What better than a full-fledged pandemic to reveal the thorny nature of American healthcare? Armed with memes, quippy remarks, and an informal tone, online newsletter Out-of-Pocket breaks down a different issue each week in order to inform – but never overwhelm – its readers.

With hygiene a growing concern, brands are having to adapt, from hotels performing ‘safety theatre’ to retailers getting creative with in-store design. In the fashion space, a number of brands are releasing clothes made with virus-fighting textiles, hinting at a future where fashion and hygiene merge.

The concept of ‘defensive dressing’ might once have evoked images of Kelvar vests or plate armour, but in 2020, protective apparel and accessories have become commonplace as people look to minimise their exposure to COVID-19. How is a desire to stay healthy and safe impacting style choices?

If no one’s around to see it, does your #OOTD even exist? As millions of work-from-homers on lockdown don athleisure for the umpteenth day in a row, the WFH Fits Instagram account is giving them a chance to see what everyone else is wearing, creating connections around a shared experience.