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Unsuited to the new normal? Formal fashion hangs by a thread

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The pandemic is devastating the formal fashion industry. Image: REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Silvia Aloisi
Jonathan Barrett
Writer, Reuters
Martinne Geller
Financial correspondent, Reuters
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People are swapping their formal attire for comfier options. Image: REUTERS/Carlo Allergi
fashion industry covid coronavirus supliers supply chain retail formal weddings parties events work working remote remotely wfh from home change dressed dress pjs informal suit tie suited booted shirt
The price of wool has fallen as a result of the lack of demand. Image: REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo
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Tailors on London's Savile Row say people fear using public transport to pick up the suits already ordered and made. Image: REUTERS/Hannah McKay
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The drop in demand is having an effect throughout the supply chain. Image: REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo
fashion industry covid coronavirus supliers supply chain retail formal weddings parties events work working remote remotely wfh from home change dressed dress pjs informal suit tie suited booted shirt
Fewer suits are being tailor made. Image: REUTERS/Hannah McKay
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