Photos by Yuto, Design by Shu Yen
Fashion has always had a habit of borrowing from unexpected places. This season, it borrowed from the locker room.
With hockey jerseys making their way into wardrobes and football shirts returning to the spotlight alongside the growing excitement surrounding the World Cup, sportswear has once again proven that it was never meant to stay on the sidelines. Jerseys are no longer reserved for ninety minutes on the pitch or a game-winning goal. They’ve become everyday staples—styled for lectures, coffee runs, late-night suppers, and everything in between.
That’s the beauty of blockcore (blokecore).
It is a style that doesn’t ask you to choose between looking good and feeling comfortable. Instead, it reminds us that the two have always belonged together. Athletic silhouettes, oversized jerseys, breathable fabrics and retro club logos create outfits that feel familiar yet refreshing—functional enough for everyday life while remaining expressive enough to stand out.
Whether worn traditionally with shorts and sneakers or reimagined through leather jackets, skirts, denim and chunky accessories, blokecore refuses to stay in one lane. It moves effortlessly between luxury and streetwear, nostalgia and modernity, proving that sports fashion isn’t simply having a moment—it has quietly become part of fashion itself.
Our Fit Check models each embraced that philosophy differently.
For Kareem, getting dressed starts with one simple rule: comfort should never compromise style.
“I like wearing comfortable yet stylish clothing,” Kareem shared. Living most of his days on campus means comfortable shoes are almost non-negotiable, but practicality doesn’t stop him from putting together an outfit he feels confident in. Interestingly, his greatest style inspiration isn’t a celebrity or fashion influencer—it’s his younger sister.
According to Kareem, she’s always one step ahead of every trend. Before heading out, he’ll often walk into her room and ask for a second opinion, trusting her honest comments and styling advice. Sometimes, the best stylist isn’t found on Instagram—it lives right down the hallway.
Zakiy approaches fashion with a different mindset.
Rather than planning outfits days in advance, he simply reaches into his wardrobe and works with whatever catches his eye first. One thing, however, remains constant: layering. Whether it’s a T-shirt beneath a jacket or a hoodie over another piece, his outfits evolve according to the weather and, more importantly, his mood.
“I like trying different styles,” he explained.
Social media has become his playground for experimentation. Every interesting outfit that appears on his feed becomes something worth recreating. Inspired by content creators who aren’t afraid to mix silhouettes, textures and colours, Zakiy believes fashion should feel spontaneous rather than calculated. Sometimes the best outfit is simply the one you felt like wearing that morning.
For Lora, fashion begins with comfort but flourishes through creativity.
Oversized silhouettes and streetwear dominate her wardrobe, creating a relaxed aesthetic that feels effortless rather than accidental. She believes being comfortable in what she wears allows her creativity to develop naturally over time instead of forcing herself into trends that don’t feel authentic.
Her biggest fashion icon?
Adam Sandler.
An unconventional answer perhaps, but one that perfectly reflects her philosophy. His famously laid-back, “I really don’t care” style represents a kind of confidence that doesn’t rely on expensive labels or polished appearances. Like many students, Lora also turns to Pinterest and social media for inspiration, collecting ideas before translating them into outfits that feel uniquely her own.
Safiya refuses to let one aesthetic define her.
“My style changes every day,” she laughed.
Living in Malaysia means dressing for the heat first and everything else second. Most days, that means simple basics and light fabrics. But simplicity, she believes, doesn’t have to be boring. A leather jacket, statement accessories or small styling choices can completely transform an otherwise minimal outfit.
Her inspiration comes from an unexpected place: Elena Gilbert from The Vampire Diaries. While the character’s wardrobe appears understated at first glance, Safiya appreciates how its muted palette quietly shapes Elena’s identity throughout the series. Sometimes fashion doesn’t need to scream to be memorable. Sometimes subtlety speaks the loudest.
Although each model approaches fashion differently, one thing became clear throughout every conversation.
No one was trying to dress like somebody else.
Blokecore isn’t successful because everyone wears jerseys the same way. It succeeds because everyone wears them differently. Some lean into vintage football nostalgia. Others pair sportswear with oversized denim, leather jackets or accessories that completely reshape the outfit’s identity. The jersey becomes less about the sport itself and more about the person wearing it.
Perhaps that’s why sportswear continues to thrive in fashion.
It’s familiar without feeling repetitive.
Comfortable without sacrificing personality.
Functional without losing creativity.
In a world where trends disappear almost as quickly as they arrive, sports fashion continues to prove that some styles don’t need a comeback.
They never left the game in the first place.