with one of the season's many new backpack styles. And just say no to stilettos because everyone has a chic sneaker this season, including Balenciaga, Tom Ford and Valentino. The Adidas Originals Stan Smith x Opening Ceremony kicks are particularly cool, an update on an old classic that will keep you moving in the gym and on the street.