"We'll never know who designed much of the workwear worn by the labouring classes of yesteryear. But they might well be bemused that the ordinary garments they cut generously, to allow movement while operating a machine or driving a train, are now highly collectible and sought after worn by men who do little more than swivel on an office chair."
"I'm convinced that as well as it being relatively low cost and durable, workwear is popular because we modern men have become increasingly anxious about our physiques, especially as we age. Toxic expectations of body shape and size seem to be drifting over from discourse around the female body to us, and so much male fashion is now aimed at the slimmer, youthful figure; towards sportswear that shows off that you do sport, and the body that sport gives you."
Workwear garments originally designed for labourers have become highly collectible and widely worn by men across ages. Iconic pieces like Carhartt barn jackets and chore coats appear in high-street ranges, collaborations, and mainstream adverts. The garments are valued for low cost, durability, tough canvases and twills that retain structure while softening, plus roomy, boxy cuts that allow mobility. Workwear offers psychological comfort to men dealing with anxieties about physique and aging, contrasting with slimmer, sport-focused styles. The appeal spans middle-aged men seeking structure and younger men drawn to the aesthetic, making workwear a persistent cultural trend.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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