
Your products are designed and made in Australia - Did you always know you wanted your products manufactured in Australia? What do you value in Australian made products? We also think differently and challenge each other to approach tasks and problems from a different perspective – we are constantly learning from each other and building on our own skill sets.ĭespite having such different backgrounds and skills, we have known each other for over 15 years and share the same vision for Nimble Activewear which is very important in ensuring a harmonious office! We find that our skills are really complementary and allow us to tackle different aspects of the business. How have your backgrounds (Katia - high end international retail / Vera - Corporate Law and banking) helped you to create your own business in the Activewear market? It was from this realisation that the idea for Nimble Activewear grew as we set out to create the pieces that we, as consumers, were looking for. There was a real gap in the market for sophisticated women’s activewear that was not only truly accessible but that also offered the performance qualities that you need while getting your sweat on.

We would be rushing home after every workout to make sure that our favourite pair of tights (which did cost us a small fortune!) would be washed and dry for our workout the next day. The idea for Nimble Activewear grew from our own frustrations when shopping for activewear – we found that the choices fell between high end names that cost a small fortune, budget options that didn’t have the features we wanted from workout clothing and high tech brands that lacked a feminine touch. What’s the story behind Nimble Activewear? When and how did it all begin? In the following interview, Mrs White gains insight into the the genesis of Nimble Activewear, how they got to where they are today and their vision for the future of the label.Īn Interview by Mrs White with Katia Santilli and Vera Yan of Nimble Activewear. The demand of Nimble Activewear's products have since grown and Mr & Mrs White worked with the Nimble team to help them create their first flagship store on Hall St, Bondi Beach. Having been friends for over 15 years, the two swift minded women shared the same vision for activewear and with their combined dexterity, Nimble was born. Katia Santilli and Vera Yan found this through their own frustrations and sought after an alternative, but could not find anything with a focus on quality, affordability and femininity. The incline of the fitness world is prominent in Sydney's iconic cultural hub of Bondi Beach, but with unrelenting growth the choice of fitness products can become complicated, overwhelming and expensive.
