Koral
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.
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| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly small | fitted to lightly relaxed performance knit rather than a heavy streetwear cut | regular to slightly cropped | Size up if you want the oversized hoodie look, as the standard cut is closer to the body. | low |
| Trousers & pants | runs small | second-skin compression legging with high-rise waistband and sculpting seams | full-length styles read long on shorter frames; 7/8 and capri options sit above the ankle | Take your usual size for the intended compressive fit, but size up if you want a moderate squeeze or have muscular legs. | medium |
| Jackets | slightly small | slim, tracksuit-style shells cut close through the shoulder and sleeve | regular, generally hitting around the hip | Consider one size up if you plan to layer over a bra top plus a long-sleeve. | low |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs small | fitted tanks and tees, often cropped or body-skimming rather than boxy | short — many styles hit at or above the natural waist | Size up if you prefer coverage at the waist or a looser drape over the bust. | low |
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 hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Koral hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly small. Size up if you want the oversized hoodie look, as the standard cut is closer to the body. Shape: fitted to lightly relaxed performance knit rather than a heavy streetwear 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.
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