Mel C: My Life In Tracksuits | The Sunday Times Style

"I've never been a very feminine girl" say Mel C in this candid interview about her lifelong obsession with tracksuits. From her early days in Liverpool to performing for the biggest crowds around the world with the Spice Girls, the sportswear look has always been her go-to. No wonder she is named Sporty Spice.
Interview by Josh Arnold
DOP: Marcus McSweeney
Creative video producer: Sarah Barnes
2nd Cam: Timi Akindele-Ajani
Camera Trainee: Nicole George
Edit by Jordan Hardy

[@melissaharris462]

Mel C has always been my favorite Spice Girl.❤ Growing up I had always been called a tomboy but she made me feel like there's nothing wrong with being a girl who loves sports and prefers being in a tracksuit and trainers. Now in my 30's I still prefer trainers over any other type of shoe.

[@xxxTIN0xxx]

Love everything about Melanie C. The Voice, Music, look, outfits, eyes and accent. She's the definition of *iconic* .

[@thisispebe]

Mel C always was my fav. In first place because of her vocals, but also because of how she re-shaped the masculine and feminine stereotype. I also loved her high ponytail.

[@jessicacampbell4142]

Here here. She was always my fav as well for those exact reasons.

[@jayhans-kt9ih]

ageing like fine wine

[@riaragusante1160]

Sporty is the best..love her..iconic 😊❤

[@musicislife.2602]

She should get an endorsement deal for Adidas

[@rhysaustin7123]

We need another Melanie C album!! The last one really got me through lockdown

[@atreyu2346]

Yes omg that wa a a monumental moment in my life didn't expect her to really give her best work to date there. And 2019 pride anthem HIGH HEELS 👠 😂 gave me more than I could ever ask for. Wow is ICONIC a hero and GOAT beautiful human being awesome person it showed in her MELANIE C ALBUM . will still be hot 🔥 hopefully a new album is in the works now she is DJ this year. We will see

[@alexeygolubev6936]

She’s an icon! Love her❤

[@skippyhd3180]

She is an inspiration for many like me to embrace being yourself, its an excellent mindset to have

[@SammyJD13]

🙌love Sporty 🤸‍♀️

[@jimboswamps5602]

Her accent completely changed from then. Wowzers

[@nikolairomanoff6969]

Mel C 💙💙

[@mariannek2u]

This is so on point!

[@The_Traveling_Man]

Legend

[@sammansfield5871]

Always loved how down to earth Mel is. Also those sequin Kabba trackies are amazing. I have the normal black ones still 😂

[@CharlotteSteele-gg4ss]

Love the red tracksuit! Just gotta think that your comfort was put first. Always my fave spice girl with the best voice

[@kc0lif]

i love mel c❤

[@Musiqking06]

I wish I could have a cup of tea or coffee with this amazing woman and discuss music!!! She and Posh were my favorite spice girls!

[@ana85ist]

Genia❤️

[@paulapatriciacarballojimen1565]

Fantástica!

[@joaohelder6791]

Wonderful woman!! ❤

[@armandoucles5346]

Melanie C and Aaliyah both rocked the sports gear look very well back in the 90's. The sports tank top and the baggy pants while still being feminine and sexy...you don't see that be pulled off as well these days.

[@blasterkrios7253]

the most Beautiful woman in earth!

[@rogerramjet5302]

❤

[@MyChannel-ct9zz]

My favorite spicegirl

[@midnightwitch606]

Love Meannie C, she was my idol as a girl because she was a liverpool supporter #YNWA

[@pierre00]

❤❤❤

[@AGirlNamedVan]

Still my favourite spice!

[@michaelhart7282]

Seeing as how Geri is the new posh, wonder if she regrets her tattoos

[@melcatley3437]

I love sports wear too. Give me trackies any day. Actually that's what I want people to wear at my funeral lol

[@TheQHBlend1]

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@michaelfrancis8547]

It wasn’t Smash hits magazine that gave them their spice names, It was TOTP - She got that wrong 😮

[@peekapeekabooboo]

track suit is symbol of crackheads in london.. look elsewhere and people want to run away from them :P

[@wolveshat854]

No you didnt

[@noecases5940]

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