Bunheads Will FREAK Over This New Royal Ballet-Inspired Line From Lululemon

Published on 10/8/2018 at 7:32 PM

Whether you're a prima ballerina, a barre class devotee, or someone who's simply watched Center Stage too many times to count, this unreal collection from lululemon is going to knock your socks (or pointe shoes) off. We've seen a lot of gorgeous stuff from the Canadian active brand, and just when we thought we'd seen it all, they collaborated with principal dancer of the Royal Ballet in London, Francesca Hayward.

The English dancer brought her own sense of style, elegance, and technical needs to the new 17-piece active collection, and the results are legitimately so stunning, we want one of everything.

From subtle hints of vintage corsetry to silky legwarmers made exactly to Francesca's preference, to drapey shorts and skirts and, of course, leotards, everything about this limited-edition capsule screams "dancer" — in the most tasteful way imaginable.

While we're hunkered down, waiting patiently for the collection to be available, we thought we'd share a few of our favorite pieces with you. Ahead are our must-haves (with some of our thoughts after trying them on!), but you can see the entire collection on Oct. 9 at lululemon.com and in select lululemon stores. Prices range from $58 to $148.

Principal Dancer Funnel Neck Sweater

At press time, we're cozied up in this elegant merino doubleknit wool sweater — it legitimately makes you feel like a chic, city ballerina. This effortless style is the ultimate to-and-from piece for chillier temps, whether you're heading to the ballet studio, hot Pilates, or barre. Comes in black and "lunar rock," a pewter-esque, lavender-tinged grey. The Principal Dancer Funnel Neck Sweater ($108) will be available Oct. 9 (and is pictured here with the Principal Dancer Leotard and Leg Warmers).

Principal Dancer Leotard

OK, so we haven't tried this piece just yet, but we're totally going to snatch one up when the collection debuts. Made from lululemon's ultrasoft Nulu fabric, we know this is going to be a dancer favorite. The Principal Dancer Leotard ($78) will be available Oct. 9.

Principal Dancer Leg Warmers

You can't have a ballet collection without leg warmers, right? Francesca apparently prefers her leg warmers a bit flared ("so they warm her feet and ankles"), so lulu designed the perfect fit for a prima ballerina. These are made from Boolux — a lululemon fabric that combines Viscose from bamboo, TENCEL, and cashmere. So yes, they're the coziest and warmest things ever. The Principal Dancer Leg Warmers ($58) will be available Oct. 9.

Principal Dancer Short

We've never seen anything quite like this from lululemon — and we haven't taken them off since we got our hands on them! These ultralightweight shorts are perfect for layering over a leotard (or even bike shorts!) and the Cupro fabric gives it a "peach fuzz feel." We're particularly obsessed with the Midnight Maroon color, as well as this one pictured here: Moonwalk. The Principal Dancer Short ($68) will be available Oct. 9.

Principal Dancer Golden Lining Bralette

Forget silver linings, we're all about the golden lining — especially in this beautiful light-support, go-anywhere bralette. It comes in three perfectly autumnal colors, and matches the Principal Dancer Golden Lining Tight (ahead). The Principal Dancer Golden Lining Bralette ($58) will be available Oct. 9.

Principal Dancer Golden Lining Tight

Made from the dreamy, buttery new Nulu fabric, these second-skin tights have a gilded waistband thanks to Francesca's love of all things gold. The Principal Dancer Golden Lining Tight ($98) will be available Oct. 9.

Principal Dancer Golden Lining Bralette and Tight

How cute is this matching set together?

Principal Dancer Corsetry Tight

Is this the holy grail of all lululemon tights? We think so. If you're looking for something to hug you in in all the right places, shape your bum, and function beautifully for dance class or weightlifting — all while looking exceptionally stylish — get yourself a pair of these. Francesca called the collection "strong but feminine," and we think these leggings are the perfect example of that. The Principal Dancer Corsetry Tight ($118) will be available Oct. 9.

Principal Dancer Long Sleeve

Who knew that a Cashmere blend long sleeve tee was exactly what we needed this season? Apparently, lululemon and Francesca Hayward did. This lightweight, super trim cut layering piece is a great to-and-from-the-gym staple that you could easily integrate into your everyday wardrobe. The Principal Dancer Long Sleeve ($78) will be available Oct. 9.