Brand profile

Koral

Los Angeles activewear label making high-shine compression leggings, bras and tanks in technical fabrics built for studio-to-street wear.

Los AngelesOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Athleisure / SportswearStyle
$$Price

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A woman wearing Koral jet infinity jumpsuit - black

What to know about Koral

High-shine coating is the signature

Koral's technical knits are finished with glossy coatings, sheer mesh panels and contrast seaming, mostly in black and metallic tones.

Built for studio-to-street, not gym-only

Compression leggings, bras, tanks and jackets are designed by Ilana Kugel to read as streetwear once you leave the workout.

Priced above mass activewear

Leggings run roughly $98-$175 and bras $70-$135, sold direct online and through boutiques and multibrand retailers.

Known forGymwear / activewearActivewear & Outdoor

How Koral fits

Overall fit

runs small

Koral's technical knits are cut small and highly compressive, so pieces feel noticeably tighter than mainstream activewear at the same nominal size, with the shiny coated fabrics offering less give than plain jersey.

Tip: Most shoppers do best taking their usual size for a true compressive feel, but size up one if you are between sizes, have athletic thighs, or want less squeeze.

very compressiveruns smallsize up if between sizessnug in the thighcropped tops

Medium confidence · based on 9 sources

By category

CategoryRunsShapeSize advice
Trousers & pantsruns smallsecond-skin compression legging with high-rise waistband and sculpting seamsTake your usual size for the intended compressive fit, but size up if you want a moderate squeeze or have muscular legs.
Jacketsslightly smallslim, tracksuit-style shells cut close through the shoulder and sleeveConsider one size up if you plan to layer over a bra top plus a long-sleeve.
T-shirts & graphic teesruns smallfitted tanks and tees, often cropped or body-skimming rather than boxySize up if you prefer coverage at the waist or a looser drape over the bust.
Hoodies & sweatshirtsslightly smallfitted to lightly relaxed performance knit rather than a heavy streetwear cutSize up if you want the oversized hoodie look, as the standard cut is closer to the body.

Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.

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Year of Ours

$$$Compression setsLos Angeles, United States

Same LA compression-and-bodysuit lane, '90s cycling cues

What changes: Retro sport styling over glossy coated finishes

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VAARA

$$Luxe activewearLondon, United Kingdom

Luxury studio-to-street kit with fashion-grade fabrics

What changes: Softer knitwear/swim breadth, less high-shine

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Varley

$$Athleisure setsLondon, United Kingdom

Contemporary womenswear framing of technical pieces

What changes: Muted neutral sweat sets rather than sleek black tech

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Set Active

$$Matching setsLos Angeles, United States

LA drop-driven sets with sculpting compression fits

What changes: Bold color and softer scuba knits, lower price

Koral fit questions

Does Koral run big or small?

Koral runs small. Most shoppers do best taking their usual size for a true compressive feel, but size up one if you are between sizes, have athletic thighs, or want less squeeze. Koral's technical knits are cut small and highly compressive, so pieces feel noticeably tighter than mainstream activewear at the same nominal size, with the shiny coated fabrics offering less give than plain jersey.

How does Koral fit?

Koral's technical knits are cut small and highly compressive, so pieces feel noticeably tighter than mainstream activewear at the same nominal size, with the shiny coated fabrics offering less give than plain jersey. Overall shape: body-hugging compression fit through hip, thigh and torso, with a second-skin silhouette rather than a relaxed athleisure cut.

How do Koral trousers & pants fit?

Koral trousers & pants runs small. Take your usual size for the intended compressive fit, but size up if you want a moderate squeeze or have muscular legs. Shape: second-skin compression legging with high-rise waistband and sculpting seams.

How do Koral jackets fit?

Koral jackets fits slightly small. Consider one size up if you plan to layer over a bra top plus a long-sleeve. Shape: slim, tracksuit-style shells cut close through the shoulder and sleeve.

How do Koral t-shirts & graphic tees fit?

Koral t-shirts & graphic tees runs small. Size up if you prefer coverage at the waist or a looser drape over the bust. Shape: fitted tanks and tees, often cropped or body-skimming rather than boxy.

Brand facts

Koral is a Los Angeles activewear label founded in 2014 by Brazilian-born designer Ilana Kugel with Marcelo Kugel. It makes compression leggings, sports bras, tanks and jackets from technical performance knits, known for high-shine coated finishes, sheer mesh panels, contrast seaming and a mostly black-and-metallic palette. Kugel positions the line as studio-to-street rather than gym-only. Product sells direct online and through boutiques and multibrand retailers, with leggings typically $98-$175 and bras $70-$135. The company raised a $1.5 million credit facility from Assembled Brands in 2020 and remains independently run.

Founded
2014
Origin
Los Angeles, United States
Made in
USA
Price
$$
Focus
Womenswear
Facts checked
August 2026
Styles
Athleisure / Sportswear, Minimalist / Contemporary, Techwear

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