Why we should care about what we wear in a pandemic
Is what we wear more important than we think – even during the COVID-19 crisis? Yes, says former Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, whose new book is about the power of clothes.
Alexandra Shulman: "I think people should buy what makes them feel more strong and stoic right now."
“It does seem odd,” says Alexandra Shulman, former editor of British Vogue, “to be talking about clothes right now. But at the same time, I think that, strangely, clothes can become more important in times of turmoil. Particularly when it comes to emotional upheaval – what you wear has a lot to do with who you are and how you feel.”
She should know. After 25 years at the fashion bible, Shulman has turned her attention to writing books. Her latest, Clothes… and other things that matter, is about, well, exactly that.
Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com
