WHO’S BEHIND RESTANCE?

MEET SKYE 🤍

The face behind Restance.
Born in Dunedin, raised in Invercargill, moved to Ōtaki, studied in Palmerston North, spent 10 months living in Australia, and eventually found my way to Upper Hutt. Safe to say I’ve been around a bit.

Somewhere between lectures, gym sessions, moving around and trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, Restance was born.

These days, I call Upper Hutt home, where I live with my partner Maddox and our miniature dachshunds, Millie and Duke. Between working full-time at a bank and running Restance, life is busy—but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Restance started in 2022 from a simple frustration: I could never quite find activewear that felt like me. After years of competitive sport and countless hours in the gym, I wanted pieces that looked good, performed well, and made you feel confident every time you put them on.

What started as an idea quickly became a passion project, and today Restance is about so much more than activewear. It’s about showing up for yourself, building confidence through movement, and creating a community where everyone feels welcome—no matter where they are on their journey.

Every collection is designed with purpose, tested through real training sessions, and created for people who are committed to becoming the best version of themselves.

Thank you for being here and supporting this journey. It truly means the world.

WHAT DOES RESTANCE MEAN?

Restance is inspired by two powerful words: resistance and resilience.

To me, Restance represents the decision to keep showing up, even when things feel hard. It’s about embracing challenges, trusting the process, and understanding that progress isn’t always linear.

Whether you’re stepping into a gym for the first time, chasing a personal best, building a business, or simply working towards becoming a stronger version of yourself, Restance is a reminder that growth comes from consistency.

Strength isn’t measured by where you start—it’s built every time you choose not to give up.

Because when you commit to yourself and keep moving forward, incredible things happen.