Professional Practice - Post Covid-19 World
Covid-19 has had an unprecedented effect on the economy and our social lives. There are many trends which could result from Covid-19. There has been a huge increase in online shopping, as a result of the closure of shops, meaning people are excited to wear the new clothes they have purchased.
I believe that comfortable clothing will be on the rise. This is because of how people are now working from home. It is more economic for companies to have their workers at home - meaning they can repurpose the office space to something more profitable. Therefore, I believe simple and comfortable business attire suitable for working from home could be on the rise.
I also believe it is important to compare contempory events to that of the past. This means comparing the current state of our world to that of the world around The 1918 flu pandemic, the Great Depression, and the Second World War. A variety of different trends emerged as a result of these - including easy-wash clothing, slower fashion trends and more practical work attire. The 1940′s saw a boxy look with shoulder pads. This could be a potential trend for coming times.
I also personally believe that more androgynous clothing will be more popular. With icons such as Harry Styles adopting a feminine looks over lockdown, it is now more socially acceptable then any other time in recent history to dress in a non-gender conforming style. The boxy style of clothing I discussed above also has an androgynous element to it. Over my research in the past few weeks for my other projects, I have seen a great interest in androgyny in high street fashion, which could eventually reach consumers.















