Despite its ubiquity, the workwear trend isn’t dismantling any economic barriers.
of a “shirt” and a “jacket.” But despite the linguistic front, it isn’t a new garment; it’s a rebranded version of the French workman jacket . It’s blue-collar garb for a pink-collar job. Whenever I punch in, I catch sight of the detailed dress code taped above the time clock: a list of 18 rules that are supposed to assimilate me into the role. The code is a how-to on servility, and my uniform is the symbol of my complaisance.
What was once an emblem of conformism and labour is now coveted by the creative class for its—what else?—utility. Still, the gradual embrace of workwear feels off—shady enough that something biblical must be approaching. Whether it’s an incoming meteor or the threat of fair taxation, everyone looks like they’re gearing up for a fight or a nuclear war. Right now, you can’t turn around without spotting someone in Carhartt on the subway or luxury brands parading high-vis protective wear down the runways.
The barriers to access are piling up. Since November, French protesters have taken to the streets in bright-yellow work vests to protest the Establishment led by Emmanuel Macron, who bears the nickname “President of the Rich.” In these cases, workwear increases the visibility of those often ignored and left behind in austerity programs.The mentality a uniform once imposed—one of passivity and conformity—has been upturned by revolt.
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