Inside the murky past of lululemon: How the luxury sportswear brand moved away from controversial founder who declared some women were 'too fat to wear leggings' and 'oversaw a toxic work environment' to become an A-list favourite label

Inside the murky past of lululemon: How the luxury sportswear brand moved away from controversial founder who declared some women were 'too fat to wear leggings' and 'oversaw a toxic work environment' to become an A-list favourite label Lululemon has been worn by stars such as Taylor Swift and Rita Ora READ MORE: I'm plus-size and I couldn't find clothes that fit me in Lululemon - staff told me to travel 20 miles to find the right bra By Gina Kalsi For Mailonline Published: 16:47, 26 August 2024 | Updated: 17:15, 26 August 2024 e-mail 2 View comments It's everyone's favourite activewear brand that proves you have cash to splash - but Lululemon, beloved by gym bunnies and celebrities around the world, has been beset by controversies since it was founded in 1998. The brand has enjoyed incredible promotion from celebrities including Taylor Swift , Meghan Markle and Rita Ora over the years as it becomes the most sought-after activewear label around the world. However, aside from the A-list endorsements, the fitness brand has come under fire in recent years over deeply controversial statements made by its founder, Chip Wilson, who stepped down in 2015 but still remains a shareholder of the brand.

Taylor Swift is thought to be wearing Lululemon's leggings in New York in January He has blamed women's bodies for Lululemon leggings pilling and recently criticised the company for striving for 'diversity and inclusion'. Additionally the company's working practices have been called into .