The suit may very well make its comeback in the fall, but in a more casual form, for instance, worn with sneakers.
The suit is not dead, but its comeback is in a more casual form than ever seen before
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We thought that the global pandemic had put an end to the classic suit, an indispensable part of a man's wardrobe, but it just might be making a comeback—already!!—this fall. If recent red carpets and fashion weeks are anything to go by, as well as the outfits sported by some world-famous influencers, the suit is not dead, but its comeback is in a more casual form than ever seen before.
Many sectors have had to adapt, or even reinvent themselves, during the pandemic to cope with the successive lockdowns, shutdowns and the generalization of telecommuting. Fashion trends evolved considerably during this period of social distancing, which saw a boom in homewear for both men and women. Many gentlemen abandoned, probably for the first time in decades, their formal suits, which for some had been inseparable from office life, in favor of the much more comfortable and teleworking-friendly jogging suits.
In fact, it didn't take much more than that for some onlookers to announce the death of what is in general the most chic outfit in a man's wardrobe. The suit is no more, they said, and the return to the office won't change anything, we read in various places. But it is clear that men, who, like women, are gradually returning to the office in many countries around the world, are not ready to trade this essential piece for a tracksuit, Bermuda shorts or even a pair of jeans. An observation that should delight tailoring brands, which have particularly suffered from the crisis, including some legendary ones like Brooks Brother.
In another style, Cristiano Ronaldo also managed to concoct an ultra-casual look with a suit this summer. On several occasions, the Portuguese footballer has appeared in Bermuda shorts and sneakers, combining comfort and elegance. A style that should inspire more than one man by next fall.