Whoop unveils first fashion line with Samuel Ross
In January_ Whoop_ the wearable tracker_ named British fashion designer Samuel Ross_ best known for founding the luxury streetwear label A-Cold-Wall*_ as creative director of a new multiyear collaborative project with his design studio SR_A to reimagine the Whoop brand as elevated high-fashion athleisurewear.
The result is a “technical garment system” for men and women built for low-light performance and urban training environments_ as Whoop looks to evolve from a performance technology brand into a “true lifestyle brand” by integrating the Whoop device into fitness apparel.
The debut Whoop x SR_A collection is called _Project Terrain Layer 1_ and is described as a “wearable system built for exploration_” featuring pieces designed to support movement and elevate performance across conditions_ including shorts_ baselayers_ and running jackets
Whoop states that the apparel is “designed as a unified system_ each piece integrates the Whoop device intentionally and visibly_ transforming it from something worn discreetly into a central design element_” while SR_A_s architectural sportswear signature and innovative material development elevate the “form and function” of the pieces.
The all-black garments also showcase innovations like reflective patches for visibility when running_ bonded construction for durability_ sleeve windows to view the Whoop device_ and a removable _Any-Wear Pod_ for wearers to clip the Whoop for off-wrist data capture. The outerwear also incorporates unique graphics and perforations to subtly draw the eye to the Whoop device_ utilising 3M and Reflective Flex to enhance visibility when in darker elements.
Samuel Ross_ global creative director of Whoop x SR_A_ said in a statement: “Over the years_ I_ve had a deep love for Whoop and their excellency in design_ and with Project Terrain I wanted to hone in on the mutual feeling you get when you meet another Whoop user.
“I wanted to make sure we were creating pieces that were intentional with their visibility of Whoop and created a new identity of what it means to be wearing Whoop. In the end_ it becomes its own visual language of hardware with a beautiful design that is rooted in high-performance first.”
Whoop moves to become a full lifestyle brand with high-fashion athleisurewear designed by Samuel Ross
Highlights for women include a two-layer performance sports bra_ designed with bonded side seams to reduce friction and create a smooth_ supportive_ close-to-body fit_ alongside performance shorts made from soft_ squat-proof fabric with subtle reflective detailing_ and a technical running jacket_ featuring a defined cinched waist and wrist window for device visibility_ as well as a packable hood for all-weather fitness.
For men_ there is a muscle long-sleeve compressive top constructed from lightweight stretch fabric designed to move “naturally with the body_” a pair of high-performance shorts featuring an inner stretch compression liner and outer high-lustre woven shell for structure and mobility_ and a fully bonded running jacket engineered for low-light training with 360° reflectivity.
There are also limited-edition bands compatible with the Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG_ which have also been “engineered for low-light conditions_” featuring a raised weave with highly reflective graphic detailing_ along with a new jacquard construction and clasps customised with the Whoop x SR_A logos.
Will Ahmed_ founder and chief executive of Whoop_ added: “Project Terrain is the most ambitious and innovative collaboration Whoop has ever undertaken. The capsule that Samuel developed marks our evolution from a performance technology built for athletes into a true lifestyle brand that sets the standard for modern discipline.”
The Whoop x SR_A collection is available to Whoop members via the brand_s website_ with prices ranging from 79 to 220 US dollars.
Whoop announces 2026 hiring plans to scale platform globally
The collection comes as Whoop announces plans to add 600 roles to the company as it scales its wearable health platform globally. The roles will be across software_ research and design_ hardware_ product_ and marketing to support the company as it enters its next phase of growth.
The majority of new roles will be based at the company_s Boston headquarters_ with additional hiring across North America_ Europe_ the GCC (which includes Bahrain_ Kuwait_ Oman_ Qatar_ Saudi Arabia_ and the United Arab Emirates)_ and Asia.
Ahmed added: “Right now_ companies are debating whether to hire more people or just invest in AI. We are doing both. We are doubling down on exceptional talent and doubling down on world-class AI tools because the combination is what wins. Health monitoring is becoming one of the most important platforms in the world_ and Whoop intends to own the category.”