A Prediction for Post-Lockdown Fashion

Mari wonders about the future of fashion post-lockdown and makes some predictions based on recent fashion shows.

Much of Europe is in the middle of yet another strict lockdown, which is planned to continue until April in the UK according to the prime minister. This means that most of us nonessential workers will continue working and studying from home in the foreseeable future. Much has been said (even by yours truly) about the shift this has created in terms of fashion, namely a greater embrace of ‘loungewear’. The way we dress is intricately tied to our social context; we wear uniforms in school, put on THE ‘party top’ when we go out, a shirt and blazer to interviews, etc… When we are removed from that context, comfort quickly becomes the chief, if not only, a priority. But while we lounge in our pyjamas in front of a screen for a couple more months, we have time to wonder how the world after will look like. So let’s think out loud for a bit, shall we?

One may hope that the entire world, struck by the magic of sweatpants, will collectively decide that loungewear no longer is loungewear and that all skinny jeans should be burned. Certain fashion brands certainly have gone a long way towards innovating to make elastic waistbands more widespread beyond the gym or the house. I wrote last semester about the brand PANGAIA and its sleek range of sustainably crafted essentials and clothes, and their sales seem nowhere close to slowing down. In that vein, many of the S/S 2021 fashion shows featured oversized pants and long, flowy dresses with very little cinching at the waist. Though these clothes are all of course beautiful pieces, they reflect our collective desire for comfort above impractical, fussy pieces.

Source: Vogue

However, while some currents seem to indicate that we have come to embrace convenience and ‘practicality’ over all else, the realities of fashion are more complicated. Even if we have been removed from a great source of influence by being stuck at home, we are still guided by the impulse to look and feel good. While this has meant embracing sweatpants in certain cases, it has also led to an explosion of, for example, facial plastic surgery. Plastic surgery demand has boomed during this lockdown in what has been coined as the ‘zoom effect’. The parts of ourselves which remain in view in the digital workplace have become the focus of attention and ambitions of enhancement. While our focus on clothes may have loosened a bit, our impulse to take care of our appearance has not. In consequence, we should not expect that everyone will remain in loungewear once they return to being visible.

In terms of fashion, this has meant that, while many collections exhibited flowy and baggy pieces, the same brands also showcased an enormous array of bralettes, sequined clothes, or cutout or open-back dresses.  The corset even made its return in collections like Givenchy.

 

Source: AzyaaMode

Shows like Givenchy or Fendi also featured noticeably large earrings, dangling down to Demi Moore’s armpits in Fendi’s case. Though these earrings may be impractical to mere mortals, they reflect our collective desire to go out and shine after so many months of a grey mass of confined days.

Source: AzyaaMode

Fashion shows are only mere indicators of the currents in the fashion world, especially as trends are increasingly guided by streetwear and influencers which appear on social media. However, what these two seemingly clashing currents reveal is that, while this year has been difficult for virtually everyone on the planet, fashion this year is letting us have the choice. We may take it as another symptom of the complete uncertainty of the coming months, as hope for the vaccine mixes with the dread of new strains and insufficient stockpiles, but it is also a sign of our endurance, as we adapt and plan for either in our clothing. In conclusion, stay safe, fashion has got us covered!

Comments

comments

67 thoughts on “A Prediction for Post-Lockdown Fashion

  1. of course like your web-site but you need to check the spelling on quite a few of your posts. A number of them are rife with spelling problems and I find it very bothersome to tell the truth nevertheless I will definitely come back again.

  2. I’m really enjoying the theme/design of your site. Do you ever run into any internet browser compatibility problems? A couple of my blog visitors have complained about my blog not operating correctly in Explorer but looks great in Opera. Do you have any ideas to help fix this problem?

  3. My developer is trying to convince me to move to .net from PHP. I have always disliked the idea because of the costs. But he’s tryiong none the less. I’ve been using Movable-type on several websites for about a year and am nervous about switching to another platform. I have heard excellent things about blogengine.net. Is there a way I can transfer all my wordpress content into it? Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated!

  4. I have not checked in here for a while as I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are good quality so I guess I will add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  5. Thanks for your intriguing article. Other thing is that mesothelioma cancer is generally caused by the inhalation of materials from asbestos fiber, which is a positivelly dangerous material. It really is commonly found among personnel in the building industry that have long experience of asbestos. It could be caused by living in asbestos covered buildings for long periods of time, Your age plays a crucial role, and some persons are more vulnerable to the risk as compared with others.

  6. Hello, Neat post. There’s a problem with your web site in web explorer, might test this? IE still is the marketplace leader and a good element of other folks will omit your fantastic writing because of this problem.

  7. You can certainly see your enthusiasm in the work you write. The world hopes for even more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. Always go after your heart.

  8. I am just writing to let you understand of the outstanding encounter my friend’s child had viewing yuor web blog. She even learned numerous issues, including how it is like to possess an awesome giving mindset to make certain people clearly have an understanding of chosen advanced matters. You really exceeded readers’ expectations. I appreciate you for delivering these useful, trusted, explanatory not to mention unique guidance on that topic to Janet.

  9. Today, I went to the beachfront with my kids. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She placed the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is completely off topic but I had to tell someone!

  10. Hello, you used to write magnificent, but the last few posts have been kinda boring… I miss your super writings. Past several posts are just a little out of track! come on!

  11. Thanks , I’ve recently been looking for info about this subject for a long time and yours is the greatest I’ve came upon till now. However, what concerning the bottom line? Are you positive in regards to the supply?

  12. I simply couldn’t depart your site prior to suggesting that I extremely loved the standard information an individual provide to your guests? Is going to be back incessantly in order to investigate cross-check new posts

  13. Its like you read my mind! You appear to know so much approximately this, like you wrote the ebook in it or something. I feel that you could do with some to pressure the message home a little bit, but instead of that, that is magnificent blog. A fantastic read. I’ll definitely be back.

  14. Hello there! Do you know if they make any plugins to help with SEO? I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good success. If you know of any please share. Thank you!

  15. Thank you a lot for sharing this with all people you really recognize what you are talking about! Bookmarked. Please also consult with my site =). We may have a link trade arrangement between us!

  16. Hi! Would you mind if I share your blog with my zynga group? There’s a lot of people that I think would really appreciate your content. Please let me know. Thanks

  17. I like what you guys are up too. Such smart work and reporting! Carry on the excellent works guys I?ve incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it’ll improve the value of my site 🙂

  18. Hey! Do you know if they make any plugins to safeguard against hackers? I’m kinda paranoid about losing everything I’ve worked hard on. Any recommendations?

  19. What an insightful and well-researched article! The author’s meticulousness and capability to present complicated ideas in a digestible manner is truly admirable. I’m extremely impressed by the depth of knowledge showcased in this piece. Thank you, author, for sharing your wisdom with us. This article has been a true revelation!

  20. Good web site! I really love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. I am wondering how I could be notified whenever a new post has been made. I’ve subscribed to your RSS feed which must do the trick! Have a great day!

  21. Hello there, just was aware of your weblog thru Google, and located that it’s truly informative. I?m gonna watch out for brussels. I?ll appreciate in case you continue this in future. Numerous folks will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!

  22. I’m impressed, I must say. Rarely do I come across a blog that’s equally educative and entertaining, and let me tell you, you’ve hit the nail on the head. The issue is something which too few men and women are speaking intelligently about. Now i’m very happy I came across this during my hunt for something relating to this.

  23. What?s Taking place i’m new to this, I stumbled upon this I’ve discovered It positively useful and it has helped me out loads. I’m hoping to contribute & help other customers like its helped me. Great job.

  24. Please let me know if you’re looking for a article author for your weblog. You have some really good posts and I feel I would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d absolutely love to write some material for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine. Please blast me an email if interested. Regards!

  25. Thanks for the unique tips contributed on this blog. I have observed that many insurance agencies offer prospects generous deals if they choose to insure more and more cars with them. A significant amount of households include several vehicles these days, specially those with more aged teenage young children still residing at home, as well as savings in policies can easily soon mount up. So it pays off to look for a great deal.

  26. This is really fascinating, You are an overly professional blogger. I’ve joined your rss feed and look forward to in the hunt for more of your fantastic post. Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks!

  27. Pingback: jobs
  28. I was curious if you ever thought of changing the structure of your website? Its very well written; I love what youve got to say. But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for only having one or two images. Maybe you could space it out better?

  29. Hello, I believe your web site may be having browser compatibility issues. When I take a look at your web site in Safari, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping issues. I merely wanted to provide you with a quick heads up! Apart from that, excellent site.

  30. Your style is unique in comparison to other people I’ve read stuff from. I appreciate you for posting when you’ve got the opportunity, Guess I will just book mark this blog.

  31. I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here. The sketch is attractive, your authored material stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an edginess over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly again since exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this increase.

  32. Its like you read my mind! You appear to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with some pics to drive the message home a little bit, but other than that, this is fantastic blog. A great read. I will definitely be back.

  33. My brother recommended I might like this blog. He was entirely right. This post actually made my day. You cann’t imagine simply how much time I had spent for this info! Thanks!

  34. I blog quite often and I seriously thank you for your information. Your article has truly peaked my interest. I am going to book mark your website and keep checking for new information about once a week. I opted in for your Feed too.

  35. Great blog you have here but I was curious about if you knew of any user discussion forums that cover the same topics discussed in this article? I’d really like to be a part of community where I can get feedback from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Thanks!

  36. fantastic submit, very informative. I ponder why the opposite experts of this sector don’t understand this. You must continue your writing. I am sure, you have a huge readers’ base already!

  37. Hey there! Quick question that’s completely off topic. Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly? My web site looks weird when browsing from my iphone 4. I’m trying to find a template or plugin that might be able to resolve this issue. If you have any suggestions, please share. Many thanks!

  38. Have you ever thought about adding a little bit more than just your articles? I mean, what you say is important and all. But think about if you added some great photos or video clips to give your posts more, “pop”! Your content is excellent but with pics and clips, this site could certainly be one of the most beneficial in its field. Excellent blog!

  39. Hey there! I’ve been reading your website for some time now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Kingwood Texas! Just wanted to mention keep up the great job!

  40. Someone necessarily help to make seriously articles I’d state. This is the very first time I frequented your web page and up to now? I surprised with the analysis you made to make this actual submit amazing. Wonderful job!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

THE STAND