Without the pressure to dress up for the office, comfort has begun to triumph over style when it comes to working-from-home outfits. Once a wardrobe staple, jeans are losing out to softer, looser-fitting fabrics as people’s sartorial choices reflect their desire to seek comfort in times of uncertainty.

As people across the globe abruptly adjust to remote working, many have faced challenges – from WiFi woes to toddler tantrums on Zoom. Canvas8 spoke to Dave Cook, an anthropologist at University College London, to better understand how people can perform their best when working remotely.

As people spend more time at home under lockdown, loungewear is experiencing solid growth. But beyond being just a comfortable indoor option, they’re becoming a status symbol for shoppers – Entireworld’s pastel hues and eco-friendly basics tap sustainability-keen luxury buyers.

As COVID-19 has forced people to spend more time at home, one of the parts of daily life impacted has been office style. How might Zoom meetings and remote working reshape workwear in the long term? And what role can fashion play in creating a sense of normality post-lockdown?