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Aritzia vs Lululemon – Which Brand is Better?

Aritzia and Lululemon, both brands are from Vancouver and cater for the same industry, so people often compare Lululemon vs Aritzia to find the best Vancouver athletic brand.

The key difference is that Aritzia is cheaper and focused on fashion-trendy markets (college-going girls), while Lululemon is a bit pricier and focused on performance and providing high-quality clothes.

Despite being a Lululemon user for a long time, I will be neutral while comparing them.

Brand Overview

Aritzia was started in Vancouver, Canada, in 1984 by Brial Hill. And with time, it has become a popular women’s fashion brand. Also, today, they run many in-house brands like TNA, Babaton, and Wilfred under them.

Lululemon was also started in Vancouver in 1998 by Chip Wilson. It is one of the strong athletic brands with over 500 stores all over the world.

Lululemon vs Aritzia – a tabular comparison

Lululemon is a bit pricier but has better quality and durability, while Aritzia is best for trendy, affordable and everyday wear.

Category	Aritzia	Lululemon
Founded	1984, Vancouver, by Brian Hill	1998, Vancouver, by Chip Wilson
Target Audience	Teens, college girls, fashion lovers	Fitness enthusiasts, professionals
Price Range	$$ (Affordable to mid-range)	$$$ (Premium and high-end)
Quality	Soft, smooth, and comfortable	Durable, technical, and long-lasting
Comfort Level	Extremely soft and cozy	Supportive and performance-driven
Durability	Moderate	High
Design Variety	Wide range of styles and colors	Limited, consistent design approach
Performance Use	Light workouts, daily wear	Light workouts, daily wear
Best For	Fashion lovers and budget shoppers	Gym-goers and those who prefer premium quality
Overall Winner	Style and affordability	Quality and performance

|| Also Read: Vuori vs Lululemon: Which I Found Best

Products Comparison

No brand is great at every product. Some of the Aritizia pieces feel nicer and smoother, while Lululemon leggings are great for workouts. Still, overall the Lululemon wins.

Leggings – TNA Butter vs Lululemon Align

Aritzia TnaBTTER leggings are priced with a discount at 30 USD (original – 75 USD), while Lululemon Align leggings are priced between 98 to 119 USD.

When talking about quality, the TnaBUTTER feels soft, stretchy and light – perfect for daily wear. On the other hand, Lululemon Align is strong and athletic, good for gym wear.

2. Tanks and Bras

Aritzia TNA sports tanks have built-in bras like an extra layer of fabric, and it is listed at 28 USD. Lululemon’s Align tank offers more support and shape (may be tighter for many) and it is listed for 68 USD.

3. Tennis Skirts

Aritzia tennis skirts look cute and have many fun colors. And the TNA Micro Tennis skirt is again loved for its bright Hypno Pink shade that many brands don’t offer.

Lululemon has stronger quality tennis skirts that cost between 68 to 88 USD.

4. Shorts

Aritzia Butter shorts roll less than Lululemon and are perfect for casual wear. While Lululemon Align shorts are made for workouts and can easily hold their shape, and can also wick sweat.

Overall, Lululemon wins, especially for an athletic person.

Lululemon Belt Bag vs Aritzi On-The-Way Bag

Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag is made from water-repellent nylon and is easy to carry. It has an outside zip pocket, an inside mesh pocket and smooth zippers. The bag is comfortable and can fit a good amount of items inside it, according to the size. It is priced at 44 USD.

Aritzia On-the-Way Exposed bag uses water-repellent nylon, too, but has more color options compared to Lululemon. Its straps can be adjusted up to 44.9 inches (while Lululemon just 41.7).

Quality and Performance

In performance, Lululemon wins as its main target is to produce performance athleisure.

Aritzia feels nice and soft, but quality-wise, it has dropped and is less capable compared to Lululemon, as they are not built for sports.

As mentioned above, Lululemon’s main focus is to produce performance and athletic wear, so their fabric is expensive and which makes it pricier than the Aritzia products.

Design and Style

Finally, a section where Aritzia can win. Aritzi focuses on trendy design, and they used to frequently launch new products with trends, bright colors that match the teen lifestyle. There are a wide range of designs and styles available to choose from.

While Lululemon has a simple and clean design, they don’t experiment with their design; instead believe in consistency with a calmer brand identity.

Pricing

Now the main thing is pricing. In general, I have already mentioned that Lululmeon is expensive, but now see the price of different products.

Aritzia leggings cost between 68 to 78 USD while Lululemon leggings cost around 98 USD.
Aritzia tanks cost between 34 to 50 USD while Lululemon tanks cost between 52 to 68 USD.
Aritzia skirts cost about 68 USD while Lululemon skirts cost between 68 to 88 USD.
Aritzia bags cost around 38 USD while Lululemon’s cost 44 USD.

Market and Business Insight

You can skip this section if you care about clothes. These stats will help you to understand how each brand stands in the market.

Both Aritzia and Lululemon have boomed during the Coronavirus pandemic.

In 2022, Aritzia reported a revenue of 453 million dollars, net income doubled from the previous year.
While Lululemon in 2021 reported 1.45 billion dollars in revenue, with net income reaching 188 million dollars.
Aritzia targets the Canada market while Lululemon’s strength is the US market.

My Thought on Aritzia vs Lululemon

Yes, I am a big fan of Lululemon, so you may have found my blog leans towards Lululemon, but I have kept neutral. More than this, this blog is not sponsored by anyone, neither Lululemon nor Aritzia.

So I will tell you if you want long-lasting workout gear. Budget is not the biggest factor, so go with Lululemon (I have been using it for a long time now), but if you want something that is on budget, and can be used in the gym as well as every day, then obviously Aritzia is a solid pick.

If you are a teen, don’t love wearing the same clothes for years, instead love changing every 6-8 months, then go with Aritzia.

FAQs

Q1. Does Aritzia have better quality products than Lululemon?

If you are talking about softness, then yes, Aritzia offers more comfy and soft clothes compared to Lululemon, but durability-wise wise Lululemon is better.