Does Workwear Influence Work Culture?
It is very fascinating looking at how so many of the fashion trends today revolve around corporate work wear, blazers, button downs and even ties. We have seen this workwear dominate recent runway collections: 33% of Bottega Veneta’s collection, 35% of Alexander McQueen’s, and 32% of Michael Kors’. Does all this workwear actually make us want to work? The Rise of Workwear Fashion The increase of structured business wear in high fashion is no coincidence. It’s pretty interesting that just as companies are pushing for employees to return to the office, corporate-style fashion is making a huge comeback. When looking back at the past, fashion and the economy have always been linked, corporate-inspired fashion tends to comeback during periods of economic recovery. The 1980s, a time of booming financial markets, saw the rise of power dressing—sharp suits, shoulder pads, and statement blazers. Similarly, after the 2008 financial crisis, brands leaned into minimalist, tailored ...