'Our customers are not ready to disregard the 'at home' shift of investing in comfortable, versatile pieces for their wardrobe,' he said, speaking to The Guardian. 'Instead, men are wearing smartened up versions of the casualwear we've been wearing throughout lockdown with easy-wearing separates.' Marks and Spencer has released casual suits which include trousers which bear a striking resemblance to sweatpants and more relaxed blazers which boast soft shoulders. Elsewhere, Hugo Boss is working to cash in on the boom and appeal to the new office style by partnering with Russell Athletic. Smart-casual suits in the range are made from a comfier jersey material fabric, while they've also released the option of shorts instead of trousers.

Source: The Nation August 02, 2021 08:37 UTC